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Garage 56 contingent celebrates the completion of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
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At-track photos: 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans

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Garage 56 contingent celebrates the completion of the 24 Hours of Le Mans

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The Hendrick Motorsports Garage 56 contingent celebrates the completion of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday in France. 

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Rick Hendrick and Jeff Gordon toast the completion of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday in France.

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Jimmie Johnson and wife Chandra embrace after the completion of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday in France.

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Rick Hendrick congratulates driver Jimmie Johnson on the completion of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday in France.

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NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France talks with team owner Rick Hendrick ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Patrick Dempsey talks with drivers Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Team owner Rick Hendrick talks with Jimmie Johnson of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Chad Knaus and Mike Rockenfeller of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 talk ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Drivers Jimmie Johnson, Mike Rockenfeller and Jenson Button of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 prepare to drive during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Chad Knaus of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 looks on during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Crew of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 look on during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Crew of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 look on during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 prepares to drive during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 prepares to drive during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 prepares to drive during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 prepares to drive during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 pits during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 pits during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 drives during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The Garage 56 pit crew gets rest before the next driver change.

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The Garage 56 pit crew gets rest before the next driver change.

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The No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller drives during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller drives during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller drives during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller drives during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller drives during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller drives during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller drives during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Jimmie Johnson gets ready to hop in the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for a stint during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The NASCAR Garage 56 entry is on track at Le Mans early in the 2023 race.

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The NASCAR Garage 56 entry is on track at Le Mans early in the 2023 race.

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Honorary race starter LeBron James waves the flag to start the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France.

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NBA superstar LeBron James waves the starter's flag for the 100th anniversary 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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NBA superstar LeBron James is on hand as the official starter of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France.

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Jimmie Johnson and wife Chandra Janway attend the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 10, 2023 in Le Mans, France.

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Jimmie Johnson, wife Chandra Janway and children attend the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France.

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The Garage 56 entry is shown here on the grid before the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Saturday.

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Hendrick Motorsports' Chad Kanus chats with Japanese sports-car ace Kamui Kobayashi on Saturday at Le Mans.

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Hendrick Motorsports' Chad Knaus looks ready for competition on the grid on Saturday at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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A look at the drivers' names above the door of NASCAR's Garage 56 entry in the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Saturday.

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Jordan Taylor waves to the crowd at Friday's Le Mans driver's parade.

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Jordan Taylor smiles at the crowd at Friday's Le Mans driver's parade.

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Mike Rockenfeller, Jimmie Johnson and Jenson button ride past the crowd at Friday's Le Mans driver's parage.

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Mike Rockenfeller, Jimmie Johnson and Jenson button ride past the crowd at Friday's Le Mans driver's parage.

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The Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 of Jimmie Johnson, Mike Rockenfeller and Jenson Button drives during practice for the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller drives during practice for the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller drives qualifying for the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Jimmie Johnson, Mike Rockenfeller and Jenson Button drives during practice for the 100th anniversary 24 Hours of Le Mans race at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller drives qualifying for the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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John Doonan, IMSA president, Team Manager Chad Knaus, drivers Jenson Button, Jimmie Johnson and Mike Rockenfeller of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1, speak to the media at a press conference ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Jim France, NASCAR Chairman and CEO, drivers Jenson Button, Jimmie Johnson, Mike Rockenfeller, drivers of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 and team owner Rick Hendrick pose for a photo at a press conference ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France greets Hershel McGriff in the Garage 56 paddock at Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans

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NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France greets Hall of Famer Hershel McGriff in the Garage 56 paddock at Circuit de la Sarthe. "Welcome back to Le Mans," France told McGriff, who competed in the 24-hour endurance classic in a stock car back in 1976.


The collaborative Garage 56 effort among NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet and Goodyear is entered in the "innovative car" category of this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans, set for June 10-11.

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Hershel McGriff laughs as he speaks with IMSA president John Doonan in the Garage 56 pit area at Le Mans, France.

