Allans race program has been as varied as the continents hes visited. 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. Smith, who has raced only part time in recent years, made the decision primarily to devote more time to his business smith titanium. He meant his wedding vows, and there will never be another woman for him, but what can he do to win her back. Benny simonsen racing career profile driver database. Spa 24 hours, fia gt with scuderia ecosse in f430gtc and round 3, euro fia gt3 with jmb ferrari. As shocked as everyone to hear of another driver lost at lemans. Jun 22, 20 danish driver allan simonsen, 34, killed at le mans this article is more than 6 years old. 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. He drove in the series for another two years finishing 10th in 1999 and 14th in 2000 along with entering one race of the. Jun 22, 20 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. Danish racing driver allan simonsen, 34 was killed today when his aston martin spun off the track at le mans.
The dane, who was 34 years old, and had started from pole in the gte am class, crashed. Allan simonsen racing driver is within the scope of wikiproject australia, which aims to improve wikipedia s coverage of australia and australiarelated topics. Richard allens bequest to the air ambulance the ferrari. Although he was a professional racing driver, his approach was that of a gentleman amateur to whom the sport was simply a well paid means of assisting him to enjoy life. David allan 1 april 1965 3 july 2012 was a british auto racing driver and honda test driver.
He most prominently played as a forward for german bundesliga club borussia monchengladbach, winning the 1975 and 1979 uefa cups, as well as for barcelona from spain, winning the 1982 cup winners cup. Racing driver gael lorenzo is used to taking his life in his hands, if only he could say the same for his errant wife. Aston martin driver allan simonsen killed in le mans crash. Recipes from the nascar racing wives auxiliary the nascar racing wives auxiliary is a benevolent fund for injured members of the nascar community.
Launched when grand prix motor racing was the dominant form of motorsport throughout europe, le mans was designed to present a different test. Meet the wives and girlfriends of nascar cup drivers fox. Actress ashley judd and race car driver dario franchitti split. Allan simonsen s death at le mans to be classed as a racing incident this article is more than 6 years old tom kristensen takes ninth win as audi claim victory. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. I grew up racing with allan and he was truly a great racer and great guy. Jason leffler was a popular nascar driver who died only 1 week prior to allan simonsen june 12, 20. Sprint cup driver travis kvapil has been arrested and charged with assault on a female and false imprisonment, capt.
Danish racing driver allan simonsen was killed at the 81st 24 hours of le mans today, after his no. Flixxy editors search the internet daily, to find the very best videos for you. 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. Allan simonsen, who died in an accident in the le mans 24 hours today at the age of 34, was probably among the elite of the worlds gt drivers and definitely among the most prolific. Jan 30, 20 actress ashley judd and race car driver dario franchitti split. European le mans driver lmp1 lmp2 tcr indycar test pilot. Allan simonsens death at le mans to be classed as a. An investigation has been launched into the fatal accident suffered by allan simonsen at the 90th anniversary running of the le mans 24 hours. Indeed, the great argentinean racing driver froilan gonzales claimed that, in the wet, hamilton was the fastest driver in the world. Germany and is widely considered as the most demanding and difficult purposebuilt racing circuit in the world. Aston martin driver allan simonsen killed in le mans crash update.
In a serious condition, simonsen was transferred to the circuit medical centre, but despite the efforts of the doctors, the dane died from his. The driver was extracted from the wreck several minutes later while yellow flags were shown at that section on the track. Duncans grandson archie hamilton is also a racing driver. Richard allens bequest to the air ambulance 19122016. Motorsport community pays tribute to allan simonsen. Indycar, formula one series wives and girlfriends fox sports.
Came race day, and after only nine minutes of racing with a threat of rain, simonsen who was first in his class, started his fourth lap. The racing drivers wife by raven mcallan evernight. Steve johnson, who drove with simonsen at sandown and bathurst last year said. Jun 23, 20 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 hours were continuing after the race came to its. Allan rodenkam simonsen born 15 december 1952 is a danish former footballer and manager. Darcy thought she knew the risks of being married to a man who lives for his sport. Danish driver allan simonsen, 34, killed at le mans sport. Francois cevert, allan simonsen, shoya tomizawa, andy.
Career details the racing career of allan simonsen 20 liqui moly bathurst 12 hour class a gt3 outright. Brian redman is a former factory driver for porsche, bmw, aston martin, ferrari, lola, chevron, jaguar winner of 9 road racing championships since 1959. The race was won by a factory porsche 908 driven by jo siffert and vic elford. According to race officials, the 34yearold was in serious condition after. The event represents one leg of the triple crown of motorsport, other events. He had an eclectic car collection and he and his wife linda had decided to donate, when the time came, his prized ferrari nembo spider to the east anglia air ambulance service. His colourful and extrovert personality often overshadowed his genuine talent. But there is one man that, above all others, seems to be the one against which all others are. However, liri farfus wanted to experience a lap of the nordschleife by herself and experience what her husband does every day. Distressing news this morning that my endurance codriver last year allan simonsen has died at le mans. Aug 20, 2015 hamilton spent most of 1968 overseas much of it working at porsche, he did manage to fit in the nurburgring km, racing a 911s to 28th place with co driver car owner hansdieter blatzheim. Simonsen driving an aston martin vantage gte at the test session prior to the 2012 24 hours of le mans. The movie star, 44, and the indianapolis 500 race car driver, 39, married in 2001 and have no children. Click on the year to see the standings for that year.
