Do we have a better chance as a team than a solo driver. Danish racing driver allan simonsen was killed at the 81st 24 hours of le mans today, after his no. Spa 24 hours, fia gt with scuderia ecosse in f430gtc and round 3, euro fia gt3 with jmb ferrari. The former stewarthaas racing driver recently released her. Simonsen was competing in the gte am category in an aston. Ap the nascar driver known as the outlaw testified tuesday he believes his exgirlfriend is a trained assassin dispatched. Internationalbased drivers allan simonsen and matt halliday will miss the chance to drive.
Steve johnson, who drove with simonsen at sandown and bathurst last year said. Danish racing driver allan simonsen has died from injuries sustained in a tragic crash that took place during the first hour of racing today in the 24 hours of le mans. Do you know who are the 7 famous actors who are also race car drivers. See more ideas about best mate, world championship and i am awesome. Allan simonsen has been the aseeded driver in the rosso verdeunited christian broadcasters ferrari team for the last few years. But before you start you and your wife have a set down and make yourself an emergency plan in case somthing happens and you find your self unemployed 3000 miles. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. Simonsen driving an aston martin vantage gte at the test session prior to the 2012 24 hours of le mans. Danish driver allan simonsen has died as a result of injuries sustained in a crash in todays le mans 24 hours, race organisers automobile. He was 34, and this was his seventh time participating in. There would be some people who would enjoy it but for the most part, i imagine that most people would walk away from the experience a wee bit shaken and looking at the race car driver in a totally different light. The 24 hours of le mans proved to be fatal on saturday for allan simonsen, who died following a crash at the daylong race. V8 supercar hall of famer known for his multiple wins at events like the sandown 500 and the bathurst 500.
Low this article has been rated as lowimportance on the projects importance scale. Jim beam racing codrivers to miss phillip island practice. Simonsen, 34, one of the most experienced sports car drivers in the. Allan simonsen 5 july 1978 22 june 20 was a danish racing driver, born in odense. As shocked as everyone to hear of another driver lost at lemans. Allan simonsen racing career profile driver database. Meet the wives and girlfriends of nascar after traveling for nine months, nascar drivers and their families get to take a little time to relax before getting ready for the 2017 season. Aston martin driver allan simonsen killed in le mans crash update. Danish driver allan simonsen killed at start of le mans 24 hours race. Simonsen spun at high speed and his car skidded into the barrier at the tertre rouge corner. I grew up racing with allan and he was truly a great racer and great guy. Danica patrick dating nfl qb aaron rodgers, she confirms.
Danish racing driver allan simonsen has died as a result of injuries sustained during a crash at the 24 hours of le mans. Being a normal person in a car with a race car driver is intense and not at all like youd imagine. Click on the number of races to see individual races for that year. Well be speaking to a host of allans friends, teammates, entrants etc. Le mans, france danish driver allan simonsen died saturday following a crash at the 24 hours of le mans, race organizers said. Aston martin racing driver succumbs to injuries sustained in crash on lap four of the 24 hour race overdrive. Jim beam racing will be without its sandown and bathurst endurance drivers at phillip island on friday. Tragedy struck the 24 hours of le mans during the weekend after aston martin racing driver, allan simonsen, lost his life following a devastating crash while driving the no. Racing community mourns loss of driver, i94 season. Media in category allan simonsen racing driver the following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total.
Driver allan simonsen has died as a result of injuries sustained from a. Career details the racing career of allan simonsen 20 liqui moly bathurst 12 hour class a gt3 outright. Danish driver simonsen killed in high speed crash at le mans cnn. A danish driver has died after crashing today at the le mans 24 hours motor race in france. The french legal investigation by the attorney and police into the death of danish driver allan simonsen in the opening stages of the le mans 24. After the allan simonsen crash the driver was found in the car in serious condition, and was transported to the infield care centre, where he died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident.
After successfully competing in formula three champion in 1980, formula two and world championship of makes, he made his formula one debut in 1981, running for tyrrell racing. He still lives in norfolk with his wife julie and their three children, stefan, charlotte and owen, and still has to undergo. Detailed karting statistics not covered by driver database. Wife of nascar driver experiences the worst feeling ever. Driver allan simonsen killed in le mans crash youtube. Allan simonsen killed in tragic le mans crash top speed.
