Dario Franchitti News

Franchitti to run ARCA at Talladega, heading to Cup?

Franchitti to run ARCA at Talladega, heading to Cup?

September 23, 2007
The move of reigning IRL champion Dario Franchitti to the Nextel Cup Series with Chip Ganassi Racing is expected to begin in two weeks at the ARCA race at Talladega Superspeedway. Ganassi is using the same plan he implemented a year ago when he broke former Formula

Franchitti to test ARCA car at ‘Dega:

Franchitti to test ARCA car at ‘Dega:

September 17, 2007
There still hasn't been an official announcement about NASCAR but Dario Franchitti will be testing one of Chip Ganassi's stock cars at Talladega later this month in preparation for the ARCA race on Oct. 5. "That's the plan," said Ganassi on Sunday night. "There's an

More on Franchitti to Ganassi..sponsor:

More on Franchitti to Ganassi..sponsor:

September 10, 2007
Chip Ganassi has pulled off another stunning move as the team owner appears to have lured Indianapolis 500 champion Dario Franchitti to the Nextel Cup Series. Franchitti has an offer for a five-year deal. Franchitti would not confirm the move and neither would Ganassi

Franchitti to Ganassi? Stremme out? UPDATE2:

Franchitti to Ganassi? Stremme out? UPDATE2:

September 9, 2007
it was mentioned on SPEED's NASCAR Live that IRL driver Dario Franchitti could end up at Ganassi Racing in 2008, didn't say which team or car. UPDATE: Chip Ganassi, reached by phone Friday, confirmed that his Nextel Cup organization did not pick up the option on David

Childress Nearing Deadline for 4th Team:

Childress Nearing Deadline for 4th Team:

September 3, 2007
Richard Childress said he has a drop-dead date of the end of September to make a decision on a full-time fourth car for the 2008 season. Childress listed the chances of working everything out at 50/50. Childress was asked if J.J. Yeley still was a candidate to drive

Franchitti could be RCR option for ’08 UPDATE:

Franchitti could be RCR option for ’08 UPDATE:

August 27, 2007
The next prominent open-wheel driver to break into NASCAR could be Indianapolis 500 champion Dario Franchitti. Franchitti is friends with Nextel Cup team owner Richard Childress, who's had preliminary discussions with the 34-year-old Scotsman about possibly piloting

Franchitti could be RCR option for ’08:

Franchitti could be RCR option for ’08:

August 18, 2007
The next prominent open-wheel driver to break into NASCAR could be Indianapolis 500 champion Dario Franchitti. Franchitti is friends with Nextel Cup team owner Richard Childress, who's had preliminary discussions with the 34-year-old Scotsman about possibly piloting

Jeff Gordon, ˜Talladega Nights’ Win ESPY Awards

Jeff Gordon, ˜Talladega Nights’ Win ESPY Awards

July 12, 2007
Via on-line voting by sports fans, Jeff Gordon won the Best Driver Award Wednesday night at the 15th Annual ESPY Awards held in the Kodak Theatre. Gordon bested his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson, Daytona 500 champion Kevin Harvick, IndyCar Series champion

Franchitti wins 2nd Qtr DOTY award:

Franchitti wins 2nd Qtr DOTY award:

July 3, 2007
On the track and in the voting Dario Franchitti easily outdistanced his rivals to win the 2nd Quarter, Driver of the Year - 2007. A native of Scotland, who now makes Tennessee his home, led the IndyCar standings as of the date of the ballot. In the second quarter he

Franchitti visits Texas:

Franchitti visits Texas:

November 5, 2006
During Saturday's Nextel Cup Happy Hour practice session at Texas Motor Speedway, open wheel veteran Dario Franchitti was an observer on top of Jeff Burton's hauler. His visit was purely business. Franchitti shares a business relationship with one of Burton's team

A.J. Foyt IV to Drive IndyCar Series Finale:

A.J. Foyt IV to Drive IndyCar Series Finale:

September 5, 2006
Andretti Green Racing announced that A.J. Foyt IV will drive the #27 Klein Tools/Canadian Club Dallara/Honda/Firestone in the final race of the 2006 IndyCar Series season Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway. Foyt IV will replace Dario Franchitti, who sustained a concussion

Danica to stay in IRL…with Andretti team? UPDATE:

Danica to stay in IRL…with Andretti team? UPDATE:

July 25, 2006
It appears Danica Patrick will be on the move in 2007, but not to NASCAR. Instead, it appears she will move over to a rival Indy Racing League team. Indianapolis TV station WXIN reports Andretti-Green Racing has made a serious overture for Patrick, whose contract with

Danica to stay in IRL…with Andretti team?

Danica to stay in IRL…with Andretti team?

July 17, 2006
It appears Danica Patrick will be on the move in 2007, but not to NASCAR. Instead, it appears she will move over to a rival Indy Racing League team. Indianapolis TV station WXIN reports Andretti-Green Racing has made a serious overture for Patrick, whose contract with

Texas Motorsports Hall of Fame Banquet:

Texas Motorsports Hall of Fame Banquet:

April 13, 2005
will be held tonight at the Texas Grand Ballroom in The Speedway Club at Texas Motor Speedway. Who will be honored: HOF Inductees: Terry Labonte, Lee Shepherd (posthumously) Texas Motor Speedway Racer of the Year: Tony Kanaan Bruton Smith Legends Award: Lloyd Tuby

Gordon moves up the speed charts at Indy; Herta to stand by:

Gordon moves up the speed charts at Indy; Herta to stand by:

May 6, 2003
#31-Robby Gordon was 8th fastest in Tuesday Indy 500 practice with a speed of 227.735mph in his Dallara-Honda. Tora Takagi was the fastest at 229.019.( Indianaplis Star ) AND Andretti Green Racing got two replacements in one driver Monday when it hired former Championship