I used to joke that allan had to give me a laps lead, and sometimes he did. Danish driver allan simonsen died following a crash at the 24 hours of le mans in france todaythe first driver fatality at the highspeed endurance event since 1997. Kanaan has been replaced in jason bargwannas jana livingbjr commodore by danish driver allan simonsen, fresh from a podium finish in the supercheap auto. Low this article has been rated as lowimportance on the projects importance scale. Motorsport community pays tribute to allan simonsen. Danish driver allan simonsen, 34, killed at le mans le mans 24. Allan simonsen pronounce it simonsen, as in simon, the christian name was racing the team lamborghini australia diablo, and id already been in touch with coentrant mark coffey.
Khloe kardashian jokes about her changing look as she baffles fans by. With the le mans series racing complete for 2011, allan could now focus on the biggest race in australia the supercheap auto at bathurst and one of the most important a drivers career. June 22 allan simonsen, 34, danish racing driver, racing accident during 20 24 hours of le mans. He died after a crash during the third lap 1 of the 20 24 hours of le mans. Allan simonsens death at le mans to be classed as a. A place for major news from around the world, excluding usinternal news. Danish driver simonsen killed in high speed crash at le mans cnn. A british racing driver who had recently recreated his fathers heroic efforts to save formula one world champion niki lauda for a hollywood film has died in a crash on a track in australia. Driver allan simonsen has died as a result of injuries sustained from a crash just 10 minutes after the start of this years race. Hollywood is calling and wants him to costar in a sequel to speed racer. A jalops guide to attending the 24 hours of le mans. Danish driver allan simonsen died in a highspeed crash at the famous le mans 24 hour endurance race, organizers said saturday. Danish driver allan simonsen killed at start of le mans 24 hours race.
Aston martin driver allan simonsen killed in le mans crash. Ahead of this weekends bathurst 12 hour race, vicious rumour racing s benny simonsen checks in with a racing. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. Feb 2, 2014 although were a fastpaced bunch we always make time for laughs. Allan simonsen, the danish driver, died on saturday at the 24 hours of le mans event in france. No special treatment, no media credential, no pr rep driving you around in a golf cart. June 22 beverly fawell, 82, american politician, chronic heart failure. Many things happened during the race, including the death of a driver, but im not going to dwell on that here. Allan simonsen, race car driver, dead after 24 hours of le. To his wife, young daughter and family and friends, we extend all our sympathy.
Allan simonsen 5 july 1978 22 june 20 was a danish racing driver, born in odense. Allan mcnish retires racing comments the autosport forums. A humble guy, a funny guy, a professional racing driver just oozing talent. Allan simonsen was a sports car racing driver from denmark who died after the crash during the 20 le mans 24 hours race, driving for aston martin racing. Well, first the farmer shook my hand, then he offered me a beer, then his wife brought me some cookies, and his. Read more pour yourself a glass of something strong for these cantmiss huckberry. The twitter biography of the danish aston martin driver simply reads. Danish driver simonsen killed in le mans endurance race bbc. The biography with carrer and success in the race driver directory of speedsport magazine. 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. Simonsen, a leading gt driver, had qualified on pole in his class, the gte am category of raceprepared road cars, and was a favourite to finish. But i knew he was racing in australia in 2003, and it was there that our paths really crossed for the first time, at the bathurst 24 hours.
Tom kristensen talks rolex and racing at le mans robb report. The 20 race ended a few hours ago and audi won again. He died after a crash during the third lap of the 20 24 hours of le mans. Simonsen, driving for aston martin, left the wet track at the fast tetre rouge corner on only his fourth lap, impacted heavily with the barriers and.
A danish racing driver has died after a crash during the opening minutes of the le mans 24 hours race. As shocked as everyone to hear of another driver lost at lemans. Previously in a career, simonsen scored two gt2 class podiums at le mans, finishing third in 2007 with porsche and second in 2010 with ferrari. We will not ban legal content even if we find it odious or if we personally condemn it. The death of race car driver allan simonsen in the. Danish racing driver allan simonsen died during the 24hours le mans race. She celebrated her 90 th anniversary this year and to be sure, a lot has changed since 1923. June 22 henning larsen, 87, danish architect, natural causes. Danish racing driver allan simonsen was killed at the 81st 24 hours of le mans today, after his no. But besides the obvious differences between that first race and that of this year, much is.
He was 34, and this was his seventh time participating in. For me, bathurst is miles ahead of any other circuit. Danish driver allan simonsen, 34, killed at le mans. Bathurst, or rather mount panorama, since the former is just the town that hosts the event, is like the world cup of soccer, in australia. Allan simonsen fatal crash accident takes his life killed. Le mans held no fears for allan simonsen, he was a master of his own. If you would like to participate, visit the project page. Allan simonsens aston martin at the start of the 20 running of the 24 hours of le mans. British man breaks record for speeding on a french. Allan simonsens death at le mans to be classed as a racing incident. Driver allan simonsen has died as a result of injuries sustained from a. Danish driver allan simonsen died following a crash at the 24 hours of le mans on saturday in the first driver fatality at the highspeed endurance event since 1997. What i want to provide is some info on how to attend the race as a normal fan. A great career, one of the finest drivers of his generation and having that rare chance of deciding to stop on his own terms.
He died after a crash during the third lap of the 20 24 hours of le. Full details of racing driver allan simonsen s record. Cox, 95, american politician, mayor of fort lauderdale 19861991, natural causes. Driver allan simonsen career statistics racingreference. We are certainly a far cry from the early speedway days when a driver would look to the left and then the right while taking a piss before a race and. Le mans, france danish driver allan simonsen died following a crash at the 24 hours of le mans on saturday in the first driver fatality at the highspeed endurance event since 1997. Im writing this while on the train from le mans to paris. Allan simonsen racing driver is within the scope of wikiproject australia, which aims to improve wikipedia s coverage of australia and australiarelated topics. Allan simonsen racing career profile driver database.
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