Danica patrick confirms shes dating nfl qb aaron rodgers. The guard rail was damaged, making for a long safety car period, but the consequences are now moot, as the racing world has lost another member. Danish driver allan simonsen, 34, killed at le mans. The dane, who was 34 years old, and had started from pole in the gte am class, crashed. To his wife, young daughter and family and friends, we extend all our sympathy. Aston martin driver allan simonsen killed in le mans crash. Danish driver allan simonsen died in a highspeed crash at the famous le mans 24 hour endurance race, organizers said saturday. Allan simonsens death at le mans to be classed as a. Allan simonsen, 34, the famed danish car racing driver has died at le mans in the 24 hours of le mans race, reports fox sports. Driver allan simonsen career statistics racingreference. Allan simonsen racing driver is within the scope of wikiproject australia, which aims to improve wikipedia s coverage of australia and australiarelated topics. Benny simonsen racing career profile driver database. Le mans, franceallan simonsens death after a spinout cast a pall over the 24 hours of le mans.
Danish driver allan simonsen killed at start of le mans 24. The famous italian driver started his racing career in 1976 in formula monza. A danish racing driver has died after a crash during the opening minutes of the le mans 24 hours race. Allan simonsen has died in a crash at the 24 hours of le mans driving for the aston martin team. The most recent le mans death happened in 20, when danish driver allan simonsen, working with aston martin racing, spun off the curbs just ten minutes into the race and crashed. Driver allan simonsen killed in le mans crash channel 4 news. Francois cevert, allan simonsen, shoya tomizawa, andy. The history of women in the event dates back to diane leighton, anne bennett and pam. He drove in the series for another two years finishing 10th in 1999 and 14th in 2000 along with entering one race of the. Were all grieving right now, but his partner corina, his little girl.
Devastated to hear from le mans that allan simonsen has passed away. In 1955, a major crash caused large fragments of debris to collide with the crowd, killing 83 spectators and injuring 180 more. He died after a crash during the third lap of the 20 24 hours of le. Allan simonsen, danish driver confirmed dead following accident on le mans. If you would like to participate, visit the project page. Distressing news this morning that my endurance codriver last year allan simonsen has died at le mans. Following his retirement, he became the owner and manager of allan moffat enterprises and as well as a television racing commentator. An investigation has been launched into the fatal accident suffered by allan simonsen at the 90th anniversary running of the le mans 24 hours. Allan simonsen was immediately treated by doctors and the races medical team when he lost control of. Wife of nascar driver experiences the worst feeling ever after husbands terrible crash. The race still had more than 23 12 hours to go, but there was no call to stop it on saturday.
We have a list of those actors also interest in racing, paul walker being one of them. Efter att ha vuxit upp i odense flyttade simonsen utomlands vid 19 ars alder for att satsa pa en racingkarriar. Aston martin driver allan simonsen has died following his highspeed crash early in the le mans 24 hours. After a more than decadelong streak without a fatality, the 20 24 hours of le mans unfortunately claimed its first life with the death of aston martin driver allan simonsen. With the 24 hours of le mans interrupting his own challenge for the british gt title, his primary role in 2009 was to support his codriver, hector lester, to.
Danish driver allan simonsen, 34, killed at le mans sport the. It was a sad week for race fans in central minnesota as longtime modified driver bob gierke of westport passed away. Meet the wives and girlfriends of nascar cup drivers fox. Chris amon, acknowledged by his peers as a natural motor racing driver, has died. An investigation has been launched into the fatal accident suffered by danish driver allan simonsen at the le mans 24 hours on saturday. Aston martin have been told to continue racing by simonsens family apparently, heres hoping they can win it for him. Motorsport community pays tribute to allan simonsen. Nascar driver accused of abuse says ex is trained assassin. David allan 1 april 1965 3 july 2012 was a british auto racing driver and honda test driver. Brian redman is a former factory driver for porsche, bmw, aston martin, ferrari, lola, chevron, jaguar winner of 9 road racing championships since 1959. Following the acos media statement concerning the tragic death of. He died after a crash during the third lap of the 20 24 hours of le mans.