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From the Bowling Green Performance Press:
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced today that Academy Award-nominated actor Morgan Freeman will drive the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Pace Car for the 88th running of the Indy 500 May 30.
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 Indianpolis 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 starts of the Indy 500 and the glamour and starts of motion pictures, and Morgan is one of the most popular and respected modern film starts."
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced today that Academy Award-nominated actor Morgan Freeman will drive the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Pace Car for the 88th running of the Indy 500 May 30.
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 Indianpolis 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 starts of the Indy 500 and the glamour and starts of motion pictures, and Morgan is one of the most popular and respected modern film starts."
