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Mears to make NASCAR Cup Series return with Garage 66 at Martinsville

Casey Mears will return to NASCAR Cup Series competition for the first time in six years with Garage 66 later this month at Martinsville Speedway. The team announced on Thursday, one day after
Ricky Mears, a four-time Indianapolis 500 winner, is set to return to the NASCAR Cup Series, not as a driver, but as a guest of Garage 56, a special entry at the Martinsville Speedway. This event, taking place on April 16, 2023, will see Mears join NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson and former F1 driver Mike Rockenfeller in a unique collaboration aimed at showcasing NASCAR's Garage 56 project, which features a modified Next Gen car designed for international competition. The car, which will also compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, will be driven by Johnson, Rockenfeller, and Jordan Taylor. Mears, who has a storied history in motorsport, will be there to support and share his expertise, marking a significant moment as he steps back into the NASCAR environment.

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