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INDIANAPOLIS — On Monday, 13-time Indy 500 veteran and a 5-time IndyCar race winner, Wally Dallenbach died. He was 87.
Along with his on-track accolades, Dallenbach was a longtime series official dedicated to racing safety.“Wally Dallenbach made a huge contribution to our sport for five decades as a driver and official,” a joint statement from INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway said. “He was a talented competitor behind the wheel, who always raced hard but clean.
Dallenbach’s wife, Peppy, passed away in 2023. He is survived by three children – two sons, former NASCAR Cup Series driver Wally Jr. and multiple Pikes Peak International Hill Climb winner Paul, and daughter, Colleen.
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