Despite the accident, which dropped Franchitti from fourth to sixth though, he ended the day three points ahead of Dixon in the championship standings heading into the season-ending race.
“The Canadian Club car was fantastic today. We just got beat out of the pits by Scott (Dixon). And then Scott, I guess he blocked me one lap and then the next lap he spun in front of me and blocked the track. So it was just one of those things,” stated Dario.
“I’m more upset with the officials right now for not throwing a full-course yellow and attempting to get me out of there, but it was just a wild, crazy day. The way everybody’s driving right now, anything can happen.”
“I wasn't trying to pass Buddy (Rice). I was in a good position and would not have risked it,” Dixon added.
“He ran out of fuel. I sideswiped Buddy but tried to keep going. I was just trying to stay ahead of (Dario) Franchitti for valuable points. I would never have done anything intentional to jeopardize our race.
“Heading to Chicago the points situation is a lot tighter than I wish it was. Today was a good battle for the Target team and Chicago should be a better one especially for the fans."
The 2007 IndyCar Series now comes to a close next weekend, September 9, at Chicagoland Speedway, with the PEAK Antifreeze Indy 300 presented by Mr. Clean getting underway at 3.30 pm [local time].
