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dando
08-23-15, 05:58 PM
Sage Karam spins out all by himself while leading, and debris hits Justin a ways back in the pack. Ambulances are parked to block the scene and a helicopter is on the track. This ain't looking good, folks. :(

TRDfan
08-23-15, 06:00 PM
Looks like the nose cone hit his head and possibly knocked him out.
Scary situation.

Praying for the best, scared for the worst.

Stunned it's not red flagged.

dando
08-23-15, 06:02 PM
Tim May retweeted
Graham Rahal ‏@GrahamRahal 15m15 minutes ago
Come on @justin_wilson, please be ok. Come on man…..

dando
08-23-15, 06:03 PM
Stunned it's not red flagged.

Yup. Idiots in Race Control.

dando
08-23-15, 06:07 PM
Stefan Wilson ‏@stef_wilson 6m6 minutes ago
Praying for my bro right now. Trying to get myself and Julia, JWs wife to Pocono. Thank you for prayers and thoughts at this very hard time.

TKGAngel
08-23-15, 06:10 PM
Currently being airlifted to the Level 1 Trauma Center in Allentown.

dando
08-23-15, 06:21 PM
IndyCar Series ‏@IndyCar 17m17 minutes ago
Justin Wilson is being airlifted to Lehigh Valley Health Network Cedar Crest Hospital. No additional information is available at this time.

B3RACER1a
08-23-15, 06:23 PM
Prayers for Justin.

When this car was first being tested, it came delivered rear heavy. I know they did some gearbox work to lighten that. I think they also moved the front wheels back.

Didn't they also add a bunch of ballast to the nose?

dando
08-23-15, 06:45 PM
http://www.nbcsports.com/motor-sports/indycar/piece-sage-karams-car-hits-justin-wilson

Video of the incident. There's a post-incident glimpse of Justin in the beginning, but nothing after that. Multiple Holmatro trucks were on the scene immediately. The video does not include the slomo of the debris (looks like the nose) hitting Justin, and Justin heading directly into an inside wall.

B3RACER1a
08-23-15, 06:51 PM
http://www.nbcsports.com/motor-sports/indycar/piece-sage-karams-car-hits-justin-wilson

Video of the incident. There's a post-incident glimpse of Justin in the beginning, but nothing after that. Multiple Holmatro trucks were on the scene immediately. The video does not include the slomo of the debris (looks like the nose) hitting Justin, and Justin heading directly into an inside wall.

:(

Little research and I did indeed confirm that 26 lbs of ballast is used in the nose. This article is a few years old, so hopefully that's not accurate anymore.

pfc_m_drake
08-23-15, 07:04 PM
Please be ok Justin... :(

Elmo T
08-23-15, 07:12 PM
http://www.nbcsports.com/motor-sports/indycar/piece-sage-karams-car-hits-justin-wilson

Video of the incident. There's a post-incident glimpse of Justin in the beginning, but nothing after that. Multiple Holmatro trucks were on the scene immediately. The video does not include the slomo of the debris (looks like the nose) hitting Justin, and Justin heading directly into an inside wall.

When all the other responding trucks drove past Karam's car - :(:(:(:(

Tried to monitor radio cross talk from Med flight inbound but the internet feed wasn't up.

pfc_m_drake
08-23-15, 07:21 PM
It's been a long time with no news, and I'm feeling very bad and sick :(

dando
08-23-15, 07:27 PM
Karam has a right foot injury and is being transported via ambulance to the hospital. Monitoring @indycar.

dando
08-23-15, 07:35 PM
Tim May retweeted
Bruce Martin ‏@BruceMartin_500 19m19 minutes ago Pennsylvania, USA
"All I heard was he was unconscious, not responding & he was airlifted. Those are obviously very bad details" @RyanHunterReay @justin_wilson

Ed_Severson
08-23-15, 07:43 PM
:(

Little research and I did indeed confirm that 26 lbs of ballast is used in the nose. This article is a few years old, so hopefully that's not accurate anymore.

Sorry, that is absolutely false.

B3RACER1a
08-23-15, 07:57 PM
Sorry, that is absolutely false.

