After Rick Hendrick Warned Against “Half-A**ed” Attempt, Chad Knaus Reveals What Really Made the Difference in NASCAR’s Garage 56 Entry

Bill France, the founder of NASCAR, had a dream of showcasing a NASCAR car at one of the world’s most renowned races, the Le Mans. To turn this dream into reality, Hendrick Motorsports decided to partner with Chevrolet and Goodyear to present their best. Their dedication and hard work paid off when the team emerged victorious in the pit crew challenge just yesterday.

This ambitious endeavor is dubbed “Garage 56,” with John Doonan leading the project as the leader. With their recent success in the pit crew challenge, fans are now optimistic about their chances of securing a victory in the actual race.

Amid all the excitement, Marshall Pruett, an ESPN reporter, and former team manager, shared a video on Twitter featuring Chad Knaus, Vice President of Competition at Hendrick Motorsports. In the video, he discussed the challenges they faced and how they are addressing them.

What Are the Challenges in a Project as Prominent as Garage 56?

Marshall Pruett posed a question to Knaus about the logistics of creating and transporting a complete team for the 2023 Le Mans race, particularly with an experimental car that has already proven to be exceptionally fast.

In response, Knaus said, “You never know until you know, right? I was very fortunate to be able to come out to Le Mans last two years. The first year just only for a couple of days and last year for the duration. And really got into a good understanding of what happens behind the scenes. If I hadn’t had that opportunity. I don’t think we would be able to prepare what we are today.”

“To know what it takes to have a container, To know it takes to have all of your equipment labeled and that you gonna need for tires warmers. Know what it takes for engineers here in the paddock upstairs and back at the house. (…) it’s pretty interesting we did a pretty good job in building race cars and taking them to a race track,” said Knaus. “We never had to do anything till we pack everything up, put in a container, and put it in an airplane and just say, Okay see you in a couple of weeks.”

“It’s really important to us but it’s gone seemingly well. Pit crews have done amazing they have been working so hard and so long on this As the thing is as we are trying to explain in this (…) You can’t do it unless you know,” Chad concluded.

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Rick Hendrick Delivered a Stern Warning to His Team at Le Mans

HMS turned heads when they emerged victorious in the pit crew challenge held yesterday. Notably, they were the only team utilizing manual jacks while the others had advanced air jacks. Team owner Rick Hendrick couldn’t contain his pride as his organization achieved this significant milestone.

“When we said we’re gonna do it, I said, ‘Look, we can’t do this half-as**d. I want to be as sharp as anybody out there,” Rick Hendrick told AP.

“I don’t want to be any less than any other team here. And just to see the reaction from the crowd, people are so excited about this car. My granddaughter has been sending me all these TikTok things that fans are making about NASCAR being at Le Mans.”

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Now, their focus shifts toward completing the entire race on Sunday. The team has conducted extensive testing, and the car has proven itself as a strong contender for victory in this demanding race. The driver trio consisting of Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button, and Mike Rockenfeller is determined to take home a win.

Speaking on behalf of car number 24, piloting the Camaro, Jenson Button expressed his belief, “If you haven’t seen this car live yet, it’s an absolute beast, When you see and hear it go by, it just puts a massive smile on your face.”