John Andretti News

Hamilton to BAM?

Hamilton to BAM?

November 13, 2002
Hamilton to BAM? hearing Bobby Hamilton could end up in the #49 BAM Racing Dodge in 2003, other rumors have Hamilton in the #41 Target Dodge and if John Andretti goes to the #41 (but is supposedly close to re-signing with the #43) Hamilton coiuld end up in the #43

Ganassi in no hurry UPDATE:

Ganassi in no hurry UPDATE:

November 12, 2002
Ganassi in no hurry UPDATE: Chip Ganassi says he's in no hurry to select a replacement for Jimmy Spencer in the #41 Target Doddge next season but characterized his candidates as the usual list of suspects. Garage sources say the list includes drivers who are looking

512 NASCAR Laps Bring Thousands of Books to Phoenix Children:

512 NASCAR Laps Bring Thousands of Books to Phoenix Children:

November 11, 2002
512 NASCAR Laps Bring Thousands of Books to Phoenix Children: Because of the laps completed by #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge driver John Andretti in Sunday's Cup race and by #6 Pepsi Dodge driver Wally Dallenbach in Saturday's BGN race, a total of 22,016 books have

Andretti, Dallenbach, Petty Team For Key Program:

Andretti, Dallenbach, Petty Team For Key Program:

November 7, 2002
Andretti, Dallenbach, Petty Team For Key Program: Drivers John Andretti and Wally Dallenbach will be racing hard to win - and to help young readers win, too - this weekend at Phoenix. Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories, serving as an associate sponsor for Dallenbach's BGN

Andretti and Fittipaldi stuff:

Andretti and Fittipaldi stuff:

November 4, 2002
Andretti and Fittipaldi stuff: #43-John Andretti hasn't signed a contract with Petty Enterprises for 2003, but Kyle Petty says: "He told me he was going to do our deal, so it's just a matter of time." Petty is optimistic about new driver Christian Fittipaldi, who will

#43 special scheme at the Rock:

#43 special scheme at the Rock:

October 31, 2002
#43 special scheme at the Rock: General Mills’ Pop Secret Popcorn. The popcorn is the title sponsor for Sunday' Pop Secret 400 at the 1.017-mile North Carolina Speedway in Rockingham. John Andretti will be driving a specially-painted #43 Pop Secret Dodge for this weekend

Sad News:

Sad News:

October 30, 2002
Sad News: Mary Stofflet, grandmother of John Andretti, has passed away. Arrangements are being handled by George Bensing Funeral Home in Mooretown, PA. The viewing is scheduled tonight from 7-9 p.m., and the funeral Thursday, Oct. 31, at 1:00pm/et. In lieu of flowers

Homestead Testing:

Homestead Testing:

October 29, 2002
Homestead Testing: Seven Cup and Four BGN Teams Have Begun a Two Day Test at The Homstead-Miami Speedway. Kyle Petty Is Turning Laps in his #45 Car and Teammate John Andretti's #43. Andretti Is In Pennsylvania Where His Grandmother Is Gravely Ill. Also at Homestead

Andretti Signed? by Petty UPDATE:

Andretti Signed? by Petty UPDATE:

October 26, 2002
Andretti Signed? by Petty UPDATE: Car owner Kyle Petty said John Andretti has a contract to sign to remain with Petty Enterprises. "We've pretty much agreed to most everything we're going to agree to," Petty said. "We're just going through formalities." ... (Roanoke

Fans get to ride with drivers:

Fans get to ride with drivers:

October 23, 2002
Fans get to ride with drivers: Ten lucky NASCAR fans will experience heart-pounding rides in real stock cars with NASCAR's top drivers as part of the grand-prize package of the Coca-Cola Racing Family Reunion. With family and friends looking on, each winner will take

Drivers at the Movies:

Drivers at the Movies:

October 23, 2002
Drivers at the Movies:The Coca-Cola Racing Family of drivers are on the big screen again this fall, and as they've demonstrated in past pre-feature spots, they seem to be getting just as comfortable in front of the camera as they do behind the wheel. But are they good

Rumblings – Martinsville:

Rumblings – Martinsville:

October 21, 2002
Rumblings - Martinsville: Johnny Benson (2nd) had his best finish since he was 2nd at Dover in September of 2000. This is the 3rd time Benson has been the bridesmaid. Ward Burton (5th) had his best finish since he won at New Hampshire in July. John Andretti (13th)

Andretti Signed? by Petty:

Andretti Signed? by Petty:

October 20, 2002
Andretti Signed? by Petty: Car owner Kyle Petty said John Andretti has a contract to sign to remain with Petty Enterprises. "We've pretty much agreed to most everything we're going to agree to," Petty said. "We're just going through formalities." ... (Roanoke Times

Special Scheme for the #43:

Special Scheme for the #43:

October 11, 2002
Special Scheme for the #43: #43-John Andretti will be carrying the colors of blue and white with him this weekend as General Mills’ Pillsbury Brand – and Grands! - will be highlighted at Lowe's Motor Speedway with a specialty paint scheme.(Williams Company). See my

Andretti back to the #43 in 2003? confirmed…sort of:

Andretti back to the #43 in 2003? confirmed…sort of:

September 30, 2002
Andretti back to the #43 in 2003? confirmed...sort of: while watching the race coverage at Kansas on NBC, it was mentioned that John Andretti had agreed to drive the #43 Dodge in 2003, just need the signed contract to make it official.(9-30-2002)