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Hershel McGriff laughs as he speaks with IMSA president John Doonan in the Garage 56 pit area at Le Mans, France.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 07: The #24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller drives during practice for the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 04, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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The Garage 56 No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 makes laps in Wednesday's early practice ahead of the weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans race.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Chad Knaus of the #24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 looks on during practice pit stops prior to the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 5, 2023 in Le Mans, France. on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Hendrick Motorsports VP of Competition Chad Knaus checks out the data monitor as he rests on the car's rear spoiler during a break in Le Mans practice at Circuit de la Sarthe.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 07: The #24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller drives during practice for the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 04, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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The Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 rides ahead of a pair of other cars during Wednesday's first practice session at Circuit de la Sarthe.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: The competing cars for the 100th Anniversary Le Mans 24hrs race assemble on the grid during previews prior to the Le Mans 24hr race on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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The full field of 62 cars, pictured on the Circuit de la Sarthe grid on Tuesday before the weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: The Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro ZR1 Nascar entry sits alongside the field of entries during previews to the Le Mans 24hrs on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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The Hendrick Motorsports No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZR1 cuts a distinctive profile among the full Le Mans field.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Fans attend the autograph session prior to the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 5, 2023 in Le Mans, France. on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Fans jam the pit lane during Tuesday's autograph session before the 100th-anniversary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: The No.3 Cadillac Racing Cadillac V-Series.R driven by Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande and Scott Dixon is pushed by it's mechanics during previews prior to the Le Mans 24hr race on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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The No. 3 Cadillac Racing Cadillac V-Series.R of the Hypercar class (drivers Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande and Scott Dixon) gets a pit-lane push in the run-up to race weekend at Le Mans.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 07: David Wilson, president of TRD, U.S.A., driver Kamui Kobayashi of Japan and Jim France, NASCAR Chairman and CEO, pose next to the #67 Toyota Camry TRD car Kobayashi will drive at Indianapolis Motor Speedway later this year in a press conference ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 7, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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From left: David Wilson, president of TRD, U.S.A., driver Kamui Kobayashi of Japan and Jim France, NASCAR Chairman and CEO, pose next to the No. 67 Toyota from 23XI Racing. Kobayashi was announced for his NASCAR debut at Indianapolis Motor Speedway's road course in a press conference at the NASCAR display at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 07: Kamui Kobayashi of Japan poses next to the #67 Toyota Camry TRD car he will drive at Indianapolis Motor Speedway later this year in a press conference ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 7, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Kamui Kobayashi's name adorns the windshield of the No. 67 Toyota Camry TRD at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Drivers Mike Rockenfeller, Jenson Button, Jimmie Johnson and Jordan Taylor of the #24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 sign autographs prior to the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 5, 2023 in Le Mans, France. on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Jimmie Johnson signs No. 48 die-cast cars during an autograph session in the Garage 56 pit box at Le Mans.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: A fan holds up a copy of NASCAR Racing 2003 after having it signed by Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 during practice pit stops prior to the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 5, 2023 in Le Mans, France. on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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A fan shows off his freshly signed copy of NASCAR Racing 2003 with Jimmie Johnson's autograph at Le Mans.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Drivers Mike Rockenfeller, Jenson Button, Jimmie Johnson and Jordan Taylor of the #24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 sign autographs prior to the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 5, 2023 in Le Mans, France. on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Reserve driver Jordan Taylor signs autographs along with his Garage 56 teammates at Le Mans.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: A general view of the circuit during previews prior to the Le Mans 24hr on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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A general view of the main stands at the Circuit de la Sarthe at Le Mans, France.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: A general view of the circuit during previews prior to the Le Mans 24hr on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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A general view of the chicanes before the main stands at the Circuit de la Sarthe at Le Mans, France.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: A general view of the start/finish line during previews prior to the Le Mans 24hr on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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The start/finish line at the Circuit de la Sarthe at Le Mans, France, with its distance of 8.467 miles represented as 13.626 kilometers.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Driver Mike Rockenfeller tries to jack up the #24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 during practice pit stops prior to the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 5, 2023 in Le Mans, France. on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Garage 56 driver Mike Rockenfeller gives the manual jack his best shot during a pit-stop walk-through at Le Mans.

