Word in the [Indy] garage is that John Andretti has struck a deal with Panther Racing for a ride in the Indy 500.(Yahoo Sports)(5-14-2007) UPDATE: Two-time IndyCar Series Champion Panther Racing announced it will enter a car in the 91st Running of the Indianapolis 500 for John Andretti, who will be making his return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after 12-year hiatus from IndyCar racing. Andretti, who last competed in the 500′ in 1994, will have his #33 entry sponsored by Camping World and RVs.com. He will join new teammates Vitor Meira and Kosuke Matsuura on the historic 2.5-mile oval for practice Wednesday. Andretti’s yellow Camping World Panther Dallara Honda will attempt to qualify for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing this coming Saturday, when spots 22-33 are available. Andretti is looking to make his eighth career start in the Indianapolis 500, a track where he finished fifth in 1991 his best career effort at the Speedway. Panther’s #33 entry will feature the color scheme of Camping World, which is a familiar site on the NASCAR circuit, where the company and associate partner RVs.com – will sponsor over 60 events in 2007 Nextel Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck Series(Panther Racing site)(5-16-2007)
