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- Wade, Billy (1930–1965), tire testing, Daytona
- Warwick, Paul (1969–1991), British F3000 race, Oulton Park
- Watanabe, Akira (1944–1968), Fuji Speedway
- Watson, Don (?-1994), Practice for Bathurst 1000, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
- Weatherly, Joe (1922–1964), NASCAR GNC race, Riverside
- Wheldon, Dan (1978–2011), IZOD Indycar Series World Championships, Las Vegas
- White, Nolan (1931–2002), land speed record attempt, Bonneville
- Whitworth, David (? - 1950) 1950 Belgian GP, Spa Francorchamps
- Wilcox, Howdy (1889–1923), Champ Car race, Altoona
- Williams, Don (1947–1989), crash in Sportsman 300
- Williamson, Roger (1948–1973), Dutch GP, Zandvoort
- Williamson, Tim (1956–1980), NASCAR Grand American race, Riverside
- Wimille, Jean-Pierre (1908–1949), Argentinian GP, Buenos Aires
- Winkelhock, Manfred (1951–1985), Sports car race, Mosport International Raceway
- Woolfe, John (1932–1969), 24 Hour Le Mans
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