Walt Hansgen

Walter Edwin "Walt" Hansgen (October 28 1919 - April 7 1966) was a driver from the United States. A veteran of World War II, after the war he was a notable test driver and successful road racing driver in the US, including four wins in the SCCA National Championships. Hansgen entered five Formula 1 races, qualifying in two, both at Watkins Glen. In 1964, he finished fifth in a factory , scoring two points.
Hansgen was driving a 7-liter Ford GT40 in the rain at spring testing for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on April 3, 1966, when the car started to aquaplane. Reports say that he tried to steer the car up an escape road, only to find a new barrier in place for spectator safety. Hansgen was first taken to a hospital in Le Mans, then transferred to one with an advanced neurological ward in Orleans, where he died, four days later.
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==Formula One Career==
===1961===
===1964===
==Formula One Statistical Overview==
===Formula One Record===
Year	Entrant 	Team	WDC Points 	WDC Pos. 	Report
 	Momo Corporation	 	0 	NC 	
 	Momo Corporation	 	0 	NC 	Report
 	Private entrant 	 	Non-championship only	Non-championship only	
 	Private entrant 	 	0 	NC 	
 	Team Lotus 	 	2 	16th 	Report
===Career Statistics===
===Career Results===
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|colspan=12|Only competed in non-championship events (Mexican GP)
==References==
Category:United States Drivers
Category:1919 births
Category:1966 deaths
Category:1961 Début Drivers
Category:Cooper Drivers
Category:Team Lotus Drivers
Category:F1 drivers killed while racing
Category:Deceased Drivers