PORTLAND, OREGON - JUNE 23:  Michael Andretti of Avalanche Andretti Racing is interviewed during the 2023 ePrix at Portland International Raceway on June 23, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OREGON - JUNE 23: Michael Andretti of Avalanche Andretti Racing is interviewed during the 2023 ePrix at Portland International Raceway on June 23, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Michael Andretti still interested in NASCAR

[Michael] Andretti, meanwhile, said he is also interested in expanding into NASCAR but believes his path there is likely partnering with an existing team. He did the same thing to enter IMSA sports car racing by merging with Wayne Taylor Racing, which Andretti said would eventually move its operations into the Andretti shop under construction in Indiana.

Andretti said entering NASCAR falls behind the F1 project in terms of organizational priorities. Should Andretti find a team to merge with, the most likely current candidate is Spire Motorsports, which has heavy sponsorship from Gainbridge — a company owned by Andretti Global co-owner Dan Towriss.

Associated Press