That's all no pictures no more in depth info regarding this venture......seriously?
Photo courtesy NASCAR/James Glbert/Getty Images
How’s this for an all-star team heading to Le Mans for the Garage 56 entry? Jimmie Johnson. Mike Rockenfeller. Jenson Button. There’s a lot of hardware behind those names.
ICYMI, the Garage 56 entry for this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans will use a modified version of the current Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 used in the NASCAR Cup Series.
For those unacquainted with the driver lineup, here’s a rundown of their accomplishments.
Jimmie Johnson: Tied for most NASCAR Cup Series championships, with seven.
Mike Rockenfeller: 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans overall winner, 2005 24 Hours of Le Mans class winner
Jenson Button: 2009 Formula 1 champion.
How’s that for a lineup?
That's all no pictures no more in depth info regarding this venture......seriously?
In reply to 759NRNG :
Details are scant. They have not finalized the design of the car, yet, but that information will be coming soon.
759NRNG said:That's all no pictures no more in depth info regarding this venture......seriously?
No, it's not for sale....I'm gonna restore it.
Youtube has some videos of the Garage 56 Camaro running at VIR and Sebring. They added a bunch of aero improvements and the exhaust sounds way different. Its lighter, more powerful and has better aero than the current "Next Gen" cup car. The Garage 56 car was 10 seconds faster than a cup car at VIR on Full Course.
Chad Knaus is the lead on the car and as most know has the rulebook wide open and finding those grey areas.
Either way, check out youtube for the Garage 56 updates.
Really surprised Jeff Gordon didn't make the lineup.
In reply to DirtyBird222 :
I would imagine they need a 4th driver, perhaps he has a chance.
Car looks legit, this is one of the iterations they have tested, not sure if it is the latest or final design. Seen at the Rolex 24 hr.
DirtyBird222 said:Really surprised Jeff Gordon didn't make the lineup.
He is a far better road racer then Jimmie that's for sure. Jimmy even in nascar wasn't very good on road courses. Ofcourse Jeff might be too busy as he's in management at hendrick and being groomed as Ricks replacement.
JesseWolfe said:Car looks legit, this is one of the iterations they have tested, not sure if it is the latest or final design. Seen at the Rolex 24 hr.
The newer version looks nearly the same but has a huge canard on the 3/4 panel right where the Chevrolet logo is placed. The rear spoiler is also taller on the newer one with a transparent panel above the black portion of the spoiler.
Super excited to see this car perform at the 24. I hope they last the entire race and place well within the GT categories.
kevinatfms said:JesseWolfe said:Car looks legit, this is one of the iterations they have tested, not sure if it is the latest or final design. Seen at the Rolex 24 hr.
The newer version looks nearly the same but has a huge canard on the 3/4 panel right where the Chevrolet logo is placed. The rear spoiler is also taller on the newer one with a transparent panel above the black portion of the spoiler.
Super excited to see this car perform at the 24. I hope they last the entire race and place well within the GT categories.
I'm interested in how much power it will be making and if they'll really be running Goodyears on it. Outside of NASCAR, do they make a performance tire at all? Like something GRMers would through on a track day toy? I feel like that might be the critical piece in them placing well at all, pending any other issues.
DirtyBird222 said:kevinatfms said:JesseWolfe said:Car looks legit, this is one of the iterations they have tested, not sure if it is the latest or final design. Seen at the Rolex 24 hr.
The newer version looks nearly the same but has a huge canard on the 3/4 panel right where the Chevrolet logo is placed. The rear spoiler is also taller on the newer one with a transparent panel above the black portion of the spoiler.
Super excited to see this car perform at the 24. I hope they last the entire race and place well within the GT categories.I'm interested in how much power it will be making and if they'll really be running Goodyears on it. Outside of NASCAR, do they make a performance tire at all? Like something GRMers would through on a track day toy? I feel like that might be the critical piece in them placing well at all, pending any other issues.
They supply the sole lmp2 tire in wec.
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