MOTV8 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Special anniversary gold design to commemorate the 50th running of “The Great American Race” As if the 2008 Central Florida International Auto Show didn’t already have enough eye candy, automotive aficionados were treated to something a little extra on Thursday. With defending Daytona 500 Champion Kevin Harvick at the unveiling, surrounded by Chevrolet, General Motors and Daytona International Speedway officials, hundreds watched the much-anticipated unveiling of the 2008 Corvette Z06 Daytona 500 Pace Car – the Official Pace Car of The Daytona 500, NASCAR’s biggest, richest and most prestigious race. The 505-horsepower vehicle was unveiled with the pomp and circumstance worthy of automotive royalty at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. “Chevrolet has been inextricably linked to NASCAR from its inception and we are honored to support the golden anniversary of the sport’s premier race – the Daytona 500 – with a very special Corvette Z06 Pace Car,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. “The Corvette Z06 has established a tradition in leading the pack at Daytona, which reflects Chevrolet’s commitment to racing and the fans.” It is the fifth consecutive year that Chevrolet has chosen the Corvette to pace the iconic NASCAR event and the Corvette Z06’s special “anniversary gold” appearance represents one Chevy’s most uniquely designed pace cars. GM Design developed a striking paint scheme with an exotic array of stunning hues of Gold, Red, Blue and White. The graphics scheme is accented with unique, gold iridescent-coated wheels. “Talk about a ‘wow-factor,’” said Speedway President Robin Braig. “It’s the perfect piece of machinery to help pace a star-studded field at ‘The World Center of Racing’ for the historic 50th running of the Daytona 500.” Apart from its special paint and the addition of a GM-designed, integrated light bar and strobe system, the Z06 Pace Car is almost identical to the street version. You might think it's ugly, but last years' pace car was worse, IMHO: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 You might think it's ugly, but last years' pace car was worse, IMHO:agreed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Oh c'mon, like you'd turn either one of them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 See what happens when you guys argue about what color is best, now that they are all confused and don't know what color to paint it maybe we can all agree that ALL CORVETTES ARE RED! and we won't get crap like this any more!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jester Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 See what happens when you guys argue about what color is best, now that they are all confused and don't know what color to paint it maybe we can all agree that ALL CORVETTES ARE RED! and we won't get crap like this any more!!!!ALL CORVETTES THAT ARE REALLY "COOL" ARE RED, AREN'T THEY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstrutt Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Thought I'd never say this but Still love Black and the yeller too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Elizabeth Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I know Yeller is not a sedate color, but the color scheme they chose.... we don't like it. They should paint it Yeller!! That'll fix it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 I know Yeller is not a sedate color, but the color scheme they chose.... we don't like it. They should paint it Yeller!! That'll fix it!I wanted the yeller one as it looks better comming at you out of the sun! The wife wanted a red one. We have a red one. Hawkeye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 The new '08 Indy Pace Car(s) were just unveiled, how about a E85 burning 'vette with "color-shifting green-gold paint"?I'd have to take the black 'vert, ...of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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