Deceased IndyCar driver Justin Wilson has had success in Detroit - The Times

Brant James discusses the demise of 37-year-old driver Justin Wilson, who died after sustaining a head damage at Pocono Raceway. On Monday, IndyCar introduced that Wilson died from the top accidents suffered within the crash. A helicopter lifts off at Pocono Raceway, carrying race automotive driver Justin Wilson, after he was concerned in a crash in the course of the Pocono IndyCar 500 on Sunday, Aug. British race driver Justin Wilson had nice success racing within the Motor Metropolis. He gained the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix in 2008, whereas driving for Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing, his first victory within the Verizon IndyCar Collection. Wilson additionally claimed a third-place end in Twin 1 of the doubleheader weekend on Belle Isle in 2013 and positioned fourth in final yr’s Twin 1 on the island. On Sunday, Wilson, 37, was concerned in an IndyCar crash at Pocono Raceway in Lengthy Pond, Pa. , that left him in a coma and in essential situation. On Monday, IndyCar introduced that Wilson died from his head accidents. Wilson was operating for Andretti Autosport when Sage Karam’s automotive spun into the wall late within the race. The final IndyCar driver to die from an on-track incident was Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, who was killed within the 2011 season finale at Las Vegas, after his head hit a publish within the fence when his. Source: www.suffieldtimes.com