Dario Franchitti News

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Franchitti will run Nationwide Race at Dover:

Franchitti will run Nationwide Race at Dover:

May 28, 2008
After taking the last few weeks off from racing to allow time for his ankle to heal, Dario Franchitti will climb back behind
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Raybestos Rookie Notes for Dover:

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Dover:

May 28, 2008
Cale Gale was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Gale was credited
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Mayfield to drive #40 at Dover:

Mayfield to drive #40 at Dover:

May 28, 2008
Dario Franchitti, full-time driver of the #40 CGRFS Dodge, will sit out this weekend's Cup Series race at Dover International
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Pocono Test Notes – Day 1:

Pocono Test Notes – Day 1:

May 27, 2008
There will only be one session, 12:30 to 7:00pm/et at Pocono Raceway. Dario Franchitti is back behind the wheel of his #
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Castroneves considering moving to NASCAR UPDATE Denied:

Castroneves considering moving to NASCAR UPDATE Denied:

May 22, 2008
Helio Castroneves, who is seeking to win his third Indianapolis 500 this weekend, said he is considering following several
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Raybestos Rookie Notes for Lowe’s Motor Speedway:

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Lowe’s Motor Speedway:

May 20, 2008
Chase Miller was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 at Darlington Raceway. Miller scored an
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Marlin expected to run #40 car in Coke 600:

Marlin expected to run #40 car in Coke 600:

May 18, 2008
Chip Ganassi didn't enter his #40 Dodge in the All-Star race activities because driver Dario Franchitti is still nursing
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#40 Team skipping Sprint Showdown:

#40 Team skipping Sprint Showdown:

May 15, 2008
Dario Franchitti and the #40 CGRFS Dodge team will sit out this weekend's NSCS All-Star events at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
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Nintendo’s Wii to sponsor #40 in Coca-Cola 600:

Nintendo’s Wii to sponsor #40 in Coca-Cola 600:

May 15, 2008
Chip Ganassi Racing Teams announced it has partnered with Nintendo and its long-time sponsor Target, to have Nintendo's
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Sprint Showdown Entries:

Sprint Showdown Entries:

May 13, 2008
Twenty-Nine drivers are entered for the Sprint Showdown race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The winner and 2nd place driver will
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Franchitti’s status still unclear:

Franchitti’s status still unclear:

May 12, 2008
#40-Dario Franchitti continues to heal from the broken left ankle he sustained during a Nationwide Series race at Talladega
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Raybestos Rookie Notes for Darlington:

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Darlington:

May 7, 2008
Bryan Clauson was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Lipton Tea 250 at Richmond. Clauson scored a 21st-place finish
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Marlin back in the #40; Franchitti update:

Marlin back in the #40; Franchitti update:

May 7, 2008
Former CGRFS driver Sterling Marlin will drive the #40 Dodge Challenger in this Saturday night's Sprint Cup race at Darlington
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Target leaving Ganassi at end of 2008? UPDATE 2:

Target leaving Ganassi at end of 2008? UPDATE 2:

May 4, 2008
There are persistent rumors that Chip Ganassi may be in financial deep water, with his long-time sponsor Target [sponsor
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Gunselman Released:

Gunselman Released:

May 3, 2008
Larry Gunselman said Friday that he did his best to slow his car down and avoid hitting Dario Franchitti in the door last