Oct 16, 2011
Sunday
Dan Wheldon Dead: IndyCar Driver Dies After 15-Car Crash At Las Vegas Indy 300
Caught in the Catchfence™
October 16, 2011 – 10:06 pm | Print
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LAS VEGAS — Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon died Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after his car became ensnared in a fiery 15-car pileup, flew over another vehicle and landed in a catch fence just outside turn 2.
The 33-year-old racer was a two-time Indy winner, including this year’s race.
Three other drivers, including championship contender Will Power, were hurt in the pileup during Lap 11. - Full Story at the Huffington Post
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