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- [Narrator] Welcome to Racing Tech.

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The 24 hours of Le Mans is just weeks away

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and this year, fans will
be seeing another car

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that isn't quite a familiar
sight at the standard race.

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For 2023, NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports

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are entering a next gen
Cup Series Chevrolet Camaro

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as the Garage 56 entry.

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Since 2012, the historic 24-hour race

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has featured experimental entries

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showcasing innovative technologies

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through the event's Garage 56 program.

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While the car headed to Le Mans

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utilizes the same 5.8-liter V8 engine,

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the unique Camaro differs significantly

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from its NASCAR series counterparts.

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Differences that go beyond ditching

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the vinyl headlight decals

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for fully functional headlights.

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The Camaro's engine
runs on 100% bio-ethanol

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produced from waste from French vineyards.

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As a standard for all entries

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in the FIA World Endurance Championship,

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500 pounds of weight was
stripped from the Camaro

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and dive planes were added

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to the car's front and rear quarter panels

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to improve cornering
ability and acceleration.

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The stock car is also
fitted with carbon brakes

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instead of cast iron
discs and paddle shifters

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to control the manual sequential gear box.

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The Garage 56 Camaro's
performance upgrades

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are believed to be worth
eight seconds per lap on track

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versus a standard Cup Series car.

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The team's decorated driver lineup,

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including Formula One World
Champion Jensen Button,

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seven time NASCAR Champion Jimmy Johnson,

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and Mike Rockenfeller

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will certainly have the
equipment to go toe-to-toe

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with GT racing's best
at Le Mans this June.

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