Lionheart - Remembering Dan Wheldon

Lionheart - Remembering Dan Wheldon is a high-quality new book paying tribute to the still greatly missed Dan Wheldon by those who knew him. Written and produced by Andy Hallbery and Jeff Olson, "Lionheart - Remembering Dan Wheldon" is visually stunning 216-page book chronicling Dan's remarkable story, as told by the people who knew him best: his family, friends, teammates, crew members and fellow competitors. Covering his career from karting all the way to being two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and IndyCar Series champion, the book is full of stories and memories, some funny, some touching but all truly captivating. Featuring contributions from legendary names within the IndyCar Series and beyond, including lifelong friend and teammate Dario Franchitti, Formula One champion and childhood karting rival Jenson Button, NASCAR drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson, and many more from across the motorsport world. Proudly carrying on Dan's legacy, this coffee-table book is fully supported by his family. A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit two charities close the British driver's heart - the Dan Wheldon Foundation, created to continue the wide-reaching charitable work which Wheldon started, and the Alzheimer's Association. Dan's wife Susie Wheldon said of the project, "I want to say a huge 'thank you' to everybody involved for their dedication to creating this book, and to everyone who contributed, too. The response has been truly incredible. It shows just how many people's lives Dan touched, and is a wonderful legacy for our two boys, Sebastian and Oliver." The book promises to be a 'must-have' for any race fan.