American actor and producer Norman Reedus has been chosen to kick off the first test of the FIM EWC 2024. The 24 Hours of Motorcycles, which will be held on days April 20 and 21 at Le Manson the Bugatti circuit, mark the start of the season of the emblematic championship.
Reedus best known for playing Daryl Dixon in the hit series The Walking Dead, is a great fan of the world of two wheels. In fact, last May 2024 Indian presented its first customized Sport Chief from the Forged series, conceived precisely for the well-known actor.
Norman Reedus is a great motorcycle lover
It has been the Automobile Club de l’Ouest the person in charge of revealing the identity of the “Starter” of this first test: Norman Reedus. He will be in charge of signaling the exit to the competitors. This American actor, a great motorcycle enthusiast, obtained his star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022.
From 2023, he reprises his legendary role as Daryl Dixon in the series The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, produced by AMC. This year he will also star in The Bikeriders, a film directed by Jeff Nichols that tells the story of a motorcycle club in the 1960s.
Pierre Fillon, president of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, comments: “We are delighted to host such a prestigious and passionate personality to start the 24 Hours of Motorcycles. This event, which marks the beginning of the “24H” tests of the season, is not to be missed.”
Concludes: “Indecisive, exciting, this race gives rise to intense duels on the track and curves that the public, who will come in large numbers again this year, will be able to savor. Thanks to Norman for responding favorably to our invitation. We can’t wait to introduce you to the atmosphere of the 24 Hours of Motorcycles!”
For its part, Norman Reedus said: “I am very honored by the invitation of the ACO to start the 24 Hours of Motorcycles. Passionate about this universe, I have deep respect and great admiration for all the pilots who participate in a competition of this type.”
And concludes: “I can’t wait to discover the atmosphere of the 24 Hours of Motorcycles and see you on Saturday, April 20 for the big start!”. More information about the 24 Hours of Motorcycles on the event’s official website.