This Is The 2018 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car

INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- The 2018 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car has been unveiled - and it's a fast beauty. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Officials unveiled the 2019 Corvette ZR1 Thursday as this year's Indy 500 Pace Car, which will lead drivers to the green flag for the 102nd Running of the race. Sunday, May 27 will be the 15th time a Corvette has served as the official Pace Car since 1978, and the 29th time a Chevrolet has led the field since 1948, IMS officials say.

No other vehicle has served as the Pace Car more times than the Corvette, and the ZR1 is the most powerful and fastest Corvette ever made, officials say.

RELATED:

• Jim Cornelison To Return For 2018 Indy 500 Performance
  
• IndyCar Fans Can Expect Local Indy 500 Blackout To Continue

The ZR1 can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 2.85 seconds and reach a top track speed of 212 mph

Visit IMS.com to purchase tickets for the 102nd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 27.

Race fans: HERE IT IS! The 2019 Corvette ZR1!

Get your first (look) at the official @TeamChevy Pace Car that will lead field to green at this year's #Indy500! (fire) #ThisIsMay | #INDYCAR pic.twitter.com/cqq3AfbGdE
— Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@IMS) April 19, 2018

More: indianapolismotorspeedway.com

(Jared C. Tilton/Sports/Getty Images)