Dan Wheldon
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"Daniel Clive "Dan" Wheldon" was a British auto racing/racing driver. He was the 2005 IndyCar Series season/2005 IndyCar/Indy Racing League IndyCar Series champion, and a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. Wheldon died from injuries shortly after a collision at the 2011 IZOD IndyCar World Championship at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2011 at the age of 33.

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I didn't expect the race to go like that, and I didn't think I'd forget to push the pit lane speed button coming into the pits. When you make an error, as long as you make up for it, it's a good day.

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I was kind of surprised (because) I was under the impression they were going to do it with younger kids. But I guess they want to do whatever it takes to win.

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To join the list of names that have won championships and the Indy 500 in the same season would be pretty special, ... Those are all people I respect immensely. To be listed in the same category as them is a nice feeling.

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My goal coming into this season was to win the Indy 500. When I achieved that, I had to adjust my mindset, and the goals I had for myself. Obviously, winning the championship was the next goal.

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We had an aggressive setup and were very quick in traffic. Once underway, the car was very, very good. This is a fun place to race and win and to take Sam's record is truly special.

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To join the list of names that have won championships and the Indy 500 in the same season is pretty special. Those are all people I respect immensely. To be listed in the same category as them is a nice feeling.

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I must say my primary goal coming into the season was to win the Indianapolis 500.

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It wasn't as good a throw as the one I did at Shea Stadium; it was a little high, ... This was more of an English cricket throw than a pitch. I was throwing it a little high on purpose to show them I had a different pitch than the one I did at Shea Stadium. It just dropped about 10 feet too late.

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This has been a dream come true for me. The best drivers in the world and the best teams in the world are here and I'm just so proud...Thank you everybody.

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