The spotlight not only shines on the debut of the V8 Supercars maestro, Shane van Gisbergen but also on Kamui Kobayashi, a stalwart with victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and two World Endurance Championships under his belt. However, just when the excitement was reaching its zenith, Kamui Kobayashi threw a spanner in the works. In this high-octane race, the Japanese F1 maestro will steer the #67 Toyota Camry, donning the colors of 23XI Racing. Intriguingly, David Wilson, the stalwart at the helm of Toyota Racing Development overseeing NASCAR operations, championed Kobayashi’s maiden entry into the realm. Moreover, the grand curtain-raiser of F1 luminary Kamui Kobayashi further augments the ensemble.

Source: Forbes August 12, 2023 19:10 UTC