Julian Grimwade Obituary-Death News; Julian Grimwade Obituary – Veteran Racer Has Passed Away During Vintage Sports Car Event at Donington Park
The chief executive of Brooklands Museum has paid tribute to the former vice chairman of its Members organisation, who died in a racing crash on Saturday.
Julian Grimwade, 72, died in a crash at Donington Park circuit on 24 May while competing at the Vintage Motorsport Festival.
Alex Patterson hailed Mr Grimwade, from Weybridge, as a “wonderful character and a wonderful man”.
National governing body Motorsport UK said it “sends its sincerest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Julian, as well as the Vintage Sports Car Club”.
“It’s truly a tragic loss to us all in the community – not just at Brooklands but across the wider historic car community as well.
“He was just a true gentleman who always had time for anyone.”
Mr Grimwade is credited by Brooklands as being one of the founders of the Members organisation as it is today and served as its vice chairman until 2023.
A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said it was notified of a single vehicle collision at a licensed track day at Donington Park on 24 May.
The force added: “The driver of the vehicle – a man in his 70s – was taken to hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.”
Enquiries are ongoing on behalf of the coroner, it added, but no criminal investigation is taking place.
Motorsports UK said it would also conduct into the crash.
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