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The pit crew for the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 celebrates after winning the pit stop challenge before the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The pit crew for the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 celebrates after winning the pit stop challenge before the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The pit crew for the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 celebrates after winning the pit stop challenge before the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: The pit crew of the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 celebrate after winning the pit stop challenge prior to the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 5, 2023 in Le Mans, France. on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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The pit crew of the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 celebrates after winning the pit stop challenge before the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: The pit crew of the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 celebrate after winning the pit stop challenge prior to the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 5, 2023 in Le Mans, France. on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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The pit crew of the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 celebrates after winning the pit stop challenge before the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The pit crew of the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 celebrates after winning the pit stop challenge before the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Chad Knaus, Jenson Button and Jimmie Johnson celebrate as their pit crew for the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 wins the pit stop challenge before the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Chad Knaus, Jenson Button and Jimmie Johnson celebrate as their pit crew for the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 wins the pit stop challenge before the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The pit crew for the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 celebrates after winning the pit stop challenge before the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The pit crew of the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 celebrates after winning the pit stop challenge before the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The pit crew of the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 celebrates after winning the pit stop challenge before the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The pit crew of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 performs a pit stop during the pit stop challenge before the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The pit crew of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 performs a pit stop during the pit stop challenge before the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Garage 56 driver Jenson Button (from left), Hendrick Motorsports VP of Competition Chad Knaus and Cool Racing LMP2 driver Simon Pagenaud chat in the Garage 56 pit stall during Tuesday's race-week ceremonies before the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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The centenary 24 Hours of Le Mans trophy rests on the main straightaway at Circuit de la Sarthe during Tuesday's ceremonies.

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Seven-time NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson, right, chats with Algarve Pro Racing team members after Tuesday's full-field drivers photo before the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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Mike Rockenfeller smiles for photos in the Garage 56 pit stall at Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The Porsche Penske Motorsport No. 75 Hypercar entry is pushed to scrutineering during Tuesday's activity at Le Mans.

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Another view of the 100th-anniversary trophy on the main straight at Le Mans.

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Fans get a peek at the No. 709 Glickenhaus Racing Hypercar on the pit lane at Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 roars past a roadway sign on the Le Mans circuit during Sunday's test day ahead of the endurance classic.

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Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson waits for his next driving stint during Sunday's test day at Le Mans.

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From left, Hendrick Motorsports' Chad Knaus, IMSA president John Doonan and Garage 56 driver Mike Rockenfeller talk during a break in practice at Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Garage 56 driver and former Formula 1 champ Jenson Button watches over the monitors of the Hendrick Motorsports crew during Sunday's test day at Le Mans.

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The Hendrick Motorsports crew at work in the paddock confines during Sunday's test day at Le Mans.

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Jenson Button, left, and Jimmie Johnson talk shop during a break in the action during Sunday's test day at Le Mans.

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Mike Rockenfeller loads in for a driving stint during Sunday's test day at Le Mans.

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The Garage 56 No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 awaits its next run during Sunday's test day at Le Mans. The car made 58 laps around the 8.467-mile circuit in testing.

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NASCAR's Garage 56 entry races during practice.

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The Garage 56 Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 leads a line of prototypes and sports cars through the turns at Le Mans' Circuit de la Sarthe during Sunday's opening test-day session.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 04: The #24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller is seen during practice for the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 7, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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The view through the guard rail of the Hendrick Motorsports No. 24 Chevrolet, making laps in the opening test-day session at Le Mans. The car turned 30 laps around the 8.467-mile course in the first three-hour stint.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 04: The #24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller is seen during practice for the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 7, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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The Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 navigates the esses in Sunday's test day ahead of next weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 04: The #24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller is seen during practice for the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 7, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Fans taking in the sun-splashed day at Le Mans look on as the No. 24 Chevrolet makes time around the course. The stocker's distinctive sound stood out among the 62-car field of participants in testing.

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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 04: The #24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller is seen during practice for the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 7, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 rounds the apex during Sunday's test day at Le Mans.

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The Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 sits under the arched Tunnel Wilbur-Wright after Saturday's centenary parade through the streets of Le Mans.

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Jimmie Johnson drives the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Fans gather around the NASCAR Next Gen Garage 56 Chevrolet ZL1 ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Jimmie Johnson loads into the No. 24 Chevrolet for a centenary parade Saturday through the packed streets of Le Mans.