Hey I'm glad I'm wrong in this case. The less mass in there the better here.

Here's one of the links that refernced it:

http://espn.go.com/racing/indycar/story/_/id/7375857/indycar-new-dallara-chassis-proving-difficult-sort-out

Tifosi24
08-23-15, 09:05 PM
http://www.nbcsports.com/motor-sports/indycar/piece-sage-karams-car-hits-justin-wilson

Video of the incident. There's a post-incident glimpse of Justin in the beginning, but nothing after that. Multiple Holmatro trucks were on the scene immediately. The video does not include the slomo of the debris (looks like the nose) hitting Justin, and Justin heading directly into an inside wall.

The link cannot be found. I hope it's my phone and not a bad sign.

pfc_m_drake
08-23-15, 09:16 PM
https://mobile.twitter.com/IndyCar/status/635618906145726465/photo/1

In a coma in critical condition. :(
Keeping good thoughts and hoping for an ultimate good outcome.

dando
08-23-15, 09:38 PM
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dando
08-23-15, 09:39 PM
The link cannot be found. I hope it's my phone and not a bad sign.

Try this. It has more detailed video.

http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/nosecone-strikes-justin-wilson-in-head-wilson-airlifte-1726018983

TKGAngel
08-23-15, 09:43 PM
According to Graham Rahal, Tony Stewart sent his plane to get the Wilson fam from CO to PA.

opinionated ow
08-23-15, 09:49 PM
Horrible. Sending lots of prayers to his family and friends and for justin's recovery.

Maybe it's time to fit a sprintcar style rollcage.

gerhard911
08-23-15, 10:04 PM
Maybe it's time to pull the plug on this $h!t$how. JHFC :shakehead:

G.
08-23-15, 11:12 PM
Damn. I like Justin.

Hard Driver
08-23-15, 11:55 PM
My thoughts are with Justin. Massa made a miraculous recovery from being in a coma after being hit with debris. I hope Justin can have the same kind of recovery.

Scary accident, but unless they put canopies on the cars, not sure what you can do about that. I know Massa has a super strong helmet he wears now, but a nosecone at 200 mph might be too much for any helmet. Probably time for some sort of partial canopy to protect the drivers from debris, to go along with the wheel bumpers. I know purists may say that is ugly, or ruins the sport, or breaks tradition, or makes these just sports cars. But I suspect some day, people will look at racing without a canopy like looking at old footage of racing without roll bars, just lacks common sense.

dando
08-24-15, 02:03 AM
Graham Rahal ‏@GrahamRahal 5h5 hours ago
.@TonyStewart, you’re a hell of a man for donating your plane for JWs family. Hats off to you, you’re a very generous human being! ����

Smoke sent his private plane to get Mrs. Wilson from CO to PA. :thumbup: :thumbup:

http://espn.go.com/racing/indycar/story/_/id/13497636/tony-stewart-loans-plane-take-wilson-family-hospital

EDIT: Looks like his plane took Justin's brother Stefan from IN to PA.


Justin Wilson's wife, Julia, was transported to Pennsylvania from their home in Colorado by IndyCar, while Stefan Wilson was traveling from Indianapolis. Tony Stewart loaned his plane and pilots to Stefan Wilson so he could get to his brother's side.

http://espn.go.com/racing/indycar/story/_/id/13496744/justin-wilson-taken-hospital-accident-pocono-raceway

dando
08-24-15, 12:51 PM
Latest update.

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trauma1
08-24-15, 12:56 PM
Sorry, that is absolutely false.

No it's not even ESPN'S Oreo reported they put 26lbs of lead ballest in the nose. The car had a 41 to 59 weight difference and rear end heavy

TKGAngel
08-24-15, 01:03 PM
No it's not even ESPN'S Oreo reported they put 26lbs of lead ballest in the nose. The car had a 41 to 59 weight difference and rear end heavy

Ballast aside for a second, how much does an Indycar nose cone weigh? The closest measurement that I could find is that the entire aero kit has to be 46 pounds, but that figure includes all the pieces parts for the entire car.

