NASCARG56
@nascarg56
The official account for the Garage 56 entry in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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https://linktr.ee/nascarg56 24-05-2022 16:55:44
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Tickets for the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans are on sale NOW!
Who’s excited to see (and hear) the #NextGenG56 on the Circuit de La Sarthe this June?
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2023 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Herschel McGriff remembers one thing that stood out to him when he drove a @NASCAR entry at Le Mans in 1976: the way the crowds loved the stock car.
A total team effort 🤝
While the car may look familiar, test driver mike_rockenfeller points out that the #NextGenG56 car will be taking on challenges unique to NASCAR, like driver changes and comfort compromises.
'In the end, you have a steering wheel, a shifter, 3 pedals, and you go as fast as you can.'
mike_rockenfeller talks us through some of the differences he's noticed between disciplines since getting in a NASCAR Cup Series car and driving the #NextGenG56 test car last month.
“All of the different groups coming together is going to be huge - that’s what’s going to make this a success.”
Hendrick Motorsports executive Jeff Gordon talks about the partnerships crucial to bringing the #NextGen56 car to life.
We sat down with John Doonan and Michael Lock to discuss the NASCARG56 project competing in next year's 24 Hours of Le Mans and why the traditional American favourite is having to take a different approach to reach new audiences. #SportsBiz #Nascar
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Road Atlanta roll-out and test for NASCARG56 Camaro sees 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans project moving forward
Hendrick Motorsports Action Express
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“Garage 56 is an incredible opportunity to see NASCAR in action at one of the most iconic races in the world.”
Jeff Gordon talks about the exciting challenge of developing the #NextGen56 car to race at Le Mans.
'To be here now, the first guy to drive the test car for the project, I think that's an honor.'
Test driver Mike Rockenfeller talks about his first experience with the #NextGen56 test car!
Day ✌️
Test driver Mike Rockenfeller is pushing this test #NextGen56 car to the limit on the second day of our initial test.
'This test is really critical today.'
Chad Knaus of Hendrick Motorsports talks the importance of this test for the development of the #NextGen56 car.
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The first #NextGen56 test is underway! This test car, run by Action Express and driven by test driver mike_rockenfeller, will serve as the starting point for the development of our Garage 56 entry that will compete at Le Mans.