Nash makes Indy 500 debut with Ambassador pace car

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Staff reportsemail@crain.com

May 30, 2017 05:00 AM

The Nash Ambassador paces the field of 30 cars for the 31st running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 30, 1947, with American Motors CEO George Mason behind the wheel.

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