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Hypebeast
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Lamborghini Celebrates Motorsport at Lake Como with Countach Pace Car
Summary Lamborghinitook center stage at Lake Como's most prestigious automotive events over the weekend, bringing both elegance and racing heritage to theConcorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Esteand Fuoriconcorso. Among the standout appearances was the iconic 1981CountachLP400 S 'Pace Car,' which received its official Certificate of Authenticity from Lamborghini Polo Storico during a handover ceremony at Villa Grumello. The Countach, once used as the official Safety Car at the 1981 Monaco Grand Prix, joined a historicDiabloSVR and a rare LamborghiniFormula 1car as part of Fuoriconcorso's 'Velocissimo' theme dedicated to racing. The SVR, still undergoing certification, and the Formula 1 single-seater added to the brand's strong presence, reinforcing Lamborghini's deep motorsport roots. At the nearby Villa d'Este, Lamborghini's legacy was represented by a 1972Miura SV. Finished in red and previously certified by Polo Storico in 2018, the Miura competed in Class C, dedicated to post-war European sports cars. As the only Lamborghini at the concours, the Miura stood out not only for its design but for its authenticity and heritage. The dual participation underscores Lamborghini's commitment to honoring its past while maintaining a leading role in the world's top concours and motorsport celebrations.

Indianapolis Star
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
See the 2025 Indy 500 pace car
INDY 500 The 2025 Pace Car for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is unveiled Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at IMS. In a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Michael Strahan will be the honorary pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. Grace Smith/IndyStar The 2025 Pace Car for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is unveiled Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at IMS. In a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Michael Strahan will be the honorary pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. Grace Smith/IndyStar The 2025 Pace Car for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is unveiled Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at IMS. In a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Michael Strahan will be the honorary pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. Grace Smith/IndyStar The 2025 Pace Car for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is unveiled Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at IMS. In a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Michael Strahan will be the honorary pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. Grace Smith/IndyStar IMS President Doug Boles speaks as the 2025 Pace Car for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is unveiled Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at IMS. In a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Michael Strahan will be the honorary pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. Grace Smith/IndyStar The 2025 Pace Car for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is unveiled Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at IMS. In a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Michael Strahan will be the honorary pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. Grace Smith/IndyStar The 2025 Pace Car for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is unveiled Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at IMS. In a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Michael Strahan will be the honorary pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. Grace Smith/IndyStar The 2025 Pace Car for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is unveiled Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at IMS. In a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Michael Strahan will be the honorary pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. Grace Smith/IndyStar IMS President Doug Boles and Director of Motorsports Marketing and Activation for Chevrolet Todd Christensen speak as the 2025 Pace Car for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is unveiled Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at IMS. In a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Michael Strahan will be the honorary pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. Grace Smith/IndyStar The 2025 Pace Car for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is unveiled Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at IMS. In a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Michael Strahan will be the honorary pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. Grace Smith/IndyStar IMS President Doug Boles and Director of Motorsports Marketing and Activation for Chevrolet Todd Christensen speak as the 2025 Pace Car for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is unveiled Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at IMS. In a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Michael Strahan will be the honorary pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. Grace Smith/IndyStar The 2025 Pace Car for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is unveiled Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at IMS. In a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Michael Strahan will be the honorary pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. Grace Smith/IndyStar The 2025 Pace Car for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is unveiled Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at IMS. In a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Michael Strahan will be the honorary pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. Grace Smith/IndyStar