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'Lionheart' remembers Indy 500 champ Dan Wheldon

Posted at 10:15 PM, Mar 21, 2016
and last updated 2016-03-22 10:00:23-04

INDIANAPOLIS -- Five years after his fatal crash, there's a new way to remember Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon.

The book, called "Lionheart," will be released in alignment with the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500.

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The idea is the brainchild of Wheldon's sister and wife. It is filled with stories from the people who knew Wheldon best.

RTV6 Sports Director Dave Furst spoke with Wheldon's sister Holly about the book. See his interview in the video player above.

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