Celebrating his 2005 championship title source: irl.racing-live.com As pints were being raised in tribute at the Bell & Bear opposite the Wheldon family home in Emberton, England, the four Andretti Green Racing drivers convened on the frontstretch of Watkins Glen International Sept. 25 for the first of many IndyCar Series championship celebrations. Not as glamorous as Paramount Pictures Studio in Hollywood, where the Indy Racing League's Championship Celebration will be held Oct. 17, but satisfying nonetheless. As he kissed the IndyCar Series championship cup, the sun broke through the clouds to metaphorically highlight his season-long accomplishments. With one event remaining - - Oct. 16 at California Speedway - Dan Wheldon has: A series-record six victories Won the 89th Indianapolis 500 Won four of the first five races Twelve top-5 finishes in 16 races Led laps in 14 races, tying 2003 champion Scott Dixon's record Points leader in 16 of the 17 races this season, and 16 in a row (one off Sam Hornish Jr.'s 2001-02 record) Series lap leader at 745 (almost double second-place Dario Franchitti and bringing his career total to 1,217 sixth all time)
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