The Late Dan Wheldon Remembered At Indy

May 26, 2012 3:44 PM

Susie Wheldon, the wife of the late Dan Wheldon and her son, Sebastian, pose with the Borg-Warner Trophy during the driver’s meeting prior to the the 96th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 26, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Susie Wheldon received a long standing ovation Saturday during the public driver meeting for the Indianapolis 500.

Dan Wheldon’s wife accepted a replica of the Borg Warner trophy on behalf of the two-time Indianapolis winner. He was killed in a crash during the October season finale race at Las Vegas. Susie Wheldon held her 3-year-old son, Sebastian, while accepting the trophy.

She was also presented with a plaque from The American Dairy Association to commemorate Wheldon’s win last May. The award is a reminder of Louis Meyer, who originated the tradition in 1933 of drinking milk in victory lane.

Defending series champion Dario Franchitti was presented with his champions ring during the driver meeting, and Josef Newgarden received his Indy Lights championship ring.

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