{"id":305061,"date":"2023-06-07T05:35:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T05:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=305061"},"modified":"2023-06-07T05:59:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T05:59:30","slug":"what-ties-lebron-and-brady-to-iconic-endurance-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=305061","title":{"rendered":"What ties LeBron and Brady to iconic endurance race"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of three races in motorsport's<\/a> triple crown.<\/p>\n

Alongside the Monaco Grand Prix and Indianapolis 500<\/a>, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is regarded as one of the most prestigious races to win anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n

It mightn't have the glitz and glamour of Monaco or the pomp of Indianapolis, but it has star power attraction for its history and sheer volume of racing.<\/p>\n

Stan Sport is the only place to watch the 24 Hours of Le Mans.<\/strong><\/em> All the action streaming ad free, live and on demand<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

This year, the twice-around-the-clock race will feature some of sport's most famous names and iconic actors.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

LeBron James<\/a> will be the official starter for the centenary celebration of racing at the Sarthe circuit.<\/p>\n

'King James' will wave the French flag to start the 91st running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and unleash the 62-car field on the 13.6km circuit.<\/p>\n

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"There's nothing like seeing and experiencing sports at their highest level," said James.<\/p>\n

"It's an honour 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

"I look forward to kicking off this iconic race and watching its world-class drivers compete on Le Mans' global stage."<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/FIAWEC\/status\/1665743165192650753<\/a><\/p>\n

James isn't the only famous sporting name linked to the race.<\/p>\n

NFL legend Tom Brady<\/a> will be represented on the grid by way of Jota Sport, who will race a brand-new Porsche 963 driven by Antonio Felix Da Costa, Will Stevens, and Yifei Ye.<\/p>\n

The seven-time Super Bowl winner will have his 'Brady' apparel brand don the gold Hypercar.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Upon revealing their machine earlier this year, Brady said he has been a "big fan of motor racing for a long time"\u00a0<\/p>\n

Most know Patrick Dempsey as Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd of Grey's Anatomy fame, perhaps not as a 24 Hour of Le Mans winner.<\/p>\n

Dempsey has raced since the early 2000s, piloting sports cars across North America and Europe.<\/p>\n

He made his 24 Hours of Le Mans debut in 2009 and by 2013 had his own team in the race, co-owned then by Italian footballer Alessandro Del Piero.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Actor<\/p>\n

In his fourth and final attempt as a driver, Dempsey finally stood on the podium \u2013 finishing second with American countryman Patrick Long and Marco Seefried of Germany.<\/p>\n

After vacating the cockpit, his team finally won the race in 2018 with Australian Matt Campbell, Germany's Christian Ried, and Julien Andlauer of France.<\/p>\n

Dempsey will be entered in this year's race with Christian Ried (Germany), Mikkel Pedersen (Denmark), and Julien Andlauer (France), in a Porsche in the GTE-Am class.<\/p>\n

\"Actor<\/p>\n

Indeed, it was Dempsey who tipped Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender into a fast-paced life on track.<\/p>\n

The star of X-Men and other famous films has raced since 2017 and made his 24 Hours of Le Mans debut in 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He'll return this year with the same team, driving a Porsche 911 RSR alongside Martin Rump (Estoneia) and Richard Lietz (Austria).<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

24 HOURS OF LE MANS CLASSES<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are three classes in the race; Hypercar, LMP2, and GTE-Am.<\/p>\n

Hypercar or LMH, which replaced LMP1 in 2022, features the fastest sports car in the world. Most cars are hybrid-powered and reach speeds upwards of 330km\/h.<\/p>\n

Toyota, Ferrari, Peugeot, Porsche, and Cadillac (pictured above) are the big-name entries in Hypercar with lesser-known manufacturers like Glickenhaus and Vanwall entered too.<\/p>\n

The Hypercar field features 16 cars.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

LMP2 is made up entirely of V8-powered sports car built by French manufacturer Oreca.<\/p>\n

The 24-car field is split into Pro and Pro-Am of which there are 15 and nine entries respectively.<\/p>\n

With everyone in the same machinery, the playing field is levelled and provides some of the best racing in the event.<\/p>\n

\"Ferrari<\/p>\n

GTE-Am features the slowest cars \u2013 although 'slow' is a loose term.<\/p>\n

While the cars are just over 30 seconds slower over the course of the 13km lap, they are still capable of break-neck speeds.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 21-car grid features iconic cars like the Porsche 911 and Aston Martin Vantage as well as the new Ferrari 488 and Corvette C8.<\/p>\n

Like LMP2, the fight for GTE-Am honours is one of the most intensely fought.<\/p>\n

In each class, drivers must complete at least six hours of the race but no more than 14 hours, all told.<\/p>\n

Drivers must also not drive for more than four hours within any six-hour period, otherwise, they will be penalised.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/NASCAR\/status\/1664640680784801801<\/a><\/p>\n

WHAT IS NASCAR DOING AT LE MANS?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each year since 2012, a spot is kept empty on the grid for an "innovative car" that takes Garage 56.<\/p>\n

