Dario Franchitti Dedicates Indy 500 Win to Dan Wheldon

Most drivers would be ecstatic after winning the Indy 500. Dario Franchitti, who won for the third time on Sunday, had a special reason to celebrate.After pulling into the victory's circle and after drinking his milk, Franchitti dedicated his win to the late Dan Wheldon (via WISH-TV): An emotional Dario Franchitti dedicates his win to Indianapolis and Dan Wheldon. #indy500— WISH-TV (@WISH_TV) May 27, 2012 Wheldon, a good friend to Franchitti, passed away in October of 2011 from injuries sustained in a collision at the IndyCar World Championship. David Alter gives us another heart-warming quote from Franchitti: Dario Franchitti a class act in victory "To have my head on the trophy on both sides of Dan Wheldon, it's more important ...

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