Living in the fast lane can be dangerous, and every time the drivers put on their helmets, they’re putting their lives on the line. The motorsports community has lost hundreds of drivers over the years, encompassing different disciplines like NASCAR, F1, IndyCar, and more. We’ve seen larger-than-life figures like Dale Earnhardt, Ayrton Senna, Gilles Villeneuve, and many more cut down in their prime. However, 16th October, 2011 to 23rd October, has to be one of the darkest weeks in motorsport, thanks to Dan Wheldon and Marco Simoncelli.

Wheldon was killed in a multi-car accident at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the final race of the season. That year, he did not have a full-time ride because of sponsorship issues. However, he did race in the Indianapolis 500 and won it for the 2nd time, be

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