Dario Franchitti News

Wheldon Talked to Ganassi About Move to NASCAR:

Wheldon Talked to Ganassi About Move to NASCAR:

January 22, 2008
Dan Wheldon might be driving in the Sprint Cup Series this season instead of Dario Franchitti had team owner Chip Ganassi let him. Wheldon said on Monday he had several conversations with Ganassi about making the jump this year from the IndyCar Series, which he won

Calinoff returns to spot the #40 car:

Calinoff returns to spot the #40 car:

January 16, 2008
When David Stremme arrived on the Sprint Cup Series scene in 2006, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates hired 15-year veteran spotter Mike Calinoff to provide experience and guidance for the rookie. Now, two years later and faced with a similar scenario, Ganassi

AARWBA Titus Trophy to Franchitti:

AARWBA Titus Trophy to Franchitti:

January 14, 2008
Dario Franchitti, who won the Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar Series championship and then moved on to NASCAR, was announced as recipient of the Jerry Titus Memorial Trophy for 2007 at Saturday night's 38th annual American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association

Franchitti Racking Up Awards as Daytona 500 Nears

Franchitti Racking Up Awards as Daytona 500 Nears

December 17, 2007
After a combined six starts in ARCA, NASCAR's Craftsman Truck and Busch Series, and his debut in the 2008 Sprint Cup Series' Daytona 500 looming in the distance, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates' (CGRFS) Dario Franchitti has been racking up the accolades over

Testing at Nashville:

Testing at Nashville:

December 12, 2007
Nashville Superspeedway played host Tuesday, December 11 and Wednesday, December 12 to two NASCAR Cup teams. Chip Ganassi Racing and Michael Waltrip Racing tested for two straight days. Dario Franchitti tested a car for Ganassi. Michael Waltrip Racing also has the

Montoya, Franchitti, Pruett to Run Rolex 24 At Daytona:

Montoya, Franchitti, Pruett to Run Rolex 24 At Daytona:

December 11, 2007
Defending Grand-Am Rolex 24 At Daytona winners Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) announced a two-car effort for the Rolex Sports Car Series' 46th running of the prestigious Rolex 24 At Daytona, featuring eight drivers representing some of the best talent

2007 All-America Auto Racing Team Selected:

2007 All-America Auto Racing Team Selected:

December 10, 2007
With voting completed for the 2007 All-America Auto Racing Team, five drivers emerge as contenders for the Jerry Titus Award. Tony Schumacher, the 2006 Titus winner, is bidding to be only the third driver ever to win the award in consecutive years, after Mario Andretti

NSSN Names 10 Finalists got 2007 Economaki Champion of Champions:

NSSN Names 10 Finalists got 2007 Economaki Champion of Champions:

December 1, 2007
The fifth annual Economaki Champion of Champions presented by Rockett Brand Racing Fuel will be featured in the Dec. 19 year-end issue. It is the final issue of 2007, and NSSN will not publish again until Jan. 9, 2008. The Champion of Champions must have earned a title

Sirius announces broadcast broadcast schedule for NASCAR Champions week:

Sirius announces broadcast broadcast schedule for NASCAR Champions week:

November 27, 2007
SIRIUS Satellite Radio, the Official Satellite Radio Partner of NASCAR, will provide NASCAR fans with the most comprehensive coverage available of 2007 Nextel Cup Series Champions Week in New York City on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio, channel 128, the only radio channel that

Fastenal to Ganassi? UPDATE 2:

Fastenal to Ganassi? UPDATE 2:

November 20, 2007
hearing that Fastenal will sponsor the Nationwide series car for Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates with Dario Franchitti driving.(11-17- 2007) UPDATE: hearing that Fastenal Company [which formerly sponsored the #18 Bobby Hamliton Racing CTS team] has signed a

Fastenal to sponsor Ganassi Racing/Sorenson/Franchitti? UPDATE:

Fastenal to sponsor Ganassi Racing/Sorenson/Franchitti? UPDATE:

November 20, 2007
hearing that Fastenal Company [which formerly sponsored the #18 Bobby Hamliton Racing CTS team] has signed a deal to sponsor Dario Franchitti and the #40 Dodge in the 2008 Nationwide [was Busch] Series. Fastenal will also sponsor Reed Sorenson in a few select Sprint

Stremme to Nationwide Series with RWI? UPDATE 3, looking for Cup gig:

Stremme to Nationwide Series with RWI? UPDATE 3, looking for Cup gig:

November 8, 2007
Hearing David Stremme will drive a part time Nationwide Series schedule for Rusty Wallace Inc in 2008, splitting time with rookie Chase Austin.(10-25-2007) UPDATE: Expect an announcement Sunday in Atlanta that David Stremme will run a 20-race schedule of Nationwide

Franchitti tests at Kentucky:

Franchitti tests at Kentucky:

November 1, 2007
Two months after turning a surprise, inverted, aerial IndyCar Series trick at Kentucky Speedway, Dario Franchitti returned to the track on Halloween to treat himself to a stock car test with his new Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates team. "I had talked about doing

Franchitti Testing at Kentucky Wednesday:

Franchitti Testing at Kentucky Wednesday:

October 30, 2007
Dario Franchitti will continue his transition to full-time NASCAR competition by testing at Kentucky Speedway Oct. 31. Test sessions usually begin at 9:00 a.m., and conclude at 5:00 p.m. Fans are able to view sessions for free from the designated area outside the Kentucky

Pattie Leaves Memphis to be with Father: UPDATES:

Pattie Leaves Memphis to be with Father: UPDATES:

October 27, 2007
Chip Ganassi Racing crew chief Brian Pattie has left Memphis Motorsports Park to be with his father, who is in an Atlanta-area hospital. Pattie is crew chief for Ganassi's #42 Dodge, which is being driven this weekend by Indianapolis 500 winner and Indy Racing League