Dan Wheldon: The Perfect Storm that Reformed Indycar - Past Gas #208

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Dan Wheldon was a talented and charming driver who left an indelible mark on the world of motorsport. But how did this unflappable Englishman break through to IndyCar stardom? Why did he turn down the offer to race in Formula One? And how did his tragic death shape the future of IndyCar? Today on Past Gas, we explore the legacy of IndyCar champion, Dan Wheldon.

0:00 Intro
0:26 Cinematic intro
2:26 Dan Wheldon: The Perfect Storm that Reformed Indycar
49:20 Listener mail / Outro

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