Video: A tearful Dan Wheldon’s father speaks

The dad of British race star Dan Wheldon paid an emotional tribute to his son today. Fighting back the tears his father Clive Wheldon, 59, came out of the family home and said his son died doing what he loved.

He said: "The family would like to thank everybody for their support in such a difficult time.

"Daniel was born to be a racer and yesterday he left us doing what he loved, he was a champion on and off the track.

"He was a devoted son to Sue and myself, loving husband to his wife Susie and a loving father to his children Oliver and Sebastian.

"Words cannot describe how much our family will miss him. We want to thank everyone for allowing us time to grieve in private." More Photos