NASCAR drivers expressed their condolences on social media for IndyCar racer Justin Wilson, who died Monday, a day after he was struck by debris and suffered a severe head injury.
Wilson was 37.
AJ Allmendinger was Wilson’s teammate at Michael Shank Racing when the team won the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway in 2012.
Allmendinger posted a series of tweets, including: “Life isn’t fair sometimes. We lost one of the great ones today. One of the best ever. I know ur up there being a Wheelman JW. Ur amazing!!!’'
Wilson, who won seven IndyCar races, is survived by wife Julia and two daughters. His wife, brother Stefan, and parents were with Wilson when he passed Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Allentown, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been established for Wilson’s children. Donations can be sent to:
Wilson Children’s Fund
c/o IndyCar
4551 W. 16th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222
My friend, brother, teammate and especially to one of the most amazing people I have had the pleasure to be around. I love u @justin_wilson
— AJ Allmendinger (@AJDinger) August 25, 2015
Life isn't fair sometimes. We lost one of the great ones today. One of the best ever. I know ur up there being a Wheelman JW. Ur amazing!!!
— AJ Allmendinger (@AJDinger) August 25, 2015
Thanks for showing all of us how to be a great race car driver but more importantly showing us all how to be so humble.#RIPJW. I will miss u
— AJ Allmendinger (@AJDinger) August 25, 2015
Wow, what a sad day. @justin_wilson was a good man. A great man. I had the pleasure of knowing him and pray for his family. 🙏🏼
— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) August 25, 2015
So sad to hear that we lost Justin Wilson today. Thoughts & prayers to his family and friends.
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) August 25, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and to the @IndyCar family. #RIPJustinWilson
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) August 25, 2015
Terrible and tragic news. Prayers to his family and friends. We are all family. #RIPJustin
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) August 25, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of @justin_wilson. It's a sad day in the Motorsports industry.
— 🇺🇸JJ YELEY🇺🇸 (@jjyeley1) August 25, 2015
My heart breaks for Justin's family and friends. https://t.co/QpJldzyc2n
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) August 25, 2015
Ur my boy forever. Love you @justin_wilson. One of the best ever. On and off the track. pic.twitter.com/kDZxxfj0jN
— AJ Allmendinger (@AJDinger) August 25, 2015