- 17 October 2011 - British driver Dan Wheldon has died following a massive accident at the Las Vegas Indy 300. Buckinghamshire-born Wheldon, 33, was one of 15 drivers involved in a crash at the second corner on lap 13 of the series' season-ending race. Wheldon, who began IndyCar racing in 2002, was series champion in 2005 and won the Indy 500 in 2005 and 2011.br br Watch Las Vegas Indy 300 live at br Lewis Hamilton, 2008 Formula One world champion, said: "This is a tragic loss at such a young age." He said: "He was an extremely talented driver. As a British guy, who not only went over to the States but who twice won the Indy 500, he was an inspirational guy, and someone that every racing driver looked up to with respect and admiration. "My heart goes out to his family and friends during this extremely difficult time," added Hamilton.