Tuesday, October 18, 2011

I Can't Believe You're Gone


This post has nothing to do with baseball, but about the best athlete I have ever seen or met.  My all time favorite race driver, Dan Wheldon, died on Sunday.  I am in shock.  I was in denial on Sunday, and cried most of Monday.  I'm still too upset to convey how much his death effects me.  I know I will write about him in the future, but I can't do him justice now.

Dan, you were by far the best race car driver I have ever seen.  It was a riot talking to you those several times in Richmond.  Your charisma and antics were strong enough to disarm even me.  I will miss your presence immensely, and I am devastated for your family. 

Please read this wonderful writeup about Dan's life and career.  He was much more than a smile and a driver.

It was my pleasure seeing you all these times...

1. Suntrust Indy Challenge at Richmond, VA - June 28, 2003 - Finished 8th
2. Indianapolis 500 at Speedway, IN - May 30, 2004 - Finished 3rd
3. Suntrust Indy Challenge at Richmond, VA - June 28, 2004 - Finished 1st
4. Toyota Indy 300 at Homestead, FL - March 6, 2005 - Finished 1st
5. Indianapolis 500 at Speedway, IN - May 29, 2005 - Finished 1st
6. Suntrust Indy Challenge at Richmond, VA - June 25, 2005 - Finished 5th
7. Indianapolis 500 at Speedway, IN - May 28, 2006 - Finished 4th
8. Suntrust Indy Challenge at Richmond, VA - June 24, 2006 - Finished 9th    
9. Indianapolis 500 at Speedway, IN - May 27, 2007 - Finished 22nd
10. Suntrust Indy Challenge at Richmond, VA - June 30, 2007 - Finished 3rd
11. Suntrust Indy Challenge at Richmond, VA - June 28, 2008 - Finished 4th
12. Indianapolis 500 at Speedway, IN - May 24, 2009 - Finished 2nd
13. Indianapolis 500 at Speedway, IN - May 30, 2010 - Finished 2nd    

2 comments:

Captain Canuck said...

that was one of the worst things I have ever seen. First, Gilles Villeneuve. Then Dale Earnhardt. Now Dan Wheldon.

Three is enough for me thank you. I really don't want to stop watching racing.

Mrs. B said...

Still stunned and heartsick. After the initial shock, my first thought was of you.

What a lovely person he was, in many, many ways.

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