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I'd say that's the worst crash in any top tier racing series since I can remember. 4 or 5 cars completely airborne.
The last one was actually Power, he flew over half the track and then yeah, as you guys said, that wheel came dangerously close. Reminded me of the Senna crash. What a shame for Wheldon, after winning the Indy 500 and starting only his 2nd race this year, that appears to be injured. The cover over the car is not a good look... or the fact that we still haven't had ANY word after an hour. Hope he's okay!!! Franchitti got lucky though being the last guy that made it through. No surprise there. |
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The body language from everyone is making me sick to my stomach.
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Sad images of Jimmy Vasser hugging a crying Tony Kanaan on pit road. There's a terrible sense of 12 year deja vu...
RIP Dan Wheldon. A horrible day in motorsports. The drivers will do a 5 lap salue to him.. |
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Randy Bernhard has just announced it.
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RIP Dan Wheldon
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That is just horrible,
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RIP Dan Wheldon, will be sorely missed. God Speed Dan.
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That's tragic. RIP in Dan. What a shame, such a great driver and nice guy as well
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RIP Dan Wheldon. 2011 Indy 500 winner. British racing hero. Gone too soon.
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RIP Dan. A true champion, a terrible day.
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Absolutely tragic.
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Horrible accident
Feared the worst ... Hoped for the best Sadly not to be A Tragic Loss. |
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I hope that Wheldon survives and the others do not have long term serious injuries, but it does not look good right now.
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RIP Dan Wheldon and prayers to his family, a fantastic, underrated driver who has won Indianapolis and the Indycar Championship itself.
The racing community lost an incredible individual today. |
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RIP Dan, a good life taken much too soon...
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RIP Dan Wheldon. We just lost a great champion.
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Blinding fast as a teenager, wild and tempramental with it, made him entertaining.
"Dan the Pram" we called him at Brands 'cos there was often something getting thrown out of it. Was so pleased when he matured and won the Indy 500. **** day today. |
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A great champion and a great man. You'll be missed, Dan. RIP
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This is not what IndyCar needed after all problems the sport has had and as it struggles to find it's way forward; a very sad day.
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Sorry to hear about Dan. My condolences to his family and friends.
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