Franchitti Clinches Indycar Series Championship
Posted 5 months ago.
Posted by: Kohl
Dario Franchitti has won the 2009 Indycar Series championship. The Scotsman clinched the points title this evening after his fuel strategy gamble allowed him to take the lead late in the race.
Staying in third position for most of the race meant most people counted Franchitti out long before the race came to a close; but he proved them wrong. Using an alternative fuel strategy after his second stint meant Dario could stay out just a few laps longer than fellow title contenders Ryan Briscoe and Scott Dixon.
This victory is made even more special due to the fact that this year was Franchitti’s first season back in the IRL Indycar Series after a failed Nascar attempt.
I think I speak for the whole Planet-IRL team when I say congratulations to Dario Franchitti and Chip Ganassi Racing. You guys earned it.
(Picture Credit: Reggie Brown)
Definitely good stuff by Dario – admittedly I felt a little bad for Briscoe, but it was definitely deserved by Franchitti.