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We’ve been covering Corvette’s involvement during the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix held in Washington D.C. this week. We’ve previously identified a number of Corvettes on-site during preparations earlier in the week, as well as those that were giving rides to the media and other fans.

As we watched the pre-race coverage of the race on TV, we got a fantastic surprise from FOX Sports and the United States Military. Called Operation Freedom 250, the video featured each branch of the military doing their part in escorting an Arctic White Corvette Grand Sport Convertible to the nation’s capital for as this was one special delivery – the Official Pace Car for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

The operation is straight out of a Hollywood production as the Grand Sport is found and identified after being uncovered in a barn. From there it’s flown through the air, driven off a hovercraft, hitched to a helicopter, and driven on and off a transport plane before taking a drive through the woods. Each step along the way is guided by one of the military branches until the operation comes to an end as the Grand Sport safely arrives in D.C.

This was a very fun video and it’s very well done. The imagery of the Corvette together with members of the U.S. Military is both very patriotic and it reinforces the very special relationship of Vettes and Vets. Give it watch below and let us know your thoughts on Operation Freedom 250!

Thanks again to FOX Sports and the Department of War for this pre-race feature. That was some good TV!

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