Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
Scott Dixon lost the 2007 IndyCar Series championship last September when Dario Franchitti passed him as he ran out of fuel on the final lap. Tonight at Kentucky Speedway, Dixon found himself in nearly the same position. But this time, it was his turn to revel in good fortune. Helio Castroneves’ machine ran dry between Turns 3 and [...]
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
Dario Franchitti's return to the No.40 Chip Ganassi Racing Dodge in the NASCAR Nationwide Series started off with a bang Saturday as he captured his first career Nationwide pole. Franchitti rounded the 2.45-mile road course in 72.696 seconds (121.327 m.p.h.) during the ninth and final group in qualifying.
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
It is official now that Boris Said is going to be in the Kyle Petty ride for the Sunday race. Dario Franchitti is interested in the fourth RCR ride. Michael McDowell could wind up on the search for new ride in the next few weeks if Michael Waltrip Racing can’t find a sponsorship for him.
USA Today (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
Dario Franchitti will run seven Nationwide Series races the rest of the season for Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, ...
Ryan Newman Online (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
I have an interesting thought. There are a bunch of drivers who blew their shot at cup racing and I would like to give them another shot. These include Stremme, Mears, JJ Yeley, Tony Raines, Leffler, Kenny Wallace, Sterlin Marlin, Dario Franchitti, Johnny Sauter, Scott Riggs, Jeff Green, Scott Wimmer, Johnny Benson, Mike Skinner, Mayfield, John Andretti., Ken Shraeder. Who is your driver and why? My...
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 07/19/2008
About a week after becoming a former Sprint Cup driver when his team was shut down, Dario Franchitti was asked how things were going.
SI.com (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
With Dario Franchitti recently losing his ride, SI.com's Brant James writes that IRL drivers are quickly learning the grass isn't always greener in NASCAR.
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008
The Democratic nominee for the White House Barack Obama may wind up sponsoring the #49 BAM Racing car for the race at Pocono on August third. Dale Earnhardt Jr. says that he has no interest at this point of time to purchase DEI. This link also says that David Reutimann may be back in the #44 [...]
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) -After getting over the initial shock of team owner Chip Ganassi's decision to shut down the Sprint Cup series team he was driving for, Dario Franchitti is trying to figure out his next step.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008
Dario Franchitti is racing again for Ganassi this weekend -- in the Nationwide series.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008
After getting over the initial shock of team owner Chip Ganassi's decision to shut down the Sprint Cup series team he was driving for, Dario Franchitti is trying to figure out his next step.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
Dario Franchitti will be back behind the wheel in a NASCAR race this weekend when he races in the Nationwide Series at Chicagoland Speedway.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
Dario Franchitti will be back behind the wheel in a NASCAR race this weekend when he races in the Nationwide Series at Chicagoland Speedway. Franchitti will pilot the No. 40 Dodge for Chip Ganassi Racing. Ganassi shuttered Franchitti's Sprint Cup Series team last week because of a lack of funding, leaving the 2007 IndyCar Series champion's future in doubt.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 07/09/2008
Dario Franchitti might not be racing in a Sprint Cup car this weekend, but he'll still be driving a stock car.
Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 07/09/2008
Juan Pablo Montoya supported owner Chip Ganassi's decision to shutter Dario Franchitti's race team, believing it was best for the organization.
