Indy driver Franchitti begins repeat bid, recalls Wheldon

2011-12-20T17:30:39Z

Three-time defending IndyCar season champion Dario Franchitti of Scotland still finds it difficult to celebrate his latest title in the wake of English rival Dan Wheldon's death.

But Franchitti has already started working on the new IndyCar chassis set to debu...

IndyCar won't return to Vegas in 2012

2011-12-09T04:31:02Z

IndyCar won't return in 2012 to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where a fiery crash claimed the life of English racer Dan Wheldon in October.

The IndyCar series had been scheduled to close its 2012 season at the speedway on October 14.

But officials of IndyCar and the track said Thursday...

Indy drivers meet to discuss safety

2011-10-24T18:30:25Z

IndyCar drivers and officials met Monday to discuss ways of making the series safer, eight days after English racer Dan Wheldon died in a 15-car crash in Las Vegas.

"How we react to this is critical, and we're very encouraged with what happened today in terms of ideas," four-time IndyCar champion Reuters) - IndyCar officials have begun an investigation into the cause of the 15-car crash that killed two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon, series b...

Wheldon remembered at public memorial

2011-10-23T21:30:11Z

Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon, killed a week ago during a race at Las Vegas, was remembered on Sunday for his driving skills and zest for life at a public memorial service.

Wheldon, a 33-year-old Englishman, died of severe head injuries in a crash on October 16 on the 11th lap of what was to have been ...

Emotional farewell for Wheldon

2011-10-22T19:30:22Z

Amid the tributes to Dan Wheldon on Saturday, the intimate remembrances of his widow, Susie, were a reminder that his death meant the loss of a family man as well as a talented racer.

"My sweet Dan, my whole body is aching, down to the deepest part of my soul," Susie wrote in a letter read by family friend Michael Johnson. "I keep thinking this is a bad dream."

Wheldon, a two-time winner of the famed

British racer Wheldon mourned at Florida funeral

2011-10-22T12:00:07Z

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (Reuters) - Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon was remembered as a champion, loving husband, father and brother during an emotional memorial service for the British racer on Saturday.

Family ...

Celebrities donate items for Wheldon auction

2011-10-21T21:30:06Z

Celebrities from across American sports and Hollywood have donated items for an auction to benefit the family of the late Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, IndyCar announced on Friday.

The 33-year-old Englishman, who won his second Indy 500 title last May, was killed last Sunday in a fiery 15-car wreck...

Wheldon's funeral set for Saturday

2011-10-20T18:31:38Z

The funeral for two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, killed in a 15-car crash at a Las Vegas race last Sunday, will be conducted on Saturday in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Susie Wheldon, the racer's wife and mother of their two children,...

IndyCar probe under way after Wheldon death

2011-10-19T20:30:27Z

IndyCar has launched its probe into the crash in which Dan Wheldon died, and hope to have a preliminary report within weeks, the US open-wheel racing series said in a statement.

Wheldon, a 33-year-old English driver who won the famed Indianapolis 500 twice, ...

Service for IndyCar's Wheldon set for Sunday

2011-10-19T10:01:23Z

A public memorial service for English motor-racing driver and two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, killed in a fiery 15-car crash last weekend, will be staged on Sunday afternoon in downtown Indianapolis.

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Vegas auto racing track a 'recipe for disaster'

2011-10-19T04:30:41Z

Australian IndyCar star Will Power said Wednesday that the Las Vegas Motor Speedway where two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon died was a "recipe for disaster".

Power suffered neck and back injuries in the 15-car crash t...

Racing champion Wheldon memorial service set Sunday

2011-10-18T20:30:38Z

A public memorial service for two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, killed in a fiery 15-car crash last Sunday, will be staged on Sunday afternoon in downtown Indianapolis.

IndyCar announced Tuesday ...

Hamilton, Button lead tributes to Wheldon

2011-10-17T18:30:42Z

British Formula One world champions Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton lead the tributes on Monday to fellow Brit Dan Wheldon, the IndyCar driver killed in a 15-car crash durin...

Mann, Hildebrand released from hospital

2011-10-17T17:30:42Z

England's Pippa Mann and American J.R. Hildebrand were released from University Medical Center on Monday after being treated overnight for injuries suffered in a fatal 15-car racing crash.

