Dan Wheldon: Two-Time Indianapolis 500 Winner Dies at 33

Dan Wheldon was an English IndyCar driver. Born on June 22, 1978, in Emberton, England, he moved to the United States to race.

He won the 2005 IndyCar Series championship and won the Indianapolis 500 in 2005 and 2011. His second win came in dramatic fashion when leader JR Hildebrand crashed on the final turn.

Wheldon died in a 15-car crash at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2011, at age 33. He was survived by his wife, Susie, and two sons. IndyCar later introduced a new car in his honor.

Achievements: 2005 IndyCar champion, Indy 500 winner (2005, 2011).

Birth: June 22, 1978 - Emberton, England.

Profession: Race car driver.

Interesting Facts: The new IndyCar chassis was named the DW12 in his memory.