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In Honor Of Dan Wheldon, Dario Franchitti Wins The 2012 Indianapolis 500

Dario Franchitti became a three time winner of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday in an exciting race.  Franchitti spent the week talking about how big of a presence that fallen Indy driver Dan Wheldon would be and Franchitti brought home the title in honor of his friend. Dario Franchitti spent most of the race up front and had one of the best cars in the entire race.  He battled with...
Via Rant Sports  |  12 hours ago
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2012 Indy 500: Fans to Receive White Sunglasses in Honor of Dan Wheldon (Photo)

Dan Wheldon died tragically in the season finale of the IndyCar season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Now, the league will plan to honor last year's Indy 500 winner by handing out white sunglasses to all in attendance for the race on Sunday.ABC 6's sports reporter Dave Furst shows us what the sunglasses will look like:This is a great way for IndyCar to do a great tribute to...
Via Footbasket  |  1 day ago
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What to watch for: Indianapolis 500

One century is complete. On Sunday, another century begins.Last year, the late Dan Wheldon capped the first 100 years of the Indianapolis 500 with a stunning victory that, sadly, proved to be his final bow. But while he cannot defend his title tomorrow, one of his final legacies -- the new Dallara DW12 IndyCars that he helped develop prior to his death last October -- will make their...
Via Indy Racing Revolution  |  1 day ago
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Wheldon's wife accepts trophy at Indy

Susie Wheldon received a long standing ovation Saturday during the public driver meeting for the Indianapolis 500. Dan Wheldon's wife accepted a replica of the Borg Warner trophy on behalf of the two-time Indianapolis winner. He was killed in a crash during the October season finale race at Las Vegas. Susie Wheldon held her 3-year-old son, Sebastian, while accepting the trophy...
Via AP on Fox  |  1 day ago
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Susie Wheldon accepts trophy for Wheldon's win

Susie Wheldon received a long standing ovation Saturday during the public driver meeting for the Indianapolis 500. Dan Wheldon's wife accepted a replica of the Borg Warner trophy on behalf of the two-time Indianapolis winner. He was killed in a crash during the October season finale race at Las Vegas. Susie Wheldon held her 3-year-old son, Sebastian, while accepting the trophy...
Via AP on Fox  |  1 day ago
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Indy drivers embrace Wheldon's memory

A year ago this week, Dan Wheldon sat at a small round table in the back of the room during the annual Indianapolis 500 Media Day and smiled like a fox as reporters and photographers walked by him and assembled three- and four-deep nearby to speak to drivers Danica Patrick, Will Power, Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon. Wheldon knew that many of the reporters didn't give him...
Via Fox Sports  |  3 days ago
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Susie Wheldon still deals with loss

Some days are better than others for Susie Wheldon, and there's rarely any warning what will trigger the emotional roller coaster she's been on since husband Dan Wheldon's fatal crash in last year's IndyCar finale. A familiar coffee shop brings back a flood of memories; a song can make her sad. Most recently, it was a trip to the emergency room for a stomach bug...
Via AP on Fox  |  4 days ago
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Indy 500: Indianapolis Motor Speedway to Honor Dan Wheldon During Indy 500

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway made a great announcement yesterday that the late Dan Wheldon will be honored both before and during the 96th Running of the Indianapolis 500. All rade day patrons admitted through the gates at IMS will receive a pair of white cardboard sunglasses. This is to honor the white sunglasses that Wheldon was seen wearing around the garage and pits during...
Via Sports-at-Work  |  10 days ago
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INDYCAR: Hunter-Reay Honors Wheldon With Custom Indy Helmet

Andretti Autosport's Ryan Hunter-Reay is honoring 2011 Indy 500 winner Dan Wheldon with a custom helmet that will be auctioned off for charity.
Via Speed Network  |  14 days ago
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ANATOMY OF AN ACCIDENT

Wheldon crash investigation findings released

The investigation determined that the death of Dan Wheldon at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Oct. 16 was caused by a pole in the track's fencing system intruding into his cockpit.

Via Indy Racing Revolution  |  December 15, 2011
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