Chevrolet is bringing a first for the Daytona 500 with its Blazer EV SS as the first electric vehicle to lead the famous NASCAR race to the green flag.

Chevrolet unveils the Blazer EV.R, a 1,300-horsepower electric NASCAR prototype showcasing the future of electric motorsports.

The Chevrolet brand of General Motors Co. in Detroit unveiled its Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype in the days leading up to Sunday’s Daytona 500, won by Chevrolet and Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron for the second consecutive year.

Chevrolet's Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype, boasting 1,300+ horsepower, is a cutting-edge electric car with plenty of performance.

Chevrolet Blazer EV has good range, stunning looks, state-of-the-art infotainment, and preventative driver assists, all for a reasonable price.

In some cases, like the Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, there's been a significant delay between the initial reveal and the actual on-sale date. But in the case of the electric performance crossover, its arrival in dealerships is coming with the best kind of surprise an enthusiast could ask for.

The silent SS will bring a roaring herd of NASCAR V-8s to the green flag at Daytona. Chevy will also unveil an electric NASCAR at the event.

GM’s first-ever all-electric supersport vehicle will set the pace for racers at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 16 for the 67th Daytona 500.

Chevrolet unveiled its Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype to the world wide interwebs just before the racing season ramps up for the Daytona 500 this weekend. Chevrolet shared the Blazer EV.R SUV stating that it is an example of the company “continuing to test,