How NASCAR was FASTER than Ferrari at Le Mans (The Untold Story)

How NASCAR was FASTER than Ferrari at Le Mans (The Untold Story) In 2023, NASCAR brought a Next Gen Camaro to the 24 Hours of Le Mans through the special Garage 56 entry, a car built for ovals thrown straight into the toughest endurance race in the world. Developed by Hendrick Motorsports and driven by Jenson Button, Jimmie Johnson, and Mike Rockenfeller, the Camaro wasn't expected to do much more than survive. Instead, it posted a lap time quicker than Ferrari's best GT effort, a result that surprised everyone watching. This video breaks down how NASCAR's evolution in aerodynamics, center-lock wheels, and tire technology made that possible, and why finishing 24 hours mattered just as much as the lap time itself. The information in this video was gathered from the sources shown on screen. You can find the full source list in the Google Doc linked below. I recommend checking them out for more details. If you enjoyed this video, consider subscribing for more deep dives into automotive history and engineering stories you won't find anywhere else. #NASCAR #LeMans #Ferrari #Garage56 #Hendrick Motorsports #JimmieJohnson #JensonButton #Camaro #EnduranceRacing #MotorsportHistory #AutomotiveHistory #CarHistory #24HoursOfLeMans #StockCarRacing #RacingDocumentary