LeBron James to take part in 24 Hours of Le Mans as honorary starter

LeBron James will participate in this year’s edition of 24 Hours of Le Mans as a honorary starter.

It is all part of the event’s policy of inviting Amrican teams to the world’s most prestigious endurance race.

The 38-year-old expressed his delight of being honored to participate in the event.

“There’s nothing like seeing and experiencing sports at their highest level,” James said in a statement. “It’s an honor for me to be part of this historic moment in motorsport and help celebrate the centenary of one of the biggest sporting events in the world.

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“I look forward to kicking off this iconic race and watching its world-class drivers compete on Le Mans’ global stage.”

Le Mans has regularly invited an honorary guests, who have taken part in the event. Among those famous guests are names such as Rafael Nadal, Brad Pitt and Steve McQueen.

The race begins this Saturday.