Dario Franchitti

Professional race car driver Dario Franchitti formerly of the Indy Racing League, signed on to race in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for the 2008 season, but returned to the IndyCar series for the 2009 season, driving the #10 Target Honda/Dallara for Target Chip Ganassi Racing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dario_Franchitti

Franchitti was born and raised in Scotland, where he got his first taste of racing by competing in kart racing. He raced for several different British teams and leagues, before entering CART in 1997.

In 1998, Franchitti signed with Green Racing and continued in the CART series. In 1999 he finished second in the Championship running, finishing just behind Juan Pablo Montoya.

Green Racing, now Andretti Green Racing moved to the Indy Racing League in 2003. Franchitti moved with the team, however missed the majority of the 2003 season with injuries he experienced during the off season.

Following his re-signing with Andretti Green in early 2007, Franchitti won the 2007 Indianapolis 500. The race was shortened that year due to rain.

After signing with Chip Ganassi Racing in early October 2007, Franchitti made his NASCAR debut on October 20, 2007. He will be driving exclusively for NASCAR in 2008.

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  • Height: 5'9"
  • Weight: 155
  • Rookie Year: 2003

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