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Pink Corvette Stingray Paces NASCAR for Charity
Pink Corvette Stingray Paces NASCAR for Charity
Get ready to see a splash of pink leading the NASCAR field this weekend in Martinsville. Chevrolet is continuing its powerful tradition of supporting breast cancer awareness by bringing back its vibrant pink Corvette Stingray. The car already paced the field at Talladega this past weekend and will do so again at Martinsville, marking Chevrolet’s 15th year backing the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” initiative.
15 Years Of SupportChevrolet’s commitment to fighting breast cancer runs deep. This 15-year partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS) highlights the brand’s dedication to raising funds and awareness. Todd Christensen, Director of Motorsports Marketing & Activation for Chevrolet, said, “Chevrolet stands with the American Cancer Society’s efforts to end breast cancer. When the pink Chevrolet Corvette Stingray pace car leads the NASCAR Cup Series field… we hope fans will join us in raising funds for ACS by participating in ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ events across the U.S. this October.”
Laps For Charity With The Pink Corvette StingrayThe striking pace car does more than just lead the field; it actively raises money. For every caution lap the Pink Corvette Stingray completes during the Talladega and upcoming Martinsville Cup Series races, Chevrolet donates $500 (up to $25,000). New this year, Chevy is adding even more support, pledging an extra $1,500 (up to $25,000) for each Team Chevy driver who scores a top-10 finish in those two races, significantly boosting the potential contribution.
Looking Back And AheadThe impact of this campaign is already proven. In 2024, the pink pace car (then a Camaro SS) completed 54 caution laps between the two races, raising $18,900 for the ACS. That very Camaro pace car was recently auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale on October 17, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting the charity. After its 28-lap debut at Talladega this past Sunday, the Corvette pace car will return for the crucial Martinsville race, continuing its fundraising mission.
More Than Just A Pace CarWhile the Pink Corvette Stingray looks incredible leading the pack, its true purpose resonates far beyond the race track. It serves as a high-speed symbol of hope and a rolling reminder of the ongoing fight against breast cancer. Chevrolet’s continued dedication ensures that every lap turns contributes to vital research and support, driving towards a future free from the disease.
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C7 ZR1 Corvette Sets Scorching New BBORR Speed Record
Everything is bigger in Texas, and racing is no exception. Twice a year in southwest Texas, the Big Bend Open Road Race is held on a 59-mile stretch of highway U.S. 285 from Fort Stockton to Sanderson and back for a total of 118 miles. There are several different speed classes that run, but this past weekend in the unlimited class, a new BBORR speed record was set by John Anhalt in the Tint World 2019 ZR1 Corvette with the battle scars to prove it.
The Big Bend Open Road RaceThe BBORR event began in 1998 and is held twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall. The 59-mile stretch of highway just outside of the Big Bend National Park is closed down for the weekend-long racing events. There are average speed classes from just 85 mph to 160 mph and beyond to the unlimited class. John Anhalt set the new average speed record in the unlimited class in his 2019 ZR1 Corvette with an average speed across the 118-mile run of 173.004 mph, beating the previous record of 172.249 mph set in 2013 by Tom Whalen in his 2002 Z06 Corvette.
During this run, John also hit a top speed of 213 miles per hour, but the ZR1 earned a new battle scar on its backside from the record run. The extreme heat coming from the supercharged LT5’s exhaust roasted the rear fascia. The run lasted almost 41 minutes total, with the ZR1 exhaling fire out of the four exhaust tips. But the event isn’t just for GM-powered cars; everything from stock everyday cars and trucks to high-performance pro-touring classics and exotics.
Toasty, But Worth ItCarly Blackburn Bates of RaceCarly posted a Reel to the Big Bend Open Road Race Facebook page showing off the 2019 ZR1’s new post BBORR speed record look, which she coined as “Toasted Marshmallow”, and it’s hard to disagree with that. But John giving his white Z7 ZR1 the toasted marshmallow look after setting a new speed record isn’t a bad thing; it’s a badge of honor.
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