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Ted Litchfield

Gabe Newell's racecar driver son Gray Newell to compete in 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race

Left: Valve founder Gabe Newell in orange polo shirt looking toward middle distance. Right: Gray Newell of the USA and Heart of Racing Team in the pitlane during the World Endurance Championship 6 Hours of Imola at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari on April 16, 2026 in Imola, Italy.

As spotted by user Worrissey on the Steam subreddit, Gray Newell, the oldest son of Valve head honcho Gabe Newell, is set to compete at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race on June 13.

Newell has been part of the Heart of Racing, a team co-founded by racer Ian James, businessman Yahn Bernier, and Gabe Newell, since 2021. This is Newell the Younger's debut season in the FIA World Endurance Championship, the highest level of international competition in endurance racing. Newell previously competed in the GT4 and GT America Series, as well as the GT World Challenge America.

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