Dario Franchitti News

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Dario Franchitti, driver of the #1 Dollar Tree Toyota, prepares to practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Friday St. Petersburg Notebook

Friday St. Petersburg Notebook

February 27, 2026
The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series got less than a half hour of practice into their debut on the 14-turn, 1.8-mile downtown
SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: A general view of the track prior to the NTT IndyCar Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Peterburg on February 27, 2022 in Saint Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Dario Franchitti, Colin Braun return to NASCAR for historic CRAFTSMAN Truck Series street race

Dario Franchitti, Colin Braun return to NASCAR for historic CRAFTSMAN Truck Series street race

February 26, 2026
The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will make history this weekend competing on its first ever street course in downtown St
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - JANUARY 25: Jimmie Johnson, co-owner of Legacy Motor Club on track prior to the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 25, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jimmie Johnson steps into crew chief role for Dario Franchitti in St. Petersburg

Jimmie Johnson steps into crew chief role for Dario Franchitti in St. Petersburg

February 22, 2026
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and current team owner Jimmie Johnson will be adding a new role to his resume: crew
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 23: Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti and daughter Sofia during the Carb Day practice and pit stop competition prior to the NTT IndyCar Series 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 23, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael L. Levitt/Lumen via Getty Images)

Dario Franchitti to run TRICON entry at St. Petersburg

Dario Franchitti to run TRICON entry at St. Petersburg

February 3, 2026
TRICON Garage (TRICON) announced today that four-time IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti will make his return to NASCAR

Ganassi honored by National Speed Sport News:

Ganassi honored by National Speed Sport News:

December 15, 2010
For the first time in the eight-year history of the Economaki Champion of Champions presented by National Speed Sport News, a non-driver has won the award. The Economaki Champion of Champions is annually given to the North American racing champion judged to have had

Finalists announced for Mario Andretti trophy:

Finalists announced for Mario Andretti trophy:

December 14, 2010
The 100-pound bronze Mario Andretti Trophy, designed by artist Elie Hazak and presented annually to the SPEED Performer of the Year, celebrates the wide variety of cars Andretti piloted to victory in his decorated career, and this year that same range of talent is

Hendrick Motorsports 2010 Championship Notes:

Hendrick Motorsports 2010 Championship Notes:

November 21, 2010
10TH TITLE: Hendrick Motorsports now is NASCAR's all-time leader in NASCAR Sprint Cup owner championships with 10 after Jimmie Johnson and the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet team earned their fifth consecutive series title Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Hendrick Motorsports

Watkins Glen News & Facts:

Watkins Glen News & Facts:

August 9, 2010
'¢ Juan Pablo Montoya won the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. It was his second Sprint Cup Series victory in his 131st start. It was his first win in 2010 and the second of his career, the first coming at Sonoma in 2007. He

Ganassi going for “triple crown” UPDATE:

Ganassi going for “triple crown” UPDATE:

July 25, 2010
Chip Ganassi is one victory from one of the most cherished accomplishments in sports -- a triple crown. If #42-Juan Pablo Montoya or #1-Jamie McMurray wins the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, Ganassi would become the first team owner to win the Daytona 500, the Indianapolis

Hamlin is 2nd quarter driver of the year:

Hamlin is 2nd quarter driver of the year:

July 25, 2010
It was virtually no contest as Denny Hamlin was voted second quarter winner of the Driver Of The Year Award. Hamlin bounced back from knee surgery about one month before the second quarter began, and won three NASCAR Sprint Cup races and one NASCAR Nationwide series

Ganassi going for “triple crown”:

Ganassi going for “triple crown”:

July 21, 2010
Chip Ganassi is one victory from one of the most cherished accomplishments in sports -- a triple crown. If #42-Juan Pablo Montoya or #1-Jamie McMurray wins the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, Ganassi would become the first team owner to win the Daytona 500, the Indianapolis

Johnson wins threepeats with an ESPY:

Johnson wins threepeats with an ESPY:

July 15, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the ESPY as Driver of the Year. Johnson beat out 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Kyle Busch, four-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday Jr., 2009 IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti and six-time NHRA Top Fuel champion

Hornaday Jr. only NCWTS driver to ever be nominated for an ESPY:

Hornaday Jr. only NCWTS driver to ever be nominated for an ESPY:

June 28, 2010
Defending series champion Ron Hornaday Jr. (No. 33 KHI Chevrolet) received a special call last week notifying him he was a 2010 ESPY nominee for Best Driver, an honor no other NASCAR Camping World Truck Series competitor has received. Hornaday Jr. joins NASCAR Sprint

Johnson Nominated For Best Male Athlete At 2010 ESPYS:

Johnson Nominated For Best Male Athlete At 2010 ESPYS:

June 26, 2010
Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson is one of five superstar athletes to be nominated for the Best Male Athlete Award at the 2010 ESPYS, set for July 14 in Los Angeles. The reigning Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year will vie for the honor

McMurray Makes Surprise Visit to Indy:

McMurray Makes Surprise Visit to Indy:

June 4, 2010
After finishing second in the Coke 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday night, 2010 Daytona 500 Champion Jamie McMurray flew to Indianapolis Monday morning to congratulate, Ganassi teammate Dario Franchitti on his Indianapolis 500 win and to honor his team owner,