It's not warp speed, but "Star Trek's" Captain James T. Kirk is quite a lead foot when he gets behind the wheel.

Actor William Shatner plans to drive in the 25th Toyota Pro-Celebrity Race next week at the Long Beach Grand Prix.

"I enjoy driving fast, and it's limited what you can do on the road with the point system," the 70-year-old Shatner said. "Here you (can go) fast, driving with somebody else's car."

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Other contenders in the celebrity competition April 7 include former quarterback Jim Kelly, comedian David Alan Grier and "Coyote Ugly" star Piper Perabo.

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