Dan Wheldon tragically killed in fiery crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway 10/16/2011
Posted On: October 16, 2011
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10/16/2011 – Las Vegas Motor Speedway
In a horrific 15 car crash on lap 13, Dan Wheldon was injured and later passed away at the Las Vegas Medical Center. The remaining drivers honored him with a five car tribute lap later in the day.
Dan was the winner of this year’s Indianapolis 500. It was his second Indy 500 win.
It was the last race of the Izod Indy Series this year and Dan was competing for the championship.
Dan, born in Emberton, Olney, England, United Kingdom June 22, 1978, Passed away October 12, 2011 aged 23 years.
Rest In Peace Dan.
