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LE MANS, France -- So many viewed NASCAR's trip to the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a bit of a joke, nothing more than an expensive "science project" marketing play to take a beast of a car to the most elite endurance race in the world.
NASCAR's trip to Le Mans was viewed as bit of a joke. It seemed unlikely that the beast of a stock car was worthy of sharing the same track as
So many viewed NASCAR’s trip to the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a bit of a joke, nothing more than an expensive “ science project ” marketing play to take a beast of a car to the most elite endurance race in the world. Rick Hendrick sensed the doubt — maybe even disdain — and understood that racing's wine-and-cheese crowd had little use for American hillbillies running “NASCAR's” at their centenary celebration. The Garage 56 project more than exceeded expectations.
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Known since its inception as primarily an oval-track discipline, NASCAR has raced at no less than 16 road circuits.