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Chevrolet has revealed its SS race car which is set to compete in the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

Tomorrow’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500, which takes place at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, will feature a special Chevrolet Camaro SS pace car. Painted pink and white, it bears Making Strides Against Breast Cancer logos and will earn $200 per pace car lap for the American Cancer Society, courtesy of Chevrolet. A similar initiative at last year’s event raised $12,800, following sixty-four caution laps during the race. Don Johnson, Vice President of Chevrolet Sales and Service, commented: “For our 100th birthday in 2011, Chevrolet began its support of the American Cancer Society, and the generous response from our dealers, employees and customers told us we needed to help the Society fight for more birthdays. “At Chevy, we believe everyday heroes can accomplish extraordinary things, and it is in this spirit that we work to achieve a world without breast cancer.” October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States, and during September Chevrolet will ...

Chevrolet has announced the 2014 SS, a rear-wheel drive, V8-powered performance saloon for the North American market. Due to go on sale towards the end of 2013, the SS will be based on the forthcoming Holden Commodore VF and both models will be built in Australia. To help with the marketing effort, the SS will also become Chevrolet’s next NASCAR Sprint Cup contender. It’s scheduled to make its race debut at the 2013 Daytona 500. Mark Reuss, President of GM North America, commented: “As a passionate race fan and performance enthusiast, I am thrilled that Chevrolet will deliver a true rear-wheel drive NASCAR racecar in the SS that is closely linked to the performance sedan that will be available for sale. “The Chevrolet SS is a great example of how GM is able to leverage its global product portfolio to deliver a unique performance experience that extends beyond the track. I am personally looking forward to driving it.” Meanwhile Greg Tyus, Holden’s Executive Director of Engi...