Marco Andretti announced Wednesday that he has decided to end his career as a race car driver.

The 38-year-old grandson of racing legend Mario Andretti has competed in 20 Indianapolis 500s. He nearly won during his rookie year in 2006 before Sam Hornish Jr. slipped past him in a photo finish. Marco Andretti also has three third-place finishes in the iconic race.

“I am announcing my retirement from motor racing and the Indianapolis 500,” he posted on social media. “That totals 20 starts at the Speedway, which I feel so fortunate to be able to say. That is ranked 12th all-time. Not bad for a 38-year-old.”

He won at Sonoma Raceway in 2006 and at Iowa Speedway five years later. He also captured the pole for the 2020 Indianapolis 500.

His retirement means next year’s Indianapolis 500 will n

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