It was hard to go through this, I was a humongous fan of him and remember seeing him winning the 500 with my 98 hat on and cheering for him, screaming and crying when he won that race I wish he would come back 😭😭💔💔
I will never forget this day. I've been a fan since I was 6. I spent that off season wondering if I really wanted to watch a sport that could do that to people. I'm still a fan, but it hits differently now. Watching Dan's sons succeed in karts is so cool and I'm sure he would be proud. Seems like all his uncles are.
A hero is not someone who drives a race car or who dies in a race car crash. Dan Wheldon was known by millions and it was how he was with those people that make him a hero. Most of us will never realize our dreams but he lived out his dream and encouraged kids asking for autographs to act on their dreams no matter what they are. He was good and caring person and THAT is why he is a hero. My son IS a soldier and calling Dan a hero does not make my son less of a hero. Just a different kind.
As a Brit, you and dario are the only reason I watch IndyCar! Seeing that crash was horrible, and I didnt realise the severity of it. Dan, you will be severely missed. May your family be safe! R.I.P Dan Wheldon!
I am a huge fan of Dan and I had the pleasure of working with him on a Target commercial. He was so full of energy and he lit up the set with his presence. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and kids. We lost a great man today.
To all Indy Car drivers, thank you for such a spontaneous, simple and moving tribute to one of your own. I'm not a great fan of the sport, but you show there are more important things than racing and that is to show comradeship for one of your own. Never forget Dan and all the others before him who have gone before, in all you do
I am from Buckinghampshire as well, and was so shocked when I heard this. I am a huge fan of formula 1, and know off the great safety measures they have there. This shocked me as this crash wasn't a freak accident, it was a racing incident and I do think Indycar really needs to look at it's safety in the light of this.
That is why racing is the answer to all of our problems, but then We saw racing invented new problems, Real devastating problems, The tragic of Dan Weldon showed us why, he was the perfect balance between us and racing, he taught us that life needs a balance, racing can improve our lives but still can people, if we focus on one expense of the other that’s when the balance is lost, The racing world will find its way again, this time with Dan Weldon as our Compass
As the father of two year old twins this really hits home to think of what two year old Sebastian Wheldon is going through right now. My prayers go out to Sebastien, Oliver and Susie Wheldon. There was no one better liked in Indy Car. Life is fragile and this is a reminder to us all to appreciate those around us while we can. Rest In Peace Dan, you are missed by many.
Pedro Cruz He honestly would have survived that wreck if his car flipped one more time before reaching the catch fence then again if everyone held their own line in the first place the wreck never would've happened or been that big fiery or tragic
13 year later, I still get the biggest lump in my throat, quivering lips and tears in my eyes. Between this and Alan Kulwicki’s hauler leaving taking one lap and leaving Bristol Motor Speedway in the rain are the saddest things I have ever witnessed in racing.
So sad but such a great tribute to a great man RIP Dan and the #77. I wish NASCAR would do this if a driver passed away...it would touch a lot of people
RIP Dan! You will Be Missed! Thoughts are with Your Family!!! You shall always be Remembered for all the Highlights of your Career and the Future for the development on the New 2012 Indy Car!!! RIP!!!
Sad day for IndyCar, British motorsport, and the Wheldon family. I read that his former teammate Dixie said that he and Emma would do whatever they could for Suzie, Sebastian, and Oliver. God bless you, Scott. Maybe the $5 million prize could be donated to support Dan's family if need be. I can't imagine what this was like for Dario and TK. They've been through this before with another close friend; Greg Moore.
hardest working man in indycar more wins than most. Schooled the regulars and could never get a 3rd of the deal Danica could. Props to the unrecognized master of indycar racing.
Que homenagem mais do que merecida para o Dan Weldon!!! Foi emocionante demais ver a comoção de todos no circuito de Las Vegas Estados Unidos!!! Descansa em paz Dan Weldon!!!