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Fans gather around the NASCAR Next Gen Garage 56 Chevrolet ZL1 ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Fans gather around the NASCAR Next Gen Garage 56 Chevrolet ZL1 ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Jimmie Johnson, left, chats with Corvette Racing driver Ben Keating ahead of Saturday's centenary parade through Le Mans.

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Fans gather around the NASCAR Next Gen Garage 56 Chevrolet ZL1 ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 sits at the end of Saturday's centenary parade route through the streets of Le Mans.

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A 1923 Chenard & Walcker car identical to the first-ever Le Mans winner gets set to lead Saturday's parade through the city streets.

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The Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 awaits its turn to take Saturday's parade route through the streets of Le Mans.

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Fans gather around the NASCAR Next Gen Garage 56 Chevrolet ZL1 ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Fans gather around the NASCAR Next Gen Garage 56 Chevrolet ZL1 ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Fans gather around the NASCAR Next Gen Garage 56 Chevrolet ZL1 ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The NASCAR Garage 56 car is seen ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Fans gather around the NASCAR Next Gen Garage 56 Chevrolet ZL1 ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The NASCAR Garage 56 car is seen ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Jimmie Johnson signs autographs for fans at the Place de la République in Le Mans.

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Jimmie Johnson signs autographs for fans Friday at the Place de la République in Le Mans. Photos and driver interaction with racing fans marked the culmination of Friday's opening scrutineering day -- a final series of inspection checks -- in the heart of Le Mans, France ahead of the June 10-11 endurance race.

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The Garage 56 crew and the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 await the next phase of scrutineering at Place de la République in Le Mans.

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The Garage 56 crew and the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 await the next phase of scrutineering at Place de la République in downtown Le Mans.

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Garage 56 drivers (from left) Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller at the Place de la République in Le Mans

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Garage 56 drivers (from left) Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller at the Place de la République in Le Mans.

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The Garage 56 team poses for a group photo after Friday's scrutineering at Place de la République in Le Mans.

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The Garage 56 team poses for a group photo after Friday's scrutineering at Place de la République in Le Mans.

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Jenson Button fields questions during a media session at Place de la République in Le Mans.

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Garage 56 driver Jenson Button fields questions during a media session at Place de la République in Le Mans.

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The No. 66 JMW Motorsport Ferrari rolls through the scrutineering line at Place de la République in Le Mans.

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The No. 66 JMW Motorsport Ferrari rolls through the scrutineering line at Place de la République in Le Mans.

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Garage 56 drivers (from left) Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller answer questions during a Q&A session at Place de la République in Le Mans.

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Garage 56 drivers (from left) Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller answer questions during a Q&A session at Place de la République in Le Mans.

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A fan shows off his collection of Jimmie Johnson No. 48 die-cast cars during Friday's scrutineering sessions.

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A fan shows off his collection of Jimmie Johnson No. 48 die-cast cars during Friday's scrutineering sessions.

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The Garage 56 car sits at rest after the completion of scrutineering at Place de la République in Le Mans.

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The Garage 56 car sits at rest after the completion of scrutineering at Place de la République in Le Mans.

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Garage 56 drivers (from left) Mike Rockenfeller, Jimmie Johnson and Jenson Button pose for photos at Place de la République in Le Mans.

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Garage 56 drivers (from left) Mike Rockenfeller, Jimmie Johnson and Jenson Button pose for photos at Place de la République in Le Mans.

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A headlight check is among the action items for the scrutineering team as the No. 24 Garage 56 Chevrolet heads through the inspection line in Le Mans.

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A headlight check is among the action items for the scrutineering officials as the No. 24 Garage 56 Chevrolet heads through the inspection line in Le Mans.

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The Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 rests on pit road before Friday's final scrutineering.

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The No. 37 Cool Racing Oreca LMP2 entry makes its way through Friday's scrutineering in Republic Square.

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The No. 37 Cool Racing Oreca LMP2 entry makes its way through Friday's scrutineering in Republic Square in the heart of Le Mans, France.

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IMSA President John Doonan, left, talks with Garage 56 drivers Mike Rockenfeller, Jenson Button and Jimmie Johnson along the pit lane at Le Mans

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IMSA President John Doonan, left, talks with Garage 56 drivers Mike Rockenfeller, Jenson Button and Jimmie Johnson along the pit lane at Le Mans.

