Dan Wheldon Tribute
By Chris (SelectSpecs) - October 17, 2011
British racing driver Dan Wheldon was tragically killed in the final race of the IndyCar series yesterday in Las Vegas. Dan Wheldon was one of Britain's finest and most talented of racing drivers having won the IndyCar Series in 2005 and the greatest race of them all – The Indianapolis 500 in 2005 and again in 2011 with a thrilling finish in which he took the lead coming out of the final turn of the final lap.
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton sent tributes to Dan Wheldon on his twitter page:
"This is an extremely sad day.
Dan was a racer I’d followed throughout my career, as I often followed in his footsteps as we climbed the motorsport ladder in the UK
He was an extremely talented driver. As a British guy, who not only went over to the States but who twice won the Indy 500,
This is a tragic loss at such a young age. My heart goes out to his family and friends during this extremely difficult time"
McLaren teammate Jenson Button also sent tributes on his twitter page:
"Just woken up to the most horrific news.. Dan Wheldon RIP…
I have so many good memories of racing with Dan in the early 90's, a true fighter. We've lost a legend in our sport but also a great guy…
I can't begin to imagine what his family are going through and my thoughts are with them at this very difficult time"
All our thoughts go out to his wife and two young sons. Rest In Peace Dan Wheldon – a great Champion and double Indy 500 winner, you will be missed.
More photos of Dan Wheldon.
The drivers paid an emotional 5 lap salute to Dan Wheldon with the scoreboard being wiped, displaying only the number 77 – Dan Wheldon's car number.
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