Franchitti, again driving for Target Chip Ganassi Racing, had a slow start in the first four races. On 27 May, he had an emotional win of the 2012 Indianapolis 500. In reference to Dan Wheldon, Franchitti said in an interview after the race, "I think D-Dub would have been proud of that one." The 500 would end up being his only win of the season and the last of his career, as Franchitti struggled against both Andretti and Penske's teams.