3:21PM BST 06 May 2013
Christian Devereux, from Chiswick in London, was killed following an accident in the historic touring cars race at Donington Park, Leicestershire.
Organisers said Mr Devereux was driving a 1965 Mini Cooper S when the incident occurred at around 4.30pm on Sunday.
A statement on the Donington Park website said: "The organising race club, HSCC and Donington Park Racing Limited, together with the circuit's medical and emergency services, will now be cooperating with both the Leicestershire Police and motorsport's Governing Body, the Motor Sports Association, in order to determine the cause of this tragic accident."
The statement from organisers said Mr Devereux "succumbed to injuries".
One witness, who did not want to be named, told the Derby Telegraph newspaper: "I saw the crash happen and, to be honest, it was no worse than the type of collisions you see at the course on any given week.
"You knew it was serious when the race was cancelled and the red flags were raised."
Many people took to Twitter to pay tribute to Mr Devereux.
Jason Plato, two-time British Touring Car Champion, described it as "terrible news".
He wrote: "Kinda puts things into perspective. Condolences to his family & friends."
Jody Fannin, 2012 British GT4 Champion, wrote: "RIP Christian Devereux. Just heard about the news from Donington. Puts everything into perspective. Thoughts with his friends and family."
A statement on the Facebook page for Mini Magazine said: "We're incredibly sad to hear that historic Mini racer, Christian Devereux, passed away today following a racing accident at Donington Park.
"Thoughts go out to his family and friends from all at Mini Magazine."
The race was part of the Donington Historic Festival, which has been running over the weekend, and attracted hundreds of visitors from around the country.
