Dennis Aase
- February 28, 2023
- 81 years
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|Dennis Aase (February 23, 1942 – February 28, 2023) was an American race car driver, a member of the All American Racers team. Between 1978 and 1988, he regularly placed in the top-ten of the IMSA circuit.
Racing career
1970s
Aase started his racing career in 1973, participating in two different class races in the American Road Race of Champions for Don Burns Racing, finishing fifth and 11th respectively. The following year, in 1974, Aase entered the 1974 Watkins Glen 6 Hours with Scooter Patrick, driving for himself. He also entered the Mexico 1000 kilometers in a Porsche 911 S, alongside Adrian Gang, finishing 9th overall. Aase also joined the 1974 American-Canadian Challenge Cup, driving a Porsche in the four races. He finished 8th in the overall standings.
In 1977, Aase raced in the 1977 24 Hours of Le Mans, driving the No. 77 Wynn's International Porsche along with drivers Bob Kirby and John Hotchkis. After qualifying 50th, the group would complete 247 laps, finishing 7th in their class and 20th overall. This would be the only time that Aase would participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Aase, Kirby, Hotchkis, and Wynn's International would team up again in 1978, racing three races in the World Challenge for Endurance Drivers Series, but did not run for points. The following year, Aase would again race in the World Challenge for Endurance Drivers Series, this time racing for Koll Motor Sports alongside driver Alan Johnson. This time, Aase's team would run for points and ended up finishing 61st overall.
1980s
Aase would again race in the World Challenge for Endurance Drivers Series in 1980, driving for Alan Johnson. Aase would race in three races and would finish 123rd in the overall standings, tied in the points with nine different drivers. In 1980, Aase also entered six races in the IMSA GTU Championship Series, where he would get three podium finishes, finishing tenth in the overall standings. In 1981, Aase would enter the World Challenge for Endurance Drivers Series for the final time, driving a Porsche Carrera in three races for Kendall Racing, finishing 74th in the standings at the end of the year.
Aase would move over to IMSA in 1982 with Kendall Racing where he would finish the season tenth in points with three poles, three podiums, and a win. The year after, Aase would change teams again, this time driving a Toyota Celica for the All American Racers. Despite having five poles and a win throughout the season, he would finish 36th in the standings. Over the next seven years, Aase would race for the All American Racers, eventually ending his IMSA career in 1989 with seven wins, sixteen podiums, and four poles.
Post-IMSA
After leaving IMSA, Aase would not race until entering two races in the SCCA World Challenge for AASCO Performance in 1996. He would finish 34 in the overall standings at the end of the year.
Four years later, Aase would enter the 2000 Bosch Sports Car Summerfest at the Glen in the Grand American Sports Car Series, driving a Porsche 911 for AASCO Performance with drivers Bobby Oneglia and Andy Hajducky. The team would finish 39th overall, 17th in their class after not finishing the race after spinning on lap 104.
In 2006, Aase would drive the Toyota Celica he raced in 1987 during the 2006 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Aase died on February 28, 2023, aged 81.
Motorsports career results
24 Hours of Le Mans results
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16 Verified Trivia Questions About Dennis Aase
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1.On what date was Dennis Aase born?
- A.January 23, 1943
- B.February 28, 1942
- C.March 23, 1942
- D.February 23, 1942Correct
Dennis Aase was born on February 23, 1942.
Source: biographical introduction
2.In what year did Dennis Aase start his racing career?
- A.1974
- B.1970
- C.1978
- D.1973Correct
Dennis Aase started his racing career in 1973.
Source: 1970s section
3.How many times did Dennis Aase participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans?
- A.Two times
- B.Four times
- C.Three times
- D.One timeCorrect
The 1977 race was the only time that Dennis Aase participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Source: 1970s section
4.With which team did Dennis Aase end his IMSA career in 1989?
- A.Don Burns Racing
- B.All American RacersCorrect
- C.Koll Motor Sports
- D.Kendall Racing
Dennis Aase was a member of the All American Racers team and ended his IMSA career with them in 1989.
Source: 1980s section
5.What car did Dennis Aase drive in the 1974 Mexico 1000 kilometers?
- A.Porsche 911 SCorrect
- B.Porsche Carrera
- C.Wynn's International Porsche
- D.Toyota Celica
Dennis Aase entered the Mexico 1000 kilometers in 1974 in a Porsche 911 S.
Source: 1970s section
6.What was the final result for Dennis Aase in the 1974 American-Canadian Challenge Cup?
- A.9th
- B.8thCorrect
- C.11th
- D.5th
Dennis Aase finished 8th in the overall standings of the 1974 American-Canadian Challenge Cup.
Source: 1970s section
7.During which year did Dennis Aase drive his 1987 Toyota Celica at the Goodwood Festival of Speed?
- A.2006Correct
- B.1996
- C.2000
- D.2023
In 2006, Dennis Aase drove the Toyota Celica he raced in 1987 during the 2006 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Source: Post-IMSA section
8.How many total podium finishes did Dennis Aase achieve by the end of his IMSA career in 1989?
- A.Ten
- B.Four
- C.SixteenCorrect
- D.Seven
By the end of his IMSA career in 1989, Dennis Aase had earned sixteen podiums.
Source: 1980s section
9.What was the result of Dennis Aase's participation in the 2000 Bosch Sports Car Summerfest at the Glen?
- A.39th overallCorrect
- B.Finished first in class
- C.17th overall
- D.34th overall
The team finished 39th overall in the 2000 Bosch Sports Car Summerfest at the Glen.
Source: Post-IMSA section
10.On what date did Dennis Aase pass away?
- A.February 28, 2023Correct
- B.March 1, 2023
- C.January 28, 2023
- D.February 23, 2023
Dennis Aase died on February 28, 2023.
Source: Post-IMSA section
11.Which drivers joined Dennis Aase in the 1977 24 Hours of Le Mans?
- A.Alan Johnson and Bobby Oneglia
- B.Andy Hajducky and Scooter Patrick
- C.Scooter Patrick and Adrian Gang
- D.Bob Kirby and John HotchkisCorrect
Dennis Aase drove the No. 77 Wynn's International Porsche along with drivers Bob Kirby and John Hotchkis.
Source: 1970s section
12.In the 1980 World Challenge for Endurance Drivers Series, how many races did Dennis Aase compete in?
- A.Seven
- B.Six
- C.ThreeCorrect
- D.Two
Dennis Aase raced in three races in the World Challenge for Endurance Drivers Series in 1980.
Source: 1980s section
13.In 1996, Dennis Aase entered two races for which performance group?
- A.AASCO PerformanceCorrect
- B.Koll Motor Sports
- C.Kendall Racing
- D.Don Burns Racing
Dennis Aase entered two races in the SCCA World Challenge for AASCO Performance in 1996.
Source: Post-IMSA section
14.How many poles did Dennis Aase achieve during the 1982 IMSA season?
- A.Five
- B.Four
- C.One
- D.ThreeCorrect
Dennis Aase finished the 1982 season with three poles.
Source: 1980s section
15.What was the result of Dennis Aase's participation in the 1973 American Road Race of Champions for Don Burns Racing?
- A.8th and 9th
- B.7th and 20th
- C.5th and 11thCorrect
- D.1st and 3rd
Dennis Aase participated in two different class races finishing fifth and 11th respectively.
Source: 1970s section
16.What age was Dennis Aase when he died?
- A.81Correct
- B.85
- C.80
- D.78
Dennis Aase died at the age of 81.
Source: Post-IMSA section
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