Dario Franchitti: Five weeks of my memory lost in crash
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Dario Franchitti talks about the 2013 IndyCar crash in Houston that ended his career and the five weeks still missing from his memory. Plus, Franchitti reflects on the prolonged recovery after the crash and life after racing.
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Retiring was the best call he made in those last two years. Dario was never the same driver after Dan’s death. I was relieved when he listened to his doctor and ended his career. Glad to see him thrive with Ganassi and Indy since then. Love you, DF.
Incredible that he's still alive to this day...
So sad, glad he survived
Your last name is a good one
Dario is one tough guy and a hell of a person. Sucks to lose such a great driver early, but at least he is able to live a relatively normal life still.
The man is a legend, and should be celebrated more in the UK .
We just don’t really care for US-only sport, had he made F1 it’d be different.
@@Cloudminster He raced US, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Japan and Brazil during his Indycar career. Granted not the international reach of F1 at all but any racing fan that has a knowledge beyond Netflix knows Franchitti is a top tier driver.
@@goodshipkaraboudjan oh I know exactly who he is and so do average F1 fans, I’m just stating the way it is in Europe/everywhere outside CanAm regarding Indy…it’s US based and not that big of a deal. It’s similar in performance to F2 but comes way below F1 and WEC. He’s respected but as with someone like Ericsson who won the 500 and took a milk shower, in the F1 paddock these drivers are either leftovers, avoided completely or just not quite enough for F1. Only when they reach such a level outside F1 say as the king of Le Mans, Tom Kristensen are they truly lauded. Nobody really cares for the US-based only stuff if they’re outside the America…don’t even get me started with your NASCAR.
@@Cloudminster right so you’re not a motorsports fan then?
@@Cloudminster As a former racer myself, I will kindly object to your characterizations of U.S.-based racing being no better than F2. There have been plenty of drivers who have left F1 to join Indycar... and when it comes to speed, there's nothing like the Indy 500 speeds that F1 comes close to. Put an F2 car on the Indy Oval and just watch what happens. It won't be very competitive.
Glad he survived, but it also shows how awesome Tony Kanaan is as a person letting him stay at his home and its not just and act nice for the camera.
Raymond89 the footage of Simona de Silvestro coming out of the drivers meeting at Vegas followed by a crying TK will stay with me forever. Dan Wheldon's death hit him like a ton of bricks and it showed how human TK is.
That old Andretti crew was so close. Tony, Dan, Dario, and, to a lesser degree, Marco were just unbelievably tight.
johnnystir it was Tony, Dario and Marco that got called to the Indy truck to get the news of DW's death.
@@AidanMillward the one that stayed with me was broadcast on live TV as they were strapping in to do the salute laps before ending the event. The camera caught Dario trying to hold back tears before putting his helmet on and just totally breaking down. That just about caused me to burst into tears too.
What's even more tragic is it's the second very good driver that Dario was very close to that died. Dario was very close with Greg Moore in the late 90s.
So glad that he is alive. Great man and great racing driver.
God Bless that he’s still alive. Best decision to retire, but I love his race announcing since. Dario is one of the best drivers all-time. He is missed, but I’m SO GLAD we are still hearing his commentary. You are #1 Dario!!!!! No regrets.
I was at this race. It was truly terrifying. I still have my ticket stubs
It was an awful crash. I've gained so much respect for Dario since the accident. I never really liked him before, but I feel for him so much because he didn't get to end his career on his own terms. I don't know if he would have won four 500's, but he should have gotten more than one chance to do it.
No doubt he would be in The Club with 4 wins at the 500. Dario was one of the best all time.
always my favorite indy driver
A good guy and fantastic driver.
I miss watching Dario race. Very enjoyable driver but glad he survived this crash! It sucked that his career ended due to injury. You could tell he still had that hunger and passion to carry on. Its been a few years now but he seems happy finally.
My wife and I were corner Marshall's at Turn 5A that afternoon. I was a communicator, and Tina was yellow flag. It was Tina's first pro race as a Marshall.
We were about 80' from where Dario impacted the catch fence.
We ran into Dario a year or so later at the Long Beach Grand Prix and had a wonderful conversation with him about that day.
Thank God everyone came out safe.
David & Tina Slaughter
Houstonian here. I'm glad this race has not been here again. It's a horrible idea to race anything that fast in the Astrodome parking lot. Amazing there weren't more crashes.
I think a lot more time and effort needs to go in to the design of Indy Car Street Circuits. You don't see anywhere near as many huge accidents on the F1 Street Circuits.
As a race fan I always enjoy the competition on the track and was never really a fan of the wreck that the media seems so prevalent to show and promote as fan favorite times...I am sad for Dario mostly because (as you pointed out in this vid) his decision to stop was taken from him and the thrill of racing is still coursing through his veins.. I hope he can find something that will peak his interests and his thrill level to help keep him happy as he goes through his life.. and racing formula e is a dangerous solution.. But what the heck I would rather die doing something I loved then to die at a desk or on the couch thinking of all the things I could have done... But never did...
I got to meet him briefly at the iowa speedway.... super guy and funny dude
He’s so clearly suffering from brain injury here. He’s recovered so much since. Thankfully he had the sense to quit when he did. He had an amazing career and has become a great commercial development driver since.
I hope will enjoy everything.
Those kind of interviews are going to be tough as road racer.
West Lothian’s finest! Good luck as Vice President of the BRDC. I’m sure you and David will make a huge difference to British motorsport ⭐️
Its sad but thank god you still alive today
Knew about the career-ending back injuries, didn't know how bad a time he'd gone through with brain swelling and concussion.
seems a lovely man! so glad he stopped racing! now he has a lovely wife and kids! hopefully his brain will continue to heal itself!
