Dario Franchitti (b 18 May 1973 in Bathgate, West Lothian) is a Scottish racing driver of Italian descent. He formerly competed in the CART series before switching to the IndyCar Series where he was 2007 champion, and won the rain-shortened 2007 Indianapolis 500. He also competed in the American Le Mans Series for Andretti Green Racing with his brother Marino and former IndyCar Series teammate Bryan Herta. Franchitti drives the #40 Chip Ganassi Racing Fastenal Dodge full time in the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Read more at Wikipedia


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IZOD IndyCar Series - Iowa Corn Indy 250 Preview

Posted on 2013-06-18 23:54:00 from San Luis Obispo Tribune

...Past winners entered in this race are: Ryan Hunter-Reay (2012), Marco Andretti (2011), Tony Kanaan (2010) and Dario Franchitti (2007 and '09). Andretti Autosport has won four of the six races at Iowa, including the last three (Kanaan 2010, Andretti 2011 and...

IZOD IndyCar Series - Iowa Corn Indy 250 Preview

Posted on 2013-06-18 23:37:00 from The State

...Past winners entered in this race are: Ryan Hunter-Reay (2012), Marco Andretti (2011), Tony Kanaan (2010) and Dario Franchitti (2007 and '09). Andretti Autosport has won four of the six races at Iowa, including the last three (Kanaan 2010, Andretti 2011 and...

IZOD IndyCar Series - Iowa Corn Indy 250 Preview

Posted on 2013-06-18 23:22:00 from The News & Observer

...129.371 mph 2011 Marco Andretti, Dallara-Honda, 118.671 mph 2010 Tony Kanaan, Dallara-Honda, 131.205 mph 2009 Dario Franchitti, Dallara-Honda, 134.371 mph 2008 Dan Wheldon, Dallara-Honda, 136.007 mph 2007 Dario Franchitti, Dallara-Honda, 123.896 mph Last race...

IZOD IndyCar Series - Iowa Corn Indy 250 Preview

Posted on 2013-06-18 23:01:00 from Idaho Statesman

...Past winners entered in this race are: Ryan Hunter-Reay (2012), Marco Andretti (2011), Tony Kanaan (2010) and Dario Franchitti (2007 and '09). Andretti Autosport has won four of the six races at Iowa, including the last three (Kanaan 2010, Andretti 2011 and...

IZOD IndyCar Series - Iowa Corn Indy 250 Preview

Posted on 2013-06-18 22:58:00 from Belleville News-Democrat

...Past winners entered in this race are: Ryan Hunter-Reay (2012), Marco Andretti (2011), Tony Kanaan (2010) and Dario Franchitti (2007 and '09). Andretti Autosport has won four of the six races at Iowa, including the last three (Kanaan 2010, Andretti 2011 and...

IZOD IndyCar Series - Iowa Corn Indy 250 Preview

Posted on 2013-06-18 22:46:00 from HeraldOnline.com

...Past winners entered in this race are: Ryan Hunter-Reay (2012), Marco Andretti (2011), Tony Kanaan (2010) and Dario Franchitti (2007 and '09). Andretti Autosport has won four of the six races at Iowa, including the last three (Kanaan 2010, Andretti 2011 and...

IZOD IndyCar Series - Iowa Corn Indy 250 Preview

Posted on 2013-06-18 22:28:00 from Miami Herald

...129.371 mph 2011 Marco Andretti, Dallara-Honda, 118.671 mph 2010 Tony Kanaan, Dallara-Honda, 131.205 mph 2009 Dario Franchitti, Dallara-Honda, 134.371 mph 2008 Dan Wheldon, Dallara-Honda, 136.007 mph 2007 Dario Franchitti, Dallara-Honda, 123.896 mph Last race...

IZOD IndyCar Series - Iowa Corn Indy 250 Preview

Posted on 2013-06-18 22:25:00 from Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Georgia)

...Past winners entered in this race are: Ryan Hunter-Reay (2012), Marco Andretti (2011), Tony Kanaan (2010) and Dario Franchitti (2007 and '09). Andretti Autosport has won four of the six races at Iowa, including the last three (Kanaan 2010, Andretti 2011 and...

Andretti Autosport Dominates Qualifying At Milwaukee

Posted on 2013-06-18 20:52:00 from Racing Wisconsin

...nothing new for Andretti Autosport. In 2005 the Andretti group did it at St. Petersburg, Fla., when Dan Wheldon, Tony Kanaan, Dario Franchitti and pole winner Bryan Herta swept the top four finishing positions, the only time that's happened in this sport....

IZOD IndyCar Series – Inside the Box Score: Milwaukee IndyFest

Posted on 2013-06-18 16:29:00 from Auto Racing Daily

...- Average running position of second-place finisher Helio Castroneves during the 250 laps. 15 - Positions improved by Dario Franchitti and Helio Castroneves, the most positions gained in the race. 16 - Points separating Helio Castroneves and Ryan Hunter-Reay...

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Past Winners Franchitti and Castroneves Ready For Indy 500

Posted on 2013-05-24 05:42:00 from 5min Videos

Past champions Dario Franchitti and Helio Castroneves were among the drivers who gathered for Media Day Thursday (May 23) ahead of this weekend's running of the 97th Indianapolis 500. Though he already has three Indy 500 victories, defending champion Franchitti is excited to be returning to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a shot at his fourth win.

