American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans

A bold, cinematic chronicle of an unlikely crossover, this documentary tracks Hendrick Motorsports as it brings a NASCAR stock car to the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans, the race’s centennial. Cameras capture the cultural collision between American oval racing and the storied endurance tradition of Le Mans, revealing the ambition, pride, and risk behind a team determined to prove that raw horsepower and stock-car know-how can endure one of motorsport’s greatest tests.

The film dives into the technical maze of adapting a NASCAR machine for a 24-hour road race—engineering reinvention, tire and brake management, aerodynamic compromises, and relentless prep work—while also following the human stories powering the effort. With behind-the-scenes access to engineers, crew chiefs, and drivers, it delivers high-stakes tension, intimate moments of doubt and triumph, and a visceral portrait of teamwork, resilience, and the pursuit of legacy on an international stage.