Indianapolis, IN -- John Andretti, one of the most popular and versatile American race drivers of his generation, died yesterday (Jan. 30) after a four -year battle with colon cancer. He was 56.Photo: IMSA member of the famed Andretti racing family, he drove and won at the highest levels of...

In my 21 years with the Advance Auto Parts INDYCAR Radio Network, I’ve had the chance to develop some pretty special relationships with people connected to this sport.One such relationship began long before I joined the network. It was in 1979, in the hallways of Monrovia High School, a few...