TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
BIG MACHINE VODKA 400 AT THE BRICKYARD
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
BOWTIE BULLETS
25 YEARS OF SUCCESS AND COUNTING AT THE BRICKYARD:
Chevrolet leads all other manufacturers with 17 NASCAR Cup Series wins at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, more than five times as many victories as the next closest brand. Chevrolet is the only active manufacturer currently competing in both the NASCAR Cup Series and Verizon IndyCar Series. Chevrolet has not only won at the Brickyard in stock car races a record 17 times, but also has 10 Indianapolis 500 wins to the brand’s credit.
KISSING THE BRICKS:
Chevrolet has kissed the bricks at Indy more than any other manufacturer. Chevrolet has powered nine different Team Chevy winners to glory at the yard of bricks. Leading the way is Chevrolet’s Jeff Gordon who tops all statistical categories at Indianapolis. He has five wins, three poles, 12 top fives, 17 top 10’s at the iconic yard of bricks.
#PACECARDRIVERDALE
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. will pilot a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 pace car to lead the field to the start of the 25th running of the Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard.
“I am honored that Chevrolet asked me to drive the Camaro ZL1 Pace Car in one of the biggest races of the year,” Earnhardt said. “The fan in me was already looking forward to this event. It’s a big race. There is a lot at stake since it’s the final chance for the teams and drivers to make the Playoffs. So, I hope to do a good job leading the field to the green flag, but I can promise you I’ll soak in every minute and enjoy the Brickyard in a way I never have before.”
Chevrolet has served as the pace car for all 25 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
TUNE-IN:
The Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will commence on Sunday, September 9. Live coverage can be found on NBCSN, IMS Radio Network, and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio Channel 90 at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
BY THE NUMBERS:
Chevrolet has won 39 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Manufacturer Championships
Team Chevy drivers have scored 777 wins and 699 poles in MENCS competition
Chevrolet drivers have won 17 of 24 races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Victories by current Team Chevy drivers are:
Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Lowe’s for Pros Camaro ZL1, has visited Victory Lane at Indianapolis Motor Speedway four times (’06, ’08, ’09 & ‘12)
Kasey Kahne, No. 95 WRL General Contractors Camaro ZL1, has kissed the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway once (’17)
Jamie McMurray, No. 1 Cessna/McDonald’s Camaro ZL1, has one win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (’10)
Ryan Newman, No. 31 Grainger Camaro ZL1, has one win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (’13)
A Chevrolet driver has sat on the pole at Indianapolis Motor Speedway 10 times
Team Chevy drivers have scored 49 top-five and 98 top-10 finishes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
A Chevrolet has led 1,960 laps (54.5% of possible 3,595 laps) at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
FOR THE FANS:
Fans can visit the Team Chevy Racing Display in the Fan Midway Area located just outside the front of the iconic Pagoda.
Fans can check out great a great assortment of Chevrolet vehicles at the Team Chevy Display including: Malibu Premier, Traverse High Country, Tahoe RST, 2500HD Silverado, 1500 Silverado Redline, Impala Premier, Cruze Premier, Equinox Premier
At the Chevrolet Display, fans can view the No. 8 Camaro ZL1 show car and a fully accessorized Camaro 2SS 1LE
This weekend fans get a special treat to see some of Chevy’s most recently announced vehicles including: 2019 Blazer, 2019 Silverado T1, 2019 Camaro 2SS, 2019 Corvette Stingray Coupe, 2018 Bolt, 2018 Camaro ZL1
In honoring 25 years of the Brickyard 400, Chevrolet will have an array of former Chevy Brickyard pace cars on display as well. Fans can check out: 2017 Camaro ZL1, 2013 Camaro ZL1, 1996 Camaro, 2012 Corvette Z06, 2011 Corvette
Also, on display is a Chevrolet R07 racing engine complete with electronic fuel injection. Fans can also see a sample of engines, parts and accessories available for purchase from Chevrolet Performance at their local Chevrolet dealer or at accessories.chevrolet.com
Other activities at the Team Chevy Racing Display include a variety of interactive games for adults and kids