Perception, potential and racing ahead Nov 22, 2009
Montoya has dueled with Michael Andretti in Indy cars and with Michael Schumacher in Formula One. He won the CART championship over Dario Franchitti as a rookie in 1999 and absolutely dominated in winning the 2000 Indianapolis 500 in his first visit to the world's most fabled track. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hendrick: 'Nothing is imminent' on Patrick deal Nov 16, 2009
Part of that holdup is a pending change of team ownership, which is expected to be transferred solely to Michael Andretti. Once that transaction is complete -- potentially by the end of this month -- then Patrick is expected to announce her extension. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Patrick has always remained open-minded Sep 26, 2009
She seemed amenable to the fact that owner Michael Andretti had assumed more of a leadership role on her team. With the season finale Oct. 10 at Homestead-Miami Speedway remaining, Patrick is poised to finish a career-high fifth in the standings. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Danica sidesteps questions about her future Aug 28, 2009
Team owner Michael Andretti told The Associated Press then that he was confident Patrick would re-sign, and he reiterated in a phone interview Thursday that theyre getting closer to an agreement. I think were getting there, Andretti said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
IRL drivers still laid up Aug 27, 2009
His boss, Andretti Green Racing co-owner Michael Andretti, said afterward that the 21-year-old driver is ready for the top series in 2010. This article appeared on page B - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
BruceMartinInside Racing Danica Patrick is looking forward to long relationship with Andretti. Aug 23, 2009
-- Now that Danica Patrick has decided she is going to stay at Andretti Green Racing and the IndyCar Series, all that is left for it to become official is to work out the final details with team owner Michael Andretti and sign a contract. Patrick told SI.com in an exclusive on Friday that she was leaning strongly toward remaining in the IndyCar Series now that Michael Andretti is in the process of taking full control of ownership at Andretti Green Racing (AGR) ... "We are getting our stuff... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Danica seems likely to stay in IndyCar Aug 22, 2009
Michael Andretti's larger role at Andretti Green could make Patrick's jump to NASCAR less likely ... -- It appears Danica Patrick is leaning strongly toward staying in the IndyCar Series now that Michael Andretti is in the process of taking full control of ownership at Andretti Green Racing (AGR). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Danica Patrick Aug 22, 2009
Michael Andretti's larger role at Andretti Green could make Patrick's jump to NASCAR less likely. Chris McGrath/Getty Images Sport. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Tim TuttleINSIDE RACING Aug 7, 2009
Michael Andretti didn't make it through a full season at McLaren in 1993. Speed drove a season and a half for Toro Rosso in 2006 and 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Troubled Milwaukee Mile draws promoters' interest Jul 22, 2009
The track's list of open-wheel race winners reads like a racing Hall of Fame: Foyt, Roger Ward, Jimmy Clark, Parnelli Jones, Mario and Michael Andretti, Al Unser Sr., Al Unser Jr. and Bobby Unser, Tom Sneva and Rick Mears. NASCAR races are a more recent addition to the track, but have proven to be popular. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Trouble brewing at Milwaukee Mile Jul 1, 2009
The track s list of open-wheel race winners reads like a racing Hall of Fame: Foyt, Roger Ward, Jimmy Clark, Parnelli Jones, Mario and Michael Andretti, Al Unser Sr., Al Unser Jr. and Bobby Unser, Tom Sneva and Rick Mears. NASCAR races are a more recent addition to the track, but have proven to be popular. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
ON THIS DATE May 26, 2009
1991 Rick Mears passes Michael Andretti with 12 laps to go and wins his fourth Indianapolis 500, by 3. 1 seconds. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Patrick comes close to win at Indy May 25, 2009
And she was particularly grateful for the guidance of longtime racing star and Andretti Green Racing co-owner Michael Andretti, who kept her calm and focused throughout a hot, frustrating afternoon ... But still we had a top three and it speaks well for our team that every year that weve been here as a team weve had a top three, Michael Andretti said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Indy drivers warned to be patient at the start May 24, 2009
The 22-year-old Andretti accepted the annual "Unsung Hero'' award from Granatelli on behalf of his father, car owner and former driver Michael Andretti. Then the 86-year-old Granatelli leaned over and planted a big kiss on the young driver's cheek, recalling the famous smooch he gave his grandfather in Victory Lane in 1969."At least wait until we're able to win this thing,'' Marco quipped. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dreyer & Reinbold's tough weekend changes plans May 12, 2009
"It's not a scramble, but we had some other things we'd rather be working on,'' Reinbold said Sunday night.This was supposed to be a breakout month for Reinbold's team, which he co-owns with former series driver Robbie Buhl.After competing in the shadows of big-name owners like A.J. Foyt, Roger Penske, Chip Ganassi and Michael Andretti for the past nine years, Reinbold finally came to the historic 2.5-mile oval with a full stable of cars, familiar names, plenty of publicity and a hopeful... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Auto Racing Capsules: NASCAR should reveal Mayfield's drug violation May 12, 2009
Mayfield failed to qualify, and he was told a few hours before the Southern 500 that his "B'' sample had come back positive, too. He's not welcome back in NASCAR until he completes a tailor-made program by Black, who will recommend whether he should be reinstated. But until Mayfield's fellow competitors - the drivers who race door-to-door with him at speeds close to 200 mph - receive full disclosure and find out exactly what he took, no one should feel comfortable with him on the track. Dreyer &... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Danica unveils 'sporty, very cool' racing look May 2, 2009
If team co-owner Michael Andretti has his way, it won't happen. Andretti said on Friday that he and Patrick have discussed an extension, though no deal is in place. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Danica sporting new colors for Indianapolis 500 May 2, 2009
