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January 30, 2020 at
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Unfortunately I saw that John just lost his battle with cancer. Was able to meet him during 4crown a number years ago with him helping his son. Very nice guy & felt he was an underrated talent. Was able to have consistent runs for Petty Enterprises which was not an easy feat during that period. Condolences to his family
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January 30, 2020 at
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Auto racing royalty John Andretti dies of colon cancer at age 56 after a decorated career in NASCAR and IndyCar alongside legendary uncle Mario and cousin Michael
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7949331/Motor-racing-John-Andretti-dies-cancer-age-56.html
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January 30, 2020 at
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Open wheel dirt, Indy IRL, Nascar, and even top fuel dragsters, he was successful in all. His greatest success was a gentleman and a truly nice individual.
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January 30, 2020 at
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Ah Man, John now too? I remember watching him one year at Ascot driving one of the Gardner cars. John was a gasser. R.I.P.
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January 31, 2020 at
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January 31, 2020 at
09:47:44 AM by Michael_N
Bummer. I was at Milwaukee for the Andretti, Andretti, Andretti podium. Sprints, Le Mans, Indy, Top Fuel, Stockers. He did it all. Does anybody have any records from his Ascot Park days?
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January 31, 2020 at
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Posted By: Mach2Mickey on January 30 2020 at 08:46:58 PM
Ah Man, John now too? I remember watching him one year at Ascot driving one of the Gardner cars. John was a gasser. R.I.P.
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I remember that season he spent at Ascot. The previous year he had driven a sports car on the IMSA circuit, I believe. The man was willing to wheel anything and was good at it, but it seemed like he never lost his passion for dirt track racing.
Very sorry to hear that he’s gone.
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January 31, 2020 at
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Found this today on youtube. The Andretti Double. First one to attempt it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37aYG_Q9ToE
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January 31, 2020 at
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Posted By: Nick14 on January 30 2020 at 03:37:32 PM
Unfortunately I saw that John just lost his battle with cancer. Was able to meet him during 4crown a number years ago with him helping his son. Very nice guy & felt he was an underrated talent. Was able to have consistent runs for Petty Enterprises which was not an easy feat during that period. Condolences to his family
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I agree he was a very nice guy. Always had a smile and a hello. RIP sir.
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January 31, 2020 at
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Fond memories when I was really young of my dad talking to him at the U.S. Nationals. Made my dad's day as well as many others I'm sure throughout his racing career. I still have the card he signed and will pass it down to my boys. Prayers to the Andretti family!
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