Dario franchitti, forced to retired after horrifying wreck. Threetime indianapolis 500 champion dario franchitti was airlifted to hospital after a horror crash during the last corner of the last lap of todays indycar race in houston that also hurt. Dario franchitti to drive indy 500 pace car updated. Every sport has its greatest athletes of alltime, including racing. Dario franchitti, ashley judd, racing, driver, hollywood, divorce. Dario franchitti won his second indianapolis 500 on sunday after dominating the race and his team owner chip ganassi made history, becoming the first owner to win the indy 500 and nascars daytona. Oct 06, 20 threetime indianapolis 500 champion dario franchitti was involved in a horror crash on the last lap of todays indycar race in houston that also hurt spectators. Dec 23, 2019 with series points leader dario franchitti dominating the majority of the race, sarah fisher racings ed carpenter found himself right up front with the leaders in the final restart 23 laps. Oct 08, 20 ashley judd rushes to dario franchitti s side after crash after a harrowing crash at the houston grand prix sunday, ashley judd raced to the side of her estranged husband, driver dario franchitti. Actress ashley judd and champion race car driver dario franchitti. May 18, 2015 20 crash cost dario franchitti more than his racing career. Profile for racing driver dario franchitti from britain. Franchitti won four indycar championships and three indy 500s in a career that started in 1997. Dario franchitti to drive camaro z28 pace car at indy 500.
Mar 25, 2014 dario franchitti to drive indy 500 pace car updated. Franchittis brother, race car driver marino franchitti, was the best. Arca menards series statistics 1979present only click on the year to see the standings for that year. Such was the feeling when the two racing greats whose careers with deep indy car ties were inducted into the motorsports hall of fame of america on tuesday night. Dario franchitti archives motorsportstalk nbc sports.
Ashley judd splits with race car driving husband dario. To return to the car after being sidelined, a driver must be cleared by a neurologist not associated with. Indycar drivers scott dixon, dario franchitti robbed at indy. A race winner in champ cars and then the indy racing league, married to hollywood star ashley judd and a millionaire in his own right. Dario franchitti poses with wife ashley judd after his 2012 win at the indy 500. Dario is a great person, a superb driver and a motorsports legend.
May 09, 2014 dario franchitti speaks about life after split from ashley judd scots racing driver dario franchitti is rattling about his stately pile after splitting from hollywood star ashley judd, he. Ashley judd talks estranged husband dario franchitti. Hes one of the favorites at the shell and pennzoil grand prix of houston. Sources reveal to us weekly that the 45yearold actress is ready to give her relationship with estranged husband dario franchitti another shot. Apr 11, 2014 dario franchitti adjusts to a new role with ganassis indycar team. Click on the site to see dario franchitti s career results at that track. Nov 14, 20 champion indycar driver dario franchitti told he cannot race again after horrific houston crash. He is a four time indycar series champion 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, a threetime winner of the indianapolis 500 2007, 2010, 2012 as well as a winner of the 24 hours of daytona. Ashley judd, wife of driver dario franchitti, celebrates her husbands win in the pouring rain after franchitti won the indianapolis 500 at the indianapolis motor speedway on sunday, may 27.
Threetime indy 500 winner dario franchitti, new indy 500 team owner elton julian from dragonspeed, and driver james davison from the dale coyne racing with byrdhollingerbelardi program join us for the day at indy on thursday, may 16, where another crash, repairs from wednesdays crashes, the absence of fernando alonsos car. Dario franchitti retires from indycar after accident. Ashley judd talks estranged husband dario franchitti, divergent. Ashley judd splits with race cardriving husband dario franchitti. Mar 25, 2014 fox car reports gary gastelu talks to the 3time indy 500 winner about his return to the brickyard in the 2014 camaro z28 pace car for this years race, his recovery from a careerending crash. May 28, 20 race car driver and living legend dario franchitti may have crashed into a wall during the 198th lap of this weekends indy 500, unceremoniously ending the race in the favor of perennial non. Twotime indy 500 winner dario franchitti may be in the middle of a thrilling battle for the indycar title at the moment, but when renault sponsor tw. Ashley judd rushes to dario franchittis side after crash after a harrowing crash at the houston grand prix sunday, ashley judd raced to the side of her estranged husband, driver dario franchitti. Retired indycar driver dario franchitti is back home. Jan 30, 20 actress ashley judd and race car driver dario franchitti split. Like you were ever going to separate dario franchitti from the brickyard. The indycar series legend ends his career with 31 indy car wins tied for eighth on the alltime list and 33 poles sixth on the alltime list.
Dario franchitti speaks about life after split from ashley judd scots racing driver dario franchitti is rattling about his stately pile after splitting from hollywood star. Daytona beach, florida dario franchitti said it didnt hit him until he arrived. Indycar crash, dario franchitti injured in grand prix. Izod indycar series driver dario franchitti was admitted awake and alert to memorial hermann texas medical center in houston for a concussion, spinal fracture that will.
