What really happened to Dan Wheldon?

An autopsy conducted by Clark County Coroner Michael Murphy on 17 October determined that Wheldon died of a blunt force trauma to his head. He was the fifth Indianapolis 500 winner to die in a racing accident in the same year as winning the race, and the first repeat winner to do so.

What happened Tony Renna?

During an October 2003 tire test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Renna was killed instantly in a collision with a retaining fence. He was the first driver to be killed in an accident in the IRL since Scott Brayton died at the 1996 Indianapolis 500.

What happened to Gordon Smiley?

Smiley died instantly from massive trauma inflicted by the severe impact. His death was the first at Indy since 1973 when Art Pollard and Swede Savage were killed and, to date, the last driver to die during qualifying. Smiley’s funeral was held on May 20, 1982 and he was buried in his birth location in Nebraska.

When did Dan Wheldon pass away?

October 16, 2011
Dan Wheldon/Date of death

He was the 2005 IndyCar Series champion and a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, having won the race in 2005 and 2011. Wheldon died from severe head injuries shortly after a collision during the IZOD IndyCar World Championship on 16 October 2011 at the age of 33.

Is Dan Wheldon Dead?

Dan Wheldon/Date of death

Is Gordon Smiley alive?

Deceased (1946–1982)
Gordon Smiley/Living or Deceased

Has anyone ever died in the Indy 500?

All fatalities are related to Championship Car races at the speedway unless otherwise noted. 58 of the 73 fatalities occurred as part of the Indianapolis 500 (including the race, qualifying, and practice).

Is Dan Welden dead?

Deceased (1978–2011)
Dan Wheldon/Living or Deceased

How fast do Indy cars go?

380km/h
IndyCars hit some of the highest top speeds in motorsport, getting up to 380km/h at the end of some straights. While this is more than is ever achieved in F1, IndyCars tend to take a little bit longer to get up to these kinds of speeds.

Are there any fatal crashes in the Indianapolis 500?

– YouTube Top 5 Indianapolis 500 Fatal Crashes. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.

Who was the Indy 500 winner that died at Las Vegas?

LAS VEGAS — Dan Wheldon, the 2011 Indianapolis 500 winner and one of the most popular drivers in open-wheel racing, died Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in a horrific multicar crash on Lap 11

What was the fuel for the Indy 500 in 2011?

The 95th Indianapolis 500 marked the third race of the three-year-long Centennial era, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the 100th anniversary of the first Indianapolis 500-mile race. Sunoco would become the official fuel of the series starting in 2011 and running through 2018.

Who was the winner of the 2011 IndyCar Series?

Dario Franchitti (left) won his fourth Drivers’ Championship (third straight title) while Will Power (right) finished second in the championship for the second consecutive season. The 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series was the 16th season of the IndyCar Series and the 100th recognized season of American open wheel motor racing.