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 dario-franchitti

Mike Hull's column: A matter of time

April 24, 2013

"There's a high degree of internal frustration among IndyCar teams at how little track time we get, the fact that what we work on over the winter can so rarely be put into action. That determines what projects are developed away from the racetrack."
 

Franchitti soaking up Petit Le Mans return

October 19, 2012

For Dario Franchitti, getting the chance to race with brother Marino and in a sports car after an extended hiatus has been an enjoyable, if occasionally tiring, last few days.
 

ANALYSIS: The top 10 IndyCar drivers of 2012, 5-1

October 09, 2012

After a comprehensive look at drivers 10-6, RACER editor David Malsher sizes up the top five performers of the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series season.
 

Countdown to MAVTV 500: Franchitti on the title hopefuls

Dario Franchitti September 10, 2012

Reigning four-time IZOD IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti assesses Will Power and Ryan Hunter-Reay before the season-ending MAVTV 500 - and explains why (for once) he comes to the finale knowing he's about to give up his crown.
 

Franchitti wants test engine rule tweak

July 21, 2012

Reigning IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti has called for drivers to be allocated a separate test engine so that teams can test without fear of suffering an engine failure that would translate into a grid penalty for the following race.
 

Franchitti wins third straight 2012 pole in Toronto

July 07, 2012

Dario Franchitti emerges from back-and-forth qualification bout in Toronto with his third straight pole of IndyCar season.
 

Franchitti stays on top in Toronto

July 06, 2012

Dario Franchitti continued to set the pace on the opening day of practice for this weekend's IndyCar race in Toronto, the Scot backing up his fastest time in the morning by again going quickest in the second session.
 

Franchitti: Action-packed Toronto on tap

July 03, 2012

Dario Franchitti says despite the changes year-on-year, Toronto will maintain its action-packed reputation in 2012.
 

Franchitti earns pole in Iowa heats

June 22, 2012

Dario Franchitti will start Saturday night's IZOD IndyCar Series race at Iowa Speedway from pole position after winning the final qualifying heat race at the 7/8th mile oval.
 

Franchitti lauds Texas aero decision

June 09, 2012

Dario Franchitti believes that IndyCar has hit upon a perfect compromise with the final aero tweak that was made for Saturday's race at Texas Motor Speedway.
 

Franchitti fastest in delayed practice

June 08, 2012

Dario Franchitti topped a delayed opening practice session for this weekend's IndyCar race at Texas Motor Speedway.
 

Franchitti frustrated with Carpenter

June 02, 2012

Dario Franchitti hit out at owner-driver Ed Carpenter following a frustrating qualifying session for the Indianapolis 500 winner in Detroit.
 

Sato: No animosity with Franchitti

June 02, 2012

Takuma Sato says that there are no hard feelings between himself and Dario Franchitti about their final-lap crash while fighting for the lead in last weekend's Indy 500.
 

Indy win worth $2.47m for Franchitti

May 29, 2012

Dario Franchitti earned $2,474,280 from an overall purse of $13,285,815 for his victory in the 96th Indianapolis 500.
 

Sato: Franchitti didn't give me space

May 28, 2012

Takuma Sato remains adamant that Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti did not give him enough space when the Japanese driver tried to pass him for the lead on the final lap of the race.
 

VIDEO: Indy 500 highlights

May 27, 2012

Highlights of Dario Franchitti's dramatic victory in the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500.
 

Franchitti lauds Honda's comeback

May 27, 2012

Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti has paid tribute to engine manufacturer Honda for the technical step that it was able to take between qualifying last week and Sunday's race.
 

Franchitti secures third Indy 500 victory

May 27, 2012

Dario Franchitti scores his third Indianapolis 500 victory after surviving a last-lap charge from Takuma Sato, who spun into the Turn 1 wall.
 

Franchitti tops Carb Day practice

May 25, 2012

Dario Franchitti recorded the fastest lap on "Carb Day," the final practice session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway before Sunday's Indy 500.
 

IndyCar finale set to be "winner take all"

September 21, 2009

Three-way title fight to go down to the wire at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
 

Paul Tracy blog, July 28: The heat of the moment

July 29, 2009

Tales of the Chrome Horn, the angry team boss and the failed a/c unit.
 

New colors again for Franchitti, Truex

July 23, 2009

Ganassi teams again spreading sponsors over its IndyCar, NASCAR teams
 

Franchitti wins chaotic Toronto IndyCar race

July 12, 2009

Dario Franchitti benefited from a lucky pit stop and yellow timing to win an incident-packed IndyCar race in Toronto for Target Chip Ganassi Racing
 

RACER Special: Does IndyCar have a champion of champions?

July 06, 2009

Though Franchitti, Dixon and Kanaan wouldn’t admit which of them has the edge, they’re not slow to assess one another, Jeff Olson finds
 

Paul Tracy blog: July 4 – Reassessing Danica and Watkins Glen

July 04, 2009

The 40-year-old Watkins Glen virgin loses his cherry, gains speed, and gives credit where it's due.
 

IndyCar's racing must improve immediately

June 28, 2009

The IndyCar Series cannot afford to wait until 2012 for a technical shake-up when even its core product is withering, says RACER Editor, David Malsher.
 

Franchitti leads all-Ganassi front row at Richmond

June 26, 2009

2007 title winner maintained the form that had seen him top the earlier practice session to outpace teammate Scott Dixon in qualifications for Saturday night's race
 

Franchitti beats Briscoe to Iowa win

June 21, 2009

Dario Franchitti claimed his second IndyCar win of the season at Iowa Speedway as Ryan Briscoe yet again dominated only to be denied victory in the closing stages
 

Franchitti leads second Iowa practice

June 20, 2009

Dario Franchitti kept Ganassi in front in the final free practice session ahead of IndyCar Series qualifying at Iowa Speedway
 

Alex Tagliani's Indy 500: "My incredible day"

May 19, 2009

In his own words and inimitable style, Alex Tagliani of Conquest Racing gives his version of this year's high drama on Bump Day at Indy
 

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