Franchitti to drive pace car for indy 500 performance. Ashley judd, dario franchitti to divorce after more than 11 years. The day at indy, may 16, with dario franchitti, elton. The close call made ashley rethink their recent separation but dario, who is dating another woman, immediately spurned her advances. Takuma sato tried to make a move on the inside of franchittis no. Fourtime indycar champion and threetime indy 500 winner dario franchitti will return to racing after a nearsixyear hiatus next month, when hes set to drive a pair of priceless vintage cars at. Threetime indianapolis 500 winner dario franchitti will drive the pace car in the 98th running of the indy 500 in may. After race car driver dario franchitti got into a traffic accident at the grand prix of houston on oct. Eleanor franchitti dario franchittis new wife bio, wiki.
First indy car driver to complete every lap of every race. Driver dario franchitti 2006 indycar series results. Scottish racing driver dario franchitti has admitted that he rattles around his 8 bedroom mansionreuters the fourtime indycar champion was forced to quit after a horror 200mph crash last october. Judd, who is divorcing franchitti, may run against mitch mcconnell. But his racing career so far lacked major championship success and americas greatest prize of all. Threetime indianapolis 500 winner dario franchitti, 40, crashed into a safety fence on the final. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Threetime indy 500 winner dario franchitti will be back behind the wheel at the brickyard this year as the driver of the pace car. The fourtime series champion won the indy 500 in 2007, 2010 and 2012. Gearing up for the race, threetime champion dario franchitti sat down with us to talk about how hes preparing, what his goals are for the race, and what makes this race in particular so challenging. Actress ashley judd and her race car driver husband dario franchitti are. Click on the site to see dario franchittis career results at that track glossary. Actress ashley judd and her husband, race car driver dario franchitti, announced on january 29, 20 that they have separated after 11 years of marriage.
Dario franchitti adjusts to a new role with ganassis indycar. Franchitti was forced to retire in november from injuries suffered in an. Threetime indy 500 winner dario franchitti crashes in. Dario franchitti in horrific indycar crash that left. Jul 15, 2016 exindycar driver dario franchitti says dale earnhardt jr. Dario franchitti to drive indy 500 pace car indycar news. May 22, 2017 indianapolis 500 pole sitter scott dixon and threetime winner dario franchitti were robbed at gunpoint at a fast food restaurant drivethru on sunday night, authorities said. The hollywood star and the scots indycar champion divorced in 20 after. Ashley judds husband dario franchitti breaks back in accident. Everything you need to know about dario franchitti. Dario franchitti speaks about life after split from ashley judd. Dario franchitti dedicated to helping ed jones blossom. The intensely popular threetime indy 500 winner will drive the new 2014 camaro z28 pace car at the indianapolis 500 in may.
Exindycar driver dario franchitti says dale earnhardt jr. Here are the 10 best drivers in the sports history. Actress ashley judd and race car driver dario franchitti. He is known for his work on turbo 20, driven 2001 and born racer 2018. Dario franchitti dedicated to helping ed jones blossom into next cgr star. Indycar driver dario franchitti talks indy 500 youtube. Ashley judd, dario franchitti announce plan to divorce usa today. Ashley judd rushed to her estranged husband dario franchittis side on oct. Ashley judds hubby dario franchitti retires from indycar. Ironman of indy car racing with record 317 consecutive starts heading into 2020 his second season driving for racing legend a. Threetime indy 500 winner dario franchitti has been hospitalized after being involved in a serious crash in the houston grand prix sunday. The car spun multiple times against the fence, sending shards of debris flying toward the grandstands and shearing off part of its side. He became a divorcee after separating from his wife and suffered a terrible car crash in 20s gran prix held in houston, texas, after a couple of months of separation. Ashley judd await the start of the 96th indianapolis 500 on may 27, 2012.
Dario franchitti involved in horrific crash at indycar race. Ashley judd, dario franchitti announce plan to divorce. Dario franchitti and ashley judd have decided to divorce, they announced tuesday. Ashley judd rushed to her estranged husband dario franchitti s side on oct.
Racing driver dario franchitti admits he was an idiot during his. Fourtime indycar champion dario franchitti, from scotland, fractures his spine in a crash at the houston grand prix. Dario franchitti diecast racing cars for sale ebay. Mar 20, 2014 divergent actress ashley judd opens up about her relationship with estranged husband dario franchitti, saying, hell always be my loved one. Ashley judd rushes to dario franchittis side after crash upi. May 22, 2017 indycar drivers scott dixon and dario franchitti were robbed at gunpoint sunday evening at a taco bell a few blocks away from indianapolis motor speedway. Great deals on dario franchitti diecast racing cars. Posts in category indycar wags the fast and the fabulous.
