Dario Franchitti News

Indy 500 Winner Dario Franchitti invited to run in Prelude to the Dream; Pastrana to run race:

Indy 500 Winner Dario Franchitti invited to run in Prelude to the Dream; Pastrana to run race:

June 2, 2010
Dario Franchitti, winner of the 2010 Indianapolis 500 and a spot on the prestigious Borg-Warner trophy, can etch his name onto another coveted piece of hardware if he decides to compete in the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Prelude to the Dream June 9 at the legendary Eldora

Ganassi pulls off historic double::

Ganassi pulls off historic double::

May 30, 2010
On Sunday, car owner Chip Ganassi accomplished a feat that has never been done before in motorsports '“ winning both the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and the Indianapolis 500 IZOD Indy Car Series race in the same year. Ganassi captured the 94th Indianapolis

Most NASCAR drivers don’t fare well in Rolex 24:

Most NASCAR drivers don’t fare well in Rolex 24:

February 1, 2010
Full-time NASCAR drivers were shut out from the winners circle and even podium finishes Sunday at the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The 24-hour race was won by the Porsche of Action Express Racing driven by Joao Barbosa, Terry Borcheller, Mike Rockenfeller and Ryan Dalziel.

McMurray and Montoya test at Disney:

McMurray and Montoya test at Disney:

January 28, 2010
Jamie McMurray flew to Orlando, Fla., Tuesday morning for a two-day test at Walt Disney World Speedway with his new teammate, Juan Montoya. It was the first stock car test of the new year for both men and Montoya's first time in a Cup car since last fall's Homestead

NASCAR Drivers to drive in Rolex 24 at Daytona:

NASCAR Drivers to drive in Rolex 24 at Daytona:

January 26, 2010
Eight NASCAR drivers will crossover to sports cars and compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion #48-Jimmie Johnson will drive with GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing; #42-Juan Pablo Montoya will be joined by #26-Jamie McMurray and

Johnson finalist for Mario Andretti Trophy:

Johnson finalist for Mario Andretti Trophy:

December 16, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, NHRA Top Fuel king Tony Schumacher and World Superbike phenom Ben Spies each made history in 2009 and these ultra-talented racers are among 15 finalists for the 2009 SPEED Performer of the Year and the Mario Andretti

Johnson wins 4th Qtr Driver of the Year Award:

Johnson wins 4th Qtr Driver of the Year Award:

December 3, 2009
#48-Jimmie Johnson was voted fourth quarter Driver of the Year 2009 by a panel of broadcasters and journalists. Johnson, the Driver of the Year in 2006 and 2007, wrapped up his fourth- straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship then took 12 out of the 16 first-place votes

Hornaday among drivers named to AARWBA All-America First Team:

Hornaday among drivers named to AARWBA All-America First Team:

November 30, 2009
Each year the AARWBA [American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association, Inc.] members select a 7-driver All America Team from Open Wheel, Stock Car, Sports Car, Drag Racing, Short Track, Touring Series and At Large championship categories. A banquet is held

Franchitti wins IRL title:

Franchitti wins IRL title:

October 10, 2009
Dario Franchitti's return to IndyCar racing couldn't have gone better. He's the IRL champion once again. Franchitti successfully emerged from one of the closest points races in series history Saturday, winning the season-ending Indy 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Danica – NASCAR rumors are true:

Danica – NASCAR rumors are true:

August 19, 2009
The question Danica Patrick fans are asking most often is whether or not she'll try to move to NASCAR, following the lead of Dario Franchitti and Sam Hornish Jr. Franchitti struggled with the heavier stock cars last year and came back to IndyCar this season. "The NASCAR

Michigan Rookie Notes:

Michigan Rookie Notes:

August 12, 2009
Justin Allgaier was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International. Allgaier scored a 17th-place and claimed top rookie honors for the sixth time this season. Allgaier leads Brendan Gaughan by 11 points (197-186) in the Raybestos Rookie

Watkins Glen Rookie Notes:

Watkins Glen Rookie Notes:

August 3, 2009
Michael McDowell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in theU.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway. McDowell scored an eighth-place finish, his fourth top-10 of the season. He claimed top rookie honors for the fifth time in 2009 and occupies 11th-place in the series championship

New Hampshire Rookie Notes:

New Hampshire Rookie Notes:

June 23, 2009
Erik Darnell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the June 20 Northern Tool.com 250 at The Milwaukee Mile. Darnell scored a fourth-place finish, equaling his best effort in six NASCAR Nationwide Series races. He claimed his second top-five and third top-10 in 2009

Danica Patrick to sign with Ganassi?

Danica Patrick to sign with Ganassi?

June 11, 2009
Chip Ganassi is supposedly working on a deal at the moment that would not only keep open wheel racing's biggest name away from the clutches of NASCAR, it would likely advance her ascention in Indy cars. Ganassi is considering signing Danica Patrick for a third car

Rookie Notes for Dover:

Rookie Notes for Dover:

May 26, 2009
Brendan Gaughan was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Gaughan scored a second-place finish, his best in 12 NASCAR Nationwide Series races, and became just the fourth Raybestos Rookie to scored a top-five in the