Aston Martin Driver Allan Simonsen was killed earlier ... Only 14 mins into the race
the official Statement
"The driver was immediately attended on the scene by the doctors from the Automobile Club de l’Ouest’s Medical Service.
In a serious condition, Allan Simonsen was transferred immediately to the Circuit Medical Centre where he died soon after due to his injuries.
Allan Simonsen’s family has been informed immediately by David Richards, Principal of the Aston Martin Racing team.
Allan Simonsen, an experienced driver aged 34, had taken part in seven 24 Heures du Mans.
His team mates in the No.95 car were his fellow countrymen, Christoffer Nygaard and Kristian Poulsen.
The Automobile Club de l’Ouest wishes to express its great sadness following this incident, and extends its deepest condolences to the family and those close to Allan Simonsen.
The Automobile Club de l’Ouest will make no further statement while the exact reasons for the accident are still being wholly determined"
To be honest the crash did not look that bad when we first saw it .. However its not on official video .. all we saw was him going off from teh following Corvette in car and the post crash official camera footage .. RIP and thoughts to family and friends
Sad News from Le Mans
Sad News from Le Mans
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I'm gutted about this. I don't understand how it turned into a fatality.
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"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Yup v.sad
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A terrible tragedy. Thought go to his family.
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Very sad indeed.
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Just saw this on Eurosport. Shocking, really sad.
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AgreedShoppinit wrote:I'm gutted about this. I don't understand how it turned into a fatality.
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So sad - watched it throughout, and all the talk (as it was mostly off camera) was of asking Allan later what happened. The strangest thing is that he was apparently conscious and talking to doctors in the car. I'm still watching, but it's all a bit hollow. Thoughts obviously go to his family...
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Totally gutted when i heard the news this evening!
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Currently :
Porsche 992S
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Porsche GT4 RS
Lotus Exige V6 ( tuned to c430bhp)
Seat Ibiza excellence Lux!
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4
Ex
2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
Porsche 992S
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Porsche GT4 RS
Lotus Exige V6 ( tuned to c430bhp)
Seat Ibiza excellence Lux!
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4
Ex
2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
Re: Sad News from Le Mans
If i was going to die anywhere, thats the place to die.
Good tribute.
Good tribute.
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