Greatest Moments in Chevrolet Racing History

A legacy of racing competition runs deep in Chevrolet's 100-year history, dating back to co-founder Louis Chevrolet's passion for racing automobiles.

A singularly iconic brand in American motorsports, Chevrolet has won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Manufacturers' Championship 35 times, and is the most successful name in that series' history. Chevrolet Corvette Racing has taken seven class trophies at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A Chevrolet-branded V-8 racing engine won the Indy 500 seven times between 1988 and 2002.

As Chevrolet continues to define itself as a 21st Century global automotive leader, motorsports remain integral to the plan. The racing version of the Chevrolet Cruze, which since its 2009 debut has become the bowtie brand's best-selling car globally, claimed the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) Cup in 2010 and 2011, and is the first ever General Motors-branded vehicle to win such honors in a FIA-organized series.

During the past 100 years, innumerable defining moments have shaped Chevrolet's racing history. The following stories highlight major milestones that have marked the brand's journey to motorsports greatness.