LeBron James Drawing New Viewers To Powerboat Racing, Driver Says

LeBron James simply launched his personal E1 Sequence powerboat racing staff this 12 months … and certainly one of his drivers believes the NBA celebrity’s involvement will appeal to a complete new viewers to the up-and-coming sport.

The Los Angeles Lakers champ revealed his funding within the water sport on January twenty third … saying that the AlUla staff will be a part of Tom Brady, Will Smith, and others within the E1 all-electric powerboat racing collection for the 2025 season.

His staff consists of two drivers — Catie Munnings, who can be a rally driver, and Rusty Wyatt, who instructed us he is hyped to be part of James’ crew.

Wyatt — who has been in pace boating since he was 12 — can be excited for the European league that launched in 2024, believing the presence of the four-time NBA MVP will draw extra consideration to a comparatively new competitors.

“Something LeBron does, persons are gonna observe,” Wyatt mentioned. “He is such an icon to so many various folks.”

Given King James’ busy NBA schedule, Wyatt hasn’t been capable of meet him but … however hopes to take action at one of many races, notably the foremost occasion in Miami later this 12 months.

The 2-time Excessive Level champion mentioned he’d love to offer Bron a joyride in one of many powerboats … although it’ll rely upon whether or not he can match.