Indy 500 2012: Why Dario Franchitti Will Win the Greatest Spectacle in Racing

Dario Franchitti is a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and there's reason to believe he'll capture his third title this weekend at the greatest spectacle in racing.There are few events like the Indy 500, and it has become a time when non-racing fans at least tune in for the final moments of the race due to it's magnitude in American sports culture.The 39-year-old Scot first triumphed in 2007 and again won in 2010. He's been the staple of accomplishment and consistency over the last decade in the IndyCar series, winning the overall championship in each of the last three seasons. Due to his past successes, he's an annual contender at the Indy 500 as he should be. Brazilian Helio Castroneves is his biggest competition, but two of his...

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