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	The 1971 Dodge Challenger pace car for the Indy 500
		Palmer as one of the cars that was used during the festival parade and on the track during the pre-race parade on race day.
		The 1971 Dodge Challenger Pace Car was the only one to date that was wrecked during the Indy 500 race after it paced a yellow flag.
		The replicas were 318 cid cars while the official pace car had the 300 hp 383cid under the hood.
	www.allpar.com /squads/challenger-pace-car.html (1043 words)

	Safety car - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This decision caused the temperature in the cars' tires to fall, a circumstance to which the death of Ayrton Senna later in the race was partially attributed.
		Pace car replicas are often seen on the streets of Indianapolis weeks before the race is actually held, and a celebrity driver is usually used for the start of the race only.
		NASCAR pace car driver Elmo Langley (August 22, 1929–November 21, 1996) was a frequent "victim" of Dale Earnhardt, who had a reputation for bumping the pace car during cautions "for the fun of it".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pace_car (1429 words)

	TheMustangSource.com \| 1979 Pace Car
		Ford produced 10,478 pace car replicas for the 1979 model year that were based on the Mustang that paced the Indianapolis 500 for that year.
		All of the pace car replicas were to originally come with a pace car jacket, although most never made it to the customers.
		The 1979 Pace Car was infamous for a post card promotion Ford had, where "OFFICAL PACE CAR" was written on the side of the car.
	bradbarnett.net /mustangs/pacecar/79/index.htm (230 words)

	TheMustangSource.com \| 1964 Pace Car
		These three cars were sent directly from the factory to Holman and Moody in North Carolina to be specially modified for pace car duties.
		In addition, thirty five convertibles were used as dignitary cars during the festivities of the Indy 500.
		Standard procedure at the time was for cars to be delivered to the dealerships with the outside mirrors placed loose inside the car.
	bradbarnett.net /mustangs/pacecar/64/index.htm (736 words)

	1961 Ford Thunderbird Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
		The 32 festival cars filled their official capacity by appearing in the parade the week before the race, and to carry the race car drivers around the track during introductions held before the race.
		The Official Pace Car is believed to have been given to A.J. Foyt as part of his winnings, and some believe he in turn later gave the car to his Mother, but this is speculation, no one seems to know for sure.
		Unfortunately, one of the 6 documented cars was destroyed in a devastating fire at the Wisconsin Dells in December 1999.
	automotivemileposts.com /tbird1961indy500.html (1362 words)

	1978 Corvette Pace Car
		Chevrolet was extremely proud of the fact that as a pace car the Corvette was the first car to use a completely stock drive train, the first to be built from a one piece fiberglass body and the only pure two seater since before World War II.
		The difference between the VIN number for the standard Corvette and pace car replica is in the eighth digit, the pace car replica has a 9, the Corvette a 4.
		As well as having their own identification, the pace car replicas had their own paint scheme which consisted of a two tone paint with a red stripe.
	www.mathewscollection.com /corvette/Corvette_78_Coupe_Pace.htm (369 words)

	Mopar (Chrysler and Dodge) pace cars
		This car was used as a pace car for the 1981 PPG Indy Car World Series.The brilliant red exterior was totally redesigned.
		The pace car was built by Chrysler and PPG for $1.5 million, and six additional copies were made for the movie filmed in 1986 outside of Tuscon, Arizona, starring Charlie Sheen and Nick Cassavettes.
		The 1991 Stealth was supposed to be the pace car for the Indy 500 that year but outcries over a vehicle made in Japan pacing "America's Race" prevented that from happening, and the aforementioned Viper was hastily assembled to pace in its place.
	www.allpar.com /squads/pace.html (1532 words)

	Oldsmobiles Pace "The Race"
		The roadster was being replaced by the lighter and faster rear-engined models on the track, and the family sedan pace car gave way to the muscle car.
		That, and their eight previous pace cars, would be enough for the Speedway to give Olds nod as the pace car for '97.
		Oldsmobile did not produce any replica versions of the pace car, however the car is sure to be a collectible in the fact that it is the first 4-door sedan to pace the Indy 500 since the 1947 Nash Ambassador.
	www.oldsclub.org /History/PaceCars/IndyOldsPaceCars.htm (2457 words)

	Soup :: Pace Car @ VIR
		According to a release made moments ago by the AMA, a pace car will be used in the Superbike race at VIR this weekend, and the AMA will have new procedures for this use of the pace car.
		The main purpose of the pace car system is to keep the racers on the track and moving while dangerous situations (such as debris on the track or downed riders) are cleared.
		Pace cars are being used with fine results in other venues of motorsports that attain even higher speeds than we see out on the track during our events.
	www.superbikeplanet.com /010925c_pacecar.htm (388 words)

	HOME
		This car was delivered to its first owner at Messick Chevrolet (no longer in business) in Ephratta, PA. The great documentation I received with the car also includes the original dealer order form and I have since obtained a copy of the original General Motors invoice through the GM Heritage Center.
		This car is one of 799 with the cloth inserts on seats and door panels.
		The folks involved with the site (and organization) are good people who enjoy the pace car heritage and celebrate by getting together every other year for a pace car reunion sponsored by the National Corvette Museum.
	78pacecar.com /index.html (306 words)

