I really don't know what to say.
What a horrible, horrible day.
I met Dan last year at the Grand Prix of Alabama. He placed 11th in that race. It was a beautiful day. Nobody would have ever thought he would be dead just a little over a year later.
He really was a super nice guy and just as genuine and real as every person I have heard describe him today, this day of his death, this day in which everyone in the racing world has suffered a tremendous loss.
My thoughts, my prayers, and my heart go out to his wife, two babies and family. Such a tragedy indeed.
Rest In Peace Good Sir. Rest in peace.
Godspeed to your soul, Dan Wheldon -- my heart hurts tonight
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Re: Godspeed to your soul, Dan Wheldon -- my heart hurts ton
Uggh. I just heard about this moments ago as well. Such a sad loss. The speeds of oval racing can be treacherous when things go wrong. RIP, bro.
If anyone hasn't seen it yet, the footage is here:
If anyone hasn't seen it yet, the footage is here:
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Re: Godspeed to your soul, Dan Wheldon -- my heart hurts ton
This is the best overview of what and how it happened that I have been able to find. And you're absolutely right Spiff, and this is why I have never been a big fan of IndyCar oval racing.