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- Son of Mario Andretti and father of Marco Andretti
- Has driven in the Indianapolis 500 16 times
- Has led the most laps (431) without winning the Indianapolis 500
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Semi-retired CART and Formula One driver Michael Andretti runs the Andretti Green Racing team in the Indy Racing League.
Early Career
Andretti was born to a racing family, as his father, Mario Andretti was a highly successful race car driver also. He entered the CART series in 1984, competing in his first Indianapolis 500 the same year. He was also selected as the Rookie of the Year of the Indy 500.Andretti holds the record for the most laps led in the Indy 500 at 431, however he has never won. His closest race was in 1991, when he finished second.
Formula One
In 1993, Andretti joined the McLaren Formula One racing team. His 1993 season was unsuccessful, which led to Andretti leaving the team following the season.Back to CART
Andretti returned to CART in 1994, where he was highly successful for the following several years. He retired from racing following the 2003 Indy 500.Andretti Green
Following his retirement in 2003, Andretti joined with Kim Green to form Andretti Green Racing, which fields cars in the Indy Racing League.Indy 500 Comeback
Andretti returned to racing as a driver in 2006, partly an effort to finally win the prestigious Indy 500 title and partly to help his son Marco. Andretti raced in the 2006 and 2007 Indy 500 races before retiring from driving again in 2007.-
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Michael Andretti Questions
In Lost Season four, Michael can not die. Weapons malfunction around Michael and he recovers from any injury? 1 AnswerBecause the island isn't done with him. Remember when he tries to kill himself in the alley and suddenly Tom appears? Tom tells him to go ahead and try, but h... read more
Are Michael Lombardi and Vince Lombardi related? 1 AnswerIf they are related it is not a direct relation as Vince's kids are named Vince Jr. and Susan.And Michael doesn't mention any relation his website read more
How did Michael Jackson impact music? 1 AnswerHe was popular all over the world. Most of the people here in India, remembered him today hearing about his death and mourned. I have studied an interesting inf... read more -
Michael Andretti Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Indy Racing League
- IndyCar.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5'9"
- Weight: 170
- Rookie Year: 1984
Michael Andretti Timeline
- October 5, 1962: Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- 1984: Indianapolis 500 rookie of the year
- 1991: Finished second in the Indianapolis 500
- 2003: Retired from full-time racing
- 2007: Announces his final run in the Indianapolis 500
Michael Andretti News and Articles
- ESPN.com: Michael Andretti
- Google News: Michael Andretti
- ABC News: Michael Andretti Will Leave Driver Seat
- USAToday.com: Michael Andretti leaves driving to focus on running team

