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Tunku of Johor to Make Historic Debut at 24 Hours of Le Mans Race
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Tunku of Johor to Make Historic Debut at 24 Hours of Le Mans Race

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim of Johor will make his debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France.
  • He will compete with the Johor Motorsports Racing team alongside Ben Green and Lorcan Hanafin in a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R.
  • This marks the realization of a long-held ambition for Tunku Abdul Rahman, who has been racing for eight years.

Tunku Panglima Johor, Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim, is set to make history by competing in his first 24 Hours of Le Mans race at the De La Sarthe circuit in Paris, France. He will represent the Johor Motorsports Racing (JMR) team, driving alongside Ben Green and Lorcan Hanafin.

The 13.6-kilometer track will test the drivers' mettle as they navigate speeds that can reach up to 320 kilometers per hour. This appearance fulfills a lifelong dream for Tunku Abdul Rahman, who expressed his gratitude on Instagram for the opportunity.

Since I started racing eight years ago, appearing at Le Mans has been the main goal. I am grateful for the journey, the sacrifices and lessons learned, and for all those who have provided guidance, trust, and support, including the team, partners, and family.

— Tunku Abdul RahmanTunku Abdul Rahman expressed his gratitude and ambition on his Instagram page regarding his debut at the Le Mans race.

"Since I started racing eight years ago, appearing at Le Mans has been the main goal," Tunku Abdul Rahman stated. "I am grateful for the journey, the sacrifices and lessons learned, and for all those who have provided guidance, trust, and support, including the team, partners, and family."

JMR's participation in this iconic endurance race is a collaboration with TF Sport, utilizing a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R. Tunku Abdul Rahman emphasized the team's commitment, saying, "We will give our best in every lap."

We will give our best in every lap.

— Tunku Abdul RahmanTunku Abdul Rahman stated the team's commitment to performing well in the iconic endurance race.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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