[12] In 1989, Wilson finished 7th in the Cadet National British Karting Championship, 12th in the 1991 RACMSA Junior British Championships, improving to 4th in 1992. [82] He was put on Newman/Haas' shortlist to replace the outgoing Bourdais for the 2008 season, and was rumoured to be in contention to drive for Andretti Green Racing and did not want to move to the American Le Mans Series. He was 87. wrote on Instagram: "I am so devastated to hear of another passing of a great man and driver. "[60] Wilson signed with the small-budget Conquest Racing team for the 2004 season. [4] His father contacted karting expert Terry Fullerton in 1993 and the two met at the Worksop motorway services. He drove for the Conquest Racing and RuSPORT teams in the CCWS from 2004 to 2007, winning four races and finishing runner-up in the 2006 and 2007 drivers' championships. ", Scotland's four-time IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti said:external-link "Rest in peace Justin, it was a real privilege to know you and call you a friend. [69] In the No. My thoughts are with your loved ones. [64], DCR owner Dale Coyne took up an option to retain Wilson for the 2014 season after recovering from injury and recommenced training. [61][62] The layout of his Lola car allowed him to lie almost flat on its floor and demonstrated a decent performance in pre-season testing. "I raced with Justin as far back as 1989 in karting and remember his smile was infectious," he tweeted. [64] At the season's sixth race, the Molson Grand Prix of Toronto, Wilson won his only pole position that year. [79] He signed "a multi-year contact" with RuSPORT in January 2007. Justin Wilson, the Cajun humorist and chef whose distinctive accent delighted viewers of his ''Cookin' Cajun'' television show, died on Wednesday in Baton Rouge. IndyCar driver Justin Wilson has died from a head injury suffered when a piece of debris struck him at Pocono Raceway. [e][105] The rest of his season saw him claim two more top-ten results in the final eight races for 15th in the drivers' championship with 278 points. [137] The Indianapolis Motor Speedway president J. Douglas Boles and the CEO of the Hulman & Company Mark Miles made the news public at 21:00 that same day. [64] During practice for the Honda Indy 200 an accident left him with a stable burst fracture of the T5 vertebrae in his back. 6 Dallara DP01-Ford car. [118] Two years later, he again entered the season-opening 12 Hours of Sebring, this time joined by Milka Duno and Phil Andrews. [98] The rest of Wilson's season saw him achieve a best of sixth at the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma. My thoughts are with your loved ones.". He was 87. [30] For DailySportsCar editor Graham Goodwin it created an image of Wilson as "a very rare breed indeed, a man in the modern age who had competed at the highest level in multiple motorsport disciplines", and a driver who "had the cutting edge". He was told to avoid bearing weight on his right leg before commencing rehabilitation. Wilson was subsequently cremated, and a wake was held for him at Silverstone Circuit.[139]. [11] His father was his chief mechanic, courier and mentor. Late in the 2015 season, in the ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway, Wilson died one day after debris from Sage Karam's crashed car struck his helmet. He shared the Coca-Cola Racing Team's No. [85] Wilson started second at the Grand Prix at the Glen and led for 49 out of 60 laps in DCR's first open-wheel victory and his second in the series. RIP Justin. [36] He declined Newman/Haas' invitation for a second test at Sebring International Raceway in December. [99] Wilson sustained a minor fracture in his left wrist in an accident with Alex Tagliani at the season-opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and wore a carbon fibre brace. Yet with only modest sponsorship and a modest manner, his talent's not been enough to earn him the big break. During the race a tyre vibration and a pit stop strategy error left him in 21st. Wilson was 37. Wilson's mother took him to a clinic for a second test two years later and he was formally diagnosed with the condition at the age of 13. [29] Wilson won by a series-record 32 points over Mark Webber,[27][30] and the BRDC Gold Medal, the ERA Club Trophy and the Graham Hill Trophy for winning the title. [12] Wilson finished fifth in the 1994 Formula A British Championship, the United Kingdom's highest-level of kart racing. [146] According to Racer's Mark Glendenning this made Wilson a driver who "commanded universal respect" from fellow competitors. So sorry. