GAS IN THE TANK; One week later, Indy winner Dario Franchitti plans to keep his foot planted.(Motorsports)

Byline: CURT CAVIN If anyone questioned Dario Franchitti's determination to continue racing after his first Indianapolis 500 win ("Thank the Heavens,'' AW, June 4), he answered them loud and clear. The 34-year-old Scot has more racing spirit left, apparently more than Gil de Ferran had after he won the 500 in 2003.

De Ferran retired at season's end; Franchitti has no such plans. "No doubt, Indy is the crown jewel of our series and is one of the two or three biggest races in the world, [Formula One] or whatever,'' Franchitti said during the Indy Racing League's ...

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