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.
A trust fund has been created for Wilson's children. Donations may be sent to the address below.