Dario franchitti, ashley judd separating fox sports. Former formula 1 driver sato said his car caught the marbles chunks of. Dario franchitti to drive pace car for indianapolis 500. Indycar driver scott dixon and former indy 500 winner dario franchitti were robbed at gunpoint at a taco bell about half a mile from the famous race track. Dario franchitti to return to racing for first time since. Dario franchitti reveals hes become dad with new wife three years. Dario franchitti net worth salary and career earnings. Click on the site to see dario franchitti s career results at that track glossary. Threetime indianapolis 500 winner dario franchitti and actress ashley judd announced their play to divorce after 11 years of marriage.
Dario franchitti wanted for little as he entered 2007. The movie star, 44, and the indianapolis 500 race car driver, 39, married in 2001 and have no children. Indy car champion franchitti tied the knot with eleanor robb last year. Ashley judd and racecardriver hubby dario franchitti split up. Dario franchitti hair indy 500 driver dario franchitti. Franchitti was forced to retire in november from injuries suffered in an october indycar race at houston. Champion indycar driver dario franchitti told he cannot race. Dario franchitti may have retired from indycar competition, but hes still going to be taking a few laps around the 2.
Threetime indianapolis 500 winner dario franchitti was injured in a serious crash that also left spectators hurt during sundays grand prix of houston. Nov 14, 20 dario franchitti crash causes driver retirement. George dario marino franchitti, mbe born 19 may 1973 is a scottish former racing driver and current motorsport commentator from scotland. Dario franchitti holds up three fingers in victory lane after winning the. Dario franchitti was born on may 19, 1973 in edinburgh, scotland. Indycar, formula one series wives and girlfriends fox sports. Dario franchittis life is headed offtrack the threetime indianapolis 500 winner announced his retirement from indycar racing today, a little more than a month after being seriously injured.
Indy racer dario franchitti embodies the international man of mystery. Dario franchitti, others hurt in houston race wreck cnn. Ashley judd rushes to dario franchittis side after. Nov 14, 20 franchitti won four indycar championships and three indy 500s in a career that started in 1997.
Sunday, in the grand prix of houston, three time indy 500 winner dario franchitti was injured in a serious crash. Indycar champion dario franchitti sells scottish mansion he. Click on the number of races to see individual races for that year. Threetime indy 500 champ isnt sure what his position should be called. Driver dario franchitti 2005 indycar series results. Ashley judd reveals feelings still run deep for dario franchitti daily. Ed jones and dario franchitti have forged a relationship at chip ganassi racing that could help propel the young driver. Threetime indy 500 winner and fourtime indycar series champion, once married to. May 22, 2017 indianapolis 500 pole sitter scott dixon and threetime winner dario franchitti were robbed at gunpoint at a fast food restaurant drivethru on sunday night, authorities said the robbery, which. Indycar drivers dixon, franchitti robbed at gunpoint. According to, his car was bumped by japanese driver takuma sato, as it flew airborne into protective fencing. Target chip ganassi racing tcgr announced today that threetime indianapolis 500 winner and fourtime indycar series champion dario franchitti will be unable to continue his auto racing career. Meet eleanor franchitti, formerly known as eleanor robb. Meet new wife after divorce with former flame former racing car driver dario franchitti has a memorable 20 for he suffered multiple tragedies.
Ashley judd back with race car driver husband the mercury news. Ashley judd splits from race car driver dario franchitti. Aug 17, 2016 dario franchitti reveals hes become dad with new wife three years after splitting with ashley judd. At home with dario franchitti local news wthr indianapolis. Actress ashley judd and her race car driver husband dario franchitti are splitting up after more than 10 years of marriage.
Threetime indy 500 winner and fourtime indycar series champion, once married to actress ashley judd from 2001 to 20. Dario franchitti gets wired to find out the exact forces he withstands and exerts while in the cockpit of a race car and proves once and for all that indycar. Threetime indy 500 winner dario franchitti and actress ashley judd are. After an illfated move to nascar in 2008 which ended after half a season franchitti returned to indycar in 2009, driving for. Divergent actress ashley judd opens up about her relationship with estranged husband dario franchitti, saying, hell always be my loved one. Dario franchittis ex ashley judd is godmother to his child by new. The race car driver, 40, got into a scary accident at the grand prix of houston on oct. The fourtime indycar champion was forced to quit after a horror 200mph. Jan 29, 20 ashley judd, dario franchitti announce plan to divorce. Helio castroneves won last nights izod indycar series race, the kentucky indy 300, at kentucky. Dario franchitti holds up three fingers in victory lane after winning the 96th running of the indy 500 in 2012. Nov 14, 20 dario franchitti to retire from motor racing 0. Dario franchitti stats, race results, wins, news, record.
The top driver who won the indianapolis 500 race three times suffered a broken back, ankle and bleeding on the brain. Get the latest race results, news, videos, pictures, win record and more for dario franchitti on. Feb 02, 2015 race ace dario franchitti has sold his scottish country pile for. Scottish racing driver dario franchitti plans to donate his brain to. Dario franchitti to retire from motor racing indycar news. Dario franchitti speaks about life after split from ashley. For the first time ever, he is opening the doors to his private estate.
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