English driver Dan Wheldon, the reigning

IndyCar faces safety scrutiny after fatal crash

2011-10-17T16:30:42Z

Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon did not live long enough to see the safety innovations he was testing become the standard for the IndyCar Series in 2012.

But the 33-year-old Englishman's death on Sunday in a fiery 15-car crash at the season-ending race on a 1.5-mile

Analysis: Wheldon mourned; search for answers begins

2011-10-17T14:30:32Z

(Reuters) - The motor racing world was left reeling on Monday from the death of time-two Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon while the search for answers into what triggered the horrific crash began.

Wheldon's death in the <...

Hamilton, Button pay tribute to Indy racer Wheldon

2011-10-17T08:30:24Z

British Formula One world champions Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton have paid tribute to fellow Brit Dan Wheldon, the IndyCar driver killed in a 15-car crash during an Indy ...

IndyCar racer Dan Wheldon dies in fiery crash

2011-10-17T06:30:32Z

Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon died Sunday in a horrific 15-car crash that catapulted the Englishman's car into the air and into a fence at the Las Vegas 300 IndyCar series finale.

Wheldon, 33, died from injuries sustained in the fiery pile-up,...

British Indy racer Dan Wheldon dies in fiery crash

2011-10-17T06:30:26Z

Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon died Sunday in a horrific 15-car crash that catapulted the Englishman's car into the air and into a fence at the Las Vegas 300 IndyCar series finale.

Wheldon, 33, died from injuries sustained in the fiery pile-up,...

Dan Wheldon dies in fiery IndyCar crash

2011-10-16T18:30:43Z

Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon died after his car was catapulted into the air in a fiery, 15-car crash at the Las Vegas 300 IndyCar series finale.

The 33-year-old Englishman on Sunday died from injuries he received after he became caught up in ...

British driver Wheldon dies after Indy crash

2011-10-16T17:00:08Z

(Reuters) - British IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon died from injuries sustained in an horrific crash at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, race organisers said.

The 33-year-...

British driver Wheldon dies after IndyCar crash

2011-10-16T16:00:07Z

(Reuters) - British IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon died from injuries sustained in an horrific crash at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, race organisers said.

The 33-year-old Englishma...

Indy 500 champ Wheldon back on ovals

2011-09-26T17:30:43Z

Britain's Dan Wheldon will race in Sunday's IndyCar race at Kentucky as a tune-up for his attempt to go from worst to first and win $5 million in the season-ending race at Las Vegas.

The Englishman who won the 100t...

Indy 500 worth $2.6 mln for Wheldon

2011-05-31T11:30:35Z

Dan Wheldon received $2,567,255 for winning the Indianapolis 500, which might come in handy for the English driver who calls himself "unemployed".

Wheldon won the 100th anniversary edition of the Indy 500 on Sunday in dramatic style, when leader J.R. Hildebrand crashed in the final turn of th...

Indy 500 worth $2.6 mn for Wheldon

2011-05-30T18:30:23Z

Dan Wheldon received $2,567,255 for winning the Indianapolis 500, which might come in handy for the English driver who calls himself "unemployed".

Wheldon won the 100th anniversary edition of the Indy 500 on Sunday in dramatic style, when leader J.R. Hildebrand crashed in the final turn of th...

Wheldon gifted unlikely Indy 500 win

2011-05-30T05:30:07Z

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Briton Dan Wheldon won the Indianapolis 500 on its 100th anniversary in stunning fashion on Sunday, claiming an unlikely victory after rookie Dario Franchitti won his second Indianapolis 500 Sunday, winning a late-fuel saving contest and crossing the finish line under caution.

Franchitti, of Target Chip Ganassi Racing, had the car to beat for most of the day, then clinched the title by outduelling the others in the late stages...

Four champs, four women seek Indy 500 spots

2010-04-21T13:17:30Z

Four past champions and four women drivers are among those named to 40 entries for next month's Indianapolis 500, officials of the IndyCar Series feature event announced Wednesday.

Defending champion Helio Castroneves of Brazil, who also won in 2001 an...

Castroneves, Wheldon and Patrick at Milwaukee

2010-10-21T10:53:38Z

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Brazil's Castroneves wins third Indianapolis 500 title

2010-04-16T12:08:29Z

Brazilian Helio Castroneves won his third Indianapolis 500 title on Sunday, breaking into tears in the Winner's Circle after capping a nightmare month with a historic dream of a victory.

