TMZ.com: IndyCar Driver Dan Wheldon Dies After Massive Wreck

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IndyCar Driver Dan Wheldon Dies After Massive Wreck Oct 16th 2011, 22:04 Filed under: TMZ Sports, R.I.P. IndyCar Driver Dan Wheldon died in Las Vegas today after his car crashed during a massive 15-car accident during the Las Vegas Indy 300. Wheldon's car went airborne after hitting another car during Lap 12, then apparently caught part of the catch fence just outside of Turn 2. IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard announced Wheldon's passing, saying, "IndyCar is very sad to announce that Dan Wheldon has passed away from unsurvivable injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family today. IndyCar, its drivers and owners, have decided to end the race. In honor of Dan Wheldon, the drivers have decided to do a five-lap salute to in his honor." Wheldon won the Indianapolis 500 in 2005 and 2011. He was 33. Story developing ... Permalink

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