And the racing world could only stand agape in horror and disbelief .
The race that had tested his resolve for so many years -- he did n't win it until his 20th attempt -- had claimed his life at 49 .
The racing world could only stand agape in horror and disbelief .
The race that had tested his resolve for so many years -- he did n't win it until his 20th attempt -- had claimed his life at 49 .