John Andretti News

Andretti still looking to do Coke 600/Indy 500 double:

Andretti still looking to do Coke 600/Indy 500 double:

March 23, 2003
John Andretti still has no firm plans to run in the Indianapolis 500 this season and by his estimation, time is running out. Andretti wants to return to Indy, where he last raced in 1994 when he did both the 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. He'd like

NASCAR and Charity:

NASCAR and Charity:

March 11, 2003
NASCAR ON TRACK FOR CHARITY BEGINS NATIONAL FUNDRAISING TOUR IN TEXAS NASCAR today announced the national expansion of NASCAR On Track For Charity, a family-friendly event to help raise funds for the Victory Junction Gang Camp and Speedway Children's Charities. Due

Park Called to the Big Red Trailer:

Park Called to the Big Red Trailer:

March 10, 2003
Officials summoned #1-Steve Park to the NASCAR trailer for running into #43-John Andretti and #01-Jerry Nadeau on pit road [towards the end of the race].( St Petersburg Times ), no word on the outcome or what happened.(3-10-2003)

Halfway to Rusty:

Halfway to Rusty:

February 19, 2003
#43-John Andretti will reach a milestone at Rockingham, set to make his 300th career Winston Cup start.(2-19-2003)

#43 Berry Scheme UPDATE:

#43 Berry Scheme UPDATE:

February 18, 2003
John Andretti is scheduled to run a Cheerios Berry Scheme at the Winston Open and Coca Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in May, this is a very cool looking scheme, see the Paint Scheme Gallery for an image.(2-5-2003) UPDATE: Petty Enterprises and sponsor Cheerios

Leffler plans to run the Indy 500 too:

Leffler plans to run the Indy 500 too:

February 9, 2003
CTS and former Cup driver Jason Leffer plans to attempt at the Indianapolis 500 in May. Leffler, former USAC Midget and Silver Crown champ, drove in 2001 for Chip Ganassi [#01 Cingular Dodge] and retreated last year to the CTS with Ultra Motorsports [#2 Dodge]. He'

Leffler plans to run the Indy 500 too:

Leffler plans to run the Indy 500 too:

February 9, 2003
CTS and former Cup driver Jason Leffer plans to attempt at the Indianapolis 500 in May. Leffler, former USAC Midget and Silver Crown champ, drove in 2001 for Chip Ganassi [#01 Cingular Dodge] and retreated last year to the CTS with Ultra Motorsports [#2 Dodge]. He'

Andretti gets OK to run double – Indy 500 and Coca Cola 600:

Andretti gets OK to run double – Indy 500 and Coca Cola 600:

February 7, 2003
John Andretti has received permission from Petty Enterprises to return for the first time since 1994, when he became the first to run both races on the same day. This year's race is particularly significant to Andretti because his cousin, Michael, has said it will

#43 Berry Scheme:

#43 Berry Scheme:

February 5, 2003
John Andretti is scheduled to run a Cheerios Berry Scheme at the Winston Open and Coca Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in May, this is a very cool looking scheme, see it on my Paint Scheme Gallery for the images.(2-5-2003)

Andretti Testing in FL:

Andretti Testing in FL:

February 4, 2003
hearing that #43-John Andretti will be testing at USA International Speedway in Lakeland Fl, on Tuesday February 4th and Wednesday February 5th.(2-4-2003)

Fittipaldi to Petree? UPDATE:

Fittipaldi to Petree? UPDATE:

January 15, 2003
Jeff Hammond reported on Speed Channel's Daytona Testing show [6:30pm/et] that is Andy Petree Racing finds a sponsor for the 2003 season, Christian Fittipaldi will drive the #55 Chevy the full season, with the Petty's OK.(1-14-2003) UPDATE: after Christian Fittipaldi

Some #43 schemes in 2003:

Some #43 schemes in 2003:

December 27, 2002
Some #43 schemes in 2003: General Mills [Cheerios manufacturer] has the Hamburger Helper scheme, the Betty Crocker scheme and the new schemes are Old El Paso and LeSueur Peas for 2003 on the #43 Petty Enterprises Dodge with John Andretti driving. Not sure yet when

Hamilton Cup Plans?

Hamilton Cup Plans?

December 19, 2002
Hamilton Cup Plans? Bobby Hamilton might have run out of Winston Cup options for 2003. He had his eyes on two potential rides, but both have now been taken. John Andretti last week re-signed to drive the #43 for Petty Enterprises. Earlier, Casey Mears landed the #41

New Crew Chief for Andretti? UPDATE, yes and Andretti is signed, plus Thomas to Gibbs:

New Crew Chief for Andretti? UPDATE, yes and Andretti is signed, plus Thomas to Gibbs:

December 14, 2002
New Crew Chief for Andretti? UPDATE, yes and Andretti is signed, plus Thomas to Gibbs: hearing that Gary Putnam, crew chief from the #44 Petty Dodge is being moved over to crew chief the #43 and John Andretti while Brandon Thomas, who was the #43 crew chief is being

Andretti still not signed UPDATE:

Andretti still not signed UPDATE:

November 18, 2002
Andretti still not signed UPDATE: John Andretti still has not signed the contract offer Petty Enterprises gave him months ago, but the organization is certain the driver will be back in 2003. "There are a couple of issues that still need to be resolved, but as far