John Andretti News

The ‘Double’ May Be Impossible in the Future:

The ‘Double’ May Be Impossible in the Future:

May 30, 2004
Today could be the last time any driver competes in both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day if the Indy 500's starting time is changed. ABC, Indy Racing League and speedway officials are considering moving the starting time of the Indy 500 back,

Andretti to attempt the 600 with Snap-On:

Andretti to attempt the 600 with Snap-On:

May 24, 2004
DEI continues to search for a full-time sponsor for the #1 car but plans on running John Andretti this week with a Snap-on paint scheme for the Coca-Cola 600.(FoxSports/Sporting News)(5-24-2004)

Testing at Kentucky this week UPDATE:

Testing at Kentucky this week UPDATE:

May 18, 2004
Kentucky Speedway will host NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Truck Series testing May 19-20. NEXTEL Cup Series drivers #40-Sterling Marlin, #42-Jamie McMurray, #25-Brian Vickers, #77-Brendan Gaughan, #0-Ward Burton and NASCAR Truck Series driver Chris Horn are scheduled

Green fastest in testing Tues at Lowe’s:

Green fastest in testing Tues at Lowe’s:

May 11, 2004
Jeff Green led the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series speed parade while NASCAR Busch Series drivers Paul Menard and Tim Sauter tested Lowe's Motor Speedway's new SAFER Barriers Tuesday as testing continued at the 1.5-mile superspeedway. It's been 38 years since a Petty Enterprises

Andretti looking at Indy 500 options and a possible double:

Andretti looking at Indy 500 options and a possible double:

May 6, 2004
John Andretti said during his segment when ask what his plans are to run the Indy 500 and possible the Coca-Cola 600 in May: "I hate not being out there every weekend, and hopefully the plan is to get back on track as soon as possible. The Coca-Cola 600 is such a great

Truex Eventually to the #15:

Truex Eventually to the #15:

April 25, 2004
....so [Michael] Waltrip might have had reason to feel insecure. In fact, a man less certain of what he wants from the next five years of his NASCAR career and beyond would be inclined to suspicion, or even resentment. After all, Waltrip, who turns 41 Friday, has made

Gibson to Dale Jr’s Busch team AND #1 car close to 12 race deal UPDATE:

Gibson to Dale Jr’s Busch team AND #1 car close to 12 race deal UPDATE:

April 21, 2004
Tony Gibson will return as crew chief for Earnhardt's Busch racing effort. Gibson will then go back to Dale Earnhardt Inc.'s #1 Nextel Cup team and John Andretti for the races July 3 at Daytona and July 11 at Chicago. Currently, DEI is working on sponsorship that would

Assorted trivialities and historical notables:

Assorted trivialities and historical notables:

April 5, 2004
The four tracks where Jeff Gordon has never won are Texas, Chicago, Phoenix and Homestead. Elliott Sadler had finished in the top 10 only once in five previous Texas starts. He was 10th in 1999. Elliott Sadler is one of 109 drivers to have won two or more Cup races

Andretti may run the Indy 500:

Andretti may run the Indy 500:

March 28, 2004
John Andretti, temporarily out of a ride on the Nextel Cup circuit, said he's in negotiations with a team that would field a car for him in the Indianapolis 500, a race he's run seven times.(Tennessean)(3-28-2004)

Kyle Petty Returns to Rolex Series for Phoenix 250:

Kyle Petty Returns to Rolex Series for Phoenix 250:

March 24, 2004
Kyle Petty announced that he will return to the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series next month, competing in the Phoenix 250 at Phoenix International Raceway, April 10 [off weekend for Nextel Cup]. The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver will rejoin Gunnar Racing, this time

Andretti and #1 team close to a sponsor:

Andretti and #1 team close to a sponsor:

March 14, 2004
John Andretti said talks with team owner Teresa Earnhardt convinced him that Dale Earnhardt Inc. will have sufficient sponsorships to field him in the No. 1 Chevrolet the next few weeks. Andretti started the first two races of the season, finishing 13th at Daytona,

Andretti to testify in DC UPDATE statement link:

Andretti to testify in DC UPDATE statement link:

March 11, 2004
John Andretti is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday during a hearing regarding a proposed constitutional amendment to allow Congress to prohibit flag burning. Andretti, who is running a partial schedule for Dale Earnhardt Inc. this

Andretti to testify in DC:

Andretti to testify in DC:

March 6, 2004
John Andretti is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday during a hearing regarding a proposed constitutional amendment to allow Congress to prohibit flag burning. Andretti, who is running a partial schedule for Dale Earnhardt Inc. this

Some LVMS Notes:

Some LVMS Notes:

March 3, 2004
· 21 drivers have competed in every NASCAR Nextel Cup race at LVMS. Three of those drivers (Skinner, Spencer and Kenny Wallace) are not entered this year. · Michael Waltrip and Joe Nemechek have started every Nextel Cup and Busch race ever held at LVMS

Stewart, Andretti talk about Daytona:

Stewart, Andretti talk about Daytona:

February 22, 2004
After Tony Stewart publicly blamed John Andretti for causing two on-track incidents during practice at Daytona last week, he sought out Andretti for some one-on-one conversation at Rockingham. The two sat on the pit wall and talked for several minutes, but Andretti