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Marco Andretti
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Andretti Green Racing
Biography
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Third-generation racer Marco Andretti made a successful leap to the IndyCar Series in 2006 after three seasons competing in various junior formula series and the Firestone Indy Lights series.
But Andretti's rapid rise shouldn't come as a surprise given his lineage. He is the son of IndyCar Series team co-owner and Indianapolis 500 veteran Michael Andretti and grandson of auto racing legend Mario Andretti. Through all the notoriety, Marco has been able to keep a level head. "To be honest, I've been dealing with it since I first stepped into a go-kart. It's been all eyes on me and at 9 years old that's a lot. It gets easier, I get better dealing with it as I get older but the pressure gets heavier and heavier. I do what I love to do and that's drive race cars."
A graduate of Notre Dame High School in Bethlehem Township, Pa., Andretti is an avid sports participant.
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Career Stats |
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| 2008 | | | |
- Finished seventh in IndyCar Series standings for Andretti Green Racing.
- Tied career best with six top-five finishes with high of second in season opener at Homestead.
- Became youngest driver (21 years, 79 days) to earn series pole at Milwaukee.
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| 2007 | | | |
- Finished 11th in IndyCar Series standings for Andretti Green Racing.
- Recorded career-best six top-five finishes with best finish of second at Iowa and Michigan.
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| 2006 | | | |
- Won Bombardier Rookie of the Year Award after finishing seventh in IndyCar Series standings for Andretti Green Racing.
- Became youngest winner of a major open-wheel event (19 years, 5 months, 14 days) when he won at Infineon Raceway.
- Recorded four top-five and seven top-10 finishes.
- Started ninth and finished second in 90th Indianapolis 500 and earned Chase Rookie of the Year honors.
- Winner of "Rising Star Award," given in honor of late Tony Renna.
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