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Old 10-16-2011, 04:08 PM
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The race world lost an amazing driver this afternoon at LasVegas International Speedway. Dan Wheldon lost his life today in a 15 car pile up on the 13th lap of the last race of the season. He leaves behind his parents, 3 brothers a sister, a wife and two young sons.
Ironically he had just finished the final testing for a new, safer car that is to be unveiled in the 2012 Indy season.
RIP Dan, the whole racing community and all of your fans will miss you greatly.
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Old 10-16-2011, 04:12 PM
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so sad. what a horrible crash
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Old 10-16-2011, 04:12 PM
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Racing community and fans have lost a good guy!
I hate that another life has been lost.
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Old 10-16-2011, 04:19 PM
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Such a tragedy. Dan was a great driver and a wonderful person.
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So sad
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Old 10-16-2011, 04:27 PM
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This was so sad. Such a horrible crash.
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Old 10-16-2011, 04:29 PM
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So sad ... they make it look too easy and maybe we forget how very dangerous racing really is. RIP
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Old 10-16-2011, 04:33 PM
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At least he died doing what he loved. There are not many people that are that lucky. He will be missed.
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Very sad news, indeed. RIP Dan Wheldon. Prayers for his family. Once again, we are reminded that lives can change in an instant.
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He was not only a talented driver, but a really nice guy. Always took time for the fans. He will be missed very much.
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