Franchitti forced to retire

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November 14, 2013
Indy racing champ Dario Franchitti calls it quits, cites doctors' advice

Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti announced his retirement Thursday, a month after a devastating crash in Houston, where he suffered head and spinal injuries.

In a statement released through his team, Target Chip Ganassi Racing, Franchitti said he made the decision to stop racing based on the advice of doctors who have treated and assessed his injuries.

"They have made it very clear that the risks involved in further racing are too great and could be detrimental to my long term well-being. Based on this medical advice, I have no choice but to stop," he said.

"Racing has been my life for over 30 years and it's really tough to think that the driving side is now over. I was really looking forward to the 2014 season with Target Chip Ganassi Racing, with a goal of winning a fourth Indianapolis 500 and a fifth IndyCar Series championship."

Franchitti suffered a concussion in the wreck as well as fractures to his spine and ankle.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/14/us/texas-indycar-crash-franchitti/

 

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[Jazzy]

Sad that he has to give up what he loves but he's making the right choice.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Sad that he has to give up what he loves but he's making the right choice.

I agree.