[18] He followed this win up with a win at Pikes Peak on 22 August. In the 2008 Petit Le Mans he was a driver for Highcroft Racing with Scott Sharp and David Brabham. He then appeared in the TV special program, Maxim Supercats, in 2004. Franchitti moved with the Andretti Green team to the IndyCar Series in 2003 but his season was ended by a back injury sustained in a motorcycle accident while on holiday in Scotland. His prize money of $1.6m was equal to the entire purse for the 1982 race. [22] That year he also undertook a limited programme in the American Le Mans Series driving an Acura ARX-01, teaming up with his younger brother, Marino Franchitti and long-time AGR teammate Bryan Herta. Like many celebrities and famous people, Dario keeps her personal and love life private. The Motorsport commentator, Dario, once lived in luxurious accommodation located in Menteith, Stirlingshire. 2008: S. Dixon [33] David Stremme, Ken Schrader, Jeremy Mayfield, and Sterling Marlin all filled in for him.[34][35][36]. In 2002 he won the Vancouver Molson Indy. The contact with Dixon was only inches away from his head and the accident saw seven cars (including Franchitti) retire from the race. He debuted for the team in the non-points race at Surfers Paradise in Australia on 25 October 2008. [8], On 6 October 2013, Franchitti was involved in a serious crash in the Grand Prix of Houston, when his car flew into catch-fencing after contact with the cars of Takuma Sato and E. J. 1985: A. Unser Sr. (CART) All Rights Reserved Liverampup. 2004: S. Bourdais (Champ Car) Franchitti took full responsibility for the incident. So it’s all these different things and then, somewhere in between that, getting to try and spend time with my wife and baby. 2016: S. Pagenaud Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. 1991: Mi. Mercedes placed Franchitti in CART in 1997 with the Hogan Racing team. On 9 August 2008 Franchitti won his first career Nationwide pole at Watkins Glen. They have two children. 2010: D. Franchitti Dario Franchitti was born on May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The entire No. Franchitti made his first appearance in the television comedy series, Suddenly Susan, in 1999. A month later, on 14 November, Franchitti announced his immediate retirement from motor racing on medical advice; he retired with 31 victories from 265 starts in his American open-wheel racing career,[10] a tally which put him in a tie for ninth on the all-time wins list with former teammate Paul Tracy. Follow our official social media presences for a quick and easy way to receive the latest news. [5] He retained the title in 2010,[6] again with a final race championship win over Penske's Will Power; Franchitti's strong form on ovals – including a 2nd Indianapolis 500 victory – allowed him to overhaul Power by 5 points at the final race. Dixon ran out of fuel on the last lap of the season-ending race, allowing Franchitti to take the win and the championship, his first championship win since Formula Vauxhall Lotus in 1993. 2013), Sofia (born in 2015) and Valentina (born in 2019), Marino Franchitti (Brother), Paul di Resta (Cousin), Turbo (2013),Driven (2001),Born Racer (2018). 2005: D. Wheldon Franchitti finished 5th while Johnson ran out of gas. 2004: T. Kanaan In October, Franchitti travelled to Australia to compete in a special round of the V8 Supercar championship in which he and 17 other international drivers will pair up with regular V8 drivers in two 300 km (186 mi) endurance races at the Gold Coast Street Circuit, a former venue for Indycar. [7] A new car was introduced for the 2012 season, in which Franchitti only scored 1 victory – in the Indianapolis 500 – to become the 10th driver to win at least 3 Indianapolis 500s during a career. [57], (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap). He will drive for Jim Beam Racing with Steve Johnson. Both drivers scored 212 points, but Montoya had seven wins to Franchitti's three and was crowned champion. (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position, Results are overall/class), (key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. [12], On 13 October 2011, 3 days before Franchitti's bid for a fourth IZOD IndyCar Series title and the death of his friend and fellow driver Dan Wheldon, it was [13] Franchitti won the Karting Scottish Junior Championship in 1984, the British Junior Championships in 1985 and 1986 and the Scottish senior title in 1988. They further welcomed their second daughter, Valentina Franchitti, on February 2019. [23] On 27 May 2007, Franchitti won a rain-shortened Indianapolis 500, finishing under a yellow flag after an accident involving Dan Wheldon and Marco Andretti following lap 163. Despite all, the pair decided to split, ending 11 years of marriage. Franchitti has since married Eleanor Robb, an Englishwoman. Copyright © 2020. However, at the 94th running of the Indianapolis 500, it all came together for him. 42 Dodge Charger for Chip Ganassi Racing. They were introduced by IndyCar driver Pippa Mann and there was no publicity about their marriage – … Franchitti, again driving for Target Chip Ganassi Racing, had a slow start in the first four races. [40] That was the only race he participated in during the 2008 Rolex Sports Car Series season and finished 42nd overall in Daytona Prototype class with 35 points. Eleanor even got pregnant with her first child the same year and welcomed their first baby, a daughter who they named Sofia. 