Morgan Freeman to Drive Corvette Pace Car at Indy

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Academy Award-nominated actor Morgan Freeman will drive the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Pace Car to lead the field to the start of the 88th Indianapolis 500-Mile Race on Sunday, May 30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Freeman will pace the starting field of the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” to a green-flag start at 11 a.m. (EST). The race will be broadcast live by ABC Sports and the IMS Radio Network. “We’re thrilled that Morgan Freeman is driving the Pace Car for the 88th Indianapolis 500,” said Tony George, president and CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “He is an ideal person for the role since the theme of the event is ‘Lights, Camera, Traction!’ This theme highlights the connection between the excitement and stars of the Indy 500 and the glamour and stars of motion pictures, and Morgan is one of the most popular and respected modern film stars.“And the fact that he’ll be behind the wheel of a Corvette, an American automotive icon from Chevrolet, is even more exciting.” Freeman has received numerous awards for his performances in films, television and the theater, including Academy Award nominations for Best Actor for “The Shawshank Redemption” in 1995 and “Driving Miss Daisy” in 1990, and a Best Supporting Actor nomination for “Street Smart” in 1988. For information, log on to www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com