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Breaking: Dan Wheldon has died.....
October 15th, 2011

Posted on 10/16/2011 3:11:34 PM PDT by TaraP

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1 posted on 10/16/2011 3:11:38 PM PDT by TaraP
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Oh wow, I heard about the crash but haven’t seen it yet. Very sad.


2 posted on 10/16/2011 3:13:12 PM PDT by mnehring
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To: TaraP

I knew it. Dang. Prayers


3 posted on 10/16/2011 3:13:35 PM PDT by ColdOne (I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11)
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IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon dies in wreck

LAS VEGAS — IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon has died from injuries after his car went sailing through the air during a massive 15-car wreck early in Sunday’s Las Vegas Indy 300.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/indycar-driver-dan-wheldon-1202315.html


4 posted on 10/16/2011 3:13:52 PM PDT by TaraP (An APPEASER is one who feeds a crocodile - hoping it will eat him last)
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Who is Dan Wheldon?


5 posted on 10/16/2011 3:14:26 PM PDT by freejohn ("Never argue with a fool; onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." --- Mark Twain)
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To: TaraP

I didn’t even know who he was but happened to turn the TV on and saw the live coverage of the race, actually after the race had been cancelled.

I was struck by just how clearly the other drivers are saddened.


6 posted on 10/16/2011 3:15:17 PM PDT by yarddog
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To: mnehring
crash footage here ...
7 posted on 10/16/2011 3:15:53 PM PDT by Baynative (The penalty for not participating in politics is you will be governed by your inferiors.)
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To: freejohn

He won two Indy 500 races, this year he won it. British Indy car racer.


8 posted on 10/16/2011 3:17:12 PM PDT by Perdogg
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To: TaraP

RIP Dan Wheldon!!!


9 posted on 10/16/2011 3:17:43 PM PDT by Halls (Jesus is my Lord and Savior)
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Wow, I’m always surprised when I see these horrible track crashes, and the drivers are not injured..I’m sorry, Dan W wasn’t so lucky.

RIP, Dan.


10 posted on 10/16/2011 3:17:43 PM PDT by sockmonkey (Freepers, please turn yourself in at attackwatch.com)
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To: Baynative

Horrible Crash!

Not sure how the other’s are doing yet.....


11 posted on 10/16/2011 3:18:42 PM PDT by TaraP (An APPEASER is one who feeds a crocodile - hoping it will eat him last)
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To: TaraP

I just heard... very sad!


12 posted on 10/16/2011 3:18:42 PM PDT by Randy Larsen (I Stand With Cain!)
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Now there’ll be endless replays of the accident by the morbid media.


13 posted on 10/16/2011 3:19:03 PM PDT by SkyDancer (Talent Without Ambition Is Sad, Ambition Without Talent Is Worse.)
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I thought “breaking” was supposed to a racist term?

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14 posted on 10/16/2011 3:20:46 PM PDT by bobk333
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Wow! Watching. RIP Dan Weldon! 5 lap tribute to Dan Weldon....


15 posted on 10/16/2011 3:21:21 PM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (I miss President Bush greatly! Palin in 2012! 2012 - The End Of An Error! (Oathkeeper))
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To: ColdOne

As one who is active in racing, God’s speed our friend and our prayers to your family and friends. We will miss you in the seasons to come but will see you again when we are eventually called home.


16 posted on 10/16/2011 3:21:31 PM PDT by mazda77 (and I am a Native Texan)
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” Now there’ll be endless replays of the accident by the morbid media. “

Followed immediately by time-wasting Congressional hearings, and DEMANDS for a “Motor Racing Safety Act”....

“Cradle-to-Grave” is our motto....


17 posted on 10/16/2011 3:22:26 PM PDT by Uncle Ike (Rope is cheap, and there are lots of trees...)
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To: sockmonkey

I am not one to follow, but are the risks at such high speeds really worth it? Just like air shows?
It is all entertainment, but is this a more riskier form of spectator sport for the participant?


18 posted on 10/16/2011 3:23:02 PM PDT by SMGFan
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To: bobk333
I thought “breaking” was supposed to a racist term?

Some comments at a time like this, are classless and uncalled for.

19 posted on 10/16/2011 3:23:25 PM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (I miss President Bush greatly! Palin in 2012! 2012 - The End Of An Error! (Oathkeeper))
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20 posted on 10/16/2011 3:25:17 PM PDT by drewh
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