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Dan Wheldon was born on June 22, 1978 in Emberton, United Kingdom. Public records list Dan Wheldon as a motorcycle racer and racing automobile driver. Death is recorded on October 16, 2011, at the age of 33.
My Take
Dan Wheldon's story breaks my heart and inspires me in equal measure. From karting at age eight in Emberton to two Indianapolis 500 wins, he chased speed with total commitment, and his second 500 victory in 2011 came just months before he died in an October crash at only 33. What stays with me is how his loss directly reshaped IndyCar safety thinking for the drivers who came after. That is a brutal legacy, but a meaningful one. A man who gave everything to the track ended up protecting the next generation. I hold real respect, and real sorrow, for him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dan Wheldon
- Name (Japanese)
- ダン・ウェルドン
- Reading
- だん・うぇるどん
- Born
- June 22, 1978 – October 16, 2011
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- Emberton, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- motorcycle racer / racing automobile driver
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dan Wheldon born?
Born June 22, 1978.
When did Dan Wheldon die?
Died October 16, 2011, aged 33.
Where was Dan Wheldon from?
Dan Wheldon was from Emberton, United Kingdom.
What did Dan Wheldon do?
Dan Wheldon worked as motorcycle racer, racing automobile driver.
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