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Dario Franchitti Wins Second Indianapolis 500 Title

Dario Franchitti is definitely not just “Ashley Judd’s husband.” The driver won the Indianapolis 500 today, the second time he’s captured the title at one of the world’s most prestigious auto races.

Adding to the sweetness of Franchitti’s victory is that his first Indy 500 triumph was rain-shortened, meaning this is the first full Indy 500 race he’s won – no possible asterisks this time around. Just the satisfaction of victory, a cumbersome giant wreath, and a bottle of milk. Oh, and probably somewhere around $2.5 million, if the purse from two years ago is any indication. Other notes from the track:

- Franchitti’s racing team, Target Chip Ganassi Racing, now has wins at both the Daytona 500 and Indy 500 this year. Not bad.

- Danica Patrick used a strong fifth-place finish to bounce back from a rough week, during which she was booed by fans for comments critical of her racing team.

- It will never not be weird to hear someone with the name “Dario Franchitti” talk with a Scottish accent.

- Will power alone won’t win you the Indianapolis 500. No, seriously, driver Will Power finished eighth.