# Wheldon's IndyCar crash death

> Dan Wheldon died in a 2011 IndyCar crash at Las Vegas.
- Title: Wheldon's IndyCar crash death · RaceFans | Shortify
- Summary: Dan Wheldon died in a 2011 IndyCar crash at Las Vegas. dan wheldon, indycar, las vegas · reported by RaceFans.
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- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/16/on-this-day-wheldon-killed-in-indycar-horror-crash-at-las-vegas-finale
- Published: 2026-10-16T20:59:06+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Dan Wheldon died in a 2011 IndyCar crash at Las Vegas.