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A Ferrari crew member takes a photo of the No. 24 Garage 56 NASCAR Next Gen stocker with his cell phone at the Le Mans circuit.

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A Ferrari crew member takes a photo of the No. 24 Garage 56 NASCAR Next Gen stock car with his cell phone at the Le Mans circuit.

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View from the stands looking up the frontstretch into Turn 1 at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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View from the stands looking up the frontstretch into Turn 1 at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Crew chief Greg Ives talks to the No. 24 team during Friday morning's walk-through at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Crew chief Greg Ives talks to the No. 24 team during Friday morning's walk-through at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Ferrari crew members take a full view of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 on pit lane.

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Ferrari crew members look over the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 during a break in Friday's walk-through.

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Detail view of the tow hook on the front fascia of the Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

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Detail view of the tow hook on the front fascia of the Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

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High-level view of the Garage 56 team at work in the end pit-stall at Circuit de la Sarthe

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High-level view of the Garage 56 team at work in the end pit-stall at Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Ferrari crew members look over the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 during a break in Friday's walk-through.

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Ferrari crew members look over the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 during a break in Friday's walk-through.

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IMSA President John Doonan, left, talks with Garage 56 drivers Mike Rockenfeller, Jenson Button and Jimmie Johnson along the pit lane at Le Mans

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IMSA President John Doonan, left, talks with Garage 56 drivers Mike Rockenfeller, Jenson Button and Jimmie Johnson along the pit lane at Le Mans.

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The No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 sits on its mark on the pit road at Le Mans.

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The No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 sits on its mark on the pit lane at Le Mans.

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Hendrick Motorsports crew go over their pre-race checks during Friday's walk-through at Le Mans.

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Hendrick Motorsports crew go over their pre-race checks during Friday's walk-through at Le Mans.

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A view of the pit lane at Circuit de la Sarthe

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A view of the pit lane at Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 sits in its stall at the end of the pit lane at Circuit de la Sarthe

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The Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 sits in its stall at the end of the pit lane at Circuit de la Sarthe

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The AF Corse crew of the No. 21 Ferrari 488 GTE EVO waves as it reaches the Garage 56 pit stall.

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The AF Corse crew of the No. 21 Ferrari 488 GTE EVO waves as it reaches the Garage 56 pit stall.

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A fleet of pace cars wait near the Rolex bridge at the circuit's start/finish line.

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A fleet of pace cars wait near the Rolex bridge at the circuit's start/finish line.

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A crew member affixes a Garage 56 decal near the pit area on Thursday's set-up day at Le Mans

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A crew member affixes a Garage 56 decal near the pit area on Thursday's set-up day at Le Mans.

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A front nose of the No. 5 Porsche Penske Motorsport Hypercar entry rests on the pit lane.

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A front nose of the No. 5 Porsche Penske Motorsport Hypercar entry rests on the pit lane.

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Another view of the pit lane at Circuit de la Sarthe

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Another view of the pit lane at Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The No. 80 AF Corse Oreca gets a push through to the Le Mans pit lane after initial scrutineering.

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The No. 80 AF Corse Oreca gets a push through to the Le Mans pit lane after initial scrutineering.

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Signage around the Garage 56 Chevy Camaro ZL1, including its classification of

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Signage around the Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, including its classification of "Innovative Car."

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The No. 311 Action Express Racing Cadillac V-Series R makes its way to scrutineering at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The No. 311 Action Express Racing Cadillac V-Series.R makes its way to scrutineering at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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A view of the frontstretch grandstand and pit road during set-up at Le Mans.

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A view of the frontstretch grandstand and pit road during Thursday's set-up at Le Mans.

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The No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller races at night during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 sits in Parc Fermé after finishing during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 pits during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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The No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 driven by Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller races during the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Mike Rockenfeller, Jimmie Johnson and Jenson Button of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 celebrate after finishing the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Jenson Button of the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 celebrates after finishing the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Jim France, Chairman and CEO of NASCAR, and team owner Rick Hendrick celebrate as the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 finishes the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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Jim France, Chairman and CEO of NASCAR, and team owner Rick Hendrick celebrate as the No. 24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 finishes the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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