1969 Indy 500 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Festival Cars in Pre Race Festivities May 30

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Several of the 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 convertible festival cars were used to chauffeur celebrities and VIP's in a parade around the track on race day.  This parade was part of the pre-race festivities held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway prior to the running of the 1969 Indianapolis 500 on Friday, May 30, 1969.  This thread will showcase photos of these cars on race day.

Over 1,400 photos of the events held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway can be seen here, including these photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/albums/72157646145380356/page1

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/albums/72157646145380356/page1

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More from https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/albums/72157646145380356/page1

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These photos show actor Kirk Douglas and Football star and Chevrolet spokesman O.J. Simpson riding in one of the Camaros.  They don't seem to be very happy in the first one.

Photos:

1) https://dmr.bsu.edu/
2) www.gettyimages.com
3) https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/albums/72157646145380356/page1

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1) https://auto.howstuffworks.com/chevrolet-camaro3.htm (Unknown)
2) https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/albums/72157646145380356/page1  (Barbara McNair - Singer/Actress)
3) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/14552/rec/36 (500 Festival Queen Janet and Borg-Warner Trophy)
4) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/7001/rec/24 (500 Festival Queen Janet)

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1) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/14994/rec/43 (unknown)
2) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/7713/rec/46 (Actress Kathy Garver - Cissy from TV show Family Affair)
3) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/7858/rec/76 (Actress Agness Moorehead - Endora from TV show Bewitched)
4) Facebook (Actress Agness Moorehead - Endora from TV show Bewitched)

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1) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/14751/rec/71 (unknown)
2) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/14804/rec/82 (500 Festival Queen Janet)
3) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/14822/rec/84 (Miss World)
4) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/14943/rec/110 (Miss Universe)

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1) http://ulib.iupuidigital.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Indy500Fest/id/14944/rec/111 (unknown)
2) www.camaropacecars.com (Actress Kathy Garver - Cissy from TV show Family Affair)

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1 & 2) Ebay
3) Worthpoint (Notice the rear center section/hub cap is missing from the Rally Wheel)
4) https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/albums/72157646145380356/page1

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Some great pics!

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These photos show actor Kirk Douglas and Football star and Chevrolet spokesman O.J. Simpson riding in one of the Camaros.  They don't seem to be very happy in the first one.

Photos:

1) https://dmr.bsu.edu/
2) www.gettyimages.com
3) https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/albums/72157646145380356/page1

My mom knew Kirk, and she mentioned he did not like to do 'promotions'. It does appear in the first pic all three of them are not happy about some arrangement. Its possible the publicist promised something other than what is was supposed to be. Anyways, the other photos show that it was resolved and a good time was had by all.

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Any guesses what the 'TT' at the top of the windshield signified? Looks like it was on at least 2 of the pictured cars, as one has paint runs and another doesn't.

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Any guesses what the 'TT' at the top of the windshield signified? Looks like it was on at least 2 of the pictured cars, as one has paint runs and another doesn't.

Could have been a code for VIPs or celeb ride alongs(?)