The past couple of weeks have been some of the saddest times in the motoring community. With the loss of Dan Wheldon and Marco Simoncelli, the Indy and MotoGP world is left grieving. I was never a huge fan of Indy car racing or MotoGP, but when you hear news like this, you have no choice but to feel the intense pain felt by thousands of fans around the world. I can't even imagine what their families are feeling but all we can do as a motoring community is offer our support. Two beautiful men in their own right have sadly passed doing what they loved, doing what they were born to do. Dan was 33 years old and Marco a mere 24, described as "A future champion." Of course there will always be talks of making the sport safer but as Ferrari F1 driver Fernando Alonso has said, "We love racing, we know it is dangerous." Even with continued efforts to make the racing world a safer place, there is always the unknown variable. Regardless of how much you plan and protect, the possibility of tragedy will remain an ever present part of our beloved sport. In preparation for this weekend's Formula One, Jenson Button and Mark Webber will be wearing black armbands as well as Dan's logo on top of their helmets. With the excitement for the race, I can't help but feeling timid as to what may happen next. You never know when something tragic may happen but all we can do is continue to watch and pray for the safety of the drivers. Whether it be in a kart, a stock car, an Indy Car, an F1 car or even a motorcycle, we are all one in motor sport. To all petrol heads and motor enthusiasts, stay safe this weekend in your travels. On behalf of all the people saddened by these tragic events, I wish the best for Danny and SuperSic. God speed and rest in peace.
