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Wheldon's IndyCar crash death
Dan Wheldon died in a 2011 IndyCar crash at Las Vegas.
In brief
Dan Wheldon died in a 2011 IndyCar crash at Las Vegas. Dan Wheldon died in a 2011 IndyCar crash at Las Vegas. Originally reported by RaceFans.
Wheldon's fatal crash
IndyCar champion Dan Wheldon died in a multi-car crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the 2011 season finale.
Wheldon's racing career
Wheldon won the 2005 IndyCar championship and the 2011 Indianapolis 500, with his second IndyCar win being one of the most astonishing finishes ever.
Wheldon's family
Wheldon's wife Susie gave birth to their second son earlier that year, and both sons entered racing with the eldest, Sebastian, competing in Formula 3 next year.
At a glance
Dan Wheldon died in a 2011 IndyCar crash at Las Vegas.
