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10 notable auto racing deaths

Published: Oct 17 2011 12:25:32 PM EDT Updated On: Feb 24 2013 11:50:42 AM EST

Take a look back at notable auto racing deaths.

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Dan Wheldon, who won last year's Indianapolis 500, was killed during an auto race in October. As the Indy 500 comes again, take a look back at his tragic crash and other notable auto racing deaths.

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