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Dan Wheldon’s family to fill key roles at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

One of the late IndyCar driver’s sons will drive a pace car, and his wife will wave the green flag to start the 2025 season.
 
 
 
Arrow McLaren driver Alexander Rossi rounds Dan Wheldon Way during the 2024 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The stretch is one of the permanent landmarks on the race site honoring the late St. Pete resident and 2005 Grand Prix winner.
Arrow McLaren driver Alexander Rossi rounds Dan Wheldon Way during the 2024 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The stretch is one of the permanent landmarks on the race site honoring the late St. Pete resident and 2005 Grand Prix winner. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]

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