Dario Franchitti, of Scotland, right, douses third place finisher Greg Moore of Canada, on the winner's podium...

When racing lost its brightest star ...

Indy car racing lost its brightest star Oct. 31, 1999, when Greg Moore was killed in a gruesome one-car crash at Auto Club Speedway. Ten years later, the racing world is still recovering.

What's the point(s)? Just another IRL cliffhanger

...a row, the IndyCar Series title was not settled until the final lap of the season. Dario Franchitti edged his Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Scott Dixon, with Team Penske's Ryan Briscoe right...

Franchitti deserved No. 1 ranking, too

...Scott Dixon has topped the charts five times, including the final ranking for the 2009 season. Dario Franchitti was No. 1 on four occasions, Ryan Briscoe twice, and Helio Castroneves once. After midseason, Castroneves...

IRL driver Dario Franchitti, of Scotland, celebrates after winning the Firestone Indy 300 auto race at the Homestead-Miami International...

From left, IRL drivers Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, Dario Franchitti, of Scotland, and Ryan Briscoe, of Australia, celebrate after finishing the racing season at the Homestead...

2009 Power Rankings: Final

After each race of the IndyCar Series season, ESPN.com open-wheel correspondent John Oreovicz ranked the top 10 drivers in the series. Don't agre...

Franchitti plays Miami hand perfectly

Dario Franchitti made an alternate pit strategy pay off perfectly at Homestead, winning the race and the IndyCar Series title. Is an encore on tap for 2010? Stay tuned.

IRL driver Dario Franchitti, of Scotland, and team owner Chip Ganassi hug at the end of the Firestone Indy 300...

IRL driver Dario Franchitti, of Scotland, and his wife, Ashley Judd, celebrate after Franchitti won the IRL championship after winning...

IRL driver Dario Franchitti, of Scotland, poses for photos after winning the IRL championsip at the Homestead-Miami International Speedway...

Dario Franchitti Wins IRL Title In Miami

Dario Franchitti takes the checkers in Miami to capture the IRL championship

IRL driver Dario Franchitti, of Scotland, celebrates after winning the Firestone Indy 300 auto race in Homestead, Fla. Saturday, Oct...

IRL driver Dario Franchitti, of Scotland, celebrates after winning the Firestone Indy 300 auto race in Homestead, Fla. Saturday, Oct...

Franchitti caps return with another title

Dario Franchitti's return to IndyCar racing couldn't have gone better. He's the IRL champion once again.