Gnam
08-24-15, 01:23 PM
I hope Justin is ok. :(

Ed_Severson
08-24-15, 02:09 PM
No it's not even ESPN'S Oreo reported they put 26lbs of lead ballest in the nose. The car had a 41 to 59 weight difference and rear end heavy

With all due respect, I've been running this car for 4 seasons now. Nobody is running any ballast at all in the nose, much less an absurd amount like 26 pounds. It's both unnecessary and illegal.

I'm well aware that at one test, for one outing, the prototype car was run with ballast in the nose to get a read on the magnitude of the change in handling that would come from moving the weight distribution a percent farther forward -- that is the instance that Oreovicz referred to in the aforementioned article, which was published in 2011, months before anyone ever raced this car. After the results of this experiment, new front wishbones and rear wishbone mounts were manufactured that moved the weight distribution closer to 43% front and it's been that way ever since.

Let's please keep the focus on Justin in this thread.

B3RACER1a
08-24-15, 02:50 PM
With all due respect, I've been running this car for 4 seasons now. Nobody is running any ballast at all in the nose, much less an absurd amount like 26 pounds. It's both unnecessary and illegal.

I'm well aware that at one test, for one outing, the prototype car was run with ballast in the nose to get a read on the magnitude of the change in handling that would come from moving the weight distribution a percent farther forward -- that is the instance that Oreovicz referred to in the aforementioned article, which was published in 2011, months before anyone ever raced this car. After the results of this experiment, new front wishbones and rear wishbone mounts were manufactured that moved the weight distribution closer to 43% front and it's been that way ever since.

Let's please keep the focus on Justin in this thread.

Hey I appreciate you posting here since you actually get to turn some wrenches and are around these things all day.

When I originally found the 26lb thing, it never mentioned Indycar saying it stayed or was removed, which is why I said I was not sure if it held true or not.

I'm glad it didn't.

datachicane
08-24-15, 04:12 PM
Fark. This sucks.

:thumbdown:

Insomniac
08-24-15, 04:15 PM
Good sign he hasn't had surgery? Usually hear about pressure relieving surgery in these situations.

dando
08-24-15, 04:19 PM
F1 thoughts & prayers for Justin.

http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/13498756/formula-one-community-rallies-critically-injured-justin-wilson

cameraman
08-24-15, 05:01 PM
Good sign he hasn't had surgery? Usually hear about pressure relieving surgery in these situations.

We don't know that to be the case, they have not released any information about his treatment or anything else for that matter.

He's in a coma and in critical condition, other than that no information at all.

dando
08-24-15, 05:25 PM
Update on Sage.

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TKGAngel
08-24-15, 08:40 PM
Per Curt Cavin, Indycar CEO to have press conference at 9pm EST.

TravelGal
08-24-15, 08:45 PM
Per Curt Cavin, Indycar CEO to have press conference at 9pm EST.

I'm not sure I like the sound of that. :wringing my hands: :(

Edit: Is it live anywhere I can stream it?

WickerBill
08-24-15, 09:07 PM
He is gone. :(

pfc_m_drake
08-24-15, 09:08 PM
:(

We'll miss you JW.

datachicane
08-24-15, 09:09 PM
:(:(

Always liked Justin. This is awful.

TravelGal
08-24-15, 09:09 PM
The "Travel" household is devastated at the news. :cry::cry::cry:
IndyCar Driver Justin Wilson Has Died of a Head Injury
INDIANAPOLIS — Aug 24, 2015, 9:01 PM ET
Associated Press

IndyCar driver Justin Wilson has died of a head injury.

dando
08-24-15, 09:16 PM
****. :( :cry:

TravelGal
08-24-15, 09:19 PM
Did anyone hear the press conference? I logged in, thought I'd missed it so logged out. Then I really DID miss it. Did they give any details at all? I'm having such a hard time with this. Greg, Dan, Justin. Just too hard to see them down at such glowing moments in their career. :cry:

Edit: from indycar: In lieu of flowers, a fund has been set up for Wilson children. Donations may be sent to: Wilson Children's Fund, c/o INDYCAR, 4551 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46222.

