Colin Powell to pace Indy 500 in Vette

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Colin Powell, owner of a 2005 Corvette coupe and former U.S. Secretary of State, will do the driving honors at this year’s Indianapolis 500. “It is a great American tradition and I am honored to be a part of it,” said Gen. Powell. The 2005 Corvette convertible that will pace the race is painted in “Victory Red” with a silver stripe down the center. The car has only minor upgrades to prepare it for the pace duty. No word if the over-the-top paint scheme will be available at your local Chevy dealership to commemorate Corvette’s seventh pace duty.

http://www.insideindianabusiness.com...m.asp?id=13411

A general driving a pace car... this is the kind of thing that only happens in the States.

you may also have some more pics of the vette here:
http://www.indypacecars.com/05-release.html