Familiar starting spot for Franchitti in Indianapolis 500 return: They say familiarity breeds contempt, but don’t tell that to Dario Franchitti. The 35-year-old Scotsman is happy to be starting third in the Indianapolis 500, the same position he started in 2007 when he won The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
“It’s very satisfying to be on the front row here,” said Franchitti, who will start on the outside of Row 1 with Team Penske drivers Helio Castroneves and Ryan Briscoe. “It is a great feeling, especially Race Day to get in the car and have a clear view in front of you.
“This will be the third time I started outside Row 1, and it’s worked out pretty well every time.” …Â Details
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