Racing world reacts to death of IndyCar driver Justin Wilson on Twitter
37-year-old dies of head injury after being hit with debris
IndyCar has lost another driver as Justin Wilson, the 37-year-old Englishman, died of a head injury on Monday after being struck by debris at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania on Sunday.
Wilson's death conjured up memories of 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.
Fellow drivers, others from the racing world, fans and the general public shared their thoughts shortly after the news of Wilson's passing was announced.
Thankful to have known <a href="https://twitter.com/justin_wilson">@justin_wilson</a> & honored to have shared a seat with him. He was a Great Man and will be missed <a href="http://t.co/vgRS4iEzsm">pic.twitter.com/vgRS4iEzsm</a>
—@Mc_DriverUr my boy forever. Love you <a href="https://twitter.com/justin_wilson">@justin_wilson</a>. One of the best ever. On and off the track. <a href="http://t.co/kDZxxfj0jN">pic.twitter.com/kDZxxfj0jN</a>
—@AJDingerOur thoughts and prayers are with the family of Justin Wilson and the IndyCar community. Rest in peace and Godspeed.
—@tonystewart_rcgOh man, my heart is aching another friend gone. Godspeed to one of racing's truest gentlemen. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/justinwilson?src=hash">#justinwilson</a>
—@TonyKanaanRest In Peace Justin Wilson. You will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends at this time. <a href="http://t.co/ZHz9Z9lR66">pic.twitter.com/ZHz9Z9lR66</a>
—@NASCARMemoriesOur hearts are heavy tonight. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPJustin?src=hash">#RIPJustin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/justin_wilson">@justin_wilson</a>
—@Team_PenskeOne of our racing family's most authentically real person, who forever made us better people. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PrayingfortheWilsonFamily?src=hash">#PrayingfortheWilsonFamily</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/justin_wilson">@justin_wilson</a>
—@SarahFisherWhen his <a href="https://twitter.com/RollingStones">@RollingStones</a> design was released, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JustinWilson?src=hash">#JustinWilson</a> played along for a pic. It shows his accommodating nature. <a href="http://t.co/KVWUGdPlGT">pic.twitter.com/KVWUGdPlGT</a>
—@jakequerySad to hear Justin Wilson has passed. Ultimate wrong place at the wrong time. Hate it. Thoughts with his family. RIP.
—@MikeClayNFL