Let's make this birthday one to remember.

46 years old (Born on June 22, 1978)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Dan Wheldon! Celebrating you today, we remember your incredible victory at the Indy 500 in 2005—when speed limits were merely suggestions and checkered flags seemed magnetically drawn toward you. Your IRL championship that same year proved once again: if racing was an art form, you'd be Picasso behind a steering wheel.

Your fearless driving style inspired countless fans worldwide—and terrified just as many mechanics who had to keep up with your pace. Here's hoping heaven has plenty of horsepower because we're sure you're still setting lap records somewhere above us all!

Cheers forever, champ!