Car racing: LeBron James (NBA) named race starter for the 24 hours of Le Mans centenary (10/06/2023)

LeBron James, American basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA), has been appointed "official starter" for the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FIA World Endurance Championship, WEC) centenary, which he will start on 10/06/2023 at 16:00 CET, announced the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) on 05/06/2023.

"Since 1949, the role of race starter has often been given to a personality from the world of politics, sport, film or industry. Previous official starters include Brad Pitt (2016), Rafael Nadal (2018), Alain Delon (1996), French president Georges Pompidou (1972) and Steve McQueen (1971)," explained the organisers of the 91^st edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which will take place on the 13.626km Circuit de la Sarthe on 10 and 11/06/2023.

"There’s nothing like seeing and experiencing sports at their highest level. It’s an honor for me to be part of this historic moment in motor sport and help celebrate the Centenary of one of the biggest sporting events in the world. I look forward to kicking off this iconic race and watching its world class drivers compete on Le Mans' global stage,…