My Story
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1967
–Born on a Gas Station.
Mother Kirsten and Father Carl Erik became parents to their first son Tom. That is Me.
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1971
–My brother Jacob arrived
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1972
–Watching Dad at World Hot Rod Championship, Ipswich (GB)
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1976
–First taste of Karting
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1977
–Debut in Kart racing aged 10
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1980, 1984, 1985, 1986
–Danish Karting Champion
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1981
–My Mom and Dad
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1985
–Scandinavian Karting Champion – recognize the Flying Finn..??
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1986
–Golden Piston Cup Winner (Raced further onto the podium in Hong Kong, Lido di Jesolo, Las Vegas, Zaragoza, Parma, Vojens and more)
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1986
–The year I met Hanne
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1987
–2nd in World Karting Championship (Lido di Jesolo, Italy)
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1987
–Car Racing Debut (Jesper Villumsen Racing - F2000 Van Diemen)
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1987
–Mr. Motorsport; Driver of the year in Denmark (Bilen, Motor & Sport)
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1988
–Bank Clerk education at Himmerlandsbanken
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1991
–Turned pro and won debut race in Zolder (B) with Bertram Schäfer Racing and followed on to win the title; German F3 Champion
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1992
–3rd in Japanese Touring Car Championship (Gr. A) and winning selected races in All Japan F3 Championship and 5th at Macau F3 Grand Prix
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1992
–Debut in All Japan F3000 Championship (Formula Nippon) and in All Japan Sportscar Championship with Toyota Team Tom’s (w. Eddie Irvine and Jacques Villeneuve)
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1993
–Champion in All Japan F3 Championship and 2nd at Macau F3 Grand Prix and winning the Fuji International F3 League - the official F3 World Championship with Toyota Team Tom’s
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1994
–2nd in All Japan Super Touring Car Championship, 9th in All Japan F3000 Championship and 3rd in Macau Grand Prix Guia Race
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1995
–2nd in All Japan F3000 Championship (Formula Nippon)
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1996
–Pole in Pau (F) International F3000
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1996
–Son Oliver is born just before Christmas
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1997
–Le Mans 24 Hours Winner on last minute Debut - Privateer Joest Porsche
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1998, 1999
–- BMW Le Mans & … Heartbreak
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1998
–F1 Test - Tyrrell BAR, Magny Cours
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1999
–Williams F1 testing
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1999
–Sebring 12 Hours victory on debut (with BMW LMR V12)
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1999
–3rd in German Super Touring Car Championship (Honda Team)
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1999
–Daughter Carla is born
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2000
–F1 development driver for Michelin with Williams and Jaguar
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2000
–Sebring 12 Hours Winner (first ever Audi win in Sportscars)
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2000
–Winner at Le Mans 24 Hours (Audi Sport)
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2001
–Winner at Le Mans 24 Hours (Audi Sport)
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2002
–Winner at Le Mans 24 Hours (Audi Sport)
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2002
–American Le Mans Series Champion (Audi Sport)
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2002
–Sportsman of the year in Denmark (DIF, BT, DASU and ZULU Awards)
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2003
–Winner at Le Mans 24 Hours (Bentley)
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2004
–Winner at Le Mans 24 Hours (Team Goh)
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2004
–4th in DTM Championship debut (Team Abt)
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2005
–Winner at Le Mans (Record 7th) with Champion Racing. Surpasses legend, Jacky Ickx, who's become a great friend.
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2005
–Sebring 12 Hours Winner (Champion Racing)
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2005
–3rd in DTM Championship (Team Abt)
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2005
–Gregor Grant Award for outstanding achievements in motorsport (Autosport Awards)
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2006
–Sebring 12 Hours Winner (Audi Sport) First victory of a TDI (V12)
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2006
–3rd at the DTM Championship (Team Abt), Brands Hatch Heartbreak - leading championship as technical failure ends hopes
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2007
–Son Oswald is born
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2007
–DTM Crash at Hockenheim ...
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2008
–Win at Le Mans 24 Hours for the eight time (RECORD)
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2009
–Win at Sebring 12 Hours for the 5th time (RECORD)
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2011
–Winner of Royal Celebration TT (RAC) at Goodwood with AC Cobra Daytona
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2012
–Winner at Sebring 12 Hours for the 6th time (RECORD)
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2013
–Win at Le Mans - 9th time (RECORD)
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2013
–FIA WEC World Champion
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2013
–Sportspersonality of the year award (BT Gold voted by the Athletes)
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2013
–Motorsport Hall of Fame (Royal Opera House London)
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2014
–3rd in final race in Interlagos Brazil with WEC
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2014
–Ridderkors by Queen II Margrethe of Denmark
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2014
–Race of Champions Winner (Team Nordic)
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2014
–Trophée of Honneur (l’Equipe)
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2015
–Grand Marshal at Le Mans 24 hours
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2015
–Awarded “Lebenswerk und Golden Boot” at Bild Awards Night Germany
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2016
–Grand Marshall of Daytona 24 Hours (Rolex 24)
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2016
–Inducted into Hall of Fame at Sebring International Raceway and named turn three >Kristensen Corner<
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2016
–President of Drivers Commision (until 2021)
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2016
–Winner of inaugural Kinrara Trophy (Stirling Moss Race) at Goodwood Revival
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2017
–Hall of Fame (House of Sport in Kingdom of Denmark)
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2023
–Grand Marshall of the Centenary Le Mans 24 Hours (1923-2023)