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Dan Wheldon 1978-2011
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Dan Wheldon 1978-2011 |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! 
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77 Dan Wheldon 1978-2011 We have lost one of the Greatest Who won, “The Indy” this year And all of us Racing fans Will be sad, and shed a tear. Five final laps at Vegas To Honor that Life lost In the Sport that he loved Sometimes, your life, the cost! Nineteen cars that survived Will make that Tribute drive Five laps for that Race Car Driver Who gave so much, while alive. Although fierce competitors And all, racing for the Win But, they all are of one breed That, won’t be the same again. Left behind, his Wife and Boys His Parents, and his Siblings And fans from around the World To feel pain, Racing, sometimes brings. Many others, have been lost And, sometimes we all forget All of those dangers of Racing And that Fate, that can be met. He died doing what he Loved With Friends and Family by his side And, to be sure, up in Heaven He will get, another Ride. R. I. P. Dan Del “Abe” Jones 11.16.2011 The Racers They come from everywhere The rookie and the star – Some do it forthe sport For some, life is the car. Some do it for the need It's able to fulfill For some, to prove themselves And some, just for the thrill. For most, once in their blood It's usually there to stay They'll spend every minute Preparing for, race day. The competition's tough Many won't qualify When some don't make the field There’s a tear in their eye. When those who do make it Are buckled in their seat Their hands upon the wheel Pedals, beneath their feet. The adrenaline flowing With, their heart beating fast Sit, thinking to themselves, Well, here we go, at last. Finally the moment comes When those. words are spoken, "Drivers, start your engines.” The silence is broken. Man and machine are one And ‘neath the roaring sound Each driver prays, it is he Who will be victory bound. But, when it's all over - When all is said and done - When the checkered flag comes out It will tell who’s number one. But, there are no losers - They're all winners, it seems Because they had the will To race after, their dreams. Del “Abe” Jones 80s Del "Abe" Jones |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
I heard about this today while watching football. The Indy 300. So sad for his family and friends, and other drivers who were hurt as well. JL  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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