Person: Dan Wheldon

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Jenson Button calls for closed cockpits

Jenson Button has called for the immediate introduction of closed cockpits in single-seater motor-racing to avoid any further fatalities.

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At least 30 fans hurt in Daytona Speedway crash

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Hamilton and Massa in new row

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Vettel wins inaugural Indian GP

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Hamilton punished again

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Simoncelli killed in Malaysian crash

Funeral of racing driver Wheldon

Racing driver Dan Wheldon was being remembered today not only as a champion driver but as a devoted husband, caring father, loyal friend, beloved son – and a neat freak.

Sat, 22 Oct, 2011

Wheldon funeral to be held tomorrow

The funeral of British IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon will be held in Florida tomorrow, series organisers have confirmed.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2011

FIA to help IndyCar's Wheldon investigation

The FIA are to assist the IndyCar Series’ investigation into the crash that killed British racer Dan Wheldon.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2011

Racing driver 'died of head trauma'

Coroner Michael Murphy said IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon died of blunt head trauma after a spectacular 15-car wreck at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2011

Driver killed in IndyCar finale after 15-car pileup

EVERY race car driver heads onto the track understanding this race could be the last and hoping it won’t be.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2011

IndyCar champion Wheldon dies after 15-car crash

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Dan Wheldon after the champion driver was killed in yesterday’s Las Vegas Indy 300 race.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2011

Bullfight sees Hamilton home

LEWIS HAMILTON was handed his first victory for 10 races on a plate following what Mark Webber described as “a disaster” of a Turkish Grand Prix for Red Bull.

Mon, 31 May, 2010

Franchitti unhurt after horror smash

SCOT Dario Franchitti amazingly escaped unhurt from a horrifying crash during the IndyCar Series race at Michigan International Speedway.

Tue, 07 Aug, 2007

Franchitti escapes horror crash

Scot Dario Franchitti amazingly escaped unhurt from a horrifying crash during the IndyCar Series race at Michigan International Speedway.

Mon, 06 Aug, 2007

Wheldon worried about weather

Dan Wheldon fears rain could hamper his defence of the Indianapolis 500 crown after practice was cut short today.

Thu, 11 May, 2006

Kubica joins BMW-Sauber

The new BMW-Sauber team have completed their line-up for next season by recruiting Robert Kubica as their tester.

Tue, 20 Dec, 2005

Renault driver aims to make an impression

Heikki Kovalainen has his eyes on a Formula One race drive in 2007 after confirming he will be Renault’s third driver next season.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2005

Kanaan takes up BAR test

Former Indy Racing League champion Tony Kanaan will get his first taste of Formula One when he tests for BAR-Honda next week.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2005

Franchitti upbeat for Indy 500

Dario Franchitti feels he is “pretty close” to the ideal set-up as he looks to follow in the footsteps of fellow Scot Jim Clark and win the Indianapolis 500.

Sat, 22 May, 2004

Pirelli to sponsor Irish series

THE start of the Irish Tarmac Championship looms — beginning with the Galway International Rally — and Pirelli Tyres are the series sponsor.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2004

Motorsport: Bell shatters race record

Donegal's, Damien Faulkner finished seventh in the fourth round of the Dayton Lights Championship at Milwaukee where fellow Irishman, Derek Higgins was out of the race in the early stages.

Mon, 04 Jun, 2001