NJTank Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 That is about the worst crash I have ever seen in racing.This. I mean, in NASCAR you get these 15 car pileups at the restrictor plate tracks, but not for nothing most of those impacts aren't that bad and not as violent as, say, a car getting turned into the grass and flipping over. This crash though was 15 cars in open wheel cars and I saw at least 3 or 4 cars flying on top of one another with cars going on fire and everything. Absolutely terrible.My thoughts and prayers are with Dan Wheldon, but unfortunately things aren't looking good right now Well in NASCAR there is much more protection, in open wheel racing this is as bad as things get. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMcD29 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 That is about the worst crash I have ever seen in racing.This. I mean, in NASCAR you get these 15 car pileups at the restrictor plate tracks, but not for nothing most of those impacts aren't that bad and not as violent as, say, a car getting turned into the grass and flipping over. This crash though was 15 cars in open wheel cars and I saw at least 3 or 4 cars flying on top of one another with cars going on fire and everything. Absolutely terrible.My thoughts and prayers are with Dan Wheldon, but unfortunately things aren't looking good right now Well in NASCAR there is much more protection, in open wheel racing this is as bad as things get.That too. When you have a huge multi-car crash in open wheel racing, there's very little that can protect you in a big crash. The high amount of injuries compared to other forms of fendered racing also reflects that. Twitter: @RyanMcD29 // College Crosse: Where I write, chat, and infograph lacrosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 There is no news. Just an awful situation. JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalcanuck Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 This reminds me alot like le mans this year with mike rockefeller Five-lights.blogspot.com - my Motorsports Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDubK414 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Just turned on the race. It's not looking good! My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to him and is family right now. Being a fan of Indy and actually being up close here at the Mile, I feel a little bit of a personal connection to all the drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Drivers are coming out of the meeting in tears. Also, Indy officials want to make the initial announcement regarding Dan's condition. This isn't looking good right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosrs1 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Ashley Judd is reporting that Dan Wheldon has died via Twitter. But I'm not so sure how much faith we want to put in that.It was a fake from what they're saying on Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 RIP Dan Wheldon JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosrs1 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Well ...RIP Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 He has died. 5 lap salute in honor of Wheldon up next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfan1 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 He's dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysox Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Official. ABC cut to the announcement late though.They're going to run a 5 lap salute to Dan. @MichaelDanger19 | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDubK414 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 It is official, Dan Wheldon has died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalcanuck Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 RIP u will be missed Five-lights.blogspot.com - my Motorsports Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJourney Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Yahoo is reporting that Wheldon has indeed passed away. Rest In Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 So tragic. Props to IRL for calling this race. RIP Mr. Wheldon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCDuck Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Rest in peace, Dan Wheldon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbman21 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I hate to say this...I mean, at this time I REALLY hate to say this...but Indycar just can't seem to get out of it's own way. I know this is basically the most dangerous form of racing, but with Danica going out today, this was supposed to be a big event for them and then this horrible crash upends that. Let us not forget that 10 years ago, when ALL U.S. based sports took a halt the weekend after 9/11, Indycar (albeit CART at that time) decided to race anyway (in Germany)and former champion Alex Zanardi lost both legs in a crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelayedPenalty Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I have an autographed picture of Dan in my office. It's going to be hard to look at tomorrow morning...Rest in peace Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHoJoe Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Tragic. RIP...... BRING BASEBALL BACK TO MONTREAL!!!! MON AMOURS SIEMPRE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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