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Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Tragedy as two drivers die on same day at separate UK racing events as cops probe crashes
Two drivers have died on the same day in separate incidents CRASH HORROR Tragedy as two drivers die on same day at separate UK racing events as cops probe crashes Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. 2 Julian was racing at the Vintage Motorsport Festival in Leicestershire 2 Julian Grimwade sadly passed away after a motor accident on May 24 Credit: Getty 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.
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
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. Advertisement 2 Julian was racing at the Vintage Motorsport Festival in Leicestershire 2 Julian Grimwade sadly passed away after a motor accident on May 24 Credit: Getty 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). Advertisement "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. Advertisement Most read in Sport
