Indy Pace Cars

[34_40]

Can you name the first 3 Indy Pace Cars??

Don't worry, I couldn't either! But you can see them all here.

Indy 500 Pace Cars and Drivers

Some names you'll recognize as the drivers too!

[Dave Severson]

Didn't know many of the early drivers, when they got a few more years into it then I started recognizing a lot of the names.

[34_40]

I hadn't heard of some of those makes!! I'm in love with the 1941 Chrysler!!! WOW, what lines!!

[Hot Rod Nick]

I wonder if there's a reason why the last Ford pace car was in 1994, the Mustang. In 1996 we had a Dodge Viper, but everything else since has been GM. Do we know if GM plows more money into the Indy 500 or is there some other reason?

[34_40]

Nick, I suspect it is money driven. I know when the maker proposes to "offer" to supply the vehicles, it's actually 10 to 12 cars! Plus they pay for the "privilege" and the exposure. This is why the "official" pace car is then offered as a copy for purchase around the country, help offset the costs and hopefully make some money right?!?!

I remember reading this in Mustang Monthly in regards to the 79 Mustang Pace Car. A bit of an eye opener for me then.