What happened Dario Franchitti?
A concussion, spinal fractures, and a broken ankle forced his retirement from motorsports after a long and storied career in IndyCar. “I really thought my racing days were behind me but it is tough to give up something that has been a part of my life for so long and that I love so much,” Franchitti said in a statement.
Why did Dario Franchitti retire from racing?
Four-time IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti announced Thursday he will no longer be able to compete in auto racing because of injuries suffered in an Oct. 6 crash.
Will Power broken back?
Izod IndyCar Series championship runner-up Will Power suffered a back fracture in the Oct. 16 crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but Power’s injury apparently won’t require surgery.
Where is Dario Franchitti today?
These days, Dario Franchitti serves in a driver mentor/ coach role with the organisation he raced for in INDYCAR from 2009-2013. He is still having an impact on the field through Chip Ganassi Racing.
Who is Dario Franchitti wife?
Ashley JuddDario Franchitti / Wife (m. 2001–2013)
What race car driver was ashley Judd married to?
driver Dario Franchitti
FORMER Scottish race car driver Dario Franchitti was previously married to actress Ashley Judd for more than a decade. Judd recently had a horrible hiking accident almost 10 years after her ex-husband’s near death racing accident.
How many Indy 500 wins does Dario Franchitti have?
three-
He is a four time IndyCar Series champion (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011), a three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 (2007, 2010, 2012) as well as a winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona (2008).
Who is Ashley Judds husband?
Dario FranchittiAshley Judd / Husband (m. 2001–2013)
Is Dario Franchitti remarried?
Franchitti married American actress Ashley Judd in December 2001 at Skibo Castle near Dornoch, Scotland. They divorced in 2013 and remain on friendly terms. Franchitti has since married Eleanor Robb, an Englishwoman. They have two daughters: Sofia (born November 2015) and Valentina (born February 2019).
What actress is married to a Nascar driver?
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – American actress Ashley Judd and her Scottish race car driver husband Dario Franchitti are ending their marriage after 11 years. The movie star, 44, and the Indianapolis 500 race car driver, 39, married in 2001 and have no children.