Gil de Ferran passed away at 56 Friday while racing in Florida, Associated Press (AP) reported.
The 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner and record holder for the fastest closed-course land speed was with his son Luke at The Concourse Club in Opa-Locka when he suffered what appears to be a heart attack, according to AP. De Ferran’s impact on racing was profound. His victory in the 2003 Indy 500 marked the third consecutive win for team owner Roger Penske in the prestigious race.
“We are terribly saddened to hear about today’s tragic passing of Gil de Ferran. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Angela, Anna, Luke and the entire de Ferran family,” Roger Penske said in a statement. “Gil defined class as a driver and as a gentleman. As an IndyCar Champion and an Indianapolis 500 winner, Gil accomplished so much during his career, both on and off the track. (RELATED:Formula 1 Racer…
