John Andretti gets Indy 500 ride

Written by Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andretti Autosport owner Michael Andretti is teaming with Richard Petty to field a car for his cousin John Andretti in the Indianapolis 500.

The deal with Petty and sponsor Window World, which fielded John Andretti's car in last year's race, starts with his May 1 debut at Kansas Speedway in the IndyCar Series.

Andretti will then attempt to secure his 11th Indianapolis 500 start. If he succeeds and drives for a team owned by his cousin in the May 30 race, it will add to the Andretti family's Indianapolis Motor Speedway legacy.

John Andretti's best finish is fifth in 1991.

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