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unusual facts about pace car



Elmo Langley

From April 1989, through November 1996, Langley served as the official pace car driver for all Winston Cup events (and during the caution laps, been known to be playing with Dale Earnhardt and Rusty Wallace).


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2010 Indianapolis 500

After the traditional starting command by Mari Hulman George, the pace car, driven by Robin Roberts, led the cars through the pace laps, followed by a special two-seater car driven by Michael Andretti and carrying Mark Wahlberg.

Once the pace car came off the field, the two-seater sped around to join the back of the field, and honorary starter Jack Nicholson waved the green flag to start the race.

2012 Daytona 500

The caution was extended by an additional lap because Joey Logano had to be moved back in the field for failure to maintain pace car speed.