2019 in motorsport explained

The following is an overview of the events of 2019 in motorsport, including the major racing events, motorsport venues that were opened and closed during a year, championships and non-championship events that were established and disestablished in a year, and births and deaths of racing drivers and other motorsport people.

Annual events

The calendar includes only annual major non-championship events or annual events that had significance separate from the championship. For the dates of the championship events see related season articles.

DateEventRef
6–17 January41st Dakar Rally[1]
19–20 January30th Race of Champions[2]
26–27 January57th 24 Hours of Daytona[3]
17 February61st Daytona 500[4]
16 March67th 12 Hours of Sebring[5]
16 March78th Daytona 200[6]
29 April–4 May28th Tour Auto[7]
22–23 April42nd 24 Hours of Le Mans Moto[8]
6–11 May103th Scottish Six Days Trial[9]
26 May77th Monaco Grand Prix[10]
103rd Indianapolis 500[11]
25 May–7 June101st Isle of Man TT[12]
15–16 June87th 24 Hours of Le Mans[13]
20–23 June47th 24 Hours of Nürburgring[14]
30 June97th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb[15]
6–7 July27th Goodwood Festival of Speed[16]
12 July112th APBA Gold Cup[17]
28 July42nd Suzuka 8 Hours[18]
27–28 July71st 24 Hours of Spa[19]
10–11 August46th Rolex Motorsport Reunion[20]
26 August59th Cowes-Torquay-Cowes[21]
11–15 September53rd National Championship Air Races[22]
14–15 September22nd Goodwood Revival
18, 21 September18th IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship[23] [24]
21–22 September83rd Bol d'Or[25]
28–29 September74th Motocross des Nations[26]
13 October62nd Bathurst 1000[27]
1–2 November23rd IFMAR 1:8 IC Track World Championship[28]
1–3 November1st FIA Motorsport Games[29]
17 November66th Macau Grand Prix[30]
11-16 November94th International Six Days Enduro[31]
22–24 November52nd Baja 1000[32]
22 December34th [33]
31 December34th [34]

Established championships/events

First raceChampionshipRef
20 JanuaryTCR Malaysia Touring Car Championship[35] [36]
13 AprilFormula Regional European Championship[37]
27 AprilADAC GT4 Germany[38]
11 MayFIA Formula 3 Championship[39]
18 MayTCR Australia Touring Car Series[40]

