Shell Starship Part of 500 Festival Parade, Logging 10,000+ miles with INDYCAR

May 29, 2026 1 minute to read

Shell Starship took part in the 500 Festival Parade prior to the running of the Indianapolis 500 last weekend, showcasing real-world applications of fuel efficiency technologies. It appeared alongside floats, marching bands, giant balloons and all 33 Indy 500 drivers in a nationally recognized parade in downtown Indianapolis that attracts more than 200,000 spectators each year.

On the Road with INDYCAR
Shell Starship is part of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and has traveled over 10,000 miles transporting the INDYCAR Administrative Trailer since the race season began in early March. Powered by natural gas and lubricated with Shell Rotella engine oil, Shell Starship stands as a real-world example of how advanced, lower-emission freight technology can show what is possible in commercial trucking efficiency.

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