This weekend’s Dual in Detroit (Detroit GP) is going to be paced by this smoking hot 2015 Corvette Z06. Not exactly a 230 mph (370 km/h) car, but it will definitely get the job done.
Of course, the Pace Car has no need to go up to IndyCar speeds, just like how the Mercedes-AMG GT S doesn’t need to be as fast as a Formula 1 car in order to do its just as a Safety Car.
The Corvette Z06 will be driven by none other than GM’s Global Product Development VP, Mark Reuss who is obviously very excited about the opportunity.
He was quoted as saying “I’m thrilled to drive the Corvette Z06 pace car at this year’s Grand Prix. Growing up here and having the opportunity to help bring this great event to racing fans in Detroit has been very exciting, and the privilege of driving the pace car makes it even more special for me.”
Reuss is also a certified industry pool test driver on the North Course of the Nurburgring so it’s safe to say that he knows what he’s doing behind the wheel of that 650 HP Corvette.
This particular Z06 is pretty much identical to the one driven by NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon during the Indianapolis 500, and comes with the classic Arctic White exterior and Adrenaline Red interior. It also features special graphics and safety strobe lights.
“Mark has always lived and breathed performance cars, so it’s perfect to have him behind the wheel of the most powerful and capable production car ever made by Chevrolet,” added Jim Campbell, Chevy’s VP of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports.
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