[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 161 (Tuesday, October 25, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1922]
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                        REMEMBERING DAN WHELDON

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 25, 2011

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, October 16, race fans 
everywhere mourned the tragic loss of Dan Wheldon from injuries 
suffered at the Las Vegas Indy 300.
  Though he was only 33 years old, Wheldon was highly-accomplished 
within the Indy Racing League.
  In 2003, Wheldon received the Indy Racing League's prestigious Rookie 
of the Year Award, which he followed up by winning the Indianapolis 500 
in 2005 and 2011.
  Dan Wheldon was an incredible ambassador for the sport and the 
Indianapolis 500, the largest sporting event in the world, which is 
located in my District at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His loss 
will be felt on and off the track.
  My deepest sympathies go to his wife, Susie, his two sons, Sebastian 
and Oliver, his family, his friends, and to the legion of fans around 
the world who are mourning his passing. Dan Wheldon's memory will 
remain in the hearts of race fans everywhere, and his achievements will 
never be forgotten at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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