Thanks to Rossel, karting remembers Allan Simonsen

Allan Simonsen, the 34-year-old Danish driver who was killed at the beginning of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2013, also left great memories of his time in karting in the 90s. Appreciated for his human qualities, he was part of the elite of the discipline despite having been awarded an international title. In 2003, he gave a new impetus to his career in an original way when he moved, alone and without a budget, to the other side of the world, Australia. Determined to become a professional driver, but aware that Formula 1 was not for him and racing in Europe was a bit saturated, he did everything he could to race while being paid every time. Although it took a while, he managed to earn his living from his passion, and a few years later became one of the Australia’s favorite sportspeople. 

He was a role model for the young Danes who paid tribute to him in karting with stickers bearing the number 95, that of the Aston Martin which he was driving which he recently died. Kevin Rossel personally invested in this operation by sticking and distributing across the paddock the stickers made by One, the famous engine tuners. Kevin knew Allan a little, but it was his father who really knew him closely during his karting days. This didn’t prevent the young Danish driver giving his time to the memory of Simonsen.

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