“I am thrilled to welcome LeBron James to the 24 Hours of Le Mans Centenary and thank him most sincerely for accepting our invitation,” Pierre Fillon, Automobile Club de l’Ouest president , said, according to. RELATED: NASCAR Drops the Hammer on Chase Briscoe, Stewart-Haas Racing with Stiff Penalty for Counterfeit Part Typically an honor bestowed on prestigious figures, the four-time NBA champion, billionaire philanthropist and blockbuster film producer is in good company, joining celebrity-filled ranks that include actor Steve McQueen (1971), French president George Pompidou (1972), Oscar-winning actor-producer Brad Pitt (2016) and 22-time grand slam-winning tennis star Rafael Nadal (2018). What is LeBron James doing for the 100 th run of the 24 Hours of Le Mans?Īccording to a recent NASCAR announcement to help promote its Garage 56 program, James will take his talents to the northwest of France to ring in the milestone anniversary of the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans as the event’s official starter. Though he’s temporarily relegated to the basketball sidelines, King James is never far from the spotlight, and this weekend he'll be lending his star power to one of the most prestigious auto racing events of the year: the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Alas, Jack Nicolson and the Purple and Gold faithful will have to hold out another year as the Chosen One’s quest to make history on the court this season has come to an abrupt halt. The NBA Finals are in full swing, but noticeably absent is LeBron James, as his underdog Los Angeles Lakers made an improbable run to the Western Conference finals, only to crash out against the Denver Nuggets.
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