IndyCar and NASCAR driver John Andretti has died at age 56 after a long battle with cancer, Andretti Autosport said on Thursday. Andretti, part of the well-known Andretti racing family, had wins in CART, IMSA GTP, Rolex Sports Car Series and NASCAR. He was the son of Aldo Andretti and nephew of Aldo's twin brother and Indianapolis 500 winner Mario Andretti. He was also a cousin of IndyCar driver Marco Andretti and Marco's father, 1991 CART PPG Indy Car World Series champion Michael Andretti. IndyCar and NASCAR driver John Andretti has died at age 56 after a long battle with cancerMario Andretti with son Michael and nephew John after they finished sixth at Le Mans in 1988'It is with the heaviest of hearts we share that John Andretti has today lost his battle with cancer,' Andretti Autosport said in a statement.

Source: Daily Mail January 30, 2020 21:57 UTC