TROY, Mich., Oct. 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dario Franchitti sure knows how to put together a dramatic finish.
After returning to the IndyCar Series, he capped off his first season back by winning the 2009 IndyCar Series Championship in dramatic fashion, edging Target Chip Ganassi Racing (TCGR) teammate Scott Dixon in one of the closest points races in recent memory.
In the end, however, it wasn't just about speed. Dario was able to overtake his competitors in the final laps of the final race of the season because of a sound strategy and flawless execution.
He also came out on top because he is backed by the great team at Target Chip Ganassi racing, and Syntel is proud to be a part of that team.
"2009 was a fantastic year," said Franchitti. "Five wins for both Scott [Dixon] and I, and finishing one-two in the championship for Team Target is a true team achievement, and it would not have been possible without the support of our partners."
As one of TCGR's technology partners, Syntel (Nasdaq:SYNT) brings our passion, talent, and innovation to work with us every day supporting the innovative Trackside Application. This ground-breaking application allows TCGR's engineers to monitor telemetry from the cars during practice, communicate in real-time between the pits, and make car setup changes on-the-fly based on changing track, weather, and race conditions.
According to Franchitti, the application gives him a real edge on race day.
"It takes a lot of brain power to be able to make these cars perform at their highest level," he said. "That is exactly what we get from Syntel, strong ideas and solid execution. I would like to personally thank Syntel for their contribution in helping our race cars go faster."
To learn more about the Trackside Application, visit http://www.syntelinc.com/casestudies.aspx?id=478.
About Syntel
Syntel (Nasdaq:SYNT) is a leading global provider of integrated information technology and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) solutions spanning the entire lifecycle of business and information systems and processes. The Company is driven by its mission to create new opportunities for clients by harnessing the passion, talent and innovation of Syntel employees worldwide. Syntel leverages dedicated Centers of Excellence, a flexible Global Delivery Model, and a strong track record of building collaborative client partnerships to create sustainable business advantage for Global 2000 organizations. Recently named one of the "50 Best Managed Global Outsourcing Vendors" by The Black Book of Outsourcing, Syntel is assessed at SEI CMMi Level 5, and is ISO 27001 and ISO 9001:2000 certified. As of June 30, 2009, Syntel employed more than 11,300 people worldwide. To learn more, visit us at: www.syntelinc.com.
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