John Andretti

John Andretti
Born(1963-03-12)March 12, 1963
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 30, 2020(2020-01-30) (aged 56)
Mooresville, North Carolina, U.S.
Cause of deathColorectal cancer
AchievementsFirst driver to compete in the Indianapolis-Charlotte double
NASCAR Cup Series career
393 races run over 17 years
Best finish11th (1998)
First race1993 Tyson/Holly Farms 400 (North Wilkesboro)
Last race2010 Daytona 500 (Daytona)
First win1997 Pepsi 400 (Daytona)
Last win1999 Goody's Body Pain 500 (Martinsville)
Wins Top tens Poles
2 37 4
NASCAR Xfinity Series career
37 races run over 3 years
Best finish12th (2006)
First race1998 Goody's 300 (Daytona)
Last race2007 Orbitz 300 (Daytona)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 4 0
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
6 races run over 2 years
Best finish46th (2005)
First race2005 O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 (Kansas)
Last race2008 Mountain Dew 250 Fueled by Winn-Dixie (Talladega)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 3 0
IndyCar Series career
10 races run over 5 years
2011 position42nd
Best finish30th (2008)
First race2007 Indianapolis 500 (Indy)
Last race2011 Indianapolis 500 (Indy)
Wins Podiums Poles
0 0 0
Champ Car career
73 races run over 8 years
Years active1987–1994
Best finish8th (1991, 1992)
First race1987 Road America 200 (Elkhart Lake)
Last race1994 Indianapolis 500 (Indy)
First win1991 Gold Coast Indy Car Grand Prix (Surfers Paradise)
Wins Podiums Poles
1 2 0
Statistics current as of May 26, 2012.

John Andrew Andretti (March 12, 1963 – January 30, 2020) was an American professional race car driver. He won individual races in CART, IMSA GTP, Rolex Sports Car Series, and NASCAR during his career. A member of the Andretti racing family, he was the son of Aldo Andretti, older brother of racer Adam Andretti, nephew of Mario Andretti, and the cousin to CART drivers Michael and Jeff Andretti. He is also the first cousin once-removed of Marco Andretti.


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