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John Andretti and Ryan Hunter-Reay described Indianapolis 500 bump day as one of the toughest experiences of their careers after scraping onto the grid in the closing minutes of qualifying.
Andretti, who had tried and failed to get into the field with
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Autosport
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/75414
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...short at Indy By Ken de la Bastide, CNHI News Service INDIANAPOLIS — John Andretti ended bump day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday with a big smile, bumping his way into the starting field for the...
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The Herald Bulletin
http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_137184517.html
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Alex Tagliani was squeezed out of the Indianapolis 500 field in the final moments of a hugely dramatic Bump Day qualfiying session, as last gasp laps from John Andretti and Ryan Hunter-Reay squeezed them onto the grid after earlier scares.
Conquest
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Autosport
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/75412
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Halfway through Bump Day's six-hour qualifying period, just three drivers had taken the track for attempts, with only one bump occurring.
At the noon green flag, Nelson Philippe -- who was on the bubble entering Sunday -- withdrew his time and posted a
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Indianapolis Star
http://blogs.indystar.com/racinginsider/2009/05/junqueira_bumps_john_andretti.html
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2:32pm ET: Green flag.
2:24pm ET: Track is yellow for an inspection. Plenty of race day running, but a bust for Bump Day qualifying runs. Ryan Hunter-Reay, already worn out from a tough month, now gets to sit on the bubble -- a pressure that
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SpeedTV
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/indy-500-bump-day-action-underway/
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John Andretti, top, Milka Duno, middle, and Nelson Philippe will be on hot seats during Bump Day on Sunday, May 17 after earning spots in the last row during Third Day Qualifying on Saturday, May 16.
Bump Day 2008, and Buddy Lazier's car is poised at
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Indianapolis 500 | Official Site
http://www.indy500.com/news/13983/33_Drivers_In_Qualified_Field__Three_Look_To_Bump_In_Sunday
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John Andretti has virtually grown up at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Nearly every day spent at IMS had been with his father at his side. But last week was a break from the norm.
Aldo Andretti, the identical twin brother of Mario Andretti, was
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Indianapolis Star
http://www.indystar.com/article/20090516/SPORTS0107/905160444/1052/SPORTS01
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INDIANAPOLIS -- John Andretti loves the 2.5-mile oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It doesn't always love him back.
Andretti took a double hit here on Sunday, crashing while trying to find more speed on the famed Brickyard track and then getting
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The Batavia Daily News
http://thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2009/05/16/sports/5500405.txt
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Without a points-paying race on the Sprint Cup Series schedule, a second-tier driver and a regularly winless team owner seem poised to get more attention than any of their counterparts this weekend.
They’ll gobble up attention for something that has
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Centre Daily Times
http://www.centredaily.com/sports/story/1290426.html
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Published May 13, 2009 11:53 pm - John Andretti loves the 2.5-mile oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
INDIANAPOLIS
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John Andretti loves the 2.5-mile oval at the Indianapolis Motor
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The Herald Bulletin
http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_133235957.html
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- John Andretti loves the 2.5-mile oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It doesn't always love him back.
Andretti took a double hit here on Sunday, crashing while trying to find more speed on the famed Brickyard track and then
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John Andretti spins and hits the wall, Graham Rahal barely misses the debris.
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At the end of last season when Richard Petty announced that he was looking to merge his team because of the difficult economic times, the news turned the NASCAR world upside down.
The thought of the legendary Petty name no longer being connected to
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Speedway Media
http://insiderracingnews.com/Writers/MP/051109.html
John Andretti [#43 Richard Petty Motorsports/Dreyer & Reinbold Racing - Window World] crashes in turn 2 and Graham Rahal [#06 Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing - McDonalds Racing Team] makes a great save in order to avoid John. www.indycar.com www.danicafans.fr
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Bethlehem native and Moravian College graduate John Andretti, taking a break from his NASCAR Sprint Cup ride to attempt to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, posted a disappointing 221.109 mph Sunday and was trying to find more speed in practice when he
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The Morning Call
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Scott Sharp gets his helmet ready after getting bumped from the field, Greg Griffo / The Star
Once again there was late bump-related drama, as Day Two concluded with Scott Sharp (222.162) knocking E.J. Viso (221.745) from the grid after the 6 p.m. gun
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Indianapolis Star
http://blogs.indystar.com/racinginsider/2009/05/scott_sharp_makes_field_on_3rd.html
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Veteran driver John Andretti crashed at practice for the Indianapolis 500, the third crash of Sunday.
Andretti, who had qualified at 221.109 mph, was in danger of being bumped out of the lineup. So he was practicing, trying to find
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PR-Inside.com
http://www.pr-inside.com/veteran-andretti-crashes-at-indy-r1242730.htm
While waiting to go back out and qualify, John Andretti signs for the fans.
