As for why that may be, the new car itself has to be part of it. The addition of several more road courses, the NASCAR Garage 56 entry at Le Mans, as well as innovative programs such as Project91 and others like it have all helped to lure several international racing stars into the world of stock car racing.
2023 saw many drivers well-known in motorsports but completely new to NASCAR make surprise appearances and in one case, even reach Victory Lane. As we reflect on the 2023 season, let's take a look back at these drivers, who came from every corner of the racing world