TKGAngel
08-24-15, 09:27 PM
Did anyone hear the press conference? I logged in, thought I'd missed it so logged out. Then I really DID miss it. Did they give any details at all? I'm having such a hard time with this. Greg, Dan, Justin. Just too hard to see them down at such glowing moments in their career. :cry:

It started late and there weren't many details. Wife, bro and parents were with him. Trust fund set up for the girls in lieu of flowers. Exact details of that to follow in the next few days. No questions tonight out of respect for the family. Ed Carpenter spoke on behalf of the drivers. That's about it.

:cry:

ETA: Stefan Wilson tweeted that Justin prearranged for organ donation, so as much as this sucks, there is something good coming out of it.

dando
08-24-15, 09:28 PM
Did anyone hear the press conference? I logged in, thought I'd missed it so logged out. Then I really DID miss it. Did they give any details at all? I'm having such a hard time with this. Greg, Dan, Justin. Just too hard to see them down at such glowing moments in their career. :cry:

Just this so far that I can find:

http://www.indycar.com/News/2015/08/8-24-Driver-Justin-Wilson-dies

dando
08-24-15, 09:35 PM
IndyCar made the announcement of Wilson's passing at approximately 9 p.m. ET Monday. The sanctioning body did not take any questions about his death and said he died while surrounded by his family. Wilson is survived by his wife Julia and their two children.

"This is a monumentally sad day for INDYCAR and the motorsports community as a whole," IndyCar CEO Mark Miles said in a statement. "Justin's elite ability to drive a race car was matched by his unwavering kindness, character and humility – which is what made him one of the most respected members of the paddock. As we know, the racing industry is one big family, and our efforts moving forward will be focused on rallying around Justin's family to ensure they get the support they need during this unbelievably difficult time."

The sanctioning body said it would answer questions surrounding Wilson's death in the coming days. Much of the conversation will include asking if the series' cars can be prevented from breaking apart so easily and if canopies are a realistic alternative. The open-cockpit design of an IndyCar is a longstanding open-wheel tradition. Wilson was hit in the helmet because his head was exposed.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nascar-from-the-marbles/indycar-driver-justin-wilson-dies-from-head-injury-at-pocono-011012288.html

devilmaster
08-24-15, 09:35 PM
Thank you Justin. You were one of the best.

SteveH
08-24-15, 09:40 PM
Thank you Justin. You were one of the best.


indeed

RIP racer, my thoughts are with your family tonight

Brickman
08-24-15, 09:44 PM
RIP Justin

:(

JoeBob
08-24-15, 10:06 PM
Dammit. I had a feeling this was coming. Still crushing.

The updates never even included the word "stable," let alone mention any surgery. His brother tweeted that he had elected to be an organ donor. I suspect they knew this outcome was inevitable, and he was on life support long enough to allow for proper farewells and for him to give the gift of life to others.

Godspeed, Racer.

dando
08-24-15, 10:16 PM
http://espn.go.com/racing/indycar/story/_/id/13505054/indycar-justin-wilson-37-dies-injury-pocono-track

Ed_Severson
08-24-15, 10:18 PM
I can't remember ever being this profoundly sad. Losing Greg was tough, but I had only watched him race. Losing Dan was tough, but I'd only met him a couple times.

Justin was my teammate and my friend.

It is impossible to overstate how kind and thoughtful he was. I never once heard anyone say a cross word about him, nor him say a cross word about anyone else. He was the rarest of specimens in motorsport -- a man with literally no enemies. If you met Justin, you liked him, and that's just the way it was.

I'm so heartbroken. What an absolute goddamn shame.

KaBoom21
08-24-15, 10:22 PM
RIP, Justin.

Sorry for the loss of your friend, Ed

Chief
08-24-15, 10:39 PM
Here's how I am remembering Justin....as a champion. Rest in peace JW.

http://cache2.asset-cache.net/gc/56105330-british-justin-wilson-from-rusport-team-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=lwClSwOYNawS8VTBAwscMd7x5oY4p150rYgqVacvrLIwD8Db QkZXF5eTJ7kxcRJT

Brickman
08-24-15, 10:47 PM
Heartfelt prayers to Justin's family... and to Ed and Justin's racing family.