Indycar and formula one series wives and girlfriends. Well be speaking to a host of allans friends, teammates, entrants etc. As the wife of a bmw driver you follow countless races closely, always hoping your husband puts in a great result, coming home without a scratch. Allan simonsen killed in tragic le mans crash top speed. Nascar driver kurt busch has been accused of domestic assault by his ex.
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 fighting in, and surviving the second world war, he vowed to live life to the full and took up motor sport. 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. Smith, who was born in pennsylvania, and is the son of popular racing driver steve smith, first made a name for himself on the central pennsylvania scene before racing many seasons with the world of outlaws. James duncan hamilton 30 april 1920 in cork, county cork, ireland may 1994 in sherborne, dorset, england. Were all grieving right now, but his partner corina, his little girl.
Instead of focusing on the ability of a car company to build the fastest machines, the 24 hours of le mans would instead concentrate on the ability of manufacturers to build sporty yet reliable cars. He started his racing career in the national saloon car championship with synchro motorsport which he was a key member of, driving a honda civic finishing 14th with 16 points. He still lives in norfolk with his wife julie and their three children, stefan, charlotte and owen, and still has to undergo. We have a list of those actors also interest in racing, paul walker being one of them. Detailed karting statistics not covered by driver database. Media in category allan simonsen racing driver the following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total.
The famous italian driver started his racing career in 1976 in formula monza. The tragic incident happened on just the third lap of the endurance sportscar. Nascar driver kurt busch facing assault investigation. Devastated to hear from le mans that allan simonsen has passed away. Dec 18, 2014 do you know who are the 7 famous actors who are also race car drivers. It is considered one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world and has been called the grand prix of endurance and efficiency. What i learned from the most disappointing race weekend ever. Danish driver allan simonsen has suffered fatal injuries after crashing at the 24 hours of le mans race in france. Danish driver allan simonsen, 34, killed at le mans.
He was 34, and this was his seventh time participating in. Meet the wives and girlfriends of nascar cup drivers fox sports. Jason was running in second place in a heat race at a 0. Allan simonsen has been the aseeded driver in the rosso verdeunited christian broadcasters ferrari team for the last few years. From over 300,000 videos uploaded to youtube daily, flixxy editors select. Allan simonsen racing career profile driver database. 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. Low this article has been rated as lowimportance on the projects importance scale. Allan simonsens death at le mans to be classed as a racing. Click on the number of races to see individual races for that year.
Norman hamilton famously negotiated a franchise for porsche in australia having been rounded up by one of the earliest 356s on a drive through the swiss alps. He died after a crash during the third lap of the 20 24 hours of le mans. 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. A facebook page created by allan dick to look at all aspects of the motor car. 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. The last six weeks has seen allan simonsen rarely out of either a race car or a qantas airline seat. He died after a crash during the third lap 1 of the 20 24 hours of le mans. Allan simonsen fatal crash accident takes his life killed. Drunken duncan as he was popularly but perhaps unfairly known never let a serious racing career get in the way of his offtrack exploits, but this gentleman racers skill at the wheel was indisputable. Driver allan simonsen career statistics racingreference.
Allan simonsen 5 july 1978 22 june 20 was a danish racing driver, born in odense. Jun 24, 20 well be speaking to a host of allans friends, teammates, entrants etc. Aston martin driver allan simonsen has died following his highspeed crash early in the le mans 24 hours. Simonsen is the only footballer to have scored in the european cup, uefa cup, and cup winners cup finals. V8 supercar hall of famer known for his multiple wins at events like the sandown 500 and the bathurst 500. Following the acos media statement concerning the tragic death of aston martin racing driver allan simonsen. Following the acos media statement concerning the tragic death of. Do you know who are the 7 famous actors who are also race car drivers. The austrian drivers death will always be overshadowed by ayrton senna, because both died in the same weekend at the 1994 san marino grand prix in imola, but, nevertheless, both are equally important.
Were all grieving right now, but his partner corina, his little girl miemai, tasso the dog, his family and his closest friends are uppermost in our thoughts. Our former club chairman, richard allen, died on 27th november. Jun 24, 20 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. 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 co driver, hector lester, to help him win the championship. Race car drivers wife gets thrill of her life daily popular. If you would like to participate, visit the project page. Aug 31, 2014 drunken duncan as he was popularly but perhaps unfairly known never let a serious racing career get in the way of his offtrack exploits, but this gentleman racers skill at the wheel was indisputable. This attribute has allowed him the great success at the le mans 24 hour in france. Following his retirement, he became the owner and manager of allan moffat enterprises and as well as a television racing commentator. Do we have a better chance as a team than a solo driver. Although adept in singleseaters, sportscars was where he enjoyed most success, winning. 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. After beginning his career in karting racing against the likes of future. Kind and friendly to machinery one of allan simonsen s greatest assets is the ability to bring a car home for the win and without damage.
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