2011 Indy 500 Winner Dan Wheldon Dies

Las Vegas, Nevada—(ENEWSPF)—October 16, 2011.  English auto racing drive Daniel Wheldon  died today as a result of a 15-car accident during lap 11 of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series season finale held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  Wheldon was extricated from his car and airlifted to University Medical Center  with what was described as “serious injuries.” 

Several hours later, IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard said, “IndyCar is very sad to announce that Dan Wheldon has passed…