2017 Edition: Does the Andretti Curse Exist, and if so, is it Breakable?

Photo Credit: Beyond the Flag WARNING: This article goes all over the place with little to no transitions. Does the Andretti Curse exist, and if so, is it breakable? Andretti is a name known and respected throughout the entire motorsports world, not just in IndyCar racing.The legendary Mario Andretti won 52 IndyCar races, which is currently 2nd all-time, and his son Michael won 42 Indycar races, … Continue reading 2017 Edition: Does the Andretti Curse Exist, and if so, is it Breakable?

Cavaliers? Check. Cubs? Check. Andretti?

Photo Credit: 99.9 KTDY The year of 2016 was a year in sports where notable “curses” were broken. Most notably, the Cleveland Cavaliers won their first NBA championship in franchise history and brought Cleveland its first major professional sports championship since 1964. Then, the Chicago Cubs won their first World Series title since 1908, ending a 108-year drought. One thing that did not end, however, was … Continue reading Cavaliers? Check. Cubs? Check. Andretti?

Takuma Sato Signs with Andretti Autosport for 2017 Season

Photo Credit: Motorsport Takuma Sato, 39, has signed with Andretti Autosport to drive the #26 Honda-powered car that has been driven by Carlos Munoz for the past three seasons, as Munoz could not come up with the funds needed to secure a ride with the team, and will likely drive for AJ Foyt Enterprises, Sato’s prior team, in Sato’s #14 car, which will be powered … Continue reading Takuma Sato Signs with Andretti Autosport for 2017 Season

Rossi Re-Signs with Andretti Autosport

Photo Credit: sports.usatoday.com Alexander Rossi, the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year award winner, has signed a multi-year deal with Andretti Autosport, a team owned by Michael Andretti, after a rookie season in which he finished in 11th place in the IndyCar championship standings and won the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. It was thought that Rossi may be a potential replacement … Continue reading Rossi Re-Signs with Andretti Autosport

Andretti, Herta Extend IndyCar Team Partnership

Photo Credit: Autoweek After joining forces with Andretti Autosport, a team owned by Michael Andretti, in the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series season, Bryan Herta Autosport will continue to be a part of Andretti Autosport through at least the 2017 season, as the two teams have extended their partnership with one another. Alexander Rossi (pictured), the driver of Bryan Herta’s car, a car that is one … Continue reading Andretti, Herta Extend IndyCar Team Partnership

Key Events that have Happened Since Marco Andretti’s Last IndyCar Victory

Photo Credit: Cheatsheet With another IndyCar Series season in the books, Andretti Autosport’s Marco Andretti has still not won a race since winning the 2011 Iowa Corn Indy 250 at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa on the night of Saturday, June 25th, 2011. Let’s have a look at some of the major events, both sporting and non-sporting (mostly sports), that have happened since Marco’s last victory. 2011- … Continue reading Key Events that have Happened Since Marco Andretti’s Last IndyCar Victory