Laker's forward and four-time NBA champion LeBron James is officially going to kick off the 100th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
, Porsche, and Ford pit their best efforts against one another. This year marks the centennial anniversary of the iconic race, which is a big deal by any stretch. Considering the above factors, you would think that would be plenty to get eye balls squarely pointed at screens when the green flag drops, right? Well, it seems that the race promoters think that they still need a bit of star power to bring more attention to the day-long race.
Who wouldn't want a"24 Heures du LeBron" poster signed by the man himself? Besides, LeBron James is an international celebrity beyond just basketball. The 38-year-old did turn in an Oscar-worthy performance inIf you're looking for further automotive and motorsport connections, we don't doubt that James has an impressive car collection. Additionally—if you go by six degrees of Kevin Bacon rules—he has an ownership connection to the RFK Racing NASCAR team.
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