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Eddie Cheever thinks it is time for Tony Kanaan to win at IndyTags: Autoracing
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Although there are another two full days of qualifying ahead for the 93rd
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ESPN
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The Washington Post
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PAT SULLIVAN: Welcome to the Economaki Press Conference Center. The
crowd says it all. It's a big moment for us when Richard Petty visits the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, particularly a great time that he is here in
an ownership capacity. Richard, why
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TheAutoChannel.com
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Matt Kenseth, Johnny Benson, Ricky Rudd, Kenny Wallace, John Andretti, Casey Atwood, Todd Bodine, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jerry Nadeau, Bobby Hamilton Sr. Talladega-Johnny Sauter, Scott Riggs, Mike McLaughlin, Shane Hmeil, Todd Bodine, Jeff Purvis, Ron Hornaday, Jamie McMurray, Joe Nemechek, Coy Gibbs, Jimmy Spencer, Kerry Earnhardt, Randy Lajoie, others. California-Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick. Chicagoland-Greg Biffle. Pocono-Dale Earnhardt Jr., Steve Park. Kentucky-Travis Kvapil, others. ...
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1:38pm ET: Mutoh now up to 8th at 224.222. AGR cars now in 5th, 6th, 8th and 11th. Just like yesterday, TK's the slowest of their 4-car team.
Makes me wonder if he's blowing off Pole Day prep and focusing solely on Race Day running. After
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SpeedTV
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/indy-500-fast-friday-practice-underway/
Hall VDS Racing had a tough week going into Long Beach. One of the team owners and principals Count Rudi Van Der Straten passed away days before the race. John Andretti drops out with gearbox troubles and before his interview a sign dropped on him. Despite all that John was still all smiles.
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John Andretti prepared for an exciting Month of May by experiencing a tandem skydive with the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team.
Andretti and Window World CEO Todd Whitworth, which will be the primary sponsor on the No. 43 car for the
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IndyCar.com
http://www.indycar.com/news/story.php?story_id=13789
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The King is coming to Indy.
And Richard Petty is bringing an Andretti along for the ride.
The family names alone fill pages of stock car and IndyCar history books. Now two of the most famous names in auto racing will again be united at one of the sport'
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09123/967331-132.stm?cmpid=news.xml
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The first Sprint Cup practice of the weekend is over, and Martin Truex Jr. leads the way with his early fast lap of 123.046 mph.
Right after the hour mark, NASCAR puts out the caution flag after Trevor Boys and John Andretti almost hit the wall in
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FOX Sports
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/foxsports/rss/NASCAR/~3/Ru7BJSnWKqM/Quick-fast-lap-puts-Truex-atop-1st-Cup-practice
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The King is coming to Indy.
And Richard Petty is bringing an Andretti along for the ride.
The family names alone fill pages of stock car and IndyCar history books. Now two of the most famous names in auto racing will again be united at one of the
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Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_12266974?source=rss
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The King is coming to Indy.
And Richard Petty is bringing an Andretti along for the ride.
The family names alone fill pages of stock car and IndyCar history books. Now two of the most famous names in auto racing will again be united at one of the
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Sporting News
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=543829
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...Michael Andretti has won as an owner. "People have seen us together at other places so they might as well see us in Indy," John Andretti said. "We've been to Indy before together with the roof on so now we're going to run the convertible and do it different." Petty...
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The Morning Call
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'The King' graced Talladega with his presence this week. Photo: Trent Penny/The Anniston Star
TALLADEGA Over the years, Richard Petty often visited Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500, thanks to his primary sponsor, STP.
But "The King"
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Anniston Star
http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2009/as-racing-0426-cturner-9d26b1928.htm
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Front Row Motorsports driver John Andretti, who sees his No. 34 team locked into the Top 35, after it bought the Chip Ganassi’s No. 41 owner’s points from last season, says that the team plans to run the entire Sprint Cup schedule, though he will miss
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Speedway Media
http://motorsportsnews.net/archives/3426
Reed Sorenson, Elliot Sadler, AJ Allmendinger 23. Ricky Rudd, John Andretti 24.Steve Park, Sterling Marlin, Jeff Green, Kyle Petty, Mark Martin, Ken Schrader, Terry Labonte 25.Rusty Wallace, Mark Martin 26.Kevin Harvick, Jamie McMurray, Greg Biffle, Joe Nemechek, Dave Blaney, Scott Wimmer, Brenden Gaughen, Dale Jarret 27., 28., and 29.Darrel Waltrip, Bobby Hamilton, Ken Schrader, Jeremy Mayfield, Matt Kenseth, John Andretti, Kevin Harvick 30.Steve Park, Sterling Marlin, Jeff Green, Kyle Petty, ...
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For the first time in history, an open-wheel racecar bearing Richard Petty's classic #43 on the side and powder blue and red livery will circle the oval at the 93rd running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24th. The 71-year-old Petty won't be behind the
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This is about the confluence of three sad sagas: Richard Petty, the Indianapolis 500 and the hard-knocks branch of the Andretti family.
