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Trump To Drive "Indy 500" Pace Car

 DETROIT (WWJ)  Officials with the Indianapolis 500 have selected Donald Trump to drive the pace car in this year's 100th anniversary race.

Trump will drive a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Pace Car to lead the field of 33 drivers at the start of the race May 29 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The Camaro is equipped with a 400-horsepower V-8 engine and six-speed automatic transmission.

The race starts at noon and will be broadcast on ABC.

(The Associated Press contributed to this story)

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