Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Franchitti and Johnson follow each other from afar (The Associated Press)

Dario Franchitti, of Scotland, climbs into his car during practice for IndyCar's Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) They've got nine championships between them, and a combined five victories on the single most prolific day of racing of the year.