In years past, there have been innovations like the Deltawing and a car with hand controls for a quadriplegic.<\/p>\n

Now, NASCAR is seeing if a car can complete the full 24 Hours of Le Mans.<\/p>\n

Hendrick Motorsport has been tasked with building and developing a Chevrolet Camaro, which will be raced by 2009 F1 champion Jenson Button, seven-time NASCAR winner Jimmie Johnson, and 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Mike Rockenfeller.<\/p>\n

\"Fans<\/p>\n

Although an unprecedented move in the modern era, it's not the first time NASCAR has had a presence at Le Mans, however.<\/p>\n

In 1976, a Dodge Challenger and Ford Torino contested the race as part of the celebration of the bicentenary of the American Declaration of Independence.<\/p>\n

It's been 47 years since then, and on the centenary of the 24 Hour of Le Mans, NASCAR is celebrating its 75th anniversary.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/24hoursoflemans\/status\/1662030312652820480<\/a><\/p>\n

24 HOUR OF LE MANS LAP RECORDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

All-time LMP1 qualifying record\ufeff: Kamui Kobayashi \u2013 3:14.791s \u2013 Toyota TS050 Hybrid \u2013 2017<\/p>\n

All-time LMP1 race record: Mike Conway \u2013 3:17.297s \u2013 Toyota TS050 Hybrid \u2013 2019<\/p>\n

LMH: Brendon Hartley \u2013 3:27.607s \u2013 Toyota GR010 Hybrid \u2013 2021<\/p>\n

LMP2: Nathanael Berthon \u2013 3:27.200s \u2013 Oreca 07 \u2013 2018<\/p>\n

GTE: Alexander Sims \u2013 3:47.501s \u2013 Porsche 911 RSR \u2013 2021\u00a0<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportAU\/status\/1666293911940153348<\/a><\/p>\n

WHEN IS THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The event takes place across June 7-11.<\/p>\n

HOW CAN I WATCH THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Live, ad-free, and exclusive coverage of the even is on Stan Sport.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportAU\/status\/1665538925421793280<\/a><\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY STAN SPORT SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n

9:45pm \u2013 Practice 1 \u2013 2 hours<\/p>\n

THURSDAY STAN SPORT SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n

2:45am \u2013 Qualifying \u2013 2 hours<\/p>\n

5:45am \u2013 Practice 2 \u2013 2 hours<\/p>\n

10:45pm \u2013 Practice 3 \u2013 3 hours<\/p>\n

FRIDAY STAN SPORT SCHEDULE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

3:45am \u2013 Hyperpole \u2013 30 minutes<\/p>\n

5:45am \u2013 Practice 4 \u2013 60 minutes<\/p>\n

SATURDAY STAN SPORT SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n

7:45pm \u2013 Warm up \u2013 15 minutes<\/p>\n

11:00pm \u2013 Race \u2013 24 hours<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/24hoursoflemans\/status\/1666164003112988676<\/a><\/p>\n

EX-F1 DRIVERS IN THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS<\/strong><\/p>\n

(LMH) Sebastien Bourdais \u2013 No.2 Cadillac (with Renger Van Der Zande and Scott Dixon)<\/p>\n

(LMH) Andre Lotterer \u2013 No.6 Porsche (with Kevin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor)<\/p>\n

(LMH) Kamui Kobayashi \u2013 No.7 Toyota (with Mike Conway and Jose Maria Lopez)<\/p>\n

(LMH) Sebastien Buemi and Brendon Hartley \u2013 No.8 Toyota (with Ryo Hirawaka)<\/p>\n

(LMH) William Stevens \u2013 No.38 Porsche (with Antonio Felix Da Costa and Yifei Ye)<\/p>\n

(LMH) Antonio Giovanazzi \u2013 No.51 Ferrari (with Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado)<\/p>\n

(LMH) Felipe Nasr \u2013 No.75 Porsche (with Mathieu Jaminet and Nicholas Tandy)<\/p>\n

(LMH) Paul Di Resta and Jean-Eric Vergen \u2013 No.93 Peugeot (with Mikkel Jensen)<\/p>\n

(LMH) Jack Aitken \u2013 No.311 Cadillac (with Luis Felipe Derani and Alexander Sims)<\/p>\n

(LMP2) Pietro Fittipaldi \u2013 No.28 Oreca (with David Heinemeier Hansson and Oliver Rasmussen)<\/p>\n

(LMP2) Jan Magnussen \u2013 No.32 Oreca (with Mark Kvamme and Anders Fjordbach)<\/p>\n

(LMP2) Giedo van der Garde \u2013 No.39 Oreca (with Roberto Lacorte and Patrick Pilet)<\/p>\n

(LMP2) Robert Kubica \u2013 No.41 Oreca (with Rui Andrade and Louis Deletraz)<\/p>\n

(LMP2) Daniil Kvyat \u2013 No.63 Oreca (with Doriane Pin and Mirko Bortolotti)<\/p>\n

(GARAGE 56) Jenson Button \u2013 No.24 Chevrolet (with Jimmie Johnson and Mike Rockenfeller)<\/p>\n

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