Dan Wheldon, 2011 Indy 500 winner and father of two has passed away following a 12 car crash at Las Vegas motor speedway.Thoughts go out to family and friends, RIP, Dan, a true hero... I salute you.
Dan Wheldon
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, Oct 16 2011 10:28 PM
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Posted 16 October 2011 - 10:28 PM
Sometimes the world can truly leave you lost for words. Dan Wheldon, 2011 Indy 500 winner and father of two has passed away following a 12 car crash at Las Vegas motor speedway.
Thoughts go out to family and friends, RIP, Dan, a true hero... I salute you.
Dan Wheldon, 2011 Indy 500 winner and father of two has passed away following a 12 car crash at Las Vegas motor speedway.Thoughts go out to family and friends, RIP, Dan, a true hero... I salute you.
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Posted 16 October 2011 - 10:32 PM
Just seen this on the news, horrific crash.
RIP
RIP
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Posted 16 October 2011 - 10:52 PM
Just been watching the coverage. 
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Posted 16 October 2011 - 11:15 PM
Haven't seen the full story but the video on sky news was truly shocking Really sad, the whole crash just came from nothing.
RIP Wheldon
Really sad, the whole crash just came from nothing. RIP Wheldon
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Posted 17 October 2011 - 12:43 PM
I watched the race last night, the tribute laps really made me well up
A huge loss to Motorsport
RIP Dan Wheldon.
A huge loss to Motorsport
RIP Dan Wheldon.
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Posted 17 October 2011 - 01:29 PM
Marty Reid really hit me last night during the coverage. Sometimes something somebody says just hits you in the face... you realize exactly how short life is.
The final words were very touching, It's left a mark on me for sure. I burst out into tears as he said it... so tragic.
"Many people ask me why I always sign off with 'till we meet again'. Because goodbye, is always too final. Goodbye Dan Wheldon" Marty Reid - 16 October 2011 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The final words were very touching, It's left a mark on me for sure. I burst out into tears as he said it... so tragic.
"Many people ask me why I always sign off with 'till we meet again'. Because goodbye, is always too final. Goodbye Dan Wheldon" Marty Reid - 16 October 2011 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway
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