IndyCar racer dies at age 37 following wreck
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IndyCar driver Justin Wilson died Monday evening from head injuries sustained Sunday during a race at Pocono Raceway. He was 37.
During Sunday’s race, Wilson appeared to be struck in the head by debris from a late-race crash involving Sage Karam in the first turn at the 2.5-mile track. The Andretti Autosport driver’s car then veered left off the racing surface, where it bounced off the inside wall.
Wilson was part of the winning team for the Rolex 24 At Daytona in 2012 with fellow drivers AJ Allmendinger, Oswaldo Negri Jr. and John Pew while competing for Michael Shank Racing. He had 17 career starts in GRAND-AM/ALMS/IMSA events.
NASCAR drivers and others in the industry took to Twitter to share condolences with Wilson’s family and to post remembrances of a fellow racer.
Ur my boy forever. Love you @justin_wilson. One of the best ever. On and off the track. pic.twitter.com/kDZxxfj0jN
— AJ Allmendinger (@AJDinger) August 25, 2015
Life isn’t fair sometimes. We lost one of the great ones today. One of the best ever. I know ur up there being a Wheelman JW. Ur amazing!!!
— AJ Allmendinger (@AJDinger) August 25, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and to the @IndyCar family. #RIPJustinWilson
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) August 25, 2015
So sad to hear that we lost Justin Wilson today. Thoughts & prayers to his family and friends.
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) August 25, 2015
Very sad to hear the news of Justin Wilson’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) August 25, 2015
Didn’t know Justin but I did know he was a unbeliever person and a great car driver. So sad.. #RIPJustinWilson pic.twitter.com/YI6HdSaCYz
— Kasey Kahne (@kaseykahne) August 25, 2015
Terrible and tragic news. Prayers to his family and friends. We are all family. #RIPJustin
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) August 25, 2015
Wow. Heart is torn for the Wilson Family. Prayers to all.
— Darrell Wallace Jr (@BubbaWallace) August 25, 2015
Thankful to have known @justin_wilson & honored to have shared a seat with him. He was a Great Man and will be missedpic.twitter.com/vgRS4iEzsm
— Michael McDowell (@Mc_Driver) August 25, 2015
Wow, what a sad day. @justin_wilson was a good man. A great man. I had the pleasure of knowing him and pray for his family. ����
— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) August 25, 2015
My heart breaks for Justin’s family and friends. https://t.co/QpJldzyc2n
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) August 25, 2015
A trust fund has been created for Wilson’s children. Donations may be sent to the address below.
Wilson Children’s Fund C/O INDYCAR 4551 West 16th Street Indianapolis, IN 46222 pic.twitter.com/lIiFGnL78y
— Max Papis (@maxpapis) August 25, 2015