Marc Goossens
A durable and versatile Belgian racing veteran who has conquered everything from Le Mans prototypes to NASCAR in Europe.
Born 1969 (age 57)·Belgian racecar driver·Birthday: November 30·Generation X
Biography
Marc 'The Goose' Goossens represents the backbone of international motorsport: the skilled, adaptable professional who races anything, anywhere. Hailing from Belgium, Goossens began in single-seaters before finding his true calling in endurance and touring car racing. His resume is a map of premier series: he was a fixture in the FIA GT Championship, tackled the 24 Hours of Le Mans multiple times in GT and prototype classes, and became a stalwart in the VLN series at the Nürburgring. In his later career, he embraced the chaos of the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, becoming a title contender and a respected elder statesman. Beyond the cockpit, Goossens has leveraged his experience as a manager, most notably guiding young rally champion Kalle Rovanperä in his circuit racing pursuits, proving his expertise extends to nurturing the next generation of talent.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Marc was born in 1969, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Marc Was Born
The biggest hits of 1969
#1 Movie
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Best Picture
Midnight Cowboy
#1 TV Show
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Marc's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1969Born
Apollo 11: humans walk on the Moon; Woodstock festival
Gas: $0.35/galHome: $15,550Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Sugar, Sugar" — The ArchiesBest Picture: Midnight Cowboy
1974Started school
Nixon resigns the presidency
Gas: $0.53/galHome: $22,600Min wage: $2.00/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"The Way We Were" — Barbra StreisandBest Picture: The Godfather Part II
1982Became a teenager
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1985Could drive
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1987Could vote
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1990Turned 21
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1999Turned 30
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2009Turned 40
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 50
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 57 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans multiple times across LMP2 and GT classes.
- Achieved multiple race wins and was a consistent championship contender in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series.
- Secured a class victory at the prestigious 24 Hours of Dubai endurance race.
- Has raced in a vast array of series including FIA GT, VLN, and the Rolex Sports Car Series.
Did You Know?
His nickname is 'The Goose,' a play on his surname.
He currently manages 2022 and 2023 World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanperä's circuit racing career.
Goossens has driven for renowned teams like Larbre Compétition and KRK Racing in endurance events.
“In endurance racing, the car is your teammate and you must listen to it.”
