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.

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.

Family members, friends, fellow drivers and hundreds of supporters said goodbye to Wheldon during a memorial service in St Petersburg, Florida, today, that included heart-wrenching letters by his wife and little sister, a story-filled eulogy by the best man at his wedding and two gripping songs by Wynonna Judd.

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