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2003 IRL

Indy 500

Michael Andretti

USA
Champ Car Champion (1991)
42 wins, all time record

• date of birth, USA

• CART debut

• 2nd overall, championship runner-up

• 2nd overall, championship runner-up

• joins Newman/Haas team

• wins the Championship with Newman/Haas team
• 8 wins

• 2nd overall, championship runner-up

• Formula 1 GP debut
• Williams team

• returns to CART
• Chip Ganassi team
• 2 wins

• rejoins Newman/Haas team

• Newman/Haas team
• 2nd overall, championship runner-up
• 6 wins

• Newman/Haas team
• 4th overall, 1 win

• Newman/Haas team with Ford/Lola car
• 2 wins
• 8th overall

• joins Team Green/Team Motorola
• finish 3rd overall; 1 win

• Green Motorola Team
• finish 9th overall, 1 win
• record 42nd career win
• buys Team Green and decides to take te team to IRL next year: " ... This is a milestone for Andretti Green Racing, ... We are excited to announce our entry into the Indy Racing League, and I am particularly happy to know that Dario and Tony will be my teammates ... Honda’s history and commitment to racing are second to none, and were a major factor in my decision to come to Team Green in 2001 .... My experience with Honda the past two seasons has only deepened my respect for their dedication and professionalism, and I look forward to continuing our successful relationship in the IRL ... "

• Indy Car Racing debut
• his own Andretti Green team
• RETIRES FROM RACING - after Indy 500
• team owner and manager