and that’s because the team introduced the iconic Lotus 38 for the occasion. Powered by a Ford V8 engine and designed with the 500 in mind, this car was larger than the Grand Prix cars of its ...

The design is inspired by the 1965 Indy 500-winning Lotus 38 driven by Jim Clark. It was the first mid-engine car to win the race and might seem like an odd choice for a Cup Series car ...