![]() Our prayers today are with Nancy, Jarett, Olivia, and Amelia, with our entire family, and with fans worldwide. "We will forever carry with us John's genuine spirit of helping others first and himself second. ![]() and was the first cousin-once-removed to Marco Andretti. Matthew VanTryon Indianapolis Star Aldo Andretti, the identical twin brother of racing legend Mario Andretti, was not afraid of much. "He was a philanthropist, an advocate for the sport, a dedicated teammate, a driven competitor and most importantly a dear friend."Īndretti was the son of Aldo Andretti, nephew of Mario and first cousin to Michael and Jeff. Being the son of Aldo Andretti Marios twin brother gave John the advantages of a famous name and racing blood in his veins. Andretti, the twin brother of 1969 Indy 500 champion Mario Andretti, passed away at the age of 80. INDIANAPOLIS Aldo Andretti took his last lap at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Wednesday, a week after his passing was announced. INDIANAPOLIS Aldo Andretti took his last lap at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Wednesday, a week after his passing was announced. saying, "John was a loving husband and father, a devoted son and a trusted cousin." Aldo Andrettis last lap at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Jan. and used his platform to help others with his disease and spread awareness on getting proper screening.Īndretti Autosport released a statement on his passing. ![]() The 56-year-old had a long career on the track - spanning from 17 years in NASCAR to Champ Car to Ind圜ar and more.Īndretti was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer back in 2017. Andretti said he and grandson Marco had traveled together to Indianapolis on Dec. NASCAR driver John Andretti - member of one of the biggest families in racing - died on Thursday after a 3-year battle with cancer, his team announced.
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