Coochas

Using a manual hydraulic jack,...priceless.

Mike Roblin

I read somewhere that they won a pit stop contest, manual jack and all…

Pretty cool stuff, I bet those mechanics were stoked

LuigiVampa

You got me. My bucket list is to do crystal meth. If there happens to be a 24 hour race at the same time so be it.

amurph182

Was it from harbor freight?

multi21

Apologies if this has already been posted elsewhere.

https://www.motorsport.com/lemans/ne...F8SSiGb7dICM6k

Documentary on NASCAR Garage 56 entry coming to Prime Video

A new documentary is being produced, chronicling the journey of NASCAR's Garage 56 entry at the 2023 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The documentary will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, and is being produced by NASCAR Studios.

The deal with Amazon is interesting considering recent rumblings that NASCAR and Amazon could strike an exclusive streaming package for 2025. That report came from Adam Stern and the Sports Business Journalback in May.

“We’re proud to partner with our friends at NASCAR Studios to bring this incredible story of innovation and determination to our Prime Video customers,” said Matt Newman, head of Prime Video Original sports content. “The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the most exciting and grueling competitions in sports, and the work that goes into preparing for a moment like this is something we think audiences will find equal parts entertaining and inspiring.”



The ACO sets aside the 56th entry on the Le Mans grid for innovative machinery, and this crossover between America's biggest form of motorsport and the pinnacle of sports car endurance racing has created a lot of buzz.

The Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is a modified version of the car currently competing in the Cup Series, and is a collaboration of NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet, IMSA, and Goodyear. It's the first time a NASCAR stock car has raced at Le Mans since 1976.

The car is being driven by 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, and former Le Mans 24 Hours winner Mike Rockenfeller in this weekend’s 100th anniversary running of the world-famous endurance race.

“The Next Gen car has been a game changer in NASCAR, and bringing it to an iconic international stage like Le Mans during NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season is a monumental moment for our sport,” said Matt Summers, NASCAR managing director, entertainment marketing and content development. “We’ve had cameras rolling behind the scenes throughout the entire journey, and we can’t wait for fans around the world to come along for the ride thanks to this amazing partnership with Prime Video.”

skl

Doesn't seem to be embarrassing itself as it was between the slowest LMP2 and fastest GTE in second practice. Hope they make the 24 or at least all three get a stint...

hacker-pschorr

Veloce Raptor

Excuse me, do you have any Grey Poupon?

txhokie4life

multi21

Great interview with Jenson.

multi21

Only 56 will be produced. What will the asking price be from Chevrolet and what will it auction for in a year's time?

https://www.nascar.com/news-media/20...roduction/amp/

ProCoach

ACO has stated the G56 car will not start at the rear, as is custom with IC class cars, but instead will take up it’s rightful grid position behind the P2 cars and ahead of all the. GT cars! Bravo!

chartersb

And with the new single safety car full course yellow and the addition of a wave around proceedure they have a much better chance of staying ahead of the GTE field. I wonder if their brakes will blow up

dan212

They changed from steel to carbon fiber and in the process saved something like 400 pounds.

jerome951

I certainly hope they put a stout rear bumper on the Camaro.
Jenson commented on having to brake much earlier than in a prototype. I have a feeling the Camaro's early braking will surprise one of the less-experienced prototype or GTE drivers, resulting in contact.
With that said, this will be cool to watch...