Justin Wilson's death is another blow for the IndyCar Series as it heads into ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Justin Wilson had been airlifted out of the track earlier that day after being hit in the head with a piece of debris from another car. He was in a coma, fighting for his life, and Kanaan's wife was one of many who wondered why the drivers were putting their lives on the line week after week. Lauren Kanaan pointed out that her husband had won the Indianapolis 500, accomplished all of his goals, and earned a very nice living in 18 years of American open-wheel racing. IndyCar required Honda and Chevrolet to make structural upgrades. One month later, the rules package for Fontana, California was so aggressive that drivers openly complained the racing was too dangerous. The track won't return to the schedule next season, and IndyCar has since implemented a conduct policy that prohibits drivers from speaking negatively about the series. These are the fastest race cars on earth, and there is a high level of risk to it. But it is what it is. People are always looking for any little hiccup to make a mountain out of a molehill. But they are trending in the right direction," he said — and the addition of a street race in Boston next year, as well as the return. Source: www.startribune.com
