Indy 500 Champion Dario Franchitti Makes Move to NASCAR

The world-class driver Dario Franchitti will become theCoors Light. It is important to mention Franchitti not only
first European in NASCAR history; the Scottish whohad a great end in Indy Car Series, in five seasons of
has raced in the United States since 1997 in the formercompetition his resume lists eight wins, 30 top fives, 46
CART series and Indy Car Series will drive for Chiptop 10s and seven pole positions in 67 starts, he is
Ganassi in the 2008 season using the No. 40 Nexteldefinitely 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 lastNASCAR 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 toApparently, this American sport is becoming more
NASCAR after an 11 year's career in open-wheelopen to drivers of others countries; therefore, its
racing where he recently obtained the title of the mostpopularity 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 Davidalways going to be predominantly US drivers".
Stremme; who ended his relationship with his sponsor