They say the hardest laps a driver will ever drive are the four laps when you qualify for the Indianapolis 500. I believe for those nineteen drivers, those five laps were the hardest of their careers. R.I.P. Dan Wheldon. You were a champion both on and off the track and you will be missed dearly.
Dan, We as race fans will hold your memery as a champion. Any time a life is taken it is a sad time, but we all know how you and all your felow drivers love moter sports. God speed.
The new Dallara car should get a name with DW (Dan Wheldon) in it. Thanks to him we have such a good developed car. But he will never take part in a race with it. Black day in motorsports, Dan I will NEVER forget you!
The only fitting tribute would be to give the money from the race to his wife & young kids!! Well done the drivers for doing the laps of honour in such a difficult time It's about time they made Indy Car slower...there's no need to do 220mph...I'm from Glasgow and we have F1 cars do around 150mph and we still get loads of entertainment. RIP Dan Wheldon!!!
i prefer formula one and never watched indy racing before but this is a sad day for motorsports..sad to see someone died for doing something they love..rest in peace dan wheldon
@dfdrummer274 If you listen closely, the announcer was speaking about Dan and saying some warm words to try and calm the people over what had just happened sorta like an emotional pep talk. I guess he could have just kept quiet and just think about it all.
It is said that the hardest laps a driver turns are the four laps trying to qualify for the Indy 500. I think we have five here that were much harder.
Impressive gesture of his driver colleagues. I get emotional watching this tribute every time. RIP Dan Wheldon.
It would be two years this month!!! I am still heartbroken!!! He was the crux of my Indy fanfare!!! He is still missed!!!
Goodbye Dan. God bless and thank you for the years of hard racing, and sheer entertainment. RIP
I hope indycar or someone can put together some great tributes of footage from him on and off the track. You will be missed Dan. :(
RIP Dan, thanks for all the exciting and fun memories!
Dan Wheldon is such a hero. He will be missed forever. True Gent and Champion. RIP.
Rest In Peace, Dan! Descanse en Paz! Dan Wheldon! Regards from Mexico
In St. Petersburg Florida they give it to you “The Dan Weldon Way”
RIP, Dan. You and your family are in my prayers.
You will be forever missed Dan you where an amazing racer! :'(
Descanse en Paz campeón, saludos y condolencias desde Panamá.
It was hard to go through this, I was a humongous fan of him and remember seeing him winning the 500 with my 98 hat on and cheering for him, screaming and crying when he won that race I wish he would come back 😭😭💔💔
I will never forget this day. I've been a fan since I was 6. I spent that off season wondering if I really wanted to watch a sport that could do that to people. I'm still a fan, but it hits differently now.
Watching Dan's sons succeed in karts is so cool and I'm sure he would be proud. Seems like all his uncles are.
R.I.P. I,from Tokyo, NEVER forget you, "DAN WHELDON"
A hero is not someone who drives a race car or who dies in a race car crash. Dan Wheldon was known by millions and it was how he was with those people that make him a hero. Most of us will never realize our dreams but he lived out his dream and encouraged kids asking for autographs to act on their dreams no matter what they are. He was good and caring person and THAT is why he is a hero. My son IS a soldier and calling Dan a hero does not make my son less of a hero. Just a different kind.
he died doing what he loved god bless dan rip
Forever in our hearts...
As a Brit, you and dario are the only reason I watch IndyCar! Seeing that crash was horrible, and I didnt realise the severity of it. Dan, you will be severely missed. May your family be safe! R.I.P Dan Wheldon!
RIP Dan Wheldon have fun racing with the gods in heaven and may you watch over racers in the years to come thank you Dan
13 years today. R.I.P Lionheart 🕊️🕊️
I am a huge fan of Dan and I had the pleasure of working with him on a Target commercial. He was so full of energy and he lit up the set with his presence. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and kids. We lost a great man today.
To all Indy Car drivers, thank you for such a spontaneous, simple and moving tribute to one of your own. I'm not a great fan of the sport, but you show there are more important things than racing and that is to show comradeship for one of your own.
Never forget Dan and all the others before him who have gone before, in all you do
Descanse em paz Dan, sentiremos sua falta. um grande piloto!!!!
That's just to show you that auto racing is the most dangerous sport in the world.
RIP Dan and all others that died doing what they loved so much.
RIP to a champion!
1978-2011
idk what to say... ive been in tears since the first 5 seconds of this video.... YOU WILL BE MISSED MR WHELDON!!!! your home now...
R.I.P. Dan great drive!
@DOWSPOWERLEVEL I have major respect for you already. Dan gave his life doing what he loved, and the fact that people can't accept that makes me sick.
Danny Wheldon was Regarded as The World Greatest Indy Car Racing Driver
THE WORST DAY OF INDYCAR SERIES
RIP FROM BRAZIL
THANKS CHAMPION!!!!!!
i've cried very much,because
the world lost a champion of indy,and the champion of the life
Still can't believe he is gone.
I am from Buckinghampshire as well, and was so shocked when I heard this. I am a huge fan of formula 1, and know off the great safety measures they have there. This shocked me as this crash wasn't a freak accident, it was a racing incident and I do think Indycar really needs to look at it's safety in the light of this.
farewell Dan, rest in peace forver
That is why racing is the answer to all of our problems, but then We saw racing invented new problems, Real devastating problems, The tragic of Dan Weldon showed us why, he was the perfect balance between us and racing, he taught us that life needs a balance, racing can improve our lives but still can people, if we focus on one expense of the other that’s when the balance is lost, The racing world will find its way again, this time with Dan Weldon as our Compass
As the father of two year old twins this really hits home to think of what two year old Sebastian Wheldon is going through right now. My prayers go out to Sebastien, Oliver and Susie Wheldon. There was no one better liked in Indy Car. Life is fragile and this is a reminder to us all to appreciate those around us while we can. Rest In Peace Dan, you are missed by many.
RIP Dan Wheldon!
you'll be missed!!
Pedro Cruz He honestly would have survived that wreck if his car flipped one more time before reaching the catch fence then again if everyone held their own line in the first place the wreck never would've happened or been that big fiery or tragic
13 year later, I still get the biggest lump in my throat, quivering lips and tears in my eyes. Between this and Alan Kulwicki’s hauler leaving taking one lap and leaving Bristol Motor Speedway in the rain are the saddest things I have ever witnessed in racing.
Indycar series has lost a true superstar. My thoughts are gone out to his family and friends.
R.I.P Dan Wheldon.
1978-2011.
Descanse em Paz Dan Wheldon. O Brasil está de Luto pelo esporte.
Danny Wheldon was Regarded as The World Greatest Indy Car Champion Racing Legend in The World!.
We've Lost One of the greatest driver in the World. R.I.P Dan.
truly emotive 5 laps... is just sad this to happen
So sad but such a great tribute to a great man RIP Dan and the #77.
I wish NASCAR would do this if a driver passed away...it would touch a lot of people
breathtaking.........thks
R.I.P Dan
So damn sad to hear this...
RIP Dan Wheldon
Сondolences from Russia to his friends, family and all of his fans.
RIP Dan! You will Be Missed! Thoughts are with Your Family!!! You shall always be Remembered for all the Highlights of your Career and the Future for the development on the New 2012 Indy Car!!! RIP!!!
Sad day for IndyCar, British motorsport, and the Wheldon family. I read that his former teammate Dixie said that he and Emma would do whatever they could for Suzie, Sebastian, and Oliver. God bless you, Scott. Maybe the $5 million prize could be donated to support Dan's family if need be.
I can't imagine what this was like for Dario and TK. They've been through this before with another close friend; Greg Moore.
2021 remembered this tribute video for Dan Wheldon....
RIP Dan
yes give the win to Dan !!!
Donde quiera que estes Dan W. Descansa en paz...Te extrañaremos. Desde Mexico, D.F.
hardest working man in indycar more wins than most. Schooled the regulars and could never get a 3rd of the deal Danica could.
