The 2019 Silverado to Make Daytona 500 History

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- The 2019 Silverado is set to make Daytona 500 history this year, by becoming the first truck to pace the Great American Race. The pacer truck will be driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr., a driver who is familiar with leading the pack, having won the Dayona 500 twice, among numerous other racing accomplishments. 

Chevrolet has paced the Daytona 500 12 times, 7 with the Camaro and 5 with the Corvette, but, in the words of Jim Campbell, Chevrolet U.S. vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports, the company is beyond thrilled to "have Dale lead the field to green in the strongest, most advanced Silverado ever.". He went on to say "Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the perfect choice to pace the race because of his enthusiasm for the sport, his long history with Chevrolet and his love of trucks.". 

Chevrolet isn't the only one looking forward to this history-making venture, Dale said "I've had a lot of fun and success at Daytona over the years, and now I can't wait to get out that track in a Silverado...away from the track I've driven Chevy trucks all my life, and I'm excited to have this unique experience of pacing the Daytona 500 with the Silverado.". 

The Silverado pace truck is powered by a production 6.2L V-8 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, delivering 420 HP and a 460 Lb-Ft of torque. 

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At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Chevy Has a Lot to Celebrate!

MT. PLEASANT, Mich.,–– Chevy has a lot to celebrate right now as 2018 draws to a close. The Detroit-motor brand is in the midst of promoting the 100 year anniversary of their world-renowned truck line and even awarded the recent Major League Baseball World Series MVP with a special Centennial Edition Silverado. Find out more about what's new with Chevrolet by reading below.

Celebrate 100 Years of Chevy Trucks with a Truck-Inspired Pandora Station

Along with their Truck Legends program, Chevrolet has partnered with Pandora to create and curate a radio station celebrating 100 years of Chevy Trucks. The Pandora station, called Chevy Truck 100, plays a wide catalog of country music songs referencing pickups and the huge influence they've had on American culture. Songs about driving your truck down back roads, dancing on the tailgate, and the tough, hardworking people who drive pickups can be heard to commemorate a century of Chevy trucks. Additionally, you can enter the Chevrolet Truck Legends program and receive exclusive Truck Legends memorabilia including branded hats, decals, and more.

Chevy Salute's Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Racing Career

Chevrolet is honoring the long and illustrious career of NASCAR driver and Team Chevy family member, Dale Earnhardt Jr., who is retiring from racing at the end of this season. His 22 of years of racing will be celebrated in a commercial, depicting the major milestones in his career. The 30-second spot, called "What a Ride," will be shown throughout the rest of the race season until the year-end NASCAR championship banquet celebration.

During his retirement speech, Earnhardt Jr. spoke about his partnership with the Detroit-motor brand,  "It’s an honor to carry the Chevrolet bowtie on my cars. And I don’t just mean that on the race track — I’m Chevrolet for life."

George Springer Wins World Series MVP, 2018 Silverado Centennial Edition

For his achievement of winning the 2017 Willie Mays World Series MVP, George Springer, centerfielder for the Houston Astros, was awarded a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado Centennial Edition. Springer led the Astros to the franchise's first World Series championship by going 11-for-29 with seven RBI and five home runs. His home run total ties the record for most home runs in a World Series.

Chevy has had a lot to celebrate in recent weeks and looks to continue a successful 2018 with a number announcements and previews at the 2018 SEMA Show. Keep checking back with our blog, and we'll keep you updated on all thing Chevrolet! Also, if you're interested in test-driving a new 2018 Silverado, check out our inventory online and contact our friendly sales staff. As fall continues, and winter approaches, make sure your current vehicle is prepared for the cold weather by completing out Fall Car Care maintenance routine. Small fixes and preventative measures can help you avoid expensive service bills in the future and remain safe out on the road this season! Visit our Service Center to learn more!

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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