American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans

This documentary chronicles the efforts of NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports to enter a vehicle into the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans. Set during the centennial of the European endurance race, the film examines the preparation and technical hurdles involved in adapting an American racing car for the event, while also documenting how the public reacted to this crossover.

Produced by NASCAR Studios, the film was directed by Brad Lockhart and featured a screenplay by Griffin Van Malssen, who also served as producer. The cast includes appearances by Jenson Button, Jimmie Johnson, Mike Rockenfeller, Jordan Taylor, Chad Knaus, and Greg Ives, all appearing as themselves. A credited crew of 47 worked on the production, which is a joint effort between the United States and France with a total runtime of 98 minutes.

Released on June 11, 2025, the film has received a rating of 6.8/10 on TMDB based on 6 votes.