Tragedy as two drivers die on same day at separate UK racing events as cops probe crashes
A DRIVER has died in a crash during a race at Donington Park circuit in Leicestershire.
Julian Grimwade sadly died after an accident during the Vintage Motorsport Festival on Saturday.
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He previously served as Vice Chairman of Members at the Brookland Museum, and starred in the 2021 TV series Secrets of the Transport Museum.
The accident occurred during Julian's first lap, when he crashed his Oakland Romano Special.
National governing body Motorsport UK said that it joined "the entire UK motorsport community in mourning".
A police spokesperson said: "Police were notified of a single vehicle collision at a licensed track day at Donington Park yesterday (24 May).
"The driver of the vehicle – a man in his 70s – was taken to hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
"Enquiries are continuing on behalf of HM Coroner. Identification of the deceased is a matter for the coroner."
Leicestershire Police confirmed that no criminal investigation was underway.
Driver Dai Roberts also tragically passed away yesterday following a separate incident at the Jim Clark Rally.
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