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John Nielsen

b. 1956

Danish racing driver

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Born 1956. John Nielsen is a Danish engineer and racing automobile driver.

John Elgaard Nielsen (born 7 February 1956, in Varde) is a Danish former racing driver. He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1990. Nielsen also won the 1996 All Japan Grand Touring Car Championship in the GT500 class.

Nielsen was born in Varde. Prior to his win at Le Mans, he won the 1984 Macau Grand Prix, and the 1985 Curaçao Grand Prix. He was also a three-time champion of the European Formula Super Vee Championship from 1979 to 1981. He is now a Formula 1 commentator for TV3+ in Denmark, but also works in public.

Complete International Formula 3000 results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap; small number denotes finishing position.) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1985 Ralt Racing Ltd Ralt RB20 Cosworth V8 SIL THR EST NÜR VAL PAU SPA DIJ PER ÖST ZAN DON 4th 34 1986 Ralt Racing Ltd Ralt RT20 Honda V8 SIL VAL PAU SPA IMO MUG PER ÖST BIR BUG JAR 6th 17 Half points awarded.

Nielsen also entered one non-championship F3000 race, the 1985 Curaçao Grand Prix. Driving the Ralt RB20 with Cosworth engine that he had used in that year's championship, he won the race and set the fastest lap.

24 Hours of Le Mans results

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Nielsen?

Danish racing driver

When was John Nielsen born?

John Nielsen was born on 7 February 1956 in Varde.

What is John Nielsen's occupation?

John Nielsen is an engineer and racing automobile driver.

What nationality is John Nielsen?

John Nielsen is Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Nielsen

· Wikidata: Q946719

· DBpedia: John Nielsen (racing driver)

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