Hundreds attend Wheldon's funeral in Florida
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10/22/2011 -
St. Petersburg, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Family members, friends and many in the
auto racing community gathered to pay their respects to two-time Indianapolis
500 winner and former IndyCar champion Dan Wheldon, who was killed in a multi-
car crash during last Sunday's race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Wheldon, 33, was remembered as an accomplished race car driver as well as a
young father and husband during the hour-long service held on Saturday at
First Presbyterian Church of St. Petersburg. He was born in Emberton, England
but had resided in St. Petersburg. Wheldon is survived by his wife, Susie, and
two sons, Sebastian and Oliver.
"Although the last few days have been unbearable for our family, the
overwhelming love and support we have received are rays of sunshine during
these dark days," Susie Wheldon said in a statement earlier this week. "The
outpouring of sympathy and condolences has been so comforting, and I want to
thank everyone for their kind notes, letters, gifts and flowers."
IndyCar drivers Dario Franchitti, Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan were among those
who served as pallbearers for Wheldon. Wynonna Judd performed "Amazing Grace"
during the service. Her sister, Ashley Judd, who is Franchitti's wife, was
also in attendance.
Large crowds formed outside the church to mourn Wheldon. A private burial for
Wheldon was held after the funeral.
IndyCar has planned a public memorial service for the 2005 series titleholder
on Sunday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The memorial will be
televised live on VERSUS and ESPNEWS as well as streamed online at
IndyCar.com.
Wheldon won his second Indianapolis 500 in May. He made just three starts in
the series this year.
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