All three having fallen on tough times, they have bonded what is left of their "brands," as marketing moguls call
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ESPN
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Tonight on Trackside: St. Pete winner Ryan Briscoe opens the show, which airs from 7-9 p.m. on 1070thefan (that's 1070 AM in central Indiana and 1070thefan.com). Podcasts should be available shortly after the show. There was a staffing mixup last week,
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Indianapolis Star
http://blogs.indystar.com/racingexpert/2009/04/april_9_on_sharp_and_irl_golfe.html
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PETTY AND ANDRETTI.
Mario Andretti attracted considerable attention recently when people thought he was recommending his grandson Marco for the new Charlotte, N.C.-based Formula One team. Yesterday, Mario eagerly clarified his position.
Two of racing's
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Jeff Gordon: Not only did he win for the first time at Texas and snap a 47-race winless streak, but he also continued his torrid pace. Gordon has reeled off six consecutive top-10 finishes and finds himself with a 162-point lead over second-place
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
http://www.star-telegram.com/340/story/1307982.html
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INDIANAPOLIS — Richard Petty, fan favorite, seven-time champion and NASCAR legend, will be the owner of an entry for John Andretti in this year's Indianapolis 500 in May.
The car will carry Petty's trademark No. 43 and the Carolina blue and DayGlo red
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Edmunds Inside Line
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John Andretti, left, and owner Richard Petty pose next to the car Andretti will drive in next month's Indianapolis 500.
John Andretti, left, and owner Richard Petty pose next to the car Andretti will drive in next month's Indianapolis 500.
The racing
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...and operated. “We, at Window World, are extremely delighted to join Richard Petty Motorsports, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and John Andretti as partners in an entry for the world’s biggest racing event, the Indianapolis 500,” said Todd Whitworth, president of...
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TheAutoChannel.com
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Nicholas Thompson and Briny Baird took advantage of calm, clear conditions yesterday to shoot 7-under-par 65s and lead after the weather-delayed first round of the Shell Houston Open.
* Richard Petty will make his first foray into the Indianapolis 500
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Philly.com
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JOHN ANDRETTI SLIDES UP THE TRACK AND SPINS OUT DAVE BLANEY. DURING THE 2009 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES RACE FOOD CITY 500 AT BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY IN BRISTOL TENNESSE ... lordofmishaps 2009 nascar sprint cup series race crash wrecks bristol motor speedway tennesse john andretti dave blaney
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CAUTION 1 - Lap 26: John Andretti spins out and hits the inside wall to bring out the first caution of the day. Leaders pit during the caution, and Mark Martin takes over the top spot in the pits.
Jimmie Johnson up to second by Lap 16.
They are
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FOX Sports
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Kevin Buckler enter his office at 5 a.m. most days, and his duties range from phone calls and plane trips to business meetings and interviews.
No matter how hard Bucker works, however, he's still facing long odds.
Buckler is the mastermind behind the
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NBC 17.com
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Is March 12th your birthday? Was someone special to you born on March 12th? With whom will you choose to celebrate this excellent occasion?
If today is your birthday, then you are in excellent company.
(If someone you love is celebrating another year
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Associated Content
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Window World extends its sponsorship of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports car driven by John Andretti, pictured here. (PRNewsFoto/Window World, Inc., Sam Greenwood)
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MOORESVILLE, N.C., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- After a
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been tough, however. John Andretti was the last Petty driver to win a Cup race, at Martinsville, Va., nearly 10 years ago.
At 28 years old, KaseyKahne provides a voice of experience in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
The Enumclaw, Wash., native has 181
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Daily Breeze
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Question: Danica in F-1? I don't see it. She doesn't challenge for the lead enough as it is. (I can't remember her doing that since her lone fuel strategy win.) If it does happen, it will be because she can bring in the press and the sponsor dollars,
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Indianapolis Star
http://blogs.indystar.com/racingexpert/2009/02/feb_16_on_danica_toronto_and_h.html
Spencer 2005-Las Vegas-Johnny Sauter, Matt Kenseth, Dave Blaney. 2009-ARCA-Daytona-Patrick Sheltra, Frank Kimmel, Larry Hollenbeck. 2000-Atlanta-Tony Stewart, Rusty Wallace, Stacy Compton, Robert Pressley. 1987-ARCA-Talladega ??? 2008-Pocono-Clint Bowyer, Juan Pablo Montoya. 2009-Daytona-Brent Raymer. ??? ??? 2009-Daytona-Ryan Newman 2008-Martinsville-Joe Nemechek, Matt Kenseth. 2008-Bristol-Regan Smith, Dave Blaney. 2008-Indianapolis-Matt Kenseth. ??? 2008-Daytona-Jimmie Johnson, David ...
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