While Stefan Wilson created a successful career in racing, he isn’t the only one in his family to take on the sport. Before making his debut, his older brother Justin Wilson led an expansive and impressive career as an open-wheel race car driver. Unfortunately, his time behind the wheel ended after a crash at the Pocono Raceway in 2015, where he was hit with debris. After sustaining a head injury that left him in a coma, Justin was pronounced dead the following day at age 37, per Indy Car. Justin’s death proved difficult for Stefan, who gave an emotional speech at the Indy 500 finale days later. “I don’t know how to express it, but thanks to everyone who has reached out with support and the amazing tributes everybody has been paying,” he said (via ESPN).
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In 2017, Stefan gave further insight into the tragic accident while speaking with the Daily Mail. “I saw the accident on TV. I knew immediately it wasn’t good. I just prayed it wasn’t the outcome it turned out to be. I thought it was probably the end of his career but that he would recover,” he said. Stefan also discussed navigating life without his brother. “It’s never going to be any different. I miss him. There are times, whether it is racing related or just life, I really just want to talk it through with him, and he’s not here,” he added.
