American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans
“Fueled by innovation. Driven to make history.”
2025•1h 38m•6.8•Released
Documentary
The documentary follows Hendrick Motorsports and NASCAR’s journey to compete with a NASCAR car in the 2023, 24 Hours of Le Mans, the race’s centennial. The film explores the technical challenges, preparation and public reaction to NASCAR’s participation in the iconic European endurance race.
Director
Brad Lockhart
Writer
Griffin Van Malssen
Languages
English
Studio
NASCAR Studios
Cast
Jenson Button
Self
Jimmie Johnson
Self
Mike Rockenfeller
Self
Jordan Taylor
Self
Chad Knaus
Self
Greg Ives
Self
Ben Wright
Self
Jessica Rowe-Hook
Self
Evan Kureczka
Self
Dawson Backus
Self
Cody French
Self
Jarius Morehead
Self
Mike Moss
Self
Donovan Williams
Self
John Doonan
Self
Production
Company
NASCAR Studios
Producer
Griffin Van Malssen
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