Circuit of The Americas has named the legendary Jim Hall as Grand Marshal for the 2015 Lone Star Le Mans weekend, set for September 17-19.
Hall will take part in a variety of activities throughout the event, most importantly waving the green flag duties for both the FIA World Endurance Championship and the IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship.
Hall built and created the concept of Chaparral racecars, one of the most innovative car designs of the 1960s, and the car will be on display in the Grand Plaza for all race-enthusiasts and ticketed-guests to admire.
Also in the Grand Plaza, there will be a Family Fun Zone, a Ferris wheel and Château COTA, a French Themed village that will include a wine tasting from Le Sommelier, crepes from Crepe Café, Coffee & Espresso.
Fans will have a chance to meet the legend himself during an autograph session by his 2E Chaparral car in the Grand Plaza on Friday, September 18 at 6:00 pm.
Guests are also invited to purchase a Car Corral ticket package where they will receive a Multi-turn ticket to the event and an exclusive Parade Lap, granting them access to drive their own car around the 3.4-mile racetrack, led by Hall.
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Aaron Durant is the editor of the VAVEL USA Racing section. Follow him on Twitter at @DoubleA291.