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Title: Indy Car Driver Confirmed Dead
Post by: Mr. Rainman on October 16, 2011, 06:03:34 PM

Don't know how many racing fans we have, but it is with great regret that I just learned that Indy Car racer Dan Wheldon has died from injuries in a dramatic crash in Las Vegas just over an hour ago. God bless his family, friends, and fans.

Title: Re: Indy Car Driver Confirmed Dead
Post by: WeatherWitness on October 16, 2011, 06:07:14 PM

Ok, so I guess nobody's kidding when they say racing is dangerous. Remember a couple of weeks ago when the fighter plane in a race crashed?

This is all sad news. :(

Title: Re: Indy Car Driver Confirmed Dead
Post by: Zach on October 16, 2011, 06:09:58 PM

Bless his family, and my condolences.. Dan, may you rest in peace. You will be remembered. :(

Dan also resided in St. Petersburg, FL, which is adjacent to where I live.

Title: Re: Indy Car Driver Confirmed Dead
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on October 16, 2011, 11:04:04 PM

RIP Dan, sadly it looked eerily similar to Dale Earnhardt's Crash that lead to his death in 2001. (Safety qualifications in IndyCar will change now)

Title: Re: Indy Car Driver Confirmed Dead
Post by: phw115wvwx on October 17, 2011, 02:17:13 AM

I just saw the replay of the crash.  It was horrific to watch as it was a 15-car crash where he happened to be in one of the couple cars that went airborne and crashed into the wall.  Race car driving is a very dangerous sport, and it's not something I would ever want to do.  However, Dan Wheldon was doing what he loved on that day.  I offer my condolences to his family and his fans. :(