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 live, former Minardi owner Paul Stoddart, who gave Wilson his first start in F1,said: "Motorsport has lost not just a fantastic driver but one of the true gentleman of the sport. The No. [48] That same month, Wilson signed a two-race contract to drive Andretti Autosport's No. [44], It emerged Wilson had not obtained the necessary sponsorship money to pay for his seat at Minardi and his father was close to selling his petrol station. He was 87. [55] Jaguar granted Wilson a contract extension until post-season testing ended in December to convince the team to retain him. 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My thoughts are with his family. Wilson had two tenth-place finishes in the first four races. Mid-race, Wilson had an accident due to a loss of control at the rear of his car, which left him 27th. He later appeared as a guest on the popular CBS series The Ed Sullivan Show. Is that all about to change? Justin Wilson, 37, died Monday, a day after he was struck in the head by a piece of debris during the Verizon IndyCar Series race at Pocono Raceway, according to IndyCar. [117] As Wilson waited for a new IndyCar Series contract, he was entered into the all-electric Formula E round in Moscow by Andretti Autosport in June. [116][117] He joined fellow British drivers Ben Collins and Christian Vann in a Team Ascari-entered Ascari KZR-1 car in the LMP900 class at the 2002 12 Hours of Sebring (part of the American Le Mans Series), finishing sixth. [54], He was linked to three teams for the 2004 season. [71] He amassed 265 points to finish third in the drivers' championship; his qualifying results improved with nine top fives. IndyCar made the announcement at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. [4] Jordan did not employ Wilson to race in the 2002 season due to financial issues,[25] signing the 2001 British Formula Three champion Takuma Sato. Wilson also excelled as a chef, and hosted a popular cooking show on public television. He's a threat for victory whenever the IZOD IndyCar Series hits a road or street course. Justin Wilson is a member of Chef. [19][20] For the 1997 EFDA Nations Cup at Donington Park in October, he joined fellow driver Warren Carway at the Diamond Racing-run European Union Team, finishing fourth. While Justin was only part of the Andretti line-up for a short time, it only took a second for him to forever become part of the Andretti family. [20][21] PSR were allowed to move his pedals back and alter its shape for better comfort to accommodate Wilson's 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) frame. [13][14][23], His driving ability attracted Nordic Racing's attention, and they signed him for the 2000 season. McLaren driver Jenson Buttonexternal-link is one of many Formula 1 figures to have paid tribute to Wilson. "Can't even begin to describe the loss I feel right now. Andretti drove Wilson's No. 34 car; he took eight top-ten finishes, with a year-best of fourth at the season-ending Gran Premio Telmex/Tecate. An Andretti Autosport team statement said: "He was a tremendous racer, a valuable member of the team and respected representative to our sport. [123], Wilson entered the 24 Hours of Daytona alongside Allmendinger, Marcos Ambrose, Negri and Pew at MSR in 2013, finishing third. "I can't find the proper words to describe the pain and sympathy I feel for Justin and his family," he said on social media.external-link. [66] Car owner Carl Russo signed him to replace Michel Jourdain Jr. at the RuSPORT team in November 2004. Justin Wilson, the Cajun humorist and chef whose distinctive accent delighted viewers of his “Cookin’ Cajun” and other TV shows, has died. [30], Nicknamed "Bad Ass" by his driving instructor colleagues at PalmerSport in 1999,[18][144] for being "as fearsome a competitor you could ever find",[145] Wilson was friendly,[78] shy,[18][145] endearing,[27] soft-spoken and highly analytical. American celebrity chef who entertained audiences with his homespun tales of Cajun cooking. The only comfort I feel is that he lived a life he loved.". We will miss him.". 60 Ligier JS P2-Honda car at the 12 Hours of Sebring,[127] where they came 42nd. He moved to the 2002 World Series by Nissan for the Racing Engineering team and finished fourth. He moved to the United States in 2004 and enjoyed greater success in Champ Car, finishing as series runner-up in 2006 and 2007 before switching to IndyCar racing in 2008, after Champ Car merged with the Indy Racing League. [70] Wilson followed that victory with four more top-ten finishes,[64] and ended the season with a second career win at the Gran Premio Telmex/Tecate from pole position. [28] Wilson won three times—at Autódromo José Carlos Pace, the A1-Ring and the Hungaroring—[19] and achieving 10 podium finishes and scoring 71 points,[23] to become the first British driver to claim the championship. [27] He established a rapport with team owners Chris and Derek Mower,[18] and results improved from 1999, finishing fifth overall with two podiums and five points