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    Indy Driver Dan Wheldon Dies In Fiery Car Crash

    Izod Indy Car driver Dan Wheldon lost his life in a firey 15-car crash in the early stages of a race in Las Vegas this afternoon.

    Richard Chemel
    by Richard Chemel

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    The race was called after drivers were informed of Wheldon's death as three other drivers were also taken to University Medical Center in Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with Wheldon's friends and family.

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