Can it pace a race?

topdown2seatr · 12-28-2006, 12:00 AM

Just wondering if the Sky (or a Sky Redline) can pace a race like the Indy 500? Seems like they had a Chevy SSR a few years back, so it seems possible to me. Whaddyathink?

Maybe a Sky party in Indy in May?

Antonio · 12-28-2006, 02:15 AM

Yes.......sorta.

It's my guess that they'd use the Solstice before the Sky. Pontiac has a deeper racing heritage.

snaponbob · 12-28-2006, 10:17 AM

I can't recall Indy ever using such a small car. And just about everything except the C5 Vettes were highly modified for the purpose. In other words, don't hold your breath.

Barry · 12-28-2006, 11:00 PM

Yes it can...and I would be there in a heartbeat. Indy did use a custom Pontaic Fiero several years ago as the pace car.

topdown2seatr · 12-30-2006, 03:16 PM

Found this information on the following website; (http://www.indypacecars.com/1984.html)

The 1984 Pontiac Fiero is among the most unique cars ever to pace the Indy 500. It is the only mid-engine car ever to pace the 500, as well as the shortest car to ever hold the honor. It is also one of very few 4-cylinder cars to pace at Indy. However, the engine in the Fiero pace car was far different from the 92-horsepower version found in the production model Fiero.This bored out 2.7L engine produced 232 horses and turned a lap at better than 136 MPH. The car also featured an air intake located above the roof to help cool the mid-engine car.

So maybe the Sky CAN pace a race!?!

Barry · 12-30-2006, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topdown2seatr

Found this information on the following website; (http://www.indypacecars.com/1984.html)

The 1984 Pontiac Fiero is among the most unique cars ever to pace the Indy 500. It is the only mid-engine car ever to pace the 500, as well as the shortest car to ever hold the honor. It is also one of very few 4-cylinder cars to pace at Indy. However, the engine in the Fiero pace car was far different from the 92-horsepower version found in the production model Fiero.This bored out 2.7L engine produced 232 horses and turned a lap at better than 136 MPH. The car also featured an air intake located above the roof to help cool the mid-engine car.

So maybe the Sky CAN pace a race!?!

Word!

12-28-2006, 12:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
topdown2seatr Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East (SF) Bay Posts: 12 My Photos: (0)	Can it pace a race? Just wondering if the Sky (or a Sky Redline) can pace a race like the Indy 500? Seems like they had a Chevy SSR a few years back, so it seems possible to me. Whaddyathink? Maybe a Sky party in Indy in May? __________________ No. California Cruiser

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Antonio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Plainfield, New Jersey Posts: 1,651 My Photos: (6)	Yes.......sorta. It's my guess that they'd use the Solstice before the Sky. Pontiac has a deeper racing heritage. __________________ HAD - '07 Redline -292 whp & 327 wtq - SOLD :( HAVE - '02 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - STOCK....for now http://youtube.com/profile?user=talkaboutblue NASSOA Founding Member

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snaponbob First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lee's Summit, Mo. Posts: 1,344 My Photos: (0)	I can't recall Indy ever using such a small car. And just about everything except the C5 Vettes were highly modified for the purpose. In other words, don't hold your breath. __________________ Redline (pre-halt), Pearl, Black/Red, complete option list except auto, owner installed lock buttons, painted calipers, Solo Performance 3" single cat-back, Koni S/A's, Kurt hitch, OZ's, 295/30 Hoosiers for Solo's

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Barry First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spring Hill Fl Posts: 595 My Photos: (49)	Yes it can...and I would be there in a heartbeat. Indy did use a custom Pontaic Fiero several years ago as the pace car. __________________ I See Red Lines 08 Sky Red Line Silver - 12-16-07 07 Ion 07 Sky Red Line Silver - 9-22-06 07 Base Sky Silver - 3-06 07 Aura 07 Saturn Outlook XR 06 Saturn Vue 4-04 Ion Red Lines 2-03 EFX Ion Coupes 2-02 EFX SC2 Coupes 2-98 SL2's

12-30-2006, 03:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
topdown2seatr Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East (SF) Bay Posts: 12 My Photos: (0)	1984 Indy 500 Pace Car Found this information on the following website; (http://www.indypacecars.com/1984.html) The 1984 Pontiac Fiero is among the most unique cars ever to pace the Indy 500. It is the only mid-engine car ever to pace the 500, as well as the shortest car to ever hold the honor. It is also one of very few 4-cylinder cars to pace at Indy. However, the engine in the Fiero pace car was far different from the 92-horsepower version found in the production model Fiero.This bored out 2.7L engine produced 232 horses and turned a lap at better than 136 MPH. The car also featured an air intake located above the roof to help cool the mid-engine car. So maybe the Sky CAN pace a race!?! __________________ No. California Cruiser

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