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This is a category for racing drivers who were killed while driving a racing car, either in competition or during testing.It includes drivers who were killed immediately, as well as those who were not killed immediately but succumbed to their injuries some time later.
This is a page with information on deaths that have occurred during motorsport events. Auto racing is a dangerous sport by its nature and has seen a large number of deaths. . In the second half of the 20th century safety standards and car construction were improved so that the number of deaths has fallen noticeably: In Formula 1 deaths were a regular occurrence earlier in the history of the ...
Doug Vermeer (1987) – decapitated in car racing crash [citation needed] Jim Brouk (1990) – decapitated in car racing crash [citation needed] Randy Hill (1993) – decapitated in stunt car challenge; in a botched attempt at a mid-air collision, Hill's car was too low, its roof was sheared off, and Hill's head was crushed. [14]
Race Car bumped into the back of another car, ran over the back wheels and went end-over-end several times [125] Giuseppe Campari (ITA) 1933-09-10 Open wheel Alfa Romeo Tipo B: Grand Prix season: Monza: Italian Grand Prix: Race Car skidded on a patch of oil, hit a stone, flipped and crushed Giuseppe [126] Marco Campos (BRA) 1995-10-15 Open wheel
14 NASCAR drivers have died at Daytona International Speedway, more than at any other circuit. This article lists drivers who have been fatally injured while competing in or in preparation for (testing, practice, qualifying) races sanctioned by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). A separate list compiles drivers who ...
A car that was racing collided on Saturday in Grand Prairie with an uninvolved sport utility vehicle, killing two children and their parents and hospitalizing a third child, according to police ...
22 drivers have died while competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, held at Circuit de la Sarthe, half of which occurred at the Mulsanne Straight.. This is a list of 24 Hours of Le Mans fatal accidents, which consists of all the drivers who have died during a 24 Hours of Le Mans weekend, or in pre-race testing or practice sessions in preparation of the event.
A spectator watching an illegal street racing side show was killed after being struck by a vehicle, which then fled the scene early Monday morning, police said.