IZOD IndyCar Series’ champion Dario Franchitti has been named the recipient of the Jerry Titus Award during the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association's All-America Team dinner.
The Titus award, given in remembrance of the late racer/journalist, signifies the top vote-getter among All-America Team members as the driver of the year. Franchitti also won the award following his 2007 series championship.
"It's a privilege to win this award," said Franchitti, who won the season finale to secure the title by 12 points over Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Scott Dixon.
Franchitti, J.R. Hildebrand (Firestone Indy Lights champion), Donny Schatz (World of Outlaws), Tony Schumacher (NHRA), Mark Martin (NASCAR Sprint Cup), Ron Hornaday (NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series), Jon Fogarty and Alex Gurney (Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series) were first-team selections among drivers.
Target Chip Ganassi Racing owner Chip Ganassi was honored as the organization's Pioneer in Racing.
photo:IRL Jim Haynes
The Titus award, given in remembrance of the late racer/journalist, signifies the top vote-getter among All-America Team members as the driver of the year. Franchitti also won the award following his 2007 series championship.
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"It's a privilege to win this award," said Franchitti, who won the season finale to secure the title by 12 points over Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Scott Dixon.
Franchitti, J.R. Hildebrand (Firestone Indy Lights champion), Donny Schatz (World of Outlaws), Tony Schumacher (NHRA), Mark Martin (NASCAR Sprint Cup), Ron Hornaday (NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series), Jon Fogarty and Alex Gurney (Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series) were first-team selections among drivers.
Target Chip Ganassi Racing owner Chip Ganassi was honored as the organization's Pioneer in Racing.
photo:IRL Jim Haynes