RIP Dan Wheldon - One of my favorite racers.......

The tragic death of Dan Wheldon at the IRL season end event in Las Vegas touched our hearts.

Mine is broken.

These photos are meant to highlight his massive professional and personal achievements while he was here.

RIP Dan.

Stephen Page

CEO

The VRL

Dan and Susie Wheldon

Susie Wheldon Dan Wheldon in the #10 Target Chip Ganassi Racing car kisses his wife Susie as he celebrates his win during the the Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 at the Kansas Speedway on April 27, 2008 in Kansas City,Kansas on April 27, 2008.

Indy 500 Winner

Loved and admired by his peers

One cool Englishman

Family man

Champion

Dan Wheldon Dan Wheldon of England, driver of the #98 William Rast-Curb/Big Machine Dallara Honda poses with Borg Warner Trophy on the yard of bricks during the 95th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Trophy Presentation at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Comment by Dom Miliano on October 17, 2011 at 4:09pm: We all know that racing is dangerous and history tells us that even the greats can fall victim to fate. But everyone who drives on the track or follows the sport some how manages to put the danger in some small internal space so that we can continue to follow our passion and find great joy in the artistry and speed we call racing. Moments like yesterday's tragedy opens the door to that secret space and reminds us that every day is a gift and every race without incident a reason to rejoice.

Comment by PalomboRacing on October 17, 2011 at 1:35pm: Rest and Peace

Thanks Dan!!!!!