Dan Wheldon photograph courtesy Jeff Fuller.
“To do something well is so worthwhile that to die trying to do it better cannot be foolhardy. It would be a waste of life to do nothing with one’s ability, for I feel that life is measured in achievement, not in years alone.” – Bruce McLaren
Dan Wheldon
Born Emberton, Buckinghamshire, England, 22nd June 1978
1988
1989
British Cadet Kart Champion
1990
British Cadet Cart Champion
1993
British Junior 100B Kart Champion
1995
FIA ‘Ayrton Senna’ Memorial World Cup Winner
1996
Formula Vauxhall Junior
Three Wins
1997
Four Wins
1999
US F2000 National Championship,
Rookie Of The Year & Champion.
2001
Indy Lights Wins
Gateway
Atlanta
Indy Lights Rookie Of The Year
2003
2004
Indycar Wins
Twin Ring Motegi
Richmond International Raceway
Nazareth
2005
Indycar Wins
Homestead Miami Speedway
St Petersburg
Twin Ring Motegi
89th Indianapolis 500
Pikes Peak International Raceway
Chicagoland Speedway
Indycar Champion
2006
Rolex 24 Hours Daytona
Winner with Scott Dixon & Casey Mears
Indycar Wins
Homestead Miami Speedway
Chicagoland Speedway
2007
Indycar Wins
Homestead Miami Speedway
Kansas Speedway
2008
Indycar Wins
Married to Susie Behm
2009
1st son born Sebastian Wheldon
2011
2nd son born Oliver Wheldon
Indycar Wins
Died Las Vegas Motor Speedway 16th October 2011
“The biggest thing for me is the Indianapolis 500” – Dan Weldon
I hope you will join me in offering sincerest condolences to Dan’s family, friends, team and fans.
