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Dario Franchitti plans NASCAR weekend return at Dover

                   
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May 27, 2008
        
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By Associated Press / Pocono Notebook Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - Franchitti returned to the track today for the first time since he broke his left ankle in a hard crash at Talladega Superspeedway. The former Indy Car Series champion now in his first season in NASCAR said he felt no pain or... [read full story]                    

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Franchitti back, but on a limited schedule at Dover

charlotte.com
May 30, 2008
        

DOVER, Del. - Sprint Cup and Nationwide series rookie Dario Franchitti said he was glad to be back at the track for a race weekend, even though he won't compete in both races. He is recovering from a broken ankle and will drive just...

Franchitti will drive in Nationwide race

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May 29, 2008
        

By TOM KREAGER • Staff Writer • May 29, 2008 Williamson County's Dario Franchitti is scheduled to return to racing Saturday, more than a month after he fractured his left ankle in a Nationwide Series crash at Talladega. Officials from Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates said Franchitti would...

Ganassi Slates Mayfield for Dover; Franchitti for Pocono [Do You NASCAR? - NASCAR News]

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May 29, 2008
        

Image details: NASCAR Testing Day 1 served by picapp.com Dario Franchitti, driver of the no. 40 Target car for Chip Ganassi Racing, returned to the track on Tuesday for the first time since incurring his ankle injury a month ago at Talladega. Dario was on-hand for NASCAR’s test session at Pocono...

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Mayfield to drive No. 40 for injured Franchitti at Dover

nascar.com
May 28, 2008
        

Dario Franchitti's injured ankle is apparently no match for the Monster Mile. Jeremy Mayfield was named Wednesday as a replacement for the Scotland native in the No. 40 Dodge for Sunday's Best Buy 400 at Dover International Speedway, according to NASCAR's updated entry list.

                   
thetimes-tribune.com: Dario Franchitti adjusts his mirror before hitting the track for practice at Pocono Raceway on Tuesday. JASON FARMER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER thetimes-tribune.com

Franchitti likes progress he’s making in first season first year on circuit

thetimes-tribune.com
May 28, 2008
        

LONG POND — Dario Franchitti participated in Tuesday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series test session at Pocono Raceway, marking the first time he was in a race car since suffering a fractured ankle in a crash during a Nationwide Series race at Talladega on April 26.

                   

Scottish driver Dario Franchitti plans NASCAR weekend return at Dover

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May 28, 2008
        

The Associated Press LONG POND, Pa. — Dario Franchitti ditched the crutches and the cast for a more comfortable fit: his spot in the No. 40 Dodge. The former Indy Car Series champion now in his first season in NASCAR said he felt no pain or discomfort and planned to drive in the Nationwide Series...

                   

Franchitti plans NASCAR weekend return at Dover

startribune.com
May 28, 2008
        

He returned to the track Tuesday for the first time since he broke his left ankle in a hard crash at Talladega Superspeedway. The former Indy Car Series champion now in his first season in NASCAR said he felt no pain or discomfort and planned to drive in the Nationwide Series race on Saturday at...

Franchitti planning return to NASCAR

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May 28, 2008
        

Published: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 12:04 a.m. MDT LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Dario Franchitti ditched the crutches and the cast for a more comfortable fit: his spot in the No. 40 Dodge. Franchitti returned to the track on Tuesday for the first time since he broke his left ankle in a hard crash at...

Healing Franchitti drives, may race this week

tennessean.com
May 28, 2008
        

By DAN GELSTON • Associated Press • May 28, 2008 LONG POND, Pa. — Dario Franchitti ditched the crutches and the cast for a more comfortable fit: his spot in the No. 40 Dodge. The Williamson County resident returned to the track Tuesday for the first time since he broke his ankle in a crash at...

                   

Gordon baffled by Busch's frustration

myrtlebeachonline.com
May 28, 2008
        

Jeff Gordon understands why Kyle Busch could be upset with getting bumped from Hendrick Motorsports.What Gordon doesn't get is why his former teammate was upset with him for some hard racing at the end of the Coca-Cola 600. Busch was angry at Gordon and the two had a brief confrontation at Lowe's...

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