I reported previously (Feb 2012) that an Israeli team had joined the NASCAR racing league.  On Aug 13, Alon Day became the first Israeli driver to compete in the NASCAR league, taking part in the Xfinity Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2016/07/30/alon-day-nascar-first-israeli-driver/87773226/