More honors for Franchitti, Power, Newgarden

IZOD IndyCar Series drivers Dario Franchitti, Will Power and Firestone Indy Lights champion Josef Newgarden have been selected to the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters All-American Team.

Franchitti, who won his third consecutive championship for Target Chip Ganassi Racing, and Power, the series' runner-up, were selected as the open-wheel drivers, while Newgarden was selected as an at-large entry.

Bryan Clauson, who competed in Firestone Indy Lights events, was honored in the short-track category.

The full team, and the winner of the Jerry Titus Award, will be honored Jan. 8 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Indianapolis.