IndyCar news bits

Dario Franchitti was among sports figures last weekend to be honored in Queen Elizabeth II's birthday list. The four-time Verizon IndyCar Series champion and three-time Indianapolis 500 winner from Scotland was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to motor racing. Franchitti, who retired from competitive auto racing in November, is serving in an advisory capacity with Chip Ganassi Racing during the Verizon IndyCar Series season…1986 Indianapolis 500 winner and Verizon IndyCar Series team owner Bobby Rahal will serve at grand marshal of the Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston on June 28-29.