Racing the Chevrolet

Almost everyone in the world knows about Chevrolet or Chevy vehicles. Chevy has produced many  famous cars since its foundation. One of the best ways for them test new features is on the race track, "things we learn on the track influence the Chevrolet cars, trucks and crossovers we build for you. Our engineers call it 'tech transfer' and it's why we race." Talking about their race history, Chevrolet has participated in many series like NASCAR, Grand AM, ALMS, World Touring Car Championship etc.

Since the start of NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series in 1947, Chevrolet has been the choice of many drivers. Chevy has proved to be tough competition to its competitors, both on tracks and off the track. The team for NASCAR includes Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jamie McMurray, Juan Pablo Montoya, Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman, Paul Menard, Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Clint Bowyer.

In American Le Mans Series, it has proven its outstanding performance. In almost each season Chevrolet Corvette appears. Today twin Corvette C6.R race cars, has the latest technology and is an icon of superb engineering design. It is based on Corvette ZR1 supercar. The team for this series includes Olivier Beretta, Oliver Gavin, Antonio Garcia, Jan Magnussen, Tommy Milner and Richard Westbrook.

Chevy has also proven it's self in AMERICAN SPORTS-CAR RACING. It won Rolex Series GT Class at the Mid-Ohio race track with the drivers Robin Liddell and Ronnie Bremer and the first Manufacturers' Championship for Chevrolet in GRAND-AM Rolex GT competition. Chevrolet competes in both classes of GRAND-AM Prototype series. In Grand Touring(GT) class it competes with Camaro while in Daytona Prototype class Corvette is used.

Chevy is also preparing for upcoming 2012 IZOD IndyCar series and the Detroit Grand Prix. In short, Chevy has played a main part in many racing series and is planning for the best in future series.

You Can Win a Chevy During the Super Bowl

Chevrolet is bringing it to the table and serving it up hot for this year's Super Bowl festivities, with their Chevy Game Time app. This app for Android and iPhones users offers viewers a chance to win one of 20 brand new Chevrolets, including a Chevrolet Corvette GS Convertible 4LT, Chevrolet Volt, Camaro 2SS, Silverado 150, Sonics and Cruzes. There are plenty of other prizes up for grabs too, just for answering some trivia questions. Folks who are not able to download the Android or iPhone apps can still enter by signing up here. Get your lucky license plate number, and keep your eyes peeled before, during and after the game to see if you are a winner!

Of course, for a lot of people, the best parts of the Super Bowl are the commercials. This year, Chevrolet sponsored the Chevy Route 66 Super Bowl Commercial Contest and let filmmakers from all over the world submit 30-second videos for a chance to win a spot on the air. Check the winning video, and other winners from around the world here, http://www.chevrolet.com/culture/article/superbowl-route66/. Speaking of winners, Chevy is honoring the Super Bowl MVP by presenting him with a brand new Corvette! Will it be the Patriot's QB Tom Brady? Could the Giants' Eli Manning take home the prize?

On the other hand, maybe a last-second game-winning field goal kicker will be the one selected.

Without a doubt, it is going to be an incredible game to play a part in, whether you are hosting a tailgate party from the back of your Chevy Silverado proudly parked outside your man cave, or watching with a room full of fans. Super Bowl Sunday happens once a year, and this year Chevrolet is part of it in a big way. Pairing the NFL's biggest game together with the innovative folks at Chevy is sure to make this year’s event one for the record books.