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Button forced to miss Chicago NASCAR return in “really good car”
Jenson Button qualified in eighth place for the first race in Chicago, driving a Rick Ware Racing Ford Mustang. Despite being pushed into a spin due to changing weather conditions, he finished 21st in the race. Button will return to full-time sportscar racing in 2024, starting with the Daytona 24 Hours in an Acura and subsequently racing a full season with Jota in a customer Porsche 963. While he hasn’t scratched his NASCAR itch yet, Button mentioned that he was offered a race this year but had to decline due to other commitments. However, he expressed his openness to returning to NASCAR in the future if given the opportunity. Button’s popularity in American motorsport paddocks has grown, partly due to his previous Garage 56 experience at the Le Mans 24 Hours. Despite enjoying various racing experiences, Button stated that he will be focusing on the WEC for the next couple of years rather than considering a switch to the IMSA SportsCar Championship.
