NASCAR and IndyCar racer John Andretti died Thursday after a long battle with cancer. He was 56.
The world of motorsports took to social media to remember Andretti. Here’s a look:
Rest In Peace . The best godfather. Your passion for Motorsport was admirable. Always the good ones we lose too soon. 🙏🏽
— Marco Andretti (@MarcoAndretti)
Very sorry to read this.
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski)
We’ll remember John Andretti for moments like these. In the Spring of 1999, he led 24 laps at Richmond, taking the lead from none other than to do it.
— Richmond Raceway (@RichmondRaceway)
So sorry to see this. Our thoughts are with the Andretti family and friends. 💙
Rest in peace, John.— NAPA Racing (@NAPARacing)
Very sad,
— Parker Kligerman (@pkligerman)
Our sincere sympathies and thoughts are with the Andretti family. ❤️💙
— Watkins Glen International (@WGI)
He never stopped fighting. John Andretti has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 56.
— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX)
Itap difficult for someone with the racing pedigree of to be remembered first for things away from the track.
But, his legacy will be his kind spirit, warm smile, & tireless work in raising millions for hospital.
God speed to an Indy treasure.— Jake Query (@jakequery)
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)
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of John Andretti and the entire racing community. John was no stranger to Victory Lane at DAYTONA having won the '89 Rolex 24 as well as the '97 Coke Zero Sugar 400, the final 400 before it moved under the lights. Godspeed John.
— Daytona International Speedway (@DAYTONA)
We mourn the passing of John Andretti after a battle with colon cancer. Our thoughts are with the @FollowAndretti family in their time of grief. We’ll continue to
— Xfinity Racing (@XfinityRacing)
