Is Chevrolet a racing car?
No—Chevrolet is a mass-market automobile brand owned by General Motors, not a single racing vehicle. It does, however, operate a long-running factory-backed motorsport program centered on Corvette race cars and participates across several racing disciplines.
As a division of GM, Chevrolet uses its Corvette lineup and other models as the basis for race cars and competition programs. The brand’s racing footprint spans endurance sports-car racing, stock-car racing in NASCAR, and drag racing, among other formats.
Chevrolet's motorsport footprint
Below are the brand's principal racing programs, illustrating how Chevrolet supports competition while continuing to market everyday road cars.
- Corvette Racing in IMSA and endurance events: a factory-backed effort using Corvette race cars (e.g., C7.R, C8.R) in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and appearances at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- NASCAR Cup Series program: Chevrolet teams compete with Camaro-based cars in stock car racing, a central part of the brand's international visibility and marketing.
- Other racing activities: including customer racing programs in GT championships, drag racing with Chevrolet-powered teams, and regional/specialty series run by partner teams around the world.
These programs show that Chevrolet's racing identity is tied to a formal factory program and a network of customer and partner teams, rather than a single vehicle that represents the brand in competition.
Notable race cars and lineage
This section outlines specific Chevrolet race cars that have defined the brand's presence on the track and in racing history.
Corvette racing lineage
- Corvette C7.R: the mid-2010s GT race car that carried Corvette Racing into IMSA and Le Mans competition.
- Corvette C8.R: the current flagship endurance racer for IMSA, debuting in 2020 and continuing in top-tier GT championships with updates through 2024-25.
- Chevrolet Camaro race variants: factory-supported and customer cars used in GT4/GT3 and touring-car-style competition in various national and international series.
In practice, these racing cars serve as development platforms for technology that also informs production vehicles, while simultaneously serving as ambassadors for the Chevrolet brand on global racetracks.
Summary
Chevrolet is not a racing car, but a carmaker with a deeply rooted motorsport program. Through Corvette Racing and other racing activities, Chevrolet supports and fields race cars that compete at the highest levels of endurance and stock-car racing, linking its road-going vehicles with a storied competition heritage.
Is Chevrolet a fast car?
While not as spry as the Chevy Corvette, the Chevy Camaro is still very quick. The base engine will get you from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds, while the V6 will cut that to 5.2 seconds. If you go with the Chevy Camaro SS, the 0-to-60 time shrinks to four seconds. And the ZL1 does it in a mere 3.5 seconds.
Do Chevrolet vehicles race in NASCAR?
Yes, Chevrolet vehicles race in NASCAR, with the brand being the winningest manufacturer in the sport's history. For the 2026 season, Chevrolet will continue to race an updated version of its Camaro ZL1, which was recently unveiled with new styling cues.
- Current car: Chevrolet will use the updated Camaro ZL1 in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
- Updates for 2026: The updated model will feature a larger hood power dome, a revised front grille, and more pronounced rocker panels.
- Manufacturer history: Chevrolet has a long and successful history in NASCAR, with 881 all-time victories and 34 driver championships.
- Recent success: Chevrolet is the reigning manufacturer champion in all three NASCAR series (Cup, Xfinity, and Craftsman Truck) for the second year in a row.
Is Chevrolet a race car?
Chevrolet is one of the most successful manufacturers in NASCAR, with a legacy dating back to the 1950s. In sports car racing, Chevrolet is synonymous with the Corvette, specifically the Corvette Racing program.
Does Chevy have a race car?
Although street-inspired, the Corvette Z06 GT3. R is a track-only race car that's ready to dominate the GT3 category.
