Cadillac's pole is the shot heard 'round the automotive world as the brand seeks to join Ford, Porsche, Ferrari as champs of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

As the newest and least competitive car, the Valkyrie gets the biggest break, with a minimum weight of just 2,271 lbs (1,030 kg) and a maximum power of 697 hp (520 kW). The Toyota GR010—which won the race in 2021 and 2022—can also deploy 697 hp but at a minimum weight of 2,321 lbs (1,052 kg), more than any other car in the class.

"Le Mans is a jewel," Oliver Gavin, a five-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, told ABC News. "There's a lot of pressure, a lot of mental strain plus the physical toll ... it can be a really intense in the car. Your senses are overloaded with everything you're feeling and seeing."

Could NASCAR be considering another attempt in the 24 Hours of Le Mans? NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon hinted on The Today Show that the possibility of a return to France is not out of the question.

Genesis, the luxury marque of Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group, is accelerating its push into the competitive European market with an electric-first strategy and a splashy appearance at one of motorsport’s most prestigious races.

Ferrari have won the last two editions of the 24-hour race. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

CEO Jim Farley competes at Le Mans in Mustang's inaugural Challenge race. Farley is no stranger to the famed circuit.