Every year before the Indy 500, drivers start their engines and the pace car leads them to the starting line. But what is a pace car? And who drives it? Here's everything you need to know about the ...

SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WEHT)- There are many traditions associated with the Indianapolis 500, including how the race begins, with an honorary pace car driver. From the first race in 1911, it is believed that ...

Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix was put under the red flag momentarily, after the pace car crashed into the sand barrels at the blunt end of pit road. That's definitely a new ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS — The pace car choice for the ...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. had some fun at the pace car driver’s expense following the hilarious accident that took place this past weekend at Phoenix Raceway. While the drama was high for the final race of ...

Following the command "gentlemen, start your engines," at the 1972 Indianapolis 500, a specially built Hurst/Olds convertible will guide the way for the 33 Championship cars. And after a couple of ...

The year was 1969. A gallon of gas cost 35 cents, the Beatles were saying goodbye on a London rooftop, and America’s horsepower fever was in full swing. On Memorial Day weekend, the 53rd Indianapolis ...

Before the Pacer became a joke on Wayne's World, it was a serious attempt at a different kind of small car. Designed to be roomy but compact, it initially sold well. This one has been treated to an ...