If team co-owner Michael Andretti has his way, it won't happen. Andretti said Friday that he and Patrick have discussed an extension, though no deal is in place. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kentucky Derby: More relevant than the Indy 500? May 1, 2009
At right: Jaques Lazier, left, and Michael Andretti practiced for the Indy 500. (2007 AP file photo). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Petty, Andretti at Indy Apr 30, 2009
Andretti is the nephew of former 500 winner Mario Andretti and the cousin of longtime race regular Michael Andretti. Petty and Andretti tried to find a sponsorship deal to get them in last year's 500, but it never materialized. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Racing legend Richard Petty to make debut at the Brickyard -as owner Apr 30, 2009
Andretti is the nephew of former 500 winner Mario Andretti and cousin of longtime race regular, Michael Andretti. John Andretti was the first driver to compete in the Indy 500 and the Cup's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Danica Patrick Becoming IRL Force Apr 28, 2009
Despite starting in the 22nd position as a result of a poor qualifying performance, during which she damaged her Andretti Green entry in a minor crash, Patrick showed patience and benefited from brilliant pit strategy by team boss Michael Andretti. During the middle part of the race, Patrick ran second behind eventual race winner Dario Franchitti and even managed to close the gap on the 07 Indianapolis 500 and IRL series champion. (Suite101.com)
STREET RACING: Fantastic return of IndyCar to Long Beach Apr 15, 2009
The crowds returned to see the second generation take over, with Michael Andretti winning his first IndyCar race at Long Beach in 1986 and Al Unser Jr. winning six times between 1988 and 1995. In putting together a schedule for the 2006 season, the IndyCar Series and the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
THINKING BIG: Danica faces major decisions after this year Apr 14, 2009
It would be a hard conclusion to draw that IndyCar drivers can't do well in NASCAR." With her contract up at the end of the season, Patrick realizes that within the IndyCar Series paddock alone, she will generate a tremendous amount of attention. She will need to demonstrate her value, not just to current team owners Michael Andretti, Kevin Savoree and Kim Green, but also to other interested team owners who may want to pry her away. "This isn't something I can do anything with until the summer... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Petty bringing race experience to Indianapolis 500 Apr 7, 2009
"The 43 and the paint scheme were going to be automatic if I was going to be involved.''The decision means three current NASCAR owners - Roger Penske, Chip Ganassi and Petty - will compete in Indy.It also gives Petty a chance to reunite with A.J. Foyt, the four-time Indy winner and 1972 Daytona champion. Foyt also owns an IndyCar team.Now more than four decades and a whole generation of IndyCars after Foyt tried to entice the tall, lanky Petty to get into an open-wheel car, Petty is finally... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gossage a Texas showman with old-school PR stunts Apr 4, 2009
Gossage once offered NASCAR drivers 15,000 for throwing a helmet in a fit of anger during competition (he got no takers), and tried to lure open-wheel drivers Michael Andretti and Al Unser Jr. out of retirement to race with sponsorship offers. There was an all-female pit crew for a NASCAR truck race; prerace motorcycle jumps by Robbie Knievel; a 42-foot fire-breathing, car-eating robot, and much more. (Longview Daily News, WA)
IndyCar driver capsules Apr 2, 2009
Starting third season with Andretti Green Racing and will have team co-owner and former driving champion Michael Andretti calling her races for the first time in 2009 ... Outlook: It's time for Andretti to make a statement as he returns to AGR, co-owned by his father, Michael Andretti, for fourth season. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Ready To Race Apr 2, 2009
"We've got no excuses now," Michael Andretti said. "I still say we have the best form of racing out there and it's our time to show what we can do.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
IRL PREVIEW: Dixon favored to repeat as IndyCar season starts Apr 2, 2009
He is joined by Danica Patrick, coming off a year in which racing s glamor girl finally got her long-awaited first victory and improved to sixth place in the points, 22-year-old Marco Andretti, son of team co-owner and longtime driving great Michael Andretti, and 2008 rookie of the year Hideki Mutoh. Continuity is definitely a nice thing, said Michael Andretti, whose team has won three titles in the last five seasons ... To that end, AGR made some personnel changes, hiring longtime open-wheel... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
There's a new green feeling in sports car racing Mar 20, 2009
"Providing support to the American Le Mans Series through the Michelin Green X Challenge is a natural fit for us and together with our partners, we can help encourage teams and manufacturers to demonstrate a cleaner, more fuel-efficient way to race, while maintaining performance and the spirit of competition,'' Michelin spokesman Scott Clark said. Every car in the ALMS competes using one of four street legal fuel alternatives: clean sulfur-free diesel, E10, cellulosic E85 or gas-electric hybrid.... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
New jobs, continual rumors keeping Andretti busy Mar 19, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Michael Andretti's jobs keep getting more complex ... Michael Andretti has also added the title of promoter this season ... He moved Kyle Moyer, who made the calls for Patrick last season and to Marco's team, others suggested Michael Andretti make the calls for Patrick. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Honda Grand Prix teams with Konica Minolta Feb 26, 2009
Michael Andretti, co-owner of Andretti Green, spoke at the conference along with Kern and St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker. Reader Comments. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Mario Andretti plugs grandson for American F1 ride Feb 25, 2009
Speed, who has since moved to NASCAR, was the first American driver since Michael Andretti in 1993. The list of potential drivers was one of the few details revealed, as Windsor and Anderson had nothing concrete to offer about their planned race team. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Auto Racing Feb 7, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS -- Danica Patrick has a new partner on her race team, Michael Andretti. As in Michael Andretti, strategist. (Herald Sun)