finishes. [101] His best finish of 2011 was fifth at Edmonton Indy. Driving a Taurus Racing-fielded Lola B2K/10 they finished 9th in class and 22nd overall. IndyCar officials saidexternal-link his death was a "monumentally sad day". Wilson was airlifted to hospital from the Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania after Sage Karam's car spun and crashed in front of him on lap 179 of 200. Justin Wilson (racing driver) was born on 31 July 1978 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire (died on 24 August 2015). Sage Karam, who was leading the race at the time of the crash, has been released from hospital after treatment for heel and wrist injuries. [151] A. J. Allmendinger had his former teammate Wilson's name above the window of his vehicle for the final 12 rounds of the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. [18] He aspired to have retention walls altered to better deal with airborne crashes,[18] and wrote an online article arguing for the shifting of trackside grandstands to inside racing circuits as a means of shielding spectators from debris. Wilson made his oval track test debut at Homestead–Miami Speedway on 8 October. 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"Bill" Dodd, Peapatch Politics: The Earl Long Era in Louisiana Politics. So sorry. [39] He was told to gather £2 million in sponsorship funding to race for Minardi. He was 37. He was 37. [64], Wilson remained at DCR for the 2013 season after signing a long-term contract; he changed his car number to 19. He won the Formula 3000 series in 2001, and two years later raised £1.2m to finance his F1 entry after setting up a company in his own name. [2] Wilson was the official ambassador for the International Dyslexia Association,[9] and Teen Cancer America. [62], Wilson made his sports car racing debut at the 2001 FIA GT Magny-Cours 500km, part of the FIA GT Championship. [23] A lack of funding prevented a progression to Formula Three due to its high entry fee. [g][141] The coroner concluded his death was "accidental". In the past 20 years there have been seven deaths during race meetings in IndyCar, including in the series' previous incarnations as Champ Car and Indy Racing League. [15] Wilson won the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) Chris Bristow Trophy as "the most promising driver to race at Silverstone",[19] and was a finalist for the Autosport BRDC Award. He was my brother, my best friend, my role model and mentor. [45] The investment was floated on the London Stock Exchange from 5 March to 31 May,[45][46][47] making Wilson the first racing driver to be listed on it. [85] Four races later, he took his first IndyCar pole position for the Honda Indy Toronto. IndyCar Series driver Justin Wilson died Monday after suffering a severe head injury at Pocono Raceway. [c][75] He qualified on pole position,[76] and led until Sébastien Bourdais passed him on the final lap. [106] He began the year with three consecutive top-nine finishes. [29] With the provision of him bringing the agreed financial settlement,[41] Minardi designed the PS03 car to accommodate Wilson's large frame; the seat was lowered to keep his knees away from his chin and moved its pedals forward. [64] Wilson started 14th at the Indianapolis 500 finishing eight places lower and two laps down in 22nd after debris damaged his front wing late in the race. Fullerton told him Wilson should cease karting in his category because of his weight, and mentored him in 1994. British driver Justin Wilson has died after being struck by flying debris and suffering a serious head injury in Sunday's Pocono IndyCar 500 race. Last updated on 25 August 201525 August 2015.From the section Motorsport. [109] Wilson finished the season a series-high sixth in the drivers' standings with 472 points. https://www.espn.com/.../indycar-justin-wilson-37-dies-injury-pocono-track [72] He took four second-place finishes in the first five rounds. [120] He joined Kelly Racing as Greg Murphy's international co-driver in its No. [13] Wilson won on his series debut at Pembrey Circuit in South Wales' first heat aged 16 years and 2 months,[15][16] and became the first 16-year-old to win an official motor race in the United Kingdom. Motorsports is inherently dangerous, and everyone who takes part in it knows it. Several pundits predicted he would challenge for the drivers' championship, and he said his objective was to be consistent and win two or three races. [23] Before the German Grand Prix, Jaguar selected him to replace the under-performing Antônio Pizzonia for the rest of the season. [42] He visited Faenza in late November and had no difficulty entering and exiting a mocked-up version of the car. MotorSportsTalk: Justin Wilson Dies at Age 37 A heavy piece of the nose from Sage Karam's car appeared to strike the British driver