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Sad News!
Dan Wheldon, driving SSM’s No. 77 Bowers & Wilkins/William Rast Dallara/Honda/Firestone car, started 34th Today!
LAS VEGAS — IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon has died from injuries after his car went sailing through the air during a massive 15-car wreck early in Sunday's Las Vegas Indy 300.
Dan Wheldon, of England, is transported to a medical helicopter following a crash early in the IndyCar Series' Las Vegas Indy 300 auto race Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Las Vegas.
Drivers climb from their cars following a crash early in the IndyCar Series' Las Vegas Indy 300 auto race Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Las Vegas
IndyCar driver dies in wreck
Wheldon was 33. Drivers were told of Wheldon's death in a meeting about two hours after the fiery, smoky crash that many drivers said was the worst they had ever seen.
He won the Indianapolis 500 twice, including this year. Wheldon was injured when his car flew over another during the wreck on Lap 13.
Sad Day for the Weldon Family and SSMS! Sam just lost his Team Manager/ Best Friend unexpectedly a few weeks back, Now a friend/Driver! I met Dan a Few times at Indy I Don't think I have met a nicer guy of the Drivers!
May God Help Heal their pain from this Huge Loss!
Danny 24
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