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Thursday, March 7 Users: Return to 1999 form for Franchitti ESPN.com We asked our users if Dario Franchitti will be a serious contender for the 2002 CART title. Here are some of the responses:
Dario is proof you can't just be great in this series, you have to be perfect. An injury, a parade of engineers and mechanical gremlins have taken him from championship contention to mid-pack. He's got the talent, I hope he gets the luck. Matthew Savard Evanston, Ill.
Dario will fight for the championship, but I think he will ultimately lose out to Micheal Andretti. Micheal is the ideal CART driver with his excellent road racing and oval racing skills. He just needs to find a good luck charm to keep with him. Other key members of the championship will probably be Kenny Brack, Cristiano da Matta and maybe Paul Tracy -- that is if he can keep his mouth shut. Jim Charbonneau Detroit
While he should be a contender, the clear favorite is Kenny Brack with Team Rahal especially now that Penske has traitored to the IRL. I wouldn't think Franchitti would finish with the championship trophy ... yet. Eric Neiman Los Angeles
Dario is the best road racer in CART. If Green can give him a reliable car, he'll take the championship. Ray Wallace Saratoga, Calif.
I'll look for Franchitti's performance to perk up this year. He's coming off a terrible season, so I expect him to be hungry for success. As for a championship? I wouldn't be surprised if he brought home the Vanderbilt Cup. After all, he is one of CART's elite drivers. Scott Malavich Xenia, Ohio
I think this will be Dario's comeback year! Shelly Handwerk Bethlehem, Pa.
I can't think of another team stronger than Team KOOL Green. I think Paul Tracy is going to stop Dario from winning the title. Paul lost lots of weight over the off season and that should help him qualify better. If Dario and his new engineer don't click right away, it's going to be another long season. But, I want wish Team Green success during the year. Shelly Handwerk Bethlehem, Pa.
Anything less than a top three finish in the final CART standings would be a big disappointment. Dario has the talent, the equipment and the team to win it all. I am expecting big things from Dario Franchitti and the rest of Team KOOL Green this season. Hopefully they will help keep the engine manufaucters title with Honda, where it belongs. Craig Murakami Torrance, Calif.
There is no question Dario can compete for the CART championship this year. But, can Team KOOL Green get rid of the gremlins that haunted both Dario and teammate Paul Tracy? Chuck Byer Kissimmee, Fla.
How about a Scottish triple: Dario, David Coulthard and Colin McRae (and a good showing from Allan McNish)? Ian Baillie Huntington Beach, Calif.
I hope Dario will tear it up this year. He says that there's a buzz going around the shop about Monterrey and the whole Team KOOL Green being ready. He ran 316 laps trouble-free for the series warm-up on the Homestead road course and we all know the road is where Dario loves to play ... Let's watch and see. Allen Harrison Dayton, Ohio
Dario in an accomplished and proficient racer. When he's up front, it's not just about winning, it's about domination. It's unfortunate his spetacular season in 1999 has been followed up with two seasons that were a little lackluster. I'm sure the people at Team KOOL Green have sorted out whatever problems they had last year and Dario is ready to return to the winning form he's displayed in the past. Chris Wilkins Minneapolis  Send this story to a friend | Most sent stories
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