Dan Wheldon Passes Away Following Horrific IndyCar Wreck

Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon has reportedly passed away following a tragic and horrific IndyCar crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Fifteen cars were involved in the fatal accident, and Wheldon's passing was confirmed today by a tweet from NBC Sports:It's hard to recall a more gruesome crash in IndyCar. Right away, it was apparent that serious injuries were sustained. Despite the reported 20 doctors tending to Wheldon, his life-threatening injuries proved to be fatal.This death has shaken the entire racing community. Wheldon was a respected driver and an even more respected man. A family man, Wheldon's unfortunate departure certainly puts things into perspective.His loss will be felt far beyond the race track. While cle...

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