in the head before the debris ricocheted high into the air. [130], On the 179th lap of the 2015 ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway,[131] the race leader Sage Karam lost control of his car in the first turn after passing a bump in the tarmac surface. Justin Wilson's death was ruled an accident Tuesday morning by the Lehigh County Coroner's Office, but an autopsy will still be done Wednesday to determine the cause, officials said. [117][126] He rejoined Negri and Pew at MSR for the following 12 Hours of Sebring,[126] finishing ninth. [64], He left DCR after the season ended because of their limited budget for a full-time campaign,[30] and sought employment with another team for the 2015 season, saying: "It’s one of those things, where I could find out tomorrow, or it could be in another month or two months. 60 Riley-Ford Ecoboost car. Wilson said in 2012 his injuries and Wheldon's death did nothing to change his perspective or make him question his career choice. [145], After Wilson's death, the donation of his organs helped to save the lives of five people. IndyCar officials have introduced several safety measures into the sport. [78], Late in the season RuSPORT announced it was closing and informed Wilson and his colleagues. [110] Michael Cannon became his race engineer after Bill Pappas moved to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. [17][24] His family wrote to the former driver and commentator Jonathan Palmer for advice. [122] He and Murphy finished outside of the top ten in both races. [96] In the first four races he finished second at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and the Grand Prix of Long Beach. [86], Before the 2009 season Newman/Haas co-owner and actor Paul Newman died and the Great Recession cost the team much of its funding. [21] He won the season-opening round at Brands Hatch,[20] finished in the top five in every race and took two pole positions to finish runner-up in the championship. He was a champion. He was the first driver to die from injuries sustained in an IndyCar race since Dan Wheldon in 2011. Age, Biography and Wiki. [93] With five more top-ten finishes over the rest of the year, he was ninth in the points standings with 354. [58], With the loss of employment in Formula One, Wilson was disenchanted with his career,[59] and sought a drive in the Champ Car World Series (CCWS) over the rival Indy Racing League (IRL) due to its parity, noting: "Same cars, same engines, so working with the team with a half reasonable budget you can do a half decent job. He crashed heavily with the front of his car against a wall to the right of the circuit. At the same time, the nose cone from Karam's car struck Wilson's helmet as he drove through the accident scene. ", who competed alongside Wilson at Minardi in 2003, tweeted: "Last night a very good man left us. He was reported to be in a coma with a severe head injury and listed in a critical condition. [13] He won the Formula Vauxhall Junior Challenge Cup category limited to 16-year-olds. Justin was unconscious, he was extracted from the car and rushed to hospital. 25 KV Racing Technology car in honour of his elder sibling. [155] Contributions are raised through the auctioning of motor racing memorabilia on the internet and by public donations. The decision was then taken to switch off the machine and Justin was pronounced deceased. [2] His father owns a solvents company, a petrol station,[3] and raced Formula Ford cars from the 1960s until a major accident at Oulton Park in 1975 ended his career. The driver was unhurt but debris from his car flew high into the air and a large, heavy piece hit Justin on the head as he approached the scene of the accident. Favorite Answer At age 87, old age was most likely a huge factor in his passing. Minardi entered rounds 7–11 as "Trust Minardi Cosworth". RIP Justin. He later wrote seven Cajun cookbooks and two books of Cajun stories, and … Justin Wilson was born on April 24, 1914 in Roseland, LA. [83] Wilson and Palmer agreed terms to join Newman/Haas in the CCWS before it amalgamated with the IRL to form the IndyCar Series. [64] At the Firestone 550 Wilson overtook Graham Rahal, who crashed with two laps to go, for his third career series victory and his first on an oval track. [111] His first top ten-finish of 2014 was a sixth at the Indy Grand Prix of Alabama. [102] For the rest of the season, his substitutes were Simon Pagenaud at Mid-Ohio, Tomas Scheckter at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Giorgio Pantano on the road and street courses and Townsend Bell in Kentucky and Las Vegas. [89] He signed a contract to drive for DCR one month later. Wilson began from second and finished 7th injury suffered when a piece of debris struck him at Silverstone Circuit [! 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