World Record Holder and Indiana Native Lilly King To Drive INDYCAR Grand Prix Pace Car

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Indiana University swimmer Lilly King will drive the Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car to lead the starting field to the green flag for the fifth annual INDYCAR Grand Prix on Saturday, May 12 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

“I’m super-excited to be able to drive the Pace Car for the INDYCAR Grand Prix,” King said. “As a homegrown Hoosier, there is nothing cooler than being able to drive at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.”

King will lead the starting field of the Verizon IndyCar Series race on the 14-turn, 2.439-mile road course at IMS in a Corvette Grand Sport.

“Lilly King is one of the greatest athletes ever from the state of Indiana, and we’re honored to welcome her to drive the Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car in the INDYCAR Grand Prix,” said J. Douglas Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president. “She knows all about speed in the pool, and we think she’ll enjoy the incredible performance of the Corvette on track at the Racing Capital of the World.”

In her three seasons with Indiana, King has won six NCAA championships, earned 12 All-America honors and has been named the Big Ten Swimmer of the Year each season.

The above press release was posted by Swimming World in conjunction with Indiana Swimming and Diving. For press releases and advertising inquiries please contact Advertising@SwimmingWorld.com.

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Bob McKeon
5 years ago

She a star

Jeff Hamilton
5 years ago

REALLY

Jeff Hamilton
5 years ago
Reply to  Jeff Hamilton

How cool!

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