This marks the 16th time a Corvette has been chosen to pace the race since its first in 1978.

The device been dubbed "Advanced Frontal Protection" will be introduced during an April 24 test session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Stewart, a three-time NASCAR champion and Indiana native, grew up chasing a win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He won twice there in NASCAR's Brickyard 400, but was never able to win the Indy 500.

Will Power became the first Australian to win the Indianapolis 500 and the first driver to win both the IndyCar Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course and the Indy 500.

Before becoming a professional race car driver, Guthrie had more than a decade of experience working on sports car road-racing circuits.

Carpenter not only had the fastest single lap time, but managed to keep his speeds fast enough to win the front starting spot for race day.

The testing could be a useful tool for other sports players who may be susceptible to concussions.

Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo will drive the pace car in the Indianapolis 500.

Clarkson sang with Seal and was accompanied by David Foster on piano before the 2011 race.

Patrick announced last fall that she would retire from racing after taking one last shot at the Indianapolis 500.