Dan Wheldon Quotes

A collection of quotes by Dan Wheldon.

Dan Wheldon was a British racing driver born on June 22, 1978, in Emberton, England. He started his career in motorsports racing go-karts, ultimately advancing to compete in various prestigious open-wheel racing series. Wheldon achieved significant success in the IndyCar Series, capturing 16 wins, including two Indianapolis 500 victories.

Wheldon's career truly took off in 2005 when he won his first Indianapolis 500 race, becoming the first British winner in nearly 40 years. He continued to make a name for himself in the series, securing the championship title in 2005 and finishing as the runner-up in 2006.

Known for his vibrant personality and immense talent, Wheldon gained admiration throughout the motorsports community. His remarkable achievements on the track earned him the respect of his peers and established him as one of the most prominent British racing drivers of his generation.

Tragically, Dan Wheldon's life was cut short on October 16, 2011, during the IndyCar Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He was involved in a devastating multi-car crash that proved fatal. Wheldon's untimely death sent shockwaves through the racing world, leaving behind a legacy of talent, dedication, and an infectious spirit that continues to inspire.

Then as everything, like I say, things started to come toget

Then as everything, like I say, things started to come together, when things started to go our way, that's when you results started to come. I was no different driver. I was certainly learning every time I went in the car.

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I get bored. We seem to have been having a little bit more t

I get bored. We seem to have been having a little bit more time off this winter than last winter. I'm always itching to get back in the car. It's going to get harder, so I've got to make sure that I'm doing everything I possibly can do to make sure I can start next season how I ended this season.

Dan Wheldon

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The last thing I want my child to see is Dad running around

The last thing I want my child to see is Dad running around in the middle of the pack. That would really upset me. And that would upset him. I would be embarrassed to take him to school with kids saying, 'Hey, how'd your dad do this weekend?' 'Well, he finished fifth or sixth'.

Dan Wheldon

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