Franchitti’s third place finish reinstated (Update)

UPDATE Quote of the week: “The biggest thing is, this bullshit at the end," Franchitti said of the penalty. “I don’t see how (the incident) has anything to do with me, really," he said. “I was defending the inside, I gave (Power) the outside, as is my right, and that was it. It will be very interesting to know how (IndyCar officials) make decisions up there sometimes," Franchitti said. “I think it involves a (set of) dice and a blindfold." Brian Barnhart, who was previously removed by Randy Bernard for bad calls, was back and it did not take long for the accusations to fly.

07/13/13 After the race, INDYCAR officials met with Dario Franchitti and Target Chip Ganassi Racing team members to further review the blocking penalty issued on the final lap of today’s Honda Indy Toronto. The team presented car data showing steering trace and braking points from the Lap 85 incident with the No. 12 car driven by Will Power. The group also viewed additional video. Upon further review, INDYCAR has reinstated No. 10 Franchitti to his original third place finishing position.