| The world-class driver Dario Franchitti will become | | | | important to mention Franchitti not only had a |
| the first European in NASCAR history; the | | | | great end in Indy Car Series, in five seasons of |
| Scottish who has raced in the United States since | | | | competition his resume lists eight wins, 30 top |
| 1997 in the former CART series and Indy Car | | | | fives, 46 top 10s and seven pole positions in 67 |
| Series will drive for Chip Ganassi in the 2008 | | | | starts, he is definitely an extraordinary driver. |
| season using the No. 40 Nextel Cup car, to join | | | | Dario is the latest international driver to jump to |
| the well known Juan Pablo Montoya, who made | | | | NASCAR after his good friend and former CART |
| the official switch from F1 to NASCAR last year. | | | | Juan Pablo Montoya moved from Formula 1 last |
| The 34-years- old driver, decided to move to | | | | year. Apparently, this American sport is becoming |
| NASCAR after an 11 year's career in open-wheel | | | | more open to drivers of others countries; |
| racing where he recently obtained the title of the | | | | therefore, its popularity has been expanded |
| most prestigious race in North American | | | | worldwide. In regards Franchitti said "NASCAR |
| Indy-style racing, the Indianapolis 500 plus the | | | | fans don't have to worry about the sport losing |
| Series Championship. Dario signed a multiyear | | | | its American look." "NASCAR is always going to |
| contract to replace David Stremme; who ended | | | | be predominantly US drivers". |
| his relationship with his sponsor Coors Light. It is | | | | |