Dario Franchitti

March 19, 2008
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Birthday: May 19, 1973
Hometown: Edinburgh, Scotland

PREVIOUS RACING HISTORY

Made four starts in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and one in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2007. ... Started third in first Nationwide Series race at Memphis, but finished 32nd. Best finish was 25th at Texas. ... Has 18 wins and 17 poles in U.S. open-wheel career. ... Won the 2007 IndyCar Series championship. ... Won the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ... Finished fourth in 2005 IndyCar Series standings. ... Had two wins in 2004 IndyCar season. ... Finished in the top seven in four of his six seasons in CART. ... Won 10 races and 11 poles in CART career.... Was runner-up in 1999 CART championship to Juan Montoya.

NOTEWORTHY

Born and raised in Scotland, but is of Italian descent. ... Married to actress Ashley Judd. ... Collects Ferraris. ... Is a licensed helicopter pilot and flies a Eurocopter AS350 B3. ... Is an avid fan of the Glasgow Celtic Football Club.