Emotional win at Indianapolis 500 for Dario Franchitti Dario Franchitti stamped his name in the record books by winning his third Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, a day that started and ended as a tribute to Dan Wheldon, who won the race a year ago but was killed in an October crash in the IndyCar season finale. Dario Franchitti wins 3rd Indy 500 Dario Franchitti, of Scotland, and his wife, actress Ashley Judd, celebrate in victory circle after winning IndyCar's Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 27, 2012. Bruce Martin: Franchitti rises to the occasion at an Indianapolis 500 for the ages INDIANAPOLIS -- When it comes to thrills and excitement, nothing beats the Indianapolis 500. And the 96th running on Sunday was no exception. In fact, it could certainly lay claim as one of the greatest Indy 500s in history. The outcome was in doubt until the very last lap when Japan's Takuma Sato attempted to dive under race-leader Dario Franchitti in the first turn of the last lap. Sato lost ... Franchitti wins a thrilling Indy 500 Dario Franchitti overcame adversity to win Sunday's Indianapolis 500 for the third time in his already illustrious racing career. Franchitti, the three-time defending IZOD IndyCar Series champion, bounced back from an early-race pit-road mishap when E.J.[...] Franchitti wins an Indianapolis 500 for the ages INDIANAPOLIS -- When it comes to thrills and excitement, nothing beats the Indianapolis 500. And the 96th running on Sunday was no exception. In fact, it could certainly lay claim as one of the greatest Indy 500s in history. The outcome was in doubt until the very last lap when Japan's Takuma Sato attempted to dive under race-leader Dario Franchitti in the first turn of the last lap. Sato lost ... Fan's View: Franchitti Joins Elite Group with Third Indy 500 Win Dario Franchitti became just the seventh driver to earn three Indianapolis 500 victories when he crossed the "yard of bricks" under caution on Sunday, May 27, taking home the win in the 96th running of the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing." Column: Another last-lap blunder decides Indy 500 (05-27) 16:03 PDT Indianapolis (AP) -- In the early going of the Indianapolis 500, Bobby Rahal advised his driver to show a little patience. If only Takuma Sato had been listening on the last lap Sunday. The Japanese... Franchitti wins Indianapolis 500, his third INDIANAPOLIS - Dario Franchitti won the Indianapolis 500 for the third time today after Takuma Sato crashed on the final lap. The Japanese driver went for the lead going into the first turn, pulling even with Franchitti. Bruce Martin: Franchitti wins 96th Indy 500 INDIANAPOLIS -- Before the start of Sunday's 96th Indianapolis 500, Dario Franchitti stood under an umbrella held by his wife -- actress Ashley Judd -- to shield himself from the scorching sun. He then leaned against the left-front tire to steal a moment of solitude amid a crowd of 350,000 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Judd's last words to her husband were, "I'll see you in Victory Lane." Indianapolis 500: Crash hex strikes Mike Conway again Mike Conway can't catch a break at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway -- or maybe it's his own fault he wrecks.
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Monday, May 28, 2012
Dario Franchitti wins his 3rd Indy 500 Festival begins with Rev Your Engines Concert Winning was a surprise for this year's queen practice Fast Friday living up to its billing Jesika Gunter's got plan behind the party Heart surgery will sideline singer Jim Nabors Memories of Dan Wheldon are vivid Race Day Fans should take precautions potential record heat Martina McBride sing national anthem at Indianapolis 2012 Chevrolet Corvette set pace 11th time 'Bachelorette' Arie Luyendyk Jr. may be finalist No bumping bump day May zoom by events Kravitz Spirit every turn makes sure fans remember last champ Another gorgeous IMS Report 2 hurt in fight Coke Lot near track Purdue Student Taylor Adams is Queen Wheldon's car goes on display Hall Fame Museum Marco Andretti poised win pole
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