I still hate that Dario's career was cut short, but nobody can dispute that he's one of the greatest of all time. And he may not be in the car, but he still is a big part of Chip Ganassi Racing and the IndyCar Series.
Dario! Please come to see me in Brisbane? I love you and your driving for so many years. I’ve kinda met you at the Indy Car Drivers Breakfast in the Gold Coast where I wanted to meet you properly! (I actually had to ask some kid to sign my notebook because I didn’t have the clause to do it myself) This was in 2006! My birthday present! I’m sorry I have no other words. I just adore you and your amazing talent! I have forever loved you! And always will!
That accident was nothing, imagine being married to that psycho wife he had. Now that gives me shivers
truth hurts ...
Here's a Wikipedia quote by her...
They had no children together, with Judd telling the Sunday Mail that "it's unconscionable to breed with the number of children who are starving to death in impoverished countries" They divorced in 2013.
What a lovely set of dusty dried up ovaries she now possesses ... she's 49 now...
You are correct... she is one screwed up piece of work...
Didn't she allege being assaulted by Weinstein on a casting couch...? Goes to the taste HE had lol...
David McKay - wow "to breed" what is she an animal? I had no idea she was such a freak!!
you gotta have family
The greatest move he ever made on or off the track was getting rid of that Judd psycho.
truth hurts That “Nasty Woman” was far worse than the crash!
I was at this race and I saw the aftermath firsthand. If you watch the replays, the very last camera shot before the accident you will see a guy in a red shirt standing next to the fence. That was me.
I was at this race with one of my grandsons. This crash was even worse than you can see on the video! I don’t know for certain what hit the cross over bridge, but it was hit very hard and for a few minutes we couldn’t use it till it was checked out! It was a bad day since Dario was hurt pretty bad and I had no idea that we wouldn’t see him in a race car again! To see this crash in person was terrible and my grandson was effected by how awful it was! There were people in the stands hurt and I’m certain it was traumatic for them! It sure effected me!
3x Indy 500 winner. One of the best
Thank god he survived, Formula E wouldn't be the same without him
He said 2023 formula e season will missed several races commentary due to family reason
Legend
I saw that crash live. Scary af.
This guy's a true Champ.
I wanna meet Dario 1 day he's commentary in FE is one of my favourite parts in the sport.
Footballers get a nick on the shin, the go down like they’ve been shot. These guys are real men...
Your comment is illogical. Footballers 'go down' to gain tactical advantage. Such an activity for a racing driver would be pointless. Racers have their own black book of dark arts and footballers display their fortitude by taking part in one of the most physically draining sports.
You're friend, Mr Spock.
They certainly are !!!
one lucky man
Glad he's alive and mostly healthy.
Just watched the Dale Earnhart Jr interview. These guys are fortunate to realize that they needed to retire before they turned into vegetables. Didn't realize he retired that long ago. Glad he's alive.
Dario, Junior, yes! Glad that we can still hear their insight into racing. Glad that they made the RIGHT DECISION and got out of their race cars when they did! Hope to listen to them both for many years to come.
It is sad how it happened to no fault of him. He side by side an the other driver made a mistake triggering the accident. I do wish he could of stayed longer to show his skills.
The driver he hit was Sato. The same driver Dario put in the wall the same season at the indy 500 for the win.
@RearMostBean...You mean whrn Sato walled himself, going fir the lead at the Indy 500?
Pretty sure that's what happened..
only two moments for three or four rollovers without full protection of the cockpit showing the driver's helmet in those times would have almost left two legendary ex-teammates united where they were, but one of them in 2011 did not deserve his late salvation to say goodbye with a convulsion dw should not have deserved it yet the last time of that design df on four occasions was hit for something more tragic without returning at maximum speed just going around without pressure remains as an excellent teacher always from the pit champion
I do not agree with he might have never won another race. If Dario didn't get hurt he would've had a bounceback and possibly be a part of that 4 time club
Racing is a high risk but a higher risk driving with the assholes texting, driving while intoxicated etc. He basically has to stay out of anything that will cause medium to high contact on 4 wheels.
What's the location of the interview? Does anybody know where it took place?
This guy is a really good looking guy, and very talent also...
What a gentelman.
you was of the Iucky who stil have survive this horror crash and other drives past away.
Love this guy such a shame
NO ONE MENTIONS THAT THERE WAS NO CABLE IN THE FENCE---
NONE---
Chip Durlacher
Because it makes no fucking difference.
But he didn’t even pass out.
Drive C: has encountered an error...beginning Memory Dump
Lots of debris into the spectators, the race has never happened since that.
Thanks to sato imagine that
Jean Jerard?
FORMULA EEEE
Dario’s crash and Dixon’s Indy 500 flip, are two of the biggest reasons why these cars need to be slowed down
Duke The Rebel Slowed down big time, well to at least NASCAR speed if anything
That's called Indy Lights.
AWAREDIAGRAM 680 Yeah definitely, and they would still be a treat to watch
Uh no !
People watch for the speed if it's gonna be completely safe then let's race at 50 mph
He still feels the need for validation, had to mention that he climbed back in the car three weeks after pelvis surgery, and how the parts of bone was rubbing together...I call BS..nobody can drive a race car with bone chaffing.. BULL.SHIT.
you'd be surprised. motogp riders ride with fractured shoulders or ankles all the time.
Nikki Lauder raced with missing skin and unhealed burns. Imagine the drive and spirit and desire to race to be able to push through the excruciating pain of a hot helmet peeling brand new skin off your skull. Mid race. Just because other people have more intense drive than you don't discount what the body can endure when the brain is in charge.
Buddy Lazier won the Indy 500 with a broken back !
Racers are the toughest guys on the face of the Earth NFL players don't even hold a candle to them
Watch the tour the France. Bikers make racing drivers look like puppies.