Reel Racing: Emotional ‘The Lionheart’ Paints Portrait of Dan Wheldon
HBO’s latest racing documentary takes a deep-dive into the legacy of the British racing driver taken from IndyCar too soon.
Dan Wheldon
Open Wheel Archive: The 2005 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
IndyCar’s first street circuit race proved to be a turning point in both a legendary career and the development of the series at large.
Inside IndyCar: Dan Wheldon’s 2005 Championship Season
Wheldon’s 2005 season set a bar that wouldn’t be reached for almost two decades.
The Pit Straight: Does the Danger of Open-Wheel Racing Add to Its Mystique?
Danger is an inherent part of the sport of auto racing, even in the era of halos and HANS devices. But does it have to be? And what does it mean?
Inside IndyCar: Frontstretch’s Favorite Indy 500s, Pt. 1
There is nothing in sports quite like the Indianapolis 500, with its 106-year history of glory, tragedy, spectacle and speed. Four Frontstretch writers were asked to share the story of their favorite 500.
Dan Wheldon, Bob Jenkins Elected to IMS Hall of Fame
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame will be adding two more legendary figures to its hallowed halls, announcing on Wednesday that two-time Indianapolis 500 …
A Last-Lap Thriller for the Ages: 2012 Indy 500 Race Recap
Dan Wheldon didn’t get a chance to defend his Indy win, so Dario Franchitti dedicated his victory to his friend and essentially defended it for him.
IndyCar Preview: The 2012 Indianapolis 500
This Sunday afternoon at the venerable Indianapolis Motor Speedway will see the 96th running of the Indy 500 and based on practice so far, it’s anyone’s race.
Pace Laps: NASCAR’s Rivalry Week, Nationwide Vacation & a “Favorite” Triumph
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Will Rivalries Ignite This Week?
Pace Laps: Kahne Un-Able, Wheldon’s Lasting Legacy & Casey on the Bench
Each week, Frontstretch will go inside the competition, series by series, to bring you the biggest stories that you need to watch during the upcoming week.