Indy 500 Winner Dan Wheldon Killed in Multi-Car Crash!!
October 16th, 2011 | By @HYPEMANCOOPSDM
The race was stopped and the remaining drivers, many of whom were visibly emotional after emerging from a meeting with IndyCar officials, will do a five-lap salute in Wheldon’s honor, Bernard told reporters.
More than a dozen cars were involved in the fiery crash. Video of the accident showed cars spinning out of control, bursting into flames, and shooting smoke and debris into the air.
Championship contender Will Power and Rookie of the Year candidate J.R. Hildebrand were also involved in the crash, according to the official Twitter page of the IZOD IndyCar Series.
Wheldon, 33, was in line to win $5 million if he captured the checkered flag at Sunday’s race.
After his second Indy 500 victory, Wheldon talked with CNN’s “American Morning” about the intensity of the race track.
“We’re doing speeds in excess of 225 miles per hour. With this race, you never know what can happen. It’s about staying focused and you really don’t ever let off the power unless you have to,” he said.
As I watch the video camera on board of Dan’s car, I can see he has a split second as he is going in the air before he crashes. Would an ejection seat have saved him? Of course, he could have fallen back in the fire and debris but it could have kept him from the impact. I think in these speeds, they need ejection seats.
Completely agree, ejection seats should considered.
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