Deaths

DateMonthNameAgeNationalityOccupationNoteRef
24JanuaryKarl "Charly" Lamm63GermanTeam managerOwner of Schnitzer Motorsport[41]
5FebruaryRobert Hubbard75AmericanInventorCo-inventor of HANS device[42] [43]
14MarchCharlie Whiting66BritishF1 directorRace Director, Safety Delegate, and Permanent Starter[44] [45] [46]
3AprilBrian "Dirtinator" Kinwald45AmericanR/C car racerDouble IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Champion (1993, 1997)[47]
24Hubert Hahne84GermanF1 driver[48]
20MayNiki Lauda70AustrianF1 driverTriple Formula One World Champion [49] [50]
5JuneRobin Herd80BritishCo-founder of March Engineering[51]
14Rod Hall81AmericanOff-road racer[52]
30Carlin Dunne36AmericanMotorcyclist4 times Pikes Peak motorcycle winner[53] [54]
31JulyJean-Luc Thérier73FrenchRally driver5 time WRC winner[55]
4AugustJean-Paul Driot68FrenchTeam ownerOwner of DAMS[56]
27Jessi Combs39American[57]
31Anthoine Hubert22FrenchRacing driver2018 GP3 Series Champion[58]
15OctoberAndrew Cowan82BritishRally driverfounder/senior director of Mitsubishi Ralliart Europe[59]
17NovemberTuka Rocha36BrazilianRacing driverStock Car Brasil driver[60]
20DecemberRobert "Junior" Johnson88AmericanRacing driver and team owner6 time NASCAR championship team owner[61]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Khorounzhiy . Valentin . Klein . Jamie . Ten things to watch for in the 2019 Dakar Rally . 3 September 2019 . . . 5 January 2019.
  2. News: ROC Mexico 19–20 January in Foro Sol. 20 November 2018. Race of Champions.
  3. Web site: IMSA releases 2019 schedule. August 3, 2018. RACER. en. 2019-01-04.
  4. Web site: 2019 schedule. NASCAR.com. NASCAR Media Group, LLC.. January 14, 2019. May 5, 2018.
  5. Web site: Sebring WEC race moved to Friday, reduced to 1000 miles. Watkins. David. 4 April 2018. motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. 11 February 2019.
  6. Web site: Daytona 200 Results 2019 (Updated).
  7. Web site: Tour Auto Rally 2019 - Photo Gallery, Results, Report. 2019-05-07. Sports Car Digest - The Sports, Racing and Vintage Car Journal. en-US. 2019-12-11.
  8. Web site: 111 countries to show the 42nd 24 Heures Motos. 2019-04-17. Eurosport. 2019-11-09.
  9. Web site: SCOTTISH SIX DAYS TRIAL 2019. Trial Magazine UK. en-GB. 2020-02-09. 2020-09-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912223014/https://www.trialmaguk.com/scottish-six-days-trial-2019/. dead.
  10. Web site: Noble . Jonathan . 2019 Formula 1 calendar and rules tweaks approved by FIA's WMSC . Autosport.com . 12 October 2018 . 12 October 2018.
  11. News: Indianapolis Motor Speedway unveils logo for 2019 Indy 500. May 25, 2018. MotorSportsTalk. May 26, 2018. en-US.
  12. News: de Menezes . Jack . Isle of Man TT 2019 results: Every race winner as Peter Hickman, Dean Harrison and the Birchall brother dominate . https://web.archive.org/web/20190603054341/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-racing/isle-of-man-tt-2019-stream-race-schedule-tv-details-how-to-watch-live-listen-radio-a8934751.html . 2019-06-03 . limited . live . 3 September 2019 . independent.co.uk . Independent.
  13. Web site: Dates for the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans announced: 16/17 June. 20 June 2017. FIA World Endurance Championship. https://web.archive.org/web/20170623095716/http://fiawec.com/en/news/dates-for-the-2018-24-hours-of-le-mans-announced-16-17-june/5224. 23 June 2017. live. 11 July 2019.
  14. Web site: An Audi R8 has won the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Dobie. Stephen. 2019-06-23. Top Gear. en. 2019-06-23.
  15. Web site: Pikes Peak International Hill Climb: A Preview Of The 97th Running Of The Unique Race. 2019-06-19. Roadracing World Magazine. en-US. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190620211700/https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/pikes-peak-international-hill-climb-a-preview-of-the-97th-running-of-the-unique-race/ . 2019-06-20 . 2019-11-09.
  16. Web site: 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival dates announced. www.goodwood.com. 2019-12-11.
  17. Web site: Jimmy Shane sweeps weekend, brings home 112th Gold Cup Trophy. www.apba.org. 2020-01-24.
  18. Web site: Post. superbikemag. en. 2019-10-26. 2019-10-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20191026155245/https://superbikemagsa.wixsite.com/superbikemag/post/suzuka-8-hours-2019-26-28-07-2019. dead.
  19. News: Stephane Ratel presents exciting new global vision for SRO Motorsports Group. 27 July 2018. blancpain-gt-series.com. SRO Motorsports Group. 22 January 2019.
  20. Web site: Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion announces 500-plus field. www.hemmings.com. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191211171210/https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/06/21/rolex-monterey-motorsports-reunion-announces-500-plus-field/ . 2019-12-11 . 2019-12-11.
  21. Web site: rys - Event Detail. www.rys.org.uk. 2020-01-24.
  22. Web site: Reno Air Races 2019: Nevada. Airshow Travel. 2019-11-09.
  23. Web site: Spencer Rivkin crowned 2WD World Champion. NeoBuggy.net. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109195054/http://www.neobuggy.net/2019/09/18/spencer-rivkin-crowned-2wd-world-champion/ . 2019-11-09 . 2019-11-09.
  24. Web site: Bruno Coelho is the 2019 IFMAR 1/10th Electric 4WD Off Road World Champion. 2019-09-21. Hobbymedia. en-US. 2019-11-09.
  25. Web site: Bol d'Or 2019. Universal Riders. en. 2019-11-09.
