Saavedra’s father dies

Saavedras, father and son, hug in happier times

We offer our condolences to IndyCar driver Sebastien Saavedra who lost his father today. He put out this photo and statement on Instagram, "I'm incredibly grateful for the amazing support you have all given my family and me in this time of sorrow.

"I'm honored to have had such an amazing dad, teacher, manager, partner.. But biggest of all, my best friend.

"May the gates of heaven open to let your beautiful soul in, may a new star in the sky shine as your smile once did. You will be incredible missed man. I love you Wilson Saavedra"