2011: D. Franchitti Speaking about the … He makes impressive earnings from his commentary works for Motorsports. After few months of their nuptial, Franchitti and Robb shared a beautiful daughter, Sofia Franchitti on November 2015. He is the cousin of former Formula One driver Paul di Resta. This page was last edited on 26 September 2020, at 07:38. Andretti (CART) He raced several races in the NNS for Chip Ganassi Racing's NASCAR team and only had a few top ten finishes; his best finish was 5th at the 2008 Zippo 200. eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'liverampup_com-box-4','ezslot_1',143,'0','0'])); Dario Franchitti with ex-wife Ashley Judd (Photo: Usmagazine.com)eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'liverampup_com-banner-1','ezslot_7',146,'0','0'])); The married couple also bought a Rednock House in Stirling-shire for a hefty sum of £1.2 million, which they later sold for £4 million. As Franchitti crossed the start/finish line to finish the race, he did not realise that the chequered flag had been waved and continued to race. 2017: J. Newgarden His 3rd consecutive and 4th overall title came in 2011, in which he battled Power for the championship the second time but the championship win ultimately was decided in favour of Franchitti, after the season's final race was abandoned due to a serious crash that resulted in the death of his close friend and former teammate Dan Wheldon. What is Dario Franchitti marital status ? Andretti (CART) By finishing eighth in the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series championship final at the Homestead Miami Speedway, and leading the most laps on top of qualifying in pole position, Dario overhauled Will Power's 12 points lead and took the 2010 IZOD IndyCar championship. This is also his 24th win in American Open-wheel driving, placing him in the top 20 all-time. He is a four time IndyCar Series champion (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011), a three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 (2007, 2010, 2012) as well as a winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona (2008). 1983: A. Unser Sr. (CART) The two married in a private wedding ceremony. Franchitti was born in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland. "I got remarried and my wife and I spend time here in Scotland and we spend time in London. They further welcomed their second daughter, Valentina Franchitti, on February 2019. [9] Franchitti suffered 2 fractured vertebrae, a broken ankle, and a concussion in the crash. [19], Franchitti returned to Andretti Green Racing again, and had 2 wins. However, a 15-car crash on lap 11 caused the race to be red flagged. Franchitti returned to the IndyCar series for 2009 in the Target Chip Ganassi Racing No. [43], Franchitti is the son of Marina and George Franchitti,[44] both born in Scotland. While attending Stewart's Melville College in Edinburgh, he became interested in karting. [32] He would finish 33rd after being plagued by problems with the rear of the truck during the race. [30] His move to stock cars had similarities to former CART rival Juan Pablo Montoya's move from Formula One to NASCAR in 2006. Not only interviews, but Dario also featured his wife and daughter on social media via an Instagram image in June 2017. 1996: J. Vasser (CART) ), 1980: J. Rutherford (CART) He is a former pupil of Stewart's Melville College and he supports Celtic Football Club. Franchitti's close friend Greg Moore died in a crash during the final race of the year at California Speedway in Fontana, California. By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Eleanor Franchitti. Franchitti missed the 2008 Indianapolis 500 as he pursued a NASCAR career. 1994: A. Unser Jr. (CART) Staying with the team for the next season, he won the championship in 1993. [27] Due to these injuries, as well as injuries caused by previous crashes, doctors told Franchitti that he would risk permanent paralysis if he continued racing. 1984: Ma. He qualified 4th of 24 drivers and was running third when he spun and stalled the car, resulting in a lap-down finish of 16th. In effect Dario had won all of the past three championships he entered when his 2008 absence is accounted for. The couple first met at actor Jason Priestley's wedding and started dating each other. With Kelly in 2007. Since Power suffered severe damage, Franchitti would have won the championship if the race had continued; therefore, the early stoppage of the race had no effect on the championship points. He dedicated his win to Greg Moore, who was killed in 1999 and was from nearby Maple Ridge, British Columbia. 2002: S. Hornish Jr. With the demise of the ITC, Mercedes placed Franchitti in Hogan Racing in 1997, making his US debut in the CART Championship Series where his best finish was a ninth at Surfers Paradise. They finished 2nd overall. 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