(RacingWire) - John Andretti is joining forces with his cousin Michael to run the 2010 Indianapolis 500.
John Andretti partnered with Richard Petty and Window World to enter the 2009 Indy 500. In 2010 the Andretti, Petty, Window World parntership will enter an Andretti Autosport prepared car with the legenday Petty No. 43 on the nose.
If he qualifies, it will be John Andretti's 11th Indy 500 start. John will be driving for his cousin Michael's Andretti Autosport team, something he's quite excited about, "It would be difficult to script a scenario any better than the one we have here," said John Andretti. "The relationship I have with Richard, the respect I have for Michael and his team, the partnership I enjoy with Window World and all of it focused on the Indianapolis 500 - it's really a perfect situation. I can't wait to get in the car and get to work. May can't get here soon enough."
"I'm excited to be a part of this venture with John, Andretti Autosport, and Window World for the Indy 500.," said Richard Petty, co-owner of the IndyCar entry. "There is so much history around this event and the Andretti's have such a rich tradition in racