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Justin Wilson
1978 - 2015
Justin Wilson
1978 - 2015
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1978
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2015
Justin Wilson Obituary
IndyCar made the announcement Monday night at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The racing community is remembering IndyCar driver Justin Wilson.
Fellow driver Ed Carpenter spoke of Wilson Monday evening.
“For me, what Justin’s gone through over the past couple years, how hard he worked to get back in the car this season and to the opportunity he had with Andretti… I think he exemplified the reason we all love this. He fought so hard to get back, and as challenging as today is and yesterday was, he’s doing what he loved to do, and what we all love to do, and it’s why we’ll all be back competing in his honor in the near future,” said Carpenter.
A memorial set up outside IMS is growing, with signs, cards, candles and notes of support from fans.
Those who knew Wilson say he was well-respected among drivers, and loved by fans and friends.
Wilson is a British driver who lived outside Denver in Longmont, Colorado. He was hit in the head during Sunday’s race by piece of debris that had broken off another car. Wilson’s car veered into an interior wall at the track, and he was swiftly taken by helicopter to a hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The last IndyCar driver to die because of an on-track incident was Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, who was killed in the 2011 season finale at Las Vegas after his head hit a post when his car went airborne.
“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,” said Mark Miles, CEO of Hulman & Co., the parent company of IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
After Wheldon’s death, Wilson became one of three driver representatives to serve as a liaison between the competitors and IndyCar. It was no surprise: The 6-foot-4 Wilson, easily the tallest in the series, was well liked by everyone in the series.
He won seven times over 12 seasons in open-wheel racing and finished as high as fifth in the Indianapolis 500. An acclaimed sports car racer, Wilson won the prestigious 24 Hours of Daytona with Michael Shank Racing, and he competed in 20 Formula One races in 2003 before moving to the U.S. to join Champ Car.
He finished third in the Champ Car standings in 2005, and was runner-up in both 2006 and 2007. To support his career, his management team in 2003 created a program that allowed fans to invest in the driver. Hundreds of people bought shares in Wilson, who was dyslexic and a strong supporter of foundations related to the disorder.
Wilson, a native of Sheffield, England, entered this season without a full-time ride. He latched on with Andretti Autosport and was in the sixth of seven scheduled races with the team. The agreement began as a two-race deal for events at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and then was increased to the final five races of the year. The IndyCar season concludes Sunday in Sonoma, California.
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156 Entries
margaret & keith Hall
September 10, 2015
Such a great loss.
We feel for all his family.
So sad and so sorry
Lee Family
September 8, 2015
My heart goes out to the Wilson family for the deep loss you must be feeling. How sad to lose someone so loved. May you find comfort in prayer and have faith that God hears your prayers. (Jeremiah 29:12,13)
September 4, 2015
Although No word is enough to help you take away your pain, but our Heavenly Father can give the strength and the comfort to those with a broken heart. Psalms 9:9. May you be granted the inner peace to help you cope with your loss. Our thoughts are with you; Please accept our sincere condolences.
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September 3, 2015
Sending Prayers for Justin's Parents, Wife, Two Daughters, Brother, Racing Team, IRL, and fellow competitors.
Elizabeth
September 2, 2015
God blessed us for 37 years with your presence among us. May your kindness, loving heart and endless compassion never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Justin.
August 31, 2015
To the Wilson Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. My family and I pray that you will be strong during this difficult time. I saw the accident on TV as it happened and my heart sank at that time. We
care and share your grief.
With Sympathy,
Kevin Hall and Family
New Orleans, La.
August 31, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in our loving Heavenly Father. "He will become A secure refuge in times of distress." Psalms 9:9
Sheryl Zahn
August 31, 2015
RIP Justin
Sheryl Zahn
August 31, 2015
Justin was a great driver gone way too soon! I pray for his family and the whole racing community. RIP Justin!!!!!!
Tracy Gordine
August 31, 2015
During the one week that we spent in your company, back in 2011, we saw what a beautiful humble person you were. Even with your back brace on, you desperately wanted to play with your girls by the pool and were happy to share stories with us about racing.
Julia, Jane, Jess and all your family and friends are in our thoughts.
Rest peacefully Justin. You were too humble to realise the Impact you had in this world.
v d
August 31, 2015
hello we are sorry for this death we appearances this person hope you feel better
Patti Smith
August 30, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Julie, their girls and their families. Justin was a true gentleman. You will be missed JW.
jane cover
August 30, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers to Justin's family. The world has lost a wonderful human being
August 30, 2015
We will watch the race today with broken hearts knowing Justin is watching May all be safe today on and off the track
Ted Cathy T3 Joey Spencer Geardino
August 30, 2015
Our prayers to Justin and family Lynne we will always hold the time you spent with us at Indy this year at the hotel in our heart A proud and loving mother The Geardino family
Ted and Ted 3rd Geardino
August 30, 2015
I can't believe my son and I spoke to you last Sunday before the race and talked about meeting your mom at Indy this year. We stayed in the same hotel.A conversation we will cherish for ever.
Terry Magestro
August 30, 2015
May God give the strength and faith needed in this time of sadness to Justin's Mother and Father, Stefan and especially to Julia. May his passion for life always be in your hearts and his love shine upon you. God Bless.
Caroline Roberts
August 29, 2015
You will be sadly missed
my condolences to julia, the girls and Stefan.
I was lucky to have had the pleasure of working with justin at palmer sport and again at the Toronto molson indy
He was a wonderful person
RIP Justin
GP Hewitt
August 29, 2015
Always in our hearts. Seems like a dream. #RIPJW
~Sher~
August 29, 2015
Justin is now racing with all the other great drivers on GOD's Speedway..Prayers for peace..comfort & strength to his family..especially his wife and 2 young daughters..
Linda Singleton
August 29, 2015
Sincere condolences to the family of a great guy. What a loss. My heart breaks for him and even in death, he managed to save other lives with his organ donation. You are among the angels now. RIP Justin.
PG
August 29, 2015
Justin has definitely gone too soon. He was truly loved by his peers. He has certainly left his mark on the world though and we are ever grateful. May the Wilson family have peace and comfort from those closest to him, his family and of course the God of all comfort as he sleeps in death. Ecc 9:5.
ann farrar
August 29, 2015
Rip Justin you will be a great loss to your friends and family and all of motor sport
fran b
August 29, 2015
"and in the end...the love you take is equal to the love you make"...thoughts and prayers to family, friends and raceteam...
godspeed justin
Gerardo Gutierrez
August 28, 2015
Justin 4 ever
Norma
August 28, 2015
Deepest condolences go out to the Wilson family, friends and the racing community. RIP Justin.
JD O'Neal
August 28, 2015
Our heads are still in shock and our hearts hurt for all of the Indy family and JW's personal family. Thank you Justin for letting all of us be part of the ride. The O'Neals, Indy Fans, Ontario, Canada
Leisa Crehan-Simpson
August 28, 2015
RIP Justin Wilson. Our heart felt condolences to his family. Such a horrible tragedy for one to endure, my heart goes out to his wife and children you have such a wonderful group of fellow drivers and family praying for your hearts to someday be at peace.
T Griffin
August 28, 2015
So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best positon to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.
Lavonne Redmond
August 28, 2015
My heart goes out the Wilson family. May the God of all comfort, give you peace and strengthen you all during this time. Know that it pains God and his Son to see the suffering you all are experiencing right now.
Scanze Family
August 28, 2015
There are no words to express our feelings. I still cannot believe you are gone. Deepest condolences to your family and may God bless them all and watch over your beautiful little girls. I am so glad we had the honor of meeting you at a few races. RIP, you will be missed.
August 28, 2015
God please be with his family to show them much needed peace and love always❤
Miranda Shelton
August 27, 2015
Such a tragedy.. I'm so sad for his family..to have someone with such an enormous presence and love for life taken from them way too soon..so sad..RIP JW..
Kevin
August 27, 2015
Heaven's checked flag awaits you. Rest in peace!
Ingold Motorsports LLC
August 27, 2015
our prayers are with the family ! gods speed Justin, you will be missed
August 27, 2015
I am an Indy fan and am so saddened by Justin's death. May God bless and keep his family safe and let them heal quickly from this tragic loss. Aggie H Phoenix, AZ
Carol Barrett
August 27, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Wilson Family. Justin was a true gentleman and was liked by everyone who met him, the loss of him is heartbreaking. Rest in Peace Justin, you will be deeply missed.
Coach Luther
August 27, 2015
God bless you and your family. As a fan you were the best and you did it with class. RIP
Jennifer Fullhart
August 27, 2015
My deepest condolences goes out to Justin Wilson's family and friends. I am so deeply sorry for your loss, no words is enough to comfort such a loss, may you all find peace in time. GOD Bless
Addis Family
August 27, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family and Indy car family. May God Bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.
Chrys Mills
August 27, 2015
To the family of Justin Wilson,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God comfort you. Justin was a great driver. I enjoyed watching him race.
phyllis wardlow
August 26, 2015
God Bless
candy t
August 26, 2015
I've. Never met the young man, but i feel so sad for ur loss. But just know that god is the god of all comfort , that i personally know . I couldnt have made it threw somthings myself.may the lord so graciously be with u now and always . He is faithful. Take joy in knowing that you she'll see him again .
scott rees
August 26, 2015
R.i.p. may your daughters be comforted and keep your memory close I side their hearts. Good luck to them. We thank you for sharing him with us!
Larry Bortz
August 26, 2015
God speed
Laurel Jordan
August 26, 2015
Rest in peace for all eternity, Justin. You touched the lives of so many and will always be remembered as a great friend, sportsman, fellow lover of the sport of racing, and a wonderful family man. You will be missed and never forgotten.
Pam Grothman
August 26, 2015
Rest in Peace Justin. May God with his loving arms surround your family, and friends. All of you are in my prayers.
Harry Stiller
August 26, 2015
A terrible tragedy; RIP Justin
The Mogan Family
August 26, 2015
RIP, our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Grateful we had the opportunity to watch you qualify last Saturday.
Chris Mogan
August 26, 2015
RIP JW, our deepest condolences and prayers to your family. We are thankful that we had the opportunity to watch you qualify last Saturday.
Tracy
August 26, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Will be in prayer for your family
August 26, 2015
RIP Justin, so sorry to lose another Brit. Condolences to family and friends. Remember you from your very start of racing, go and look down with Dan. Godspeed from two ex-pats.
Ann & Charles Drewitt
Ocala, FL
Sandra Sorrells
August 26, 2015
Thoughts and Prayers. Justin, my dad, Forrest Hulan and Father-in-law, Chester Sorrells is in Heaven, and they both will take care of you. We will see all of you again. Sincerely The Hulan's and The Sorrells' Family in Tennessee.
August 26, 2015
With sincere sympathy to Justin's family for your loss. Thoughts and prayers of strength from many are with you during this sad time.Stay strong,you all have a beautiful angel watching over you. Justin,fly high with the angels!
August 26, 2015
So many kind wishes thoughts and prayers for this wonderful human being. What else can I add? The Indy car fans and Indy car family feel such a loss and pray Justin's family have the support to get them through these difficult times.
Lin Butsko
Mandy
August 26, 2015
Our thoughts go out to Justin's family , another talent taken too soon. RIP
Joe Atkinson
August 26, 2015
I've always been a fan and was at Watkins Glen when he won the Indycar race there. It's a huge loss to the sport. We'll miss you Justin.
August 26, 2015
so sad,sending prayers and hugs to his family
Loretta Brewer
August 26, 2015
Do not be amazed at this,for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.
August 26, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Anna Smith
August 26, 2015
My heart and prayers are with your family. I know losing a husband is hard but you will be strong for the children god will be with you. RIP JUSTIN
August 26, 2015
Our deepest heartfelt sympathies go to Keith, Lynne, Stefan, Julia and the girls, family. You're in our thoughts.
Robert and Svetlana, South Yorkshire, UK
August 26, 2015
Gone too soon. So sorry about your loss. Please take comfort by letting your "prayers...be made known to God, and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your metal powers" Philippians 4:6,7.
C. Wilson Jacksonville Fl
Lee Commons
August 26, 2015
Our thoughts go out to Justin's family at this very sad time. I personally met Justin on several occasions both on and off the track. Even went round a race track with him. Such a sad loss for his family and the world of Motorsport. He was an incredible guy rip Justin you will be sadly missed.
August 26, 2015
So, so sorry.
Carol Robson and family
Davis Family
August 26, 2015
I never knew car driver Justin Wilson nor his family. My prayers and thoughts r with the family. May u all find peace and comfort during the time of your lost. May his sprit live on n your heart. He is now riding trough the golden gates of Heaven. Ride on Justin. Rest n Peace.
August 26, 2015
Sorry for for our loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories off joyful time spent together with Justin. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.
Sheila
August 26, 2015
God bless you Justin and all those who loved you. You will be missed.
Scott T.
August 26, 2015
He died doing what he loved. Though he was on the earth for a short time, he achieved greatness. May God comfort the hearts of his grieving family and fans.
Johannes Essink
August 26, 2015
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Jorge Deseusa
August 26, 2015
Rest In Peace....go very fast to the sky....
Good bye.....Justin.
August 25, 2015
All my love and care to Julia, your daughters and family. You were a great driver. One more star in heaven. <3 Lucy Hall (Phoenix, AZ)
August 25, 2015
I am very sorry for the families loss. Please overcome these difficult times with the hope God has given us through his word for the near future. John 5:25-29 gives us an overview of what he has planned for humanity. These verses can bring hope and peace to you and your family
Richard/Margie McGrath
August 25, 2015
To Keith, Lynne, Julia, Stefan and the children, we assure that you all are in our prayers. We always knew Justin was a cut above and feel privileged that he shared some of his time with us.
Brenda
August 25, 2015
He was taken from this earth far too soon and was a terrific role model for all of us. My sympathies to his family.
RA Washington DC
August 25, 2015
My codolences regarding the loss of Justin Wilson. May the wonderful memories of him remain forever in your hearts and minds and may those thoughts sustain you until God's promises at John 6:40 are fulfilled.
Chris C.
August 25, 2015
RIP Justin Wilson. I never met you, but felt like I knew you. Incredible on and off the track. God bless you and your family that remains. Sending Prayers.
Sherry Ellis
August 25, 2015
My heart is breaking for his family. So sorry for your loss and sending my thoughts and prayers to his wife, 2 precious daughters, his family and the racing community. RIP Justin Wilson! ❤
John Girard
August 25, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and team players.
Susie
August 25, 2015
I am so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. He will be remembered for his Smile and his Great Racing and his Love for his Family and Friends. Sending all my Prayers to the entire Family. God Bless you all.
Shannon Berezanski
August 25, 2015
The true Greats walk among us often unnoticed but have such a positive impact on us without hardly trying.August 24th is my Birthday and I'm a better person for knowing Justin and shed tears of joy and sorrow for knowing him and missing him. You Sir are one of THE Greats. Rest in Peace.
August 25, 2015
My condolences too the Wilson family I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. The race fans have lost another great race car driver. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. R.I.P. Justin From Dianne Dean Port Charlotte Fl
August 25, 2015
Rip. May your spirit live on.
Terry Leanio
August 25, 2015
RIP
Randy knepper
August 25, 2015
My prayers for the family of Wilson
Laurel Jordan
August 25, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the wife, children, and family of Justin Wilson. My sympathy also to his racing colleagues in both Indy Car and F-1. It takes a lot of courage to get in to those cars and do what Justin did. He obviously has a great passion for the sport. It is a tragedy that such a freak accident took the life of such a brilliant competitor and sportsman, but also a kind and loving husband and father. May the Lord watch over him, may he have peace and may his family have peace knowing that he was such a good and caring man as to have been an organ donor and saved the lives of others while unfortunately losing his own life. May he rest in peace forever. May the Lord watch over those who continue to race as Justin did.
Nancy Clark
August 25, 2015
Stefan,
Thank you for allowing your dear brother's body to give life to others. My brother received a heart transplant last month and I will always remember the family that chose to continue life through that organ donation. Your family will remain in my prayers always.
Linda Okeley
August 25, 2015
RIP
Debby scoggins
August 25, 2015
Greatest driver. Ever, my favorite, gonna miss your fantastic racing,
RIP
Rich Reininger
August 25, 2015
To the Wilson family, I wish your pain to be removed and the love in hearts for Justin to prevail. Take with you his commitment to the sport of racing and all those people who's lives he touched. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
August 25, 2015
My condolences to your family during this difficult time. May our Heavenly Father grant you comfort. 2 Corinthains 1:3,4
Scott Chamberland
August 25, 2015
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
August 25, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in Isiah 65:17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth and the things will not be remembered, would not go up into the heart.
The Carey Family
August 25, 2015
From Upstate N.Y. Our deepest sympathy to the Wilson family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all, during this most difficult time. May you all find comfort, in knowing others care & share your loss. I'm sure he's revving up right now, to win his best & fastest race ever, among the Heavens. He's earned his golden Angel wings. God bless you all.
Dave-Patty Johnson
August 25, 2015
To the Wilson familyWe all want to say we're sooo sorry for your loss!!! May God of all comfort Jesus Christ be with you, now & forever. God Bless!!!!! Dave, Patty, David & Daniel Johnson.
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