Classic Chevrolets

Indianapolis 500 pace cars The Indianapolis 500 auto race has used a pace car every year since 1911. In the interest of safety, Indianapolis Motor Speedway founder Carl G. Fisher is commonly credited with the concept of a "rolling start" led by a pace car. Nearly all races at the time, as well as all Formula One races even to the present, utilize a standing start. 20 Chevrolets have paced the race, including this year's 2010 Camaro