Why is a Chevy NASCAR racing at Le Mans this weekend?

NASCAR's growling stock car takes on iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans race in


Garage 56 testing at Sebring International Raceway. Learn more about Garage 56, the special entry from NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports set to compete in the 2023 24 Hours of LeMans.

NASCAR, Hendrick plan 2023 Le Mans entry with modified Next Gen car


The Garage 56 NASCAR entry has completed the 2023 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Author Nick DeGroot. Updated Jun 11, 2023, 11:12 AM. The No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports (HMS) Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 ran as high as 27th and was ahead of the entire GTE-Am field after 20 hours, Up to this point, the car had no real issues and no offs to speak of.

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It is the Garage 56 entry in this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans, a slick blue-and-gold Chevy bow-tied machine commissioned by NASCAR as a 200 mph de facto international ambassador of stock car racing.

Here's Why We'll Watch Le Mans In 2023 (And You Should Too)


The first version of the Hendrick Motorsports-built Le Mans 24 Hours Garage 56 entry wrapped up two days of testing Tuesday at Virginia International Raceway. Author Jim Utter. Updated Nov 15.

Why is a Chevy NASCAR racing at Le Mans this weekend?


Nascar and Hendrick Motorsports announced that the two organizations will work together to put a modified Next Gen stock car in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023. The collaboration will also include.

NASCAR Garage 56 set for 12hour Daytona test before Sebring racerun


Officials with the Garage 56 project announced a driver roster Saturday for the entry in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, tapping veterans Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller to share the.

NASCAR heads to Le Mans 2023 for 75th and 100th anniversaries


SEBRING, Fla. — NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports announced a cooperative venture Thursday that would bring a modified Next Gen stock car to the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the race's centennial.

NASCAR’s Le Mans triumph result that shows it’s no ‘tractor’ Motor


With the help of three world-renowned drivers (seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, 2009 Formula One world champion Jenson Button and two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Mike.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Nearly half a century after Bill France Sr. first took stock cars to the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports have announced their intention to.

Button Garage 56 entry will show “true NASCAR” at Le Mans 24 Hours


All told, the Garage 56 entry completed 285 laps - or 2,413.1 miles. 9:22 a.m.: Thirty-eight minutes from the end, and the Garage 56 No. 24 Chevy just finished its 275th lap — 2,328.425 miles.

Le Mans 2023 Nascar Team


Le Mans celebrates its 100th birthday in 2023 while the U.S.-based NASCAR organisation turns 75. The announced plans are for a modified NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, run by Hendrick.

Hendrick’s Chad Knaus recons at Le Mans ahead of NASCAR Le Mans Garage


NASCAR celebrated at the 24 Hours of Le Mans when its Garage 56 entry fielded by Hendrick Motorsports completed the iconic endurance race. The entry wasn't eligible to beat any other cars in the race in France, but the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro was such a stellar entry that it actually had a chance to beat the entire 21-car GTE AM class. Two late mechanical problems took it out of contention for.

Hendrickbuilt Garage 56 Le Mans entry hits track in VIR test


Race organizers for the 24 Hours of Le Mans released the event's entry list Monday, officially confirming the collaborative effort from NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet and Goodyear as.

NASCAR to have eyes all around the world on Garage 56 entry at Le Mans


This year the US's most popular form of motor sport, NASCAR, celebrates its 75th birthday. To mark the momentous occasion, America's premier stock car championship will be entering the world's biggest race: the 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours.. A Next-Gen Cup series machine, modified for the intense rigours of 24 hours pounding round La Sarthe, will run under the 'Garage 56' banner, a one-car.

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MORE FROM FORBES NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson Named As Driver For 24 Hours Of Le Mans Garage 56 Entry By Greg Engle. The car will have a three-driver team of two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Mike.

Jimmie Johnson eyes chance to drive NASCAR Garage 56 Le Mans entry


One week from Friday, NASCAR's long-awaited, highly collaborative Garage 56 project will formally make its 24 Hours of Le Mans debut.