Trivia

Met wife Ashley Judd at Jason Priestley's wedding.

He was champion at IndyCar Series (2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011) and won the Indianapolis 500 (2007, 2010 and 2012).

Was a very close friend of Greg Moore (1975-1999), a CART driver who drove with him.

Racing car driver

His first career win in the Indy Racing League came at the Milwaukee Mile in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2004.

Won his third Indianapolis 500 on May 27, 2012. Dedicated the race to Dan Wheldon.

He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Motor Racing. He lives in London, England.

Won the Indianapolis 500 under a caution flag after teammate Marco Andretti crashed. The race was stopped after 166 laps (415 miles) due to heavy rain. (May 2007)

Married to economist Eleanor Robb, an Oxford graduate.

Cousin, racing driver of Paul di Resta.

Last name is pronounced FRAN-key-tee.

Attended 'Stewart's Melville College' (High School) in Edinburgh.

Sustained several injuries when his race-car was involved in a crash at the Grand Prix on October 6, 2013 in Houston, Texas.

Engaged to actress Ashley Judd. (2001)

Brother-in-law of Wynonna Judd.

Son-in-law of Naomi Judd.

Close friend of Dan Wheldon.