Castroneves, who also won at Indy in 2001 and 2002, climbed the fence around the Indian...

Brits miss out in Indy 500

2010-10-26T20:44:28Z

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Dario Franchitti headed back to IndyCar Series

2010-04-16T13:32:10Z

Dario Franchitti to return to IndyCar Series as Ganassi's replacement driver for Dan Wheldon

Dario Franchitti will leave NASCAR and return to IndyCar in 2009 as the replacement driver for Dan Wheldon at Points Leader Franchitti Dominates, Getting His First IndyCar Series Victory at Richmond

Dario Franchitti learned very early Saturday night that some bold changes made to his car had paid off. At the end, he was almost teasing his challengers, coasting around and saving fuel as they slowly closed in.

Turns out, they never really had a c...

Hornish takes Texas for 1st 2007 victory

2010-09-09T01:20:27Z

Defending IndyCar Champ Sam Hornish Jr. Wins at Texas for 1st Victory in 2007

Sam Hornish Jr. finally got his first victory of the season and feisty Danica Patrick came out on top in her "Rumble at the Speedway" with a career-best finish.

Column: Danica can hang with the boys

2010-09-09T01:09:32Z

Column: Tiff With Dan Wheldon More Proof Danica Patrick Can Keep Up With the Boys

Next time someone wants to dismiss Danica Patrick, or diss her as IRL's pretty face, they'd best do it at arm's length. With one shove last weekend, Patrick let everyone know she's not to be taken lightly _ on or off the track.

Good for her. She may not yet have tha...

Danica and Wheldon make up in Texas

2010-09-09T01:02:26Z

Danica Patrick and Dan Wheldon Make Up Before Another Round at Texas

Even though Danica Patrick and Dan Wheldon have made up with a long talk and a hug, those banners promoting "The Rumble at the Speedway" were still prominently displayed around the track Friday.

"That stuff's pretty funny," said

Patrick shows style, substance on track

2010-09-09T00:39:31Z

Danica Patrick Shows She's More Than Just a Pretty Face After 3 Years in Indy Racing League

When Danica Patrick gets fire in her eyes, look out. Last Sunday at the Milwaukee Mile, the third-year IndyCar Series driver had...

IRL: No penalties for Patrick, Wheldon

2010-09-09T00:20:14Z

IRL Won't Penalize Danica Patrick, Dan Wheldon for On-Track Collision, Postrace Confrontation

The Indy Racing League will take no punitive action for the on-track collision or the subsequent postrace confrontation between Dan Wheldon and Danica Patrick at Tony Kanaan Wins IndyCar Race at Milwaukee Mile After Helio Castroneves Crashes

This time, Helio Castroneves thought he had it made on the Milwaukee Mile. He was out front and pulling away on the track that has disappointed him ...

Dixon wants to add wins to cosistency

2010-09-08T23:51:34Z

IndyCar Points Leader Scott Dixon Wants to Add Victories to His Consistency This Season

Scott Dixon came to the Milwaukee Mile this week with the IndyCar Series points lead and more than a little trepidation about facing one of American open-wheel racing's oldest oval tracks.

The 2003 se...

Competition is stiff for 91st Indy 500

2010-09-08T22:27:58Z

Stiff Competition Makes It Tough to Predict a Winner for 91st Running of Indy 500

Tell Helio Castroneves he's one of the favorites in Sunday's Indianapolis 500 and he just shrugs his shoulders and grins. "Yeah, me and 10 other guys," says the two-time Indy winner. It seems the 91st edition of the Dan Wheldon left, of England, defeats Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, to win the IndyCar Series auto race at Dario Franchitti, of Scotland, takes the checkered flag ahead of Dan Wheldon, of England, to win the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Ryan Briscoe of Australia, second left, Helio Castroneves of Brazil, left, and Dan Wheldon of England, react during an event for fans at the <...

Indianapolis 500

2010-04-07T10:26:11Z

INDIANAPOLIS - MAY 24: A crew member for Dan Wheldon, driver of the #4 National Guard Panther Racing Honda, watches as race winner Helio Castroneves driv...

Travel Trip Indianapolis on a Budget

2010-04-07T20:14:10Z

FILE - In this May, 25, 2008 file photo, cars, led by Scott Dixon (9), of New Zealand, and Dan Wheldon (10), of England, head to the first turn during the opening lap of the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 aut...

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