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“I don't see myself racing at 50 years old. I enjoy racing, and that has been my whole life. But one day I will take time to look at other things. I know that everything has an end date, even life, and I also have a family and there are other things to enjoy than trying to be first into the corner and fastest out.”

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Tom Kristensen, born on July 7, 1967, is a renowned racing driver from Denmark. He is best known for his exceptional achievements in the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race, winning multiple world championships and becoming one of the most successful drivers in the history of the event. more

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