LAS VEGAS - IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon died in a wreck during the Las Vegas 300 Sunday.
Several other drivers, including Pippa Mann, JR Hildebrand and Will Power were injured in the crash, which involved at least 13 cars. Wheldon was flown to the University Medical Center after the crash, and his death was confirmed less then two hours later.
Wheldon was 33 years old.
"A true champion has been lost," said Eyewitness Sports Director Dave Calabro, reporting from Las Vegas where he was covering the race.
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STATEMENT FROM INDYCAR ON PASSING OF DAN WHELDON
LAS VEGAS - Following is a statement from INDYCAR CEO Randy Bernard:
"INDYCAR is sad to announce that Dan Wheldon passed away from unsurvivable injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dan and his family. INDYCAR, its drivers and teams have decided to end the race. We will run a five-lap salute in honor of Dan."
IMS STATEMENT ON PASSING OF INDIANAPOLIS 500 WINNER WHELDON
INDIANAPOLIS, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011 - A statement from Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Belskus on the death of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon from injuries suffered in the Las Vegas Indy 300 on Sunday, Oct. 16 during the IZOD INDYCAR World Championships Presented By Honda at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
"We are incredibly saddened at the passing of Dan Wheldon. He was a great champion of the Indianapolis 500 and a wonderful ambassador for the race, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and all of motorsports. Most importantly, he was a fantastic husband, father and man - a good friend to so many in this sport. His memory will live forever at the Speedway, both through the magnitude of his accomplishments on the track and his magnetism off the track. Our deepest sympathies are extended to his entire family, team and fans."
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