TravelGal
08-24-15, 10:51 PM
I'm so heartbroken. What an absolute goddamn shame.

Amen. Condolences, Ed. I feel the same and I only had the briefest of glimpses of his radiant smile in person. I'm still crying. I can't imagine the pain the rest of you, who knew him well, must be feeling,

RTKar
08-24-15, 11:17 PM
Very upsetting, a talented driver in Champcar and F1, just trying to do what he loved doing whether the cars were good or not. So sad for Wilson and his family.



Too may guys in this race were making unforced errors, too many parts on this car have the potential to be pieces of shrapnel. The series really needs to look at itself.

rabbit
08-24-15, 11:24 PM
:'(

Andrew Longman
08-24-15, 11:41 PM
Trevor and I were at Pocono yesterday. The hit and actions of the medical crew clearly didn't inspire much optimism.

I met Justin while we were both waiting for a turn in the portopotty at Cleveland years ago. Totally charming even in that setting. One of the good guys for sure.

Ed, so sorry for your loss.

I hate this part of the sport.

Mary
08-24-15, 11:48 PM
I can't beat up on Indycar today; this is just too sad. RIP, Justin and condolences to your family.

Mary

Kiwifan
08-25-15, 01:31 AM
So so sad.

I'm thinking of you Ed. I never knew Justin but through these forums I "feel" I know you and you are a good bugger. I can't even begin to imagine your pain.

Take care mate.

nrc
08-25-15, 02:49 AM
Sad, sad news. Godspeed, Justin Wilson. :(

opinionated ow
08-25-15, 05:02 AM
terrible news. he was one of the good guys

Napoleon
08-25-15, 05:05 AM
Terrible news

RIP Justin.

Elmo T
08-25-15, 07:58 AM
So horribly sad - never heard a bad word. From everything I saw at the track or read or watched on the tube - he was truly one of the good guys. Even the "badass" name was more of a joke.

Anyway, I saw AJ Allmendinger tweet this out last night. Made me smile:

http://i61.tinypic.com/6f7gwp.jpg

KLang
08-25-15, 08:48 AM
RIP

Gave up paying attention to this sport a while back but I remember Justin fondly.

trauma1
08-25-15, 10:26 AM
This sucks. RIP Justin. Ed prayers to you, The Wilson family. Meet him when I worked the Mile and RA a humble and kind man.

Insomniac
08-25-15, 11:33 AM
Anyway, I saw AJ Allmendinger tweet this out last night. Made me smile:

http://i61.tinypic.com/6f7gwp.jpg

I smiled seeing this. He was unique, and it's always so sad to lose people in this sport. I like forgetting the sport is dangerous. RIP JW. :(

TKGAngel
08-25-15, 11:56 AM
I love that Dinger/JW photo.

Wilson's bro sent this out a few minutes ago:


@stef_wilson: With #giftoflife @justin_wilson saved 6 lives today. He just keeps setting the bar higher. Keep Julia & the girls in your prayers #myherojw

Hard Driver
08-25-15, 12:08 PM
Always rooted for him, because he just seemed to be in it for the love of racing. He had a long and successful career. Just terrible to end with a pretty freak accident beyond his control.

My deep condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed by so many.

Gnam
08-25-15, 12:58 PM
He will be missed. :(

Justin Wilson photos:
http://www.motorsport.com/filter/all/photos/main-gallery/?s=-2&dl=w&d=308&ft=1

http://s29.postimg.org/dtf5g5glz/image.jpg

http://s10.postimg.org/j5oguibex/indycar_surfers_paradise_2007_justin_wilson_rspo.j pg

http://s15.postimg.org/yfbfbw697/indycar_champcar_long_beach_2008_justin_wilson.jpg

http://s29.postimg.org/4b69i44pj/indycar_champcar_long_beach_2008_justin_wilson.jpg

http://s3.postimg.org/hf5mm0p9f/indycar_watkins_glen_2009_podium_race_winner_jus.j pg

