Friday, May 26, 2023

30 Days in May: No. 26, Marco Andretti, 2006 NYSE Group Dallara/Honda

Welcome to our monthlong countdown celebrating notable drivers and cars from the Indianapolis 500!

Photo credit: Dan Helrigel/Indianapolis Motor Speedway/Penske Entertainment
Marco Andretti came so close to winning the Indianapolis 500 as a rookie in 2006.


Marco Andretti unfortunately added another chapter to the family legacy of Indianapolis 500 frustration and heartbreak right off the bat. As a 19-year-rookie in 2006, Andretti led coming out of Turn 4 on the last lap before Sam Hornish Jr. flew past to nip him by 0.0635 of a second.

Overall, Andretti has eight top 10 finishes in 17 previous starts entering this year’s race.

 

Photo credit: Dan Helrigel/Indianapolis Motor Speedway/Penske Entertainment

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