Behind the Bricks: Dario Franchitti, Part 1

On this episode of Behind the Bricks, IMS President J. Douglas Boles spends time walking down the main straightaway of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti. The two reminisce about Dario’s first-career Indy 500 start in 2002 and relive his first win in 2007, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. From Dario’s first impressions of IMS to his first memories of pulling into Victory Lane and the all-out celebration that followed, you do not want to miss this episode!

[@MarkWick]

I was just one year from arriving in the U.S. from Glasgow, Scotland, when I listened to the 500 in 1959. Jimmy Clark would become one of my favorite drivers soon after. I remember walking in Gasoline Alley with Jim Crawford early in the month of his first year at the 500 and telling him about my time in Scotland, and he telling me he planned to be the next Jimmy Clark at IMS. I did photograph all of his encounters with the Turn 1 wall. I had hoped he would do better at the track. Of course Dario has been a favorite since his arrival.

[@MarkWick]

@@LTV_inc the 500 is an international race and people from different countries are interested, at least in part, because they identify with drivers from their parts of the world. For me, the initial strong interest was the connection with Scotland. So, yes, there is a connection with this video for me.

[@mountcomfort740]

awesome he was my father's favorite driver

[@mountcomfort740]

Dario is pure class

[@robc.5745]

I love hearing the stories of these drivers and their competitors , All champs in my mind.

[@devjames4083]

I spent a year living in bathgate and Livingston, Dario is a legend here

[@mountcomfort740]

He will always be in Indianapolis also

[@Mrmayhembsc]

Dario Franchitti will always be my fav indycar driver. Probs one of the most underrated British racing drivers.

[@tartanmarvel9436]

Unlucky to never have the funding to get a regular F1 seat

[@mountcomfort740]

Dairo is pure class

[@indy500tabasco8]

Great guy to meet in person😊

[@cnader96]

Freakin love Dario

[@matthewmcsweeney5996]

Great video! Can’t wait for the next part!

[@arthurvillegas5586]

My favorite drivers at the time DF and DW.

[@JC-ed4xm]

Same.
Dan’s passing was crushing to me

[@mountcomfort740]

I remember when they were the young guns

[@arthurvillegas5586]

Yes, DW is a Great driver is in spirit now.

[@arthurvillegas5586]

DF was a Great driver

[@arthurvillegas5586]

Al Unser and Bobby Unser are Great drivers always RIP !

[@gregj831]

A truly great Indy 500 Champion and Race Car Driver.

[@arthurvillegas5586]

Great driver DF and DW at the time.

[@ericclements3667]

Awesome

[@TimLindsay]

Great Video
smashing man he is...

[@mountcomfort740]

Dario was a great champ

[@LB-ty6ks]

A classy guy!

[@wheelsports87]

Go, go, Hélio! #rumoaopenta

[@tomreading5182]

Damn lovely Scot

[@lonewolf2513]

In an alternate universe, Franchitti doesn't get hurt in 2013 and he's on that 4 time winner list