	1979 Mustang Indy Pace Car
		All the replicas used many of the same styling cues that were on the actual pace car.
		The car also featured strobe lights in the fog and tail lights and t-top (only a pop-up sunroof was availible on the replica).
		In 1980, the pace car's exterior stylings were used on Mustang Cobra model.
	home1.gte.net /5liter/mmr/79pacecar.htm (283 words)

	Official Pace Car
		The Indy Fiero was the official Indianapolis 500 Pace Car for the 68th Indianapolis 500 Race - held on May 27, 1984.
		hen the 2000 Indy replica pace cars were produced back in 1984, the cars were shipped from the factory with a 1” lower facia “fader” stripe applied to them.
		Many owners are now refurbishing their Indy cars, and in the process, are looking for a new old stock original decal kit.
	users.netrover.com /~mndwgz/FieroBabe/official_pace_car.html (290 words)

	Indypacecars.com - The 2002 pace car: an editorial
		In past decades these cars were shunned as "gas guzzlers", but it was lack of sales that eventually led to their demise.
		The rear-wheel-drive car is powered by a 3.9L V8, which should give it enough power for pace car duties.
		All three of these cars would be at home on the racetrack, but each has led the Indy 500 within the past six years and none offer any dramatic changes since their last visit.
	www.indypacecars.com /02pacecar.html (1273 words)

	Indy Pace Car
		According to the Pace Car registry, there are only 20 some cars known to have survived from the 180 coupes made by Ford.
		The car was driven very rarely, running the odometer up to 70,000+ miles in over 39 years of being on the road.
		The 33 Mustang pace car replicas were presented earlier in the day to members of the 1964 "500" Festival committee.
	www.1964mustangs.com /pace.html (650 words)

	Indypacecars.com - The 2003 pace car: an editorial
		Unfortunately it's doubtful that either of these cars would be ready for this year's Indy, but watch for the GTO as a possible pace car for the 2004 Indy 500.
		This car finished second in an Indypacecars.com poll of which concept car (at the time) readers would most like to see as a pace car, behind the Dodge Charger R/T which is not yet scheduled for production.
		However, if the pace car isn't a Ford or Cadillac, it will probably be a GM and most likely a Chevy, based on their past support of the Indy 500.
	www.indypacecars.com /03pacecar.html (1449 words)

	PEDS - KidsWalk Pace Car
		Pace Car drivers set the speed of traffic by driving within the speed limit and displaying the official Pace Car sticker on their vehicles.
		Pace Cars make it safer for children and adults to walk and cycle, without the need for physical barriers.
		Pace Car Kits are free for PEDS members and $25 for non-members.
	www.peds.org /kw_pace.shtml (389 words)

	Replicas
		These replicas were converted to fully functional convertibles by Cars and Concepts - the same company that built the actual Pace Cars.
		These 200 coupes and 50 convertibles had the "OFFICIAL PACE CAR" decals on the doors, and the unique front air dam with white fog lamps.
		He agrees that due to the limited production run and quick recall the car is difficult to research and even more difficult to appraise.
	www.mypacecar.net /replicas.htm (771 words)

	Pete's Pace Car
		Pete's pace Car is an original one owner and the title still has the same name on it as the original 1969 Bill of sale.
		I did a tremendous amount of Pace Car research when I was with the USCC, and found the majority of Pace Cars were basic 350 / 300, auto, and no other options.
		Pete's car has all the right options, fantastic owner history, low mileage, paperwork and best of all, while it needs pretty much everything touched, it is totally unmolested and original.
	www.prodigycustoms.com /petes-pace.asp (131 words)

	1995 Corvette Pace Car Convertible
		His car was powered by a stock 300 bhp LT1 V8 engine with automatic transmission and painted with a dark metallic accent over an arctic white bottom half and a white convertible top.
		To celebrate the event, Chevrolet announced on the 3rd of January that it would be producing limited run of 527 convertible pace car replicas.
		They also came complete with special Indy Pace Car exterior graphics and internally the fl leather sport bucket seats were embroidered with the 79th Indianapolis 500 logo.
	www.mathewscollection.com /corvette/Corvette_95_Conv_Pace.htm (284 words)

	Spirit of Pace Car (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The Pace Car pledge is a kind of treaty between neighborhoods; we will act as a guest in your neighborhood if you act as a guest in ours.
		One of the commitments of the Pace Car Pledge is to reduce car use to a minimum.
		Pace Car drivers pledge to stop to let pedestrians cross and be courteous to cyclists and other road users.
	www.lesstraffic.com /Articles/Traffic/SpiritPC.htm (1412 words)

	1986 Indy Pace Car
		1986 was the second opportunity for Corvette to provide the Official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500, where the car was driven by famous test pilot Chuck Yeager.
		Chevrolet was proud because they did not need to make any modifications to their car for this task.
		This meant that all 7,315 convertibles, no matter what their specification or color scheme, are considered Pace Car replicas.
	www.c4corvettes.com /html/1986_indy_pace_car.html (149 words)