Props to the unrecognized master of indycar racing.
9:53 echoing the words of the great ayrton senna
rest in peace Dan
R.I.P Dan Wheldon 1978 - 2011
Que homenagem mais do que merecida para o Dan Weldon!!! Foi emocionante demais ver a comoção de todos no circuito de Las Vegas Estados Unidos!!! Descansa em paz Dan Weldon!!!
Happy Birthday Dan
Its a sad sad day. RIP Dan Wheldon.
🙏🏻our thoughts and prayers are for you Dan
They say the hardest laps a driver will ever drive are the four laps when you qualify for the Indianapolis 500. I believe for those nineteen drivers, those five laps were the hardest of their careers. R.I.P. Dan Wheldon. You were a champion both on and off the track and you will be missed dearly.
RIP Dan weldon
from Canada
R.I.P Dan, gone but never forgotten
Dan, We as race fans will hold your memery as a champion. Any time a life is taken it is a sad time, but we all know how you and all your felow drivers love moter sports. God speed.
I toured this track three months ago. He died over the tunnel where I entered a race track infield for the first time.
At least he had both big celebrations: the championship in '05 and the Indy 500.
I made an NASCAR Racing 2003 Season car in tribute of Wheldon.
Because I felt it was needed, I'm not only one who made a tribute car as well.
Dan we will never forget you
He was a great guy
R.I.P. Dan Wheldon
At least he went doing what he loved doing.
Grande piloto. Homenagem merecida.
Rest in peace Dan Wheldon. A sad day for motorsports.
R.I.P. Dan Wheldon, from Brasil, we lost Senna.
Dan will be missed
My family and friends
Poor Oliver has to grow up with no father. :(
Give Dan Wheldon the win.
R.I.P. less We Forget Dan..
R.i.p Dan Wheldon
2005 and 2011 Indianapolis 500 champion
And NBC sports and NBC versus before NBCSN he was telling about the new cars coming on 2012
I was at the race when he died. All i saw were cars on fire and tons of smoke. Rip
R.I.P. Dan Wheldon, shame you never got race the car you developed.
@jjthebeerman Even if they don't give him the win,he's still a WINNER in my book.R.I.P Dan You will be missed.
RIP Dan.
Un pensiero per tua mogli ed i tuoi bimbi. Ciao, Dan
R.I.P Dan
does any know the song played on the bagpipes i cant remember the name
The new Dallara car should get a name with DW (Dan Wheldon) in it. Thanks to him we have such a good developed car. But he will never take part in a race with it.
Black day in motorsports, Dan I will NEVER forget you!
The only fitting tribute would be to give the money from the race to his wife & young kids!! Well done the drivers for doing the laps of honour in such a difficult time It's about time they made Indy Car slower...there's no need to do 220mph...I'm from Glasgow and we have F1 cars do around 150mph and we still get loads of entertainment. RIP Dan Wheldon!!!
@jjthebeerman and the 5 MIL to his family he was going for!
RIP Dan
i prefer formula one and never watched indy racing before but this is a sad day for motorsports..sad to see someone died for doing something they love..rest in peace dan wheldon
彼の魂は永遠に、私たちの心の中に生き続けるでしょう。
Requiescant In Pace. Dan Wheldon.
RIP Dan..i was watching the race..this is the worst crash i have ever seen in my life
GIve the win to Dan and the 5 milion $ to the family, I agree.
Give the $5 million bonus to his family
RIP Dan
@NASCARwolf20 yup, thats true! he died doing what he loved :)
The dark side of autosport was visible again ... Rest In Peace, Dan.
ほんとに今年は世界で大切な人が亡くなりすぎる。。
USインディーカーのチャンピオン
R.I.P ナイスガイ、ダン・ウェルドン
@dfdrummer274 If you listen closely, the announcer was speaking about Dan and saying some warm words to try and calm the people over what had just happened sorta like an emotional pep talk. I guess he could have just kept quiet and just think about it all.
Coolest. Tribute. Ever.