John Andretti News

John Andretti

John Andretti

December 23, 1997
John Andretti will be on Dave "The King" Wilson's show on WIBC for a full hour tonight(12-23) from 6pm to 7pm. If you're not in central Indiana, you can pick it up from the WIBC homepage at WIBC Homepage . You'll need Real Audio to listen.( John Andretti Fan Page .)(

John Andretti victorious

John Andretti victorious

December 17, 1997
John Andretti laughed as he gained his "revenge on an obvious Jeff Gordon fan," but Riley's Childrens' Hospital was the big winner Monday. By lapping radio producer Matt Hibbeln 13 times at a go-kart track in Indianapolis, Andretti was able to raise nearly $4,000 for

Indy 500 for John Andretti?

Indy 500 for John Andretti?

December 16, 1997
I hear if John Andretti finishes in the top 5 at Daytona, he will run in the Indy 500 in one of AJ Foyt's cars and while it has nothing to do with WC, I also hear that Al Unser Jr. will run the Indy 500 this year(12-16-97)

John Andretti kart race

John Andretti kart race

December 12, 1997
Winston Cup driver John Andretti has challenged WIBC-AM's producer, Matt Hibbeln of WIBC-AM to a match race Monday at the popular Stefan Johannsons Karting Center in Indianapolis. Hibbeln has been ribbing Andretti. Dave "The King" Wilson and Indy Racing League driver

CAA Performance Group shuts down team

CAA Performance Group shuts down team

November 25, 1997
The CAA Performance Group, owners of the BGN #96 Big A Autoparts Ford, driven by Stevie Reeves has shut it's doors because a dispute between owners - Cary Agajanian, Mike Curb, Don Laird and John Andretti. All employees were laid off on Friday(11-21). At this time

John Andretti returning to Petty

John Andretti returning to Petty

November 17, 1997
It's official: John Andretti, who won his first NASCAR Winston Cup race this season, will return to Petty Enterprises in 1998 to drive the #43 STP Pontiac for Richard Petty.(11-17-97)

Andretti signs with Petty

Andretti signs with Petty

November 17, 1997
John Andretti signed last Wednesday with Richard Petty for the #43 ride. I hear the King will make an announcement Tuesday, 11-18.(11-17-97)

Latest on John Andretti

Latest on John Andretti

November 15, 1997
John Andretti, meanwhile, would not confirm or deny reports that he has signed on with the Richard Petty team for next year. "There's nothing down in writing," Andretti said. Asked whether he has a handshake agreement with Petty, Andretti smiled and said, "I'm an agreeable

Rich Bickle leaves Waltrip

Rich Bickle leaves Waltrip

November 13, 1997
Rich Bickle has left DW's WC and truck teams. If Andretti takes the #43 ride, Bickle will probably end up in the #98. If Andretti stays, look for Bickle in either the Washington-Erving ride or the #43 ride. As for the truck team, things are up in the air, they may

Hamilton says Andretti will replace him next season

Hamilton says Andretti will replace him next season

November 6, 1997
John Andretti's Winston Cup future apparently lies with Richard Petty, not Cale Yarborough. Bobby Hamilton, who will leave as driver of Petty's No. 43 Pontiac's after the Atlanta race, said in a recent on-line chat session that he believes Andretti will replace him

Andretti to the #43?

Andretti to the #43?

November 4, 1997
Fuel to the rumor fire. Bobby Hamilton said during his NASCAR Online chat that it will probably be John Andretti in the 43 car for 1998(11-4-97)

John Andretti to drive for Petty?

John Andretti to drive for Petty?

November 4, 1997
"Richard Petty will announce his driver for 1998 following the Atlanta race. All signs point to John Andretti. ... Rumors have it Al Unser Jr. has contacted the King about his Pontiac ride."(iRace)(11-4-97)

John Andretti to replace Bobby Hamilton?

John Andretti to replace Bobby Hamilton?

November 3, 1997
SpeedNet reports that "It appears John Andretti will replace Bobby Hamilton at Richard Petty Enterprises after all. Two sources said Sunday before the Dura-Lube 500 that Andretti will join Petty's team after the season finale in two weeks. "It's a done deal," one source

Points update

Points update

November 3, 1997
"The only 2 position move upward in the points this week went to Bobby Hamilton (17th to 15th). John Andretti fell 3 spots (20th to 23rd), and Ricky Rudd fell 2 spots (15th to 17th)."(Henry-NASCAR Fans)(11-3-97)

Latest on Andretti

Latest on Andretti

October 29, 1997
I hear that as of a meeting yesterday(10-28), John Andretti and Tony Furr are still waiting to see if Cale Yarborough land a sponsor, possibly another week. Another source says the 98 team is very close to signing a deal maybe with a collectibles company.(10-29-97)