Don Quixote
08-25-15, 01:20 PM
Damn. :(

swift
08-25-15, 03:15 PM
No words. :(

dando
08-25-15, 03:16 PM
#BadAss

http://espn.go.com/racing/indycar/story/_/id/13508734/indycar-driver-justin-wilson-saves-6-lives-donating-organs?ex_cid=espnTW

:thumbup: :thumbup: but yet still :cry:

dando
08-25-15, 05:58 PM
IndyCar Series ‏@IndyCar 20h20 hours ago
Donations can be made to Justin's children via: Wilson Children's Fund, c/o INDYCAR, 4551 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46222.
#BadassWilson

dando
08-25-15, 06:39 PM
Logo to be used @ Sonoma.

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devilmaster
08-25-15, 09:48 PM
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120489


FIA technical director Charlie Whiting is convinced protected cockpits will one day be introduced into open-wheel racing as motorsport's governing body prepares to conduct further testing.

The death of Justin Wilson after being struck by debris from another car during the Pocono IndyCar race on Sunday has again brought the topic of open cockpits into question.

SteveH
08-25-15, 11:53 PM
In the meantime, eliminate the debris. Don't create situations where every accident rains hundreds of pieces of carbon fiber across the track or worse into and over the stands. 12 and a half years we all learned the physics behind a piece of foam and the damage it could do, resulting in the Columbia tragedy. That was foam, a piece of foam with a speed not so dissimilar to that of the leading edge of the shuttle's wing had enough force to damage it. The same physics were at play on Sunday. Take a much heavier nose cone and here we are.

Eliminate the potential of crap flying in every direction whenever there is contact between two or more cars or the wall or the fence. The series already saw in St. Pete what can happen. That piece flew over the grandstands. Until the FIA studies the problem and determines the solution, minimize the potential. Reduce the crap on the front wings which will reduce the need to replace front wings and nose every time there is the slightest of contact. And then the nose can be affixed more securely. Look at some of the accidents this year, the amount of debris created is incredible. It is surprising that there hasn't been more collateral damage. IndyCar shouldn't try to engineer a fix. They should minimize risk, reduce potential until there is a fix. Then when the FIA has a studied solution, implement that. Not some damned gomer inspired gimmick.

TravelGal
08-26-15, 02:19 AM
Word.

Chief
08-26-15, 02:07 PM
In the meantime, eliminate the debris. Don't create situations where every accident rains hundreds of pieces of carbon fiber across the track or worse into and over the stands. 12 and a half years we all learned the physics behind a piece of foam and the damage it could do,

I hope this adds some levity for everyone....I SWEAR as I read that above you were referencing Mario's test flight at IMS with the SAFER foam launching him. :laugh:

Wow, eons could pass and nothing seems to change in the lEeegue. NOTHING. :shakehead:

dando
08-26-15, 03:36 PM
IndyCar Series ‏@IndyCar 9m9 minutes ago
#BadAssWilson apparel and stickers now available here, proceeds go to Wilson Children's Fund: http://shop.ims.com/indycar/drivers/justin-wilson/ …

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DagoFast
08-26-15, 08:49 PM
IndyCar shouldn't try to engineer a fix. They should minimize risk, reduce potential until there is a fix. Then when the FIA has a studied solution, implement that. Not some damned gomer inspired gimmick.

But that is what the entire series is. And always will be. It needs to die.

TravelGal
08-27-15, 02:13 AM
Driver going across the Golden Gate Bridge on Thursday with Mario driving the number 25. Made me cry all over again.

dando
08-27-15, 09:33 AM
Driver going across the Golden Gate Bridge on Thursday with Mario driving the number 25. Made me cry all over again.

Marco, Justin's teammate. Marco will be followed by Power, Rahal, Newgarden, and Hinch driving the two-seater. :thumbup: :thumbup:

http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/08/27/golden-gate-bridge-indycar-motorcade-for-wilson/

TravelGal
08-27-15, 11:32 AM
Thanks, dando. I didn't have a reliable link. I had just read it in a comment somewhere. Either I misread it or the comment was wrong. Thanks for providing the link. Beautiful.

dando
08-27-15, 11:56 AM
Thanks, dando. I didn't have a reliable link. I had just read it in a comment somewhere. Either I misread it or the comment was wrong. Thanks for providing the link. Beautiful.

