John Andretti News

Andretti out Fittipaldi in the #43 UPDATE Andretti Surprised:

Andretti out Fittipaldi in the #43 UPDATE Andretti Surprised:

June 11, 2003
Christian Fittipaldi will drive the #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge for most of the rest of this season, beginning with this weekend’s 400-mile race at Michigan Speedway. Petty Enterprises announced this morning Fittipaldi would replace John Andretti , who has driven

Nationally Televised Food Fight For Andretti:

Nationally Televised Food Fight For Andretti:

June 3, 2003
They aren’t giving anything away yet but John Andretti, driver of the #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge, and Martha Jane Bonkemeyer, assistant to legendary Richard Petty, competed in the national television show Food Fight Monday, June 2, at a Charlotte restaurant.

Some ‘Daily Double’ facts:

Some ‘Daily Double’ facts:

May 21, 2003
Drivers who ran the Indy 500 and Coke 600 on the same day

Childress 1st Qtr Pocono Spirit Award:

Childress 1st Qtr Pocono Spirit Award:

May 21, 2003
Richard Childress has been named the first quarter winner of the National Motorsports Press Association/Pocono Spirit Award. The award recognizes character and achievement in the face of adversity as well as sportsmanship and contributions to motorsports. Others receiving

Woman wins breakfast with the King:

Woman wins breakfast with the King:

May 13, 2003
Marie Mullins, 38, is one of two national winners who will be having breakfast Thursday with NASCAR legendary driver-owner Richard Petty in his hometown of Level Cross, NC. "It was a total shock," Mullins said. "I really didn't think it was possible to win." Mullins

Robby Gordon responds:

Robby Gordon responds:

May 1, 2003
John Andretti made some comments last weekend that showed he wasn't happy about his cousin, IRL team owner/driver Michael Andretti, selecting Robby Gordon to replace Dario Franchitti in the Indy 500. John thought Michael would select him to drive for the injured Franchitti

Nadeau fastest in Weds teating at Lowe’s:

Nadeau fastest in Weds teating at Lowe’s:

May 1, 2003
#01-Jerry Nadeau marched to the top of the unofficial speed chart Wednesday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway as NASCAR Winston Cup teams concluded preparations for The Winston on May 17 and the May 25 Coca-Cola 600. Nadeau ran 181.757 mph. The starter never unfurled

Bobby Labonte’s Pit Crew Scores Second Straight Win:

Bobby Labonte’s Pit Crew Scores Second Straight Win:

April 30, 2003
The pit crew of Bobby Labonte's #18 Interstate Batteries Chevy made it two-in-a-row by winning the McDonald's Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by POWERade in the Auto Club 500 at California Speedway in Fontana. Labonte's car, which finished second in the 500-mile

New Rigs for Petty’s:

New Rigs for Petty’s:

April 29, 2003
Freightliner Trucks has presented five spanking-new Freightliner Coronado heavy-duty trucks to Petty Enterprises. Three of the Coronado trucks are assigned to Petty Enterprises race teams, hauling Dodge Intrepid R/T racecars and equipment to NASCAR's Winston Cup races

Busch wins the Auto Club 500

Busch wins the Auto Club 500

April 27, 2003
at California. #97-Kurt Busch won at California Speedway, the first multiple winner of 2003. #18-Bobby Labonte ended up 2nd, fighting #2-Rusty Wallace, who ended up 3rd. #17-Matt Kenseth ended up 9th and holds on to the points lead. #43-John Andretti had his first

One Andretti to run, one to test and maybe qualify for the Indy 500, another to get a ride?

One Andretti to run, one to test and maybe qualify for the Indy 500, another to get a ride?

April 23, 2003
Michael Andretti still hasn't announced who will replace Dario Franchitti next month at the Indianapolis 500. But he has a backup replacement plan for his other injured driver. He's bringing in the old man. Mario Andretti, arguably the most versatile racer of all time

Andretti and the #43 helping childhood literacy:

Andretti and the #43 helping childhood literacy:

April 22, 2003
John Andretti and the #43 Dodge, which normally carries the Cheerios and Betty Crocker colors, will have something different for Sunday's NASCAR Winston Cup race at the two-mile California Speedway. The team will be driving home Cheerios commitment to childhood literacy

Only Two races to go to get in The Winston:

Only Two races to go to get in The Winston:

April 14, 2003
there are only two points races left for some drivers to get into the 2003 The Winston , a few drivers not in the race yet who have won in the past few years: #99-Jeff Burton; #43-John Andretti; #19-Jeremy Mayfield; #01-Jerry Nadeau; #25-Joe Nemechek; #1-Steve Park

Robby Gordon’s Pit Crew Finishes First in Texas:

Robby Gordon’s Pit Crew Finishes First in Texas:

April 2, 2003
The crew of Robby Gordon's #31 Cingular Wireless Chevy was the Round 7 winner of the McDonald's Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by POWERade during Sunday's (March 30) NASCAR Winston Cup race - Samsung/RadioShack 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Gordon's team, owned

Andretti and Gordon may miss the Indy 500:

Andretti and Gordon may miss the Indy 500:

April 1, 2003
John Andretti and Robby Gordon announced several weeks ago their intention to compete in this year's Indianapolis 500. But both are being reminded of the significant gap between planning and doing. It takes money to bridge that gap, and neither is having luck finding