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The 36-year-old professional race car driver hit a wall but died of a heart attack. [121] Hal Shuster (USA) [122] June 6, 1992 30-lap race Cajon Speedway: Feature race Winston Racing Series (Sportsman Stock) Having stopped in the pits, the 49-year-old transmissions seller had a fatal diabetic seizure. [122] Edward Maness (USA) [123] July 10, 1993
Three drivers died in the intervening years while driving former Formula One cars (two from the 1960s, one from the 1990s) in vintage racing and other events not associated with World Championship Grands Prix. [12] [13] [14] Two Formula One Champions have died while racing or practising in Formula One, Jochen Rindt in 1970, and Senna in 1994 ...
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
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 ...
The 44-year-old safety crew supervisor was killed instantly. His death was ruled an accident by the Daytona Beach Police Department. [71] [72] Robert Boswell: February 3, 2008 Car Richard Petty Driving Experience: Racing school Boswell, slumped over the steering wheel and driving erratically, skidded down the turn two embankment and hit a ...
The driver of the red Dodge Charger that hit the family’s SUV was traveling at a high rate of speed and racing another vehicle, a white Dodge Charger Daytona, that left the scene after the crash ...
This article lists the people who have been fatally injured in American Championship car racing during testing, practice, qualifying, or races since 1916, categorized into drivers, riding mechanics, and non-participants. The lists recognize "IndyCar" or "Champ Car" fatalities that have occurred in events making up the National Championship ...
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.