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A special edition Chevrolet Camaro Convertible will be the official pace car of the 2011 Indianapolis 500 (Indy 500). Chevrolet is going to produce 500 replicas of this Indy 500 Pace car for enthusiasts to purchase. The new Camaro SS Convertible in white and orange stripes and orange leather-trimmed interior reminds one of the 1969 Camaro Indy pace car.

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The 2011 Camaro Convertible is the 22nd Chevrolet and the seventh Camaro chosen to pace the Indy 500. An interesting thing to note is that the year 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of both Chevrolet and the Indy 500, also known as the 'greatest spectacle in racing'.

All the Indy 500 pace car models will be Camaro SS models equipped with a 6.2L V-8 engine, and the choice of a six-speed manual or six speed automatic transmission.

Chevrolet Camaro's special edition convertible has been selected for this year's Indy 500 race. This is a special year for both Chevrolet and Indy 500 as both celebrate their 100th anniversaries.
The first car among the 50 Indy 500 Festival Committee cars will be put up for an auction at the famous Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Classic Auto Auction. The proceeds will be donated to David Foster Foundation, a charity founded to support the families of children requiring organ transplants.
The Indy 500 2011 Pace cars and Festival cars will feature white exteriors and orange stripes along with door graphics, much like the 1969 Indy 500 Camaro Pace car
Including 2011, Chevrolet has participated 22 times in the Indy 500 race. This is more than any other manufacturer. The first Chevy to be selected as the Indy 500 Pace car was the 1948 Fleetmaster Six.

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The Indy 500 is an event like no other. Thousands of individuals turn up to the event which has become of the most popular sporting days in America's history. If you are sad that the Indy 500 has come and gone in an instant this year, you can now relive the best moments of the Indy 500 2010 here. Individuals will be able to view over 50 photos that have depicted the best of the Indy 500 so far. Here you will find story lines from start to finish, and perhaps find yourself remembering the good moments you had during the Indy 500 as well.

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