Brother: Justin Wilson saved six lives as an organ donor

Similar sentiments were posted by stars from across the racing universe in the wake of the announcement that Wilson had succumbed to his injuries in the ABC Supply 500. He was 37.

US auto-racing legend Eddie Cheever said Wilson’s death should lead to a thorough analysis of safety measures in the sport, while acknowledging the freak nature of Sunday’s accident. “To me, it’s acceptable”. He finished second in the Champ vehicle standings in 2006 and 2007, and his best IndyCar finish was sixth in 2013. I raced with Justin as far back as 1989 in karting and remember his smile was infectious, such a lovely guy. “When it goes wrong, it can get messy”. He was struck by airborne debris from another vehicle and then crashed into a wall on the track.

Kilgore and Wilson worked together at RuSport for three years, becoming close friends.

He is survived by his wife, Julia, and two daughters. “My thoughts are with his family.?RIP Justin?”.

” ‘It sums up who he was; he’s touching people he doesn’t even know, and it shows what kind of person Justin Wilson was, ‘ said Stefan, who was with his brother when he passed”. Stefan Wilson said his brother’s organs would be donated. Four years ago, Fellow Briton and two-time Indianapolis 500 victor Dan Wheldon lost his life aged 33 at the Las Vegas Indy 300 following a 15-car crash. At 6-foot-4, he was the tallest driver in the IndyCar series and known as the “Gentle Giant”.

Wilson’s death reignited concerns about the safety of IndyCar.

Although he took no questions at the press conference, Miles did say that the accident would be addressed in the coming days, and that IndyCar would be taking steps to prevent such tragedies in the future.

It was reported on Tuesday that the FIA, motor racing’s governing body, will hold closed-cockpit tests in September. “If it was, there would be nobody in the grandstands”, Mario Andretti told AP on Monday.

“I am so devastated to hear of another passing of a great man and driver”, wrote Hamilton on Instagram.

Wilson was the 12th vehicle to pass through Karam’s crash scene.

“Canopies will be used in every single formula (open-wheel) series in the future”. He was airlifted away from the racetrack and was in a coma before dying from his injuries Monday.

Wilson drove a Honda from 2008-15 in IndyCar, and the manufacturer offered its condolences Monday. We will miss him.