John Andretti has passed away. He died January 30, 2020 after a long battle with Colon cancer.
John Andretti was an American race car driver. He had won several individual races including CART, IMSA GTP, Rolex Sports Car Series, and NASCAR during his career. In 2017, he was diagnosed with cancer, which prompted him to co-founded the Kroger Race 4 Riley, a non- profit organisation that assist in fighting cancer for the less priviledge and children.
Deaddeath learnt about his death through a social media post.
Statement on the passing of John Andretti #CheckItForAndretti pic.twitter.com/ku3gX2neOq
— Andretti Autosport (@FollowAndretti) January 30, 2020
His death has affected many and a lot of people had been pouring tributes.
John Andretti won:
-USAC sprint car races on dirt
-An IndyCar race on a street course
-1989 Rolex 24
-Cup races at Daytona and Martinsville
… And made the semi-finals in an NHRA Top-Fuel eventThat man was one of the most versatile racers of the last 50 years #RIP pic.twitter.com/FIxQuG9JMR
— nascarman (@nascarman_rr) January 30, 2020
Sad news about John Andretti. Racing against him was always tough because you knew he was smiling in his helmet while he was driving. John inspired me to do “The Double.” RIP
— Kurt Busch (@KurtBusch) January 30, 2020
Rest In Peace #JohnAndretti. The best godfather. Your passion for Motorsport was admirable. Always the good ones we lose too soon. ?? #checkit4andretti pic.twitter.com/WtpSPDzdsV
— Marco Andretti (@MarcoAndretti) January 30, 2020
God Speed John Andretti. My heart is heavy with overwhelming sadness. I know his last name was Andretti, but for our family it was always Petty. All my thoughts, prayers and love go out to the entire Andretti Family
— Kyle Petty (@kylepetty) January 30, 2020
God Speed John Andretti. My heart is heavy with overwhelming sadness. I know his last name was Andretti, but for our family it was always Petty. All my thoughts, prayers and love go out to the entire Andretti Family
— Kyle Petty (@kylepetty) January 30, 2020
Sad news … Driver John Andretti has died. He had two Cup wins in 393 starts. And although I didn’t talk to him after every one of the races, anytime — win or lose — he was gracious. He will be missed. #nascar #indycar https://t.co/hlzyUoOff6
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) January 30, 2020