Who is driving the pace car in 2021 Indy 500?

The Indianapolis 500 is a racing tradition and one of the most popular events in the United States each Memorial Day weekend.

The Chevrolet Corvette is the most prolific Indy pace vehicle. The famous sports car has led the race a record 19 times, more than any other vehicle.

Danica Patrick, a former IndyCar and NASCAR driver, drove the pace car for the 2021 Indianapolis 500.

“I am delighted to be driving the pace car for the Indy 500 this year,” Patrick said in a press statement. “It’s even more special because of the year we’ve all had, and it’ll be great to have fans back in the stands.”

Patrick announced her retirement from racing after placing 30th in the 2018 Indianapolis 500. She had had six top-10 results in the greatest event in open-wheel racing, including a third-place finish in 2009.

Her most successful season was in 2009 when she finished fifth in the final IndyCar standings. Patrick left open-wheel racing following the 2011 season to pursue stock car racing.