Eh, no sweat. I was a little sad last night that it wasn't Graham, but glad to see he's involved. He and Justin had a special relationship according to local media reports (The Columbus Dispatch covers RLR). Apparently Bobby was considering adding Justin for a second ride next season and had spoken to #BadAssWilson about it as recently as M-O.

dando
08-27-15, 07:43 PM
Letterman struggling to cope with racing deaths.

http://espn.go.com/racing/indycar/story/_/id/13524288/david-letterman-struggling-love-racing-justin-wilson-death

TravelGal
08-27-15, 07:49 PM
Servia to drive the 25. I cried yet again. Servia, the other driver who gets far less than the respect he deserves. No wonder they were such good friends.
http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/120791-indycar-servia-to-race-no-25-andretti-honda-in-honor-of-wilson

dando
08-27-15, 07:59 PM
Crossing the Golden Gate.

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TravelGal
08-27-15, 09:49 PM
Crossing the Golden Gate.

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Are there more? This is Power. Would be nice to see the lead car. :cry:

Can you imagine what it took to get that bridge closed, even in one direction, for this tribute?

dando
08-27-15, 10:09 PM
Are there more? This is Power. Would be nice to see the lead car. :cry:

Can you imagine what it took to get that bridge closed, even in one direction, for this tribute?

I was going to add a comment that I'd like to see a pic of the traffic backup, but didn't think an attempt at humor was appropriate.

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I dug up what I could get linkies to, but there are a bunch more on the Twitter feed for Emotive.com. Get on Twitter and search for #BadAssWilson. You won't be disappointed. They have an entire gallery dedicated to Justin.

dando
08-27-15, 10:22 PM
Here's one from Yahoo!.

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Story.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/golden-gate-tribute-fallen-indycar-driver-wilson-224433558.html

WickerBill
08-28-15, 06:56 AM
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Ed_Severson
08-28-15, 01:08 PM
As you all know, there are now stickers and t-shirts available through the IndyCar fan shop. Sales of those items will benefit the Wilson Children's Fund.

In addition to those, you can also purchase shirts and hoodies from Justin's own line of apparel, sold through athleteoriginals.com (http://www.athleteoriginals.com/index.php/shop-by-athlete/justin-wilson.html?cat=170) . Sales of those items will also benefit the Wilson Children's Fund. Similarly, Aaron Justus has released a t-shirt approved by the Wilson family to benefit the Wilson Children's Fund, available through manifestgroup.com (http://www.manifestgroup.com/justin-wilson-tribute-tee/) .

rabbit
08-28-15, 04:14 PM
https://instagram.com/p/658yHaOPMN/ :thumbup:

TravelGal
08-28-15, 06:27 PM
From Racer. A custom diecast conversion of Justin Wilson's Watkins Glen 2009 Indy car winner for Dale Coyne Racing is now being auctioned on eBay. This is a Greenlight diecast, 1/18 scale, which is being customized to replicate "BadAss" Wilson's winning car. This is ONE OF A KIND, being created to raise funds for the JW Memorial. http://www.racer.com/more/racer-stuff/item/120835-justin-wilson-memorial-die-cast-model-car-auctioned-on-ebay

cameraman
08-28-15, 07:00 PM
From Racer. A custom diecast conversion of Justin Wilson's Watkins Glen 2009 Indy car winner for Dale Coyne Racing is now being auctioned on eBay. This is a Greenlight diecast, 1/18 scale, which is being customized to replicate "BadAss" Wilson's winning car. This is ONE OF A KIND, being created to raise funds for the JW Memorial. http://www.racer.com/more/racer-stuff/item/120835-justin-wilson-memorial-die-cast-model-car-auctioned-on-ebay

Already at $510-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141758815907?ru=http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=141758815907&_rdc=1