Helio and Dario photo shoot.

Posted on 2013-05-23 18:13:00 from USA Today Videos

Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchitti pose with the Borg-Warner trophy, for The Star. Robert Scheer\/The Star.

Which Indy 500 driver has the best hair?

Posted on 2013-05-23 18:13:00 from USA Today Videos

Helio Castroneves? Sebastian Saavedra? Dario Franchitti? Indy 500 drivers engage in a spirited debate about the best 'do. (Phillip B. Wilson \/ The Star)

Takuma Sato relives last year's Indy 500

Posted on 2013-05-22 21:45:00 from USA Today Videos

The Japanese driver provided a dramatic conclusion when he dueled with Dario Franchitti on the final lap before crashing in turn one. Sato is back at Indy this May with A.J. Foyt Racing. (Phillip B. Wilson \/ The Star)

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Dario Franchitti of Scotland makes adjustments to his car before the start. - Published on 2013-06-18 09:56:00 by CNN

Dario Franchitti of Scotland makes adjustments to his car before the start.

Published by CNN on 2013-06-18 09:56:00

Dario Franchitti, Target Chip Ganassi Racing Honda - Published on 2013-06-09 12:03:00 by Motorsport Magazine

Dario Franchitti, Target Chip Ganassi Racing Honda

Published by Motorsport Magazine on 2013-06-09 12:03:00

Dario Franchitti - Published on 2013-06-01 05:00:00 by Fox Sports Australia

Dario Franchitti

Published by Fox Sports Australia on 2013-06-01 05:00:00

Dario Franchitti - Published on 2013-05-31 23:21:00 by PerthNow

Dario Franchitti

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Dario Franchitti - Published on 2013-05-31 23:21:00 by The Courier Mail

Dario Franchitti

Published by The Courier Mail on 2013-05-31 23:21:00

Dario Franchitti Poses with the Firestone Firehawk and Pole Award - Photo Credit: Firestone Racing - Published on 2013-05-31 20:50:00 by Catchfence

Dario Franchitti Poses with the Firestone Firehawk and Pole Award - Photo Credit: Firestone Racing

Published by Catchfence on 2013-05-31 20:50:00

Water sprays from the rear wheels as IndyCar driver Dario Franchitti takes turn two during qualifying for this weekend's Detroit Grand Prix auto race on Belle Isle in Detroit, Friday, May 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Brodbeck) - Published on 2013-05-31 19:53:00 by Boston.com

Water sprays from the rear wheels as IndyCar driver Dario Franchitti takes turn two during qualifying for this weekend's Detroit Grand Prix auto race on Belle Isle in Detroit, Friday, May 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Brodbeck)

Published by Boston.com on 2013-05-31 19:53:00

Dario Franchitti of Scotland, driver of the #10 Suave Target Chip Ganassi Racing Honda poses with the Verizon Pole Award following qualifying for the IZOD IndyCar Series Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit at the Raceway at Belle Isle Park on May 31, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. - Photo Credit: Chris Trotman/Getty Images - Published on 2013-05-31 18:34:00 by Catchfence

Dario Franchitti of Scotland, driver of the #10 Suave Target Chip Ganassi Racing Honda poses with the Verizon Pole Award following qualifying for the IZOD IndyCar Series Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit at the Raceway at Belle Isle Park on May 31, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. - Photo Credit: Chris Trotman/Getty Images

Published by Catchfence on 2013-05-31 18:34:00

Dario Franchitti, Target Chip Ganassi Racing Honda - Published on 2013-05-27 16:01:00 by Motorsport Magazine

Dario Franchitti, Target Chip Ganassi Racing Honda

Published by Motorsport Magazine on 2013-05-27 16:01:00

Actress Ashley Judd leans in to greet then-husband Dario Franchitti after he won the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 27, 2007. Franchitti has won the race two other times. Tom Strickland/Associated Press - Published on 2013-05-25 22:20:00 by Jacksonville.com

Actress Ashley Judd leans in to greet then-husband Dario Franchitti after he won the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 27, 2007. Franchitti has won the race two other times. Tom Strickland/Associated Press

Published by Jacksonville.com on 2013-05-25 22:20:00

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Yeah they seem to be the guys to beat every weekend ... Once again, here it's the same case. Man, it's a long race and we know those guys are going to be bloody strong and tough to beat. We just have to keep chipping away and see what we get....

in Andretti Autosport Dominates Qualifying At Milwaukee
Racing Wisconsin - 2013-06-18 20:52:00

The car was loose from the start and then it just took off ... We made contact with the wall. The guys changed the rear wing and we went back out, but I don't know if it was damage from the crash or what, but it really wasn't drivable after that....

in Hunter-Reay wins the extra Mile in Milwaukee
crash.net - 2013-06-16 11:44:00

The car was loose from the start and then it just took off ... We made contact with the wall. The guys changed the rear wing and we went back out, but I don't know if it was damage from the crash or what, but it really wasn't drivable after that....

in Hunter-Reay wins the extra Mile in Milwaukee
crash.net - 2013-06-16 11:44:00

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