Insight: The Significance of NASCAR Returning to Le Mans
The timing of NASCAR's Garage 56 effort amid sports car racing convergence is not a coincidence...
It’s been nearly 50 years since a deal struck between NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. and the ACO saw a pair of stock cars compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It brought brute force American V8 power to one of the most legendary races in the world, as part of an initiative to celebrate America’s centenary.
History is set to repeat itself next year, follow…