Chevrolet Will Feature the 50th Anniversary Camaro SS Edition at the Indy 500

OKEMOS, Mich. – This year marks a big milestone for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Chevrolet. On May 29th, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will celebrate its 100th run of the famous Indianapolis 500 race. Chevrolet will feature the 50th Anniversary Camaro SS edition at the Indy 500 as the honorary pace car for the event. Chevrolet and the Indianapolis 500 have a long history together dating back to 1948.

At the race this May, motorsports legend Roger Penske will be the official driver of the Camaro SS pace car. Having Chevrolet and Penske at the Indy 500 seems like a match made is heaven for Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles, who is quoted saying, “Chevrolet and Roger Penske are inextricably linked to the heritage of the Indianapolis 500. When he leads the pack on May 29th, behind the wheel of the Camaro SS, he will drive the race into its next 100 years and strengthen the bond Chevrolet and Indianapolis forged a century ago.”

The 50th Anniversary Edition of the Chevrolet Camaro offers a distinct look in celebration of its many years. It will feature specific 20-inch 50th Anniversary wheels, a unique grille with satin chrome accents, orange brake calipers (on LT models only), and distinct 50th anniversary treatments on the instrument panel, steering wheel, seat backs, and illuminated sill plates. The Chevrolet Camaro SS needed no performance modifications to become the pace car at the Indy 500.

Stay tuned for May 29th because Chevrolet will feature the 50th Anniversary Camaro SS Edition at the Indy 500. As you anxiously await the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 stop in to Graff Chevrolet Okemos and test-drive an all new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. You will love experience the power behind this performance vehicle. Want to get more performance out of your current vehicle? Take a look at our Spring Car Care page. Learn how taking care of your tires, fluids, and more will help your car, truck, or SUV perform to it’s best ability.

Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is committed to providing you with integrity and convenience, all close to home. Let our friendly team of Chevy professionals at Hank Graff Okemos help you – simply call us at (517) 349-8300 or visit our showroom, located at 1748 W. Grand River Okemos, MI 48864. We’re just minutes from Lansing!

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Jeff Gordon to Pace Indy 500 in Corvette Z06

OKEMOS, Mich. – NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon was recently designated as the pace car driver for the 99th Indianapolis 500 taking place May 24th. Jeff Gordon will pace the Indy 500 in a Corvette Z06, and we couldn’t be more excited to see Chevrolet represented as brand with historic ties to this great race.

The Corvette Z06 is supercharged with 650 horsepower, a seven-speed transmission and a track-capable chassis system; specs Gordon is undeniably familiar with as a man of speed.

When Jeff Gordon paces the Indy 500 in a Corvette Z06, it will be the 13th time Chevrolet’s Corvette has served as the pace car for the race! That’s a longer track record than any other vehicle in the race’s history! Plus, it will be the 26th time a Chevrolet is at the helm of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”

Gordon and Chevrolet share similar deep bonds with the Indy 500, making them a perfect match for the 99th annual race. Gordon grew up in nearby Pittsboro, Ind., and has won the Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway five times! Chevrolet was founded in 1911, the first year of the Indy 500, and the Chevrolet brothers– Louis, Arthur and Gaston– competed in the race in its early years. In fact, Gaston actually took first place in 1920!

Pairing Gordon and Chevrolet together for the biggest race of the year shows how important this motor company is to the automotive world, and to IndyCar fans. At Graff Okemos we’re proud to be a dealer for a lauded brand like Chevrolet. Whether your dream car is a Corvette Z06 or any other Chevy model, we have a large inventory available online and at our dealership.

Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is committed to providing you with integrity and convenience, all close to home. Let our friendly team of Chevy professionals at Hank Graff Okemos help you – simply call us at (517) 349-8300 or visit our showroom, located at 1748 W. Grand River Okemos, MI 48864. We’re just minutes from Lansing!

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