	2000 Monte Carlo SS Pace Car
		Answer: A Pace Car Replica is just that...a limited production replica of a real Pace Car used in the NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) circuit.
		Pace Car Replica only comes from the factory as a Super Sport with EVERY available option...period.
		For the introduction of the Pace Car Replica in 2000, GM made them Torch Red.
	groups.msn.com /2000MonteCarloSSPaceCar/faq.msnw (879 words)

	Untitled Document
		The Pace Car also had the same lower bodyside cladding as the 1988-1991 International, with the exception of the front air dam, which was unique to the Pace Car and had integrated fog lamps.
		The cars were stripped of their VIN tags and donated to automotive tech schools where they were often used by students to practice body work.
		A few of these cars have probably found their way to salvage yards by now, and were either destroyed (crushed) or picked clean of their parts.
	www.w-body.com /pace-car/index.html (869 words)

	Mustang Heaven - 2005 Ford Mustang Pace Car
		The all-new pony car, along with the all-new Ford Five Hundred flagship sedan and flexible all-wheel-drive Ford Freestyle, were also on display and will serve as official Year of the Car feature vehicles during the Championship Weekend when NASCAR series fans descend on the state of Florida.
		The 2005 Mustang retains the classic "pony car" styling cues of a long hood and short rear deck in a design that is modern, muscular and immediately recognizable as a Mustang.
		The heart and soul of any sports car are its engines and chassis, and the 2005 model charts new ground for Mustang while preserving technologies essential to the car's legions of fans.
	www.mustangheaven.com /2005_pacecar/index.htm (726 words)

	Pace Car Project - Idaho Smart Growth
		ISG provides assistance to Boise residents promoting the Pace Car program throughout the region and we have been contacted by numerous other cities across the West who are catching wind of the program and inquiring how they can initiate it in their community.
		The Pace Car Program will save the community real dollars by reducing the amount of money that would be spent of traffic calming measures such as speed bumps, curb bulges and traffic circles.
		The Pace Car Program needs people who are willing to drive the speed limit and are not afraid to put a Pace Car Sticker on their car.
	www.idahosmartgrowth.org /projects/pace-car/index.htm (679 words)

	1968 Pacecar
		This very unique car was used to pace various races at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1968.
		The car was donated to the Hall of Fame by the France family, owners of the Daytona Speedway.
		Although the car will be repainted, many of the original panels will be displayed with the driver signatures at the IMHOF Museum.
	www.yearone.com /enthusiast/articles/68pacecar/pacecar.html (285 words)

	SOLD - 1980 Pontiac Trans-Am Pace Car
		Currently, the car is on the road, with tags and insurance.
		No - the car was taken off the road for the winter and place up on blocks with a car cover.
		The car was waxed on a weekly basis for ten straight years - the corners on the body are worn in some places.
	takingcareofbusiness.com /vehicles/80pontiac.htm (1300 words)

	Indy 500 Pace Cars and Drivers
		The Dodge Stealth was to be the pace car, but the UAW didn't like the joint venture between Chrysler and Mitsubishi, forcing Dodge to use the as-yet unreleased Viper.
		Milton proposed that the pace car be given to the 500 winner, a tradition that continues to this day.
		Article showing all the 1998 Corvette Pace Car's serial numbers and who the drivers were.
	www.indymotorspeedway.com /500pace.htm (645 words)

	Camaro Pace car (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		In '67 the only cars that were white with the bright blue interior were the pace cars.
		All the numbers match up and it is a real pace car not a wanna be.
		I tried to get the 396 from the guy I bought it from but he traded the motor for all the work on the 350 that is in the car now.
	www.irishsetters.com /mike/pacecar.html (276 words)

	2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP "Official Pace Car" 2000 Daytona 500
		This is one of the 2 (out of 2,000) Daytona 500 Pace Car Editions that were modified and used as the ACTUAL Pace Cars in the 2000 Daytona 500, which was hailed as the "First Race of the Millenium".
		The car was on display at Daytona USA for a year, and was used to provide rides around the track as well.
		After the race, this car was kept by Daytona USA for a year and put on display as THE PROMOTIONAL CAR for the 2001 DAYTONA 500 (Daytona USA always keeps the winning race car and one of the two Pace Cars for one year).
	www.cardomain.com /ride/712424 (838 words)

	MPH Magazine - Lance Armstrong to Drive Corvette Z06 Pace Car at 2006 Indianapolis 500 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		For a record 17th time, a Chevy will pace the race, and it's the eighth time for a Corvette to be leading the pack.
		Armstrong won seven consecutive Tour de France titles, and the Corvette Z06 pace car he'll be driving is based on the C6.R Corvette racer that has won the 24 Hours of Le Mans four out of the past five years.
		During the last four Indy 500 races, for example, the Chevy pace vehicles led the field for a combined 186 laps (465 miles) of the total 800 race laps (2,000 miles).
	www.mph-online.com /web/prtranslated/00635 (766 words)

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