| The world-class driver Dario Franchitti will become the | | | | Coors Light. It is important to mention Franchitti not only |
| first European in NASCAR history; the Scottish who | | | | had a great end in Indy Car Series, in five seasons of |
| has raced in the United States since 1997 in the former | | | | competition his resume lists eight wins, 30 top fives, 46 |
| CART series and Indy Car Series will drive for Chip | | | | top 10s and seven pole positions in 67 starts, he is |
| Ganassi in the 2008 season using the No. 40 Nextel | | | | definitely an extraordinary driver. |
| Cup car, to join the well known Juan Pablo Montoya, | | | | Dario is the latest international driver to jump to |
| who made the official switch from F1 to NASCAR last | | | | NASCAR after his good friend and former CART |
| year. | | | | Juan Pablo Montoya moved from Formula 1 last year. |
| The 34-years- old driver, decided to move to | | | | Apparently, this American sport is becoming more |
| NASCAR after an 11 year's career in open-wheel | | | | open to drivers of others countries; therefore, its |
| racing where he recently obtained the title of the most | | | | popularity has been expanded worldwide. In regards |
| prestigious race in North American Indy-style racing, | | | | Franchitti said "NASCAR fans don't have to worry |
| the Indianapolis 500 plus the Series Championship. | | | | about the sport losing its American look." "NASCAR is |
| Dario signed a multiyear contract to replace David | | | | always going to be predominantly US drivers". |
| Stremme; who ended his relationship with his sponsor | | | | |