What is Simona De Silvestro doing now?

What is Simona De Silvestro doing now?

Simona de Silvestro (born 1 September 1988) is a Swiss-Italian racing driver, who is currently employed by Porsche as a factory driver.

Who died on Conrod Straight?

Conrod Straight The straight is a roller-coaster ride featuring two distinct crests, the second of which was rebuilt in 1987. Conrod Straight has been the scene of six of the seven car racing deaths on the circuit – Reg Smith, Bevan Gibson, Tom Sulman, Mike Burgmann, Denny Hulme and Don Watson.

How many drivers have died at Bathurst 1000?

Sixteen competitors have died during racing associated with Mount Panorama, including 1967 World Drivers’ Champion Denny Hulme who died after suffering a fatal heart attack while at the wheel of his car.

Who threw the rock at Bathurst?

THE UNTOLD STORY OF JOHNSON’S TANGLE WITH THE ‘ROCK’ THE story of Dick Johnson hitting the infamous ‘rock’ during the 1980 Bathurst 1000 has been told from many different perspectives, but the latest issue of Australian Muscle Car Magazine has unearthed a fresh one.

Who is the only female in the Indy 500?

One of only three women in history to finish on the podium in IndyCar (Danica Patrick and Sarah Fisher are the others), De Silvestro is thrilled to return to the series she says made her career.

Who is Simona De Silvestro partner?

Beth Paretta’s journey toward becoming a full-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES team owner took an important step this week as she and driver Simona De Silvestro take their strong partnership to three races this summer with their eyes on 2023.

Who holds the fastest lap record at Bathurst?

Chaz Mostert set the fastest ever Supercars lap around Mount Panorama to grab the Bathurst 1000 pole for him and co-driver Lee Holdsworth. Mostert set a record-breaking 2m03.

Who died on Bathurst?

While his driving seat had remained intact the force of the impact had broken the seat belt buckle which caused his body to be thrown out of the seat. Mike Burgmann became the first driver to die while competing in the Bathurst 1000 when he was pronounced dead on arrival at Bathurst Hospital.

Where did Simona de Silvestro finish?

Finished seventh in the Swiss Championship, 13th in Kart-Cup Monaco and second in the Bridgestone-Cup Switzerland.

How much is it to camp at Bathurst?

Campsites start at $24 a night, bookings required via NSW National Parks.

Can you camp at Bathurst 1000?

Supercars has confirmed limited spots in six campgrounds have become available at Mount Panorama for December’s Repco Bathurst 1000. Select campsites in The Paddock, McPhillamy Park, Reid and Sulman, Max Cameron, The Chase, and The Motorhome will be in operation for this year’s event.

What happened Denny Hulme?

Hulme’s death by heart attack, whilst driving a BMW M3 during the Bathurst 1000 in Australia, made him the seventh former Formula One champion to die, and the first to die of natural causes (versus three racing incidents, two incidents on public roads and one incident involving aircraft).

How old was Denny Hulme when he died?

56 years (1936–1992)Denny Hulme / Age at death