John Andretti gets Indy 500 ride
March 31, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS (AP)—Andretti Autosport owner Michael Andretti is teaming withRichard Petty to field a car for his cousin John Andretti in the Indianapolis500.
The deal with Petty and sponsor Window World, which fielded John Andretti’scar in last year’s race, starts with his May 1 debut at Kansas Speedway in theIzod IndyCar Series race.
Andretti will then attempt to secure his 11th Indianapolis 500 start, behindthe wheel of the No. 43 Team Window World car. If he succeeds and drives for ateam owned by his cousin in the May 30 race, it will add to the Andrettifamily’s Indianapolis Motor Speedway legacy.
John Andretti has made 10 Indy 500 starts, with a best finish of fifth in1991.
