Even before van Gisbergen’s victory in the inaugural Chicago Street Race for Trackhouse Racing, there had been growing international attention on NASCAR’s top series this season.
NASCAR’s Garage 56 entry at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours, which included international racing stars Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller, was well-received by fans and Button, the 2009 Formula 1 World Champion, also made his own Cup debut at the Circuit of the Americas in March.
