Honoring Racing Legend Dan Wheldon
The Lionheart Movie Debuts on HBO and MAX
It was a great way to kick off the INDYCAR Series season in St. Petersburg, and honor the late Dan Wheldon with the premier of the movie The Lionheart that showcases the two-time Indianapolis 500 champion, and his family Susie Wheldon and their sons, Sebastian (15) and Oliver (13). The movie was three years in the making and followed Susie and the boys as Susie honors Dan’s legacy with championing their sons to follow his footsteps into the world of auto racing.
Invited guests enjoyed the premier along with Susie, Sebastian and Oliver and the Director and Producer Laura Brownson and many cast and crew. Former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker had an appearance in the movie and helped to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Firestone Grand six of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding held March 8-10, 2024 in downtown St. Petersburg.
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The HBO Sports Documentary
The Lionheart
debuts March 12 on HBO
and streaming on Max.
Cast:
The sports documentary features Dan Wheldon’s widow Susie Wheldon and their children Sebastian and Oliver, and Dan’s father Clive Wheldon; Wheldon’s friends and fellow race car drivers and former teammates including Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan, Bryan Herta, and Scott Dixon; racing team owners Michael Andretti and Chip Ganassi; and JC Karting team owner Leo Colman.
Film Credits:
Directed by Laura Brownson; produced by Laura Brownson, Chapman Way, Maclain Way, and Carolyn Craddock; executive produced by Ian Orefice, Loren Hammonds, Rebecca Teitel, Connor Schell, Aaron Cohen, Kristen Lappas, Bryn Mooser, Justin Lacob, and Andy Hsieh. For HBO: executive producers, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller and Bentley Weiner.
