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FOR RELEASE: April 10, 2002

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Indianapolis 500 Festival Board Members Drive In Style With Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertibles

INDIANAPOLIS, IN– As it has 12 previous times, a Chevrolet will be pacing the famed Indianapolis 500. Adding to the color and excitement of this year’s race activities, Chevrolet will also be providing the Indianapolis 500 Festival Board of Directors with a fleet of 2002 Camaro Z28 convertibles to use during their various "Month of May" activities.

The Festival board members picked up their vehicles on April 10 and will have use of the Camaros through the end of the race weekend. The identical Z28 convertibles feature a Sebring Silver exterior and Ebony leather interior. Selection of Camaro marks the 35th anniversary of "America’s honest sports car."

"The Chevrolet Camaro Z28 convertible has appeared more times in Indy than any other car," said Scott Settlemire, Camaro assistant brand manager. "We’re truly honored to play such a significant role in the Indy 500 festivities and in the greatest motorsports event in the world."

The Festival board members will drive the Camaro Z28 convertibles for numerous official events, including:

  • Indy 500 Honor Roll program with local students
  • Indy 500 Festival Parade the day prior to the race
  • Pre-race caravan around the track, prior to the pace car lap.

Each Festival Board of Director’s Camaro Z28 convertible includes:

  • Corvette-inspired 310-horsepower LS1-Gen III 350 cubic inch V8 with cast aluminum engine block
  • Four-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission
  • Traction control
  • Monsoon 500-watt premium sound system
  • Chromed cast aluminum wheels.

The Festival Board of Directors include civic and business leaders from Indianapolis who volunteer their time to promote and create greater exposure for the Indianapolis 500 – considered as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."