24 Camaro fielded by Hendrick Motorsports with a lineup of seven-time NASCAR champion Johnson and 2009 Formula One champion Jenson Button. German driver Mike Rockenfeller, a two-time Le Mans winner, started the twice-around-the-clock event in the No. The wait ended Saturday afternoon when NBA superstar LeBron James waved the French flag then gave the command, “Pilotes, demarrez vos moteurs,” to start the race. Jimmie Johnson tossed branded NASCAR 75th anniversary shoelaces to the fans, all eager to see the entry now dubbed “Le Monster” attempt the most iconic endurance race in the world during the centenary celebration of the event. LE MANS, France (AP) - The crowd chanted “USA! USA!” as NASCAR’s driver lineup for the 24 Hours of Le Mans passed through the city center atop a convertible Chevrolet Camaro.
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