Third-generation driver Marco Andretti launched his IZOD IndyCar series career in 2006 as the driver of the #26 Honda-powered Dallara for Andretti Autosport™.

Marco is the son of three-time IZOD IndyCar series championship-winning team owner and former CART champion Michael Andretti,
and the grandson of racing legend Mario Andretti.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Became the youngest winner of a major open-wheel racing event in history (at the time) when he registered his first IndyCar Series victory at Infineon Raceway in 2006 (19 yrs., 5 mo., 14 days)

Earned 2006 IndyCar Series Bombardier Rookie of the Year award, as well as being named rookie of the year at the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500

Placed second at the 2006 running of the Indianapolis 500

Finished his rookie IndyCar Series season ranked seventh in the point standings with 313 points

Made starts in three premier series for Andretti Green Racing in 2008: IndyCar Series, ALMS and A1GP

Led 330 laps in 2008, more laps than in his previous two seasons combined

Was named the 2007 Athlete of the Year (for work in the 2006 season) by the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame

Registered three victories, five top-fives and three pole positions in six starts in the 2005 Indy Pro Series

Earned Pro Series victories in 2005 at St. Petersburg, Indianapolis (road course) and Infineon Raceway

Finished fifth in the 2005 Star Mazda points championship

During 2004 he earned the Skip Barber National Championship, the Formula TR Championship, as well as the Skip Barber Formula Dodge Southern Series Championship

Won the 2003 Skip Barber Formula Dodge Eastern Series Championship




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