NBA Player Arrested After 100 MPH Run in 1,064-HP Corvette ZR1

Speed Has Its Limits

The Chevrolet C8 Corvette ZR1 is undeniably one of the most extreme Corvettes ever built, with 1,064 horsepower on tap. But like any high-performance car, it still has to be kept in check on public roads. One NBA player learned that the hard way after allegedly being caught speeding in a white Corvette ZR1 at more than 100 mph.

According to Action News 5, Brandon Clarke, the Memphis Grizzlies’ No. 15 power forward, was arrested last week in Cross County, Arkansas. He reportedly initially refused to pull over, and the pursuit ended only after a second deputy joined. To make matters worse, officers allegedly found more than 200 grams of kratom – classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in the state – along with a THC vape pen that tested positive for marijuana.

Not Your Average Corvette

In general, the Corvette ZR1 would not be an easy car to go after. With a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 producing more than 1,000 horsepower, it can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds when equipped with the ZTK Performance Package. It also has a top speed of 233 mph, though that is, of course, all but unusable on public roads.

As a result of his actions, Clarke was charged with improper passing, possession of a controlled substance, fleeing/exceeding the speed limit, and trafficking a controlled substance.

Clarke was released on a $25,000 bond, but he will not return for the remainder of the 2025–26 season. The Grizzlies forward has been recovering from a right calf sprain, and recent evaluations reportedly showed he still needs more time to heal before being cleared for high-intensity court work. He is, however, expected to return next season. The team missed the playoffs this year after securing the eighth seed the previous season.

The Cost of Going Fast

The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is often seen as a value supercar thanks to its price-to-performance ratio, making it a compelling alternative to models like the Ferrari 296 GTB, though it remains far from affordable. It starts at $185,000 and sits below the ZR1X, which adds a hybrid setup and an all-wheel-drive system to produce 1,250 horsepower.

Production takes place at General Motors’ Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky, alongside other Corvette variants, including the entry-level Corvette Stingray.