DUNTON, UK – Six-time Olympic cycling gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy will drive a Mustang Dark Horse R in a special celebrity race at Le Mans on Friday 13th June.
Sir Chris will share the car with his good friend and ex-Top Gear presenter Chris Harris who will race on Saturday 14th June.
The two are no strangers to Le Mans having both raced there in the past, but this year will be very special as Sir Chris raises awareness for his Tour de 4 cycling event taking place on September 7th in Glasgow which is intended to raise money and awareness for diagnosis, treatment and support for those facing a Prostate Cancer diagnosis.
Ford Performance’s Scott Bartlett said: “The first ever Le Mans Invitational is going to be a very special moment for Ford as we build on our remarkable legacy at Le Mans. Sir Chris Hoy is an incredible man who has delivered on the world stage and is now facing a very different challenge. For him to want to take on Le Mans in a Mustang Dark Horse R is testament to the allure that Mustang has around the world. We are also delighted that he is partnering with Chris Harris who himself is no stranger to Le Mans but whose global following on YouTube will give us another boost from the event. I can’t wait to reveal the other exciting names who will be joining the Dark Horse Stars celebrity grid!’