Franchitti to race the Gold Coast, that is…Marino
Sportscar driver Marino Franchitti will join Warren Luff in the Lucas Dumbrell Racing Holden Commodore around the streets of Surfers Paradise for the Gold Coast 600 in October.
The brother of Dario Franchitti, who raced in the event last year at Dick Johnson Racing with Steven Johnson in the No.17 Ford Falcon, has been added to the list of 28 international stars who will take part in this year’s event.
“I’ve been a big fan of V8 Supercars since I started watching Bathurst back in the days of Peter Brock and Dick Johnson and the last few years I’ve obviously been keeping a close eye on how my good mate James Courtney has been going,” said Franchitti.
“It’s a very popular series worldwide and it’s a great opportunity that Gulf Western Oils Racing and V8 Supercars have given me.
“I came down to the event last year with Dario and from the moment I got there it was obvious that I had to be involved.
“It was just the best weekend, the racing during the day and the concerts at night, the only thing that was missing was me being in a car and luckily enough Lucas has been able to hook me up this year.
