Chevrolet unveils two unique 2008 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Cars Thursday, December 27, 2007 that will serve as the official vehicles for the race. One of the Corvette pace cars represents Chevrolet's commitment to fuel solutions, while the other marks 30 years of Corvette's pace car heritage. The Corvette Z06 E85 concept (left) runs on E85 ethanol fuel and will be driven during the race's pace lap by two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Emerson Fittipaldi. The Corvette 30th Anniversary Pace Car honors the 1978 model - the first Corvette to pace the field at the Indy 500.