| Dario's title and Helio's acquittal headline '09 IndyCar season
The 2009 IndyCar Series season had its
share of news stories, ranging from Dario Franchitti's masterful return to
open-wheel racing to Helio Castroneves' acquittal in his federal tax evasion
trial. Speculation of Danica Patrick's future also has made for an interesting
year on the circuit.
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| Franchitti wins at Homestead and claims IndyCar title
One year after his return to the IndyCar
Series following a brief stint in NASCAR, Dario Franchitti captured the 2009
series title by winning Saturday's season-ending Firestone Indy 300 at
Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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| Franchitti on pole at Homestead, earns much needed bonus point
Dario Franchitti captured the pole for the
Firestone Indy 300, while his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Scott Dixon
qualified second and Ryan Briscoe from Team Penske claimed third, as the three
drivers duke it out for IndyCar Series championship in Saturday's season-
ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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| Franchitti takes pole at Homestead, earns much needed bonus point
Dario Franchitti captured the pole for the
Firestone Indy 300, while his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Scott Dixon
qualified second and Ryan Briscoe from Team Penske claimed third, as the three
drivers duke it out for IndyCar Series championship in Saturday's season-
ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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| Franchitti takes pole at Homestead, earns much need bonus point
Dario Franchitti captured the pole for the
Firestone Indy 300, while his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Scott Dixon
qualified second and Ryan Briscoe from Team Penske claimed third, as the three
drivers duke it out for IndyCar Series championship in Saturday's season-
ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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| Three drivers to decide the title in Homestead
Series: IndyCar. Date: Saturday, October 10.
Race: Firestone Indy 300. Site: Homestead-Miami Speedway. Track: 1.5-mile
oval. Start Time: 5:00 p.m. (et). Laps: 200. Miles: 300. Last year's winner:
Scott Dixon. Television: VERSUS. Radio: IMS Radio Network/SIRIUS XM Satellite.
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| Report: Patrick signs three-year deal with Andretti Green
Danica Patrick has reportedly signed a
three-year contract to stay at Andretti Green Racing and remain in the IndyCar
Series.
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| Dixon reclaims points lead with Motegi win
Scott Dixon's bid for a second straight
IndyCar Series championship got a huge boost Saturday after the Chip Ganassi
Racing driver won the Indy Japan 300 in dominating fashion at Twin Ring
Motegi.
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| Dixon nabs pole at Motegi
Scott Dixon will start on the pole for
Saturday's Indy Japan 300 after topping the qualifying charts at Twin Ring
Motegi.
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| If Patrick comes to NASCAR, let Stewart mentor her
Danica Patrick has yet to make a
commitment on her racing plans for 2010, but Tony Stewart seems to think the
IndyCar star will experiment in NASCAR, perhaps as early as next season.
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