The grandson of Australian motorsport icon Sir Jack Brabham has a chance to race at this year’s Le Mans 24-Hour.

Sam Brabham has been chosen to take part in an online reality competition for a seat alongside Oliver Webb and Pierre Ragues at Team SARD-Morand.

The 20-year-old was picked from over 100 applicants, and will battle it out with 23 other drivers from around the world.

As well as driving, the 12-week program involves dozens of physical and mental challenges set by team manager Benout Monrand.

“This is an incredible opportunity,” Brabham said.

“I’ve always dreamt of racing at Le Mans and being selected for RaceTo24 brings that dream one step closer.

“I’ve already been looking towards a move to sportscars and options for LMP3 this season and it would be amazing to have the chance to do both.”

The youngster hasn’t raced for eight months, but previously won races in the British Formula Ford series.

“There’s no reason why I cant go out and impress, it only makes me more determined to show what I can do,” he said.

If Sam makes it to Le Mans, he’ll be the third generation of the Brabham family to do so.

His father, sportscar great David, scored outright victory in 2009, while uncle Geoff won in 1993.