  26. Web site: 2019 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations Entry List. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190903170106/https://www.mxgp.com/news/2019-monster-energy-fim-motocross-nations-entry-list . 2019-09-03 .
  27. News: Sydney dropped, Perth night race added in Supercars 2019 shake up. Tom. Howard. speedcafe.com. Speedcafe. 11 October 2018. 11 October 2018.
  28. Web site: 2019 IFMAR 1/8 IC Track World Championship: Live coverage. 2019-10-27. Hobbymedia. en-US. 2019-11-09.
  29. News: Lloyd . Daniel . FIA Motorsport Games to Retain Nations Cup GT Format . 15 August 2019 . sportscar365.com . John Dagys Media.
  30. News: Hillman . Rachel . FIA F3 cars confirmed for Macau GP, circuit changes to be made . 24 July 2019 . formulascout.com . Formula Scout . 4 July 2019.
  31. Web site: 2019 International Six Day Enduro - Portimao, Portugal: The Off-Road Report. 2 November 2019.
  32. Web site: 52nd SCORE Baja 1000 2019: A. McMillin leads Overall, SCORE Trophy Truck points, Burnett in Pro UTV FI in 2019 SCORE World Desert Championship. www.rallyraidnetwork.com. en-gb. 2019-11-09. 2019-11-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109195102/https://www.rallyraidnetwork.com/rally/index.php/news/desert-racing/52nd-score-baja-1000-2019-a-mcmillin-leads-overall-score-trophy-truck-points-burnett-in-pro-utv-fi-in-2019-score-world-desert-championship.html. dead.
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  34. Web site: SG第34回スーパースター王座決定戦の優勝戦速報をUPしました . 2022-12-20 . AutoRace.JP . ja.
  35. News: TCR Malaysia to launch in early 2019. asia.tcr-series.com. 10 October 2018. 4 January 2019.
  36. News: TCR Malaysia set for introduction in 2019. TouringCarTimes.com. 10 October 2018. 4 January 2019.
  37. News: Dates reversed between Mugello and Monza. ACI Sport. 9 January 2019.
  38. News: Neue ADAC GT4 Germany 2019 nimmt Form an. 23 September 2018. adac-motorsport.de. ADAC. 27 April 2019. 27 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190427060855/https://www.adac-motorsport.de/adac-gt4-germany/de/artikel/neue-adac-gt4-germany-2019-nimmt-form-an-sechs-veranstaltungen-im-rahmen-des-adac-gt-masters-250477. dead.
  39. News: FIA announces 2019 calendars for F2 and F3. Motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. 5 December 2018. 5 December 2018.
  40. News: TCR Australia announces 2019 calendar - TouringCarTimes. 4 November 2018. TouringCarTimes. 7 November 2018. en-US.
  41. Web site: Legendary Schnitzer boss Charly Lamm has died. 2019-01-25. TouringCarTimes. en-US. 2019-11-03.
  42. Web site: Dr. Robert Hubbard, Who Developed the Life-Saving HANS Device, Has Died. Pruett. Marshall. 2019-02-06. Road & Track. en-US. 2020-02-10.
  43. Web site: Dr. Robert Hubbard, inventor of HANS Device, dies NASCAR.com. 2019-02-06. Official Site Of NASCAR. en-US. 2020-02-10.
  44. Web site: FIA F1 race director Charlie Whiting dies ahead of Australian GP. Jonathan Noble. 14 March 2019. Autosport. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190315025916/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/142088/fia-f1-race-director-charlie-whiting-dies . 2019-03-15 . 30 December 2019.
  45. News: FIA Statement - Charlie Whiting. 14 March 2019. FIA. 14 March 2019.
  46. News: Charlie Whiting: F1 race director dies aged 66 on eve of season-opener in Melbourne. 14 March 2019 . BBC Sport. 14 March 2019 . en-GB.
  47. Web site: Brian Kinwald, 1973 - 2019. Duncan. Trevor. 2019-04-05. RC Car Action. en-US. 2019-11-03.
  48. Web site: Obituary: F2 and touring car ace Hubert Hahne - 1935-2019. Watkins. Gary. Autosport.com. en. 2019-12-23.
  49. News: Niki Lauda, three-time Formula One world champion, dies aged 70. The Guardian. 21 May 2019. 21 May 2019.
  50. Web site: Formula One legend Niki Lauda dies, age 70. Yahoo Sport. 21 May 2019.
  51. https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/opinion/f1/robin-herd-1939-2019 Robin Herd: 1939-2019
  52. Book: Vaughn . Mark . Desert racer Rod Hall: 1937-2019 . June 15, 2019 . . November 27, 2019 . en.
  53. Web site: Legendary motorcycle racer Carlin Dunne dies in crash at Pikes Peak Hill Climb, a race he had won 4 times. Press . The Associated. 2019-06-30. The Denver Post. en-US. 2020-02-16.
  54. Web site: Motorcycle racer Carlin Dunne dies at Colorado race he had won four times. USA TODAY. en-US. 2020-02-16.
  55. Web site: Jean-Luc Thérier est mort. 2019-07-31. autohebdo.fr. 2019-12-06.
  56. Web site: DAMS founder and e.dams team principal Jean-Paul Driot dies aged 68. August 7, 2019. August 4, 2019. Autosport.
  57. Web site: Jessi Combs' fatal land speed record attempt to be submitted to Guinness . Gastelu . Gary . 2019-09-23 . Fox News . en . 2019-09-23.
  58. Web site: Formula 2: Anthoine Hubert killed in Belgium crash . BBC Sport . 31 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190831164344/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/49537761 . 31 August 2019 . live .
  59. Web site: Vale: Andrew Cowan, 1936-2019. 2019-10-17. RallySport Magazine. en-US. 2019-12-06.
  60. News: Bradley . Charles . Tuka Rocha succumbs to plane crash injuries in Brazil . 18 November 2019 . . . 17 November 2019 . 17 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191117165054/https://www.motorsport.com/stockcar-br/news/tuka-rocha-dies-plane-crash-brazil/4598888/ . dead .
  61. https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2019/12/20/junior-johnson-moonshiner-nascar-legend-dies-88 Junior Johnson, moonshiner turned NASCAR legend, dies at 88

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