Sad Finish to Indy Car Season

Guest · 2011-10-16T19:15:11Z

I dont follow Indy car alot but the races I watched, whenever I saw Dan Wheldon on tv he was always smiling and joking and seemed like a guy that you would like to meet. Tragic circumstances today. Starting at the back trying to win a 5 million $ bonus, half for him and half for a fan, also the largest field of cars this year, he is involved in a horrible crash with a number of other cars on lap 12 sending his car into the air and into the catch fence. The race was stopped and after a 2 hour red flag it was announced he passed away. He was 33 years old, born in England and lived in St. Petes Florida he leaves his wife and 2 children, 2 years old and 7 months.The race was cancelled and the drivers did a 5 lap tribute as all the crews lined up along pit lane. R.I.P. Dan Wheldon.

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Derek

Oct 16, 2011 10:29 pm

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Very sad news. 34 cars, 224 mph - i remember when i was reading Norris McDonald's
article a day or so ago, i didn't feel good about the speed.

I always liked Dan. RIP.

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choirguy

Oct 16, 2011 10:33 pm

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God Bless the Families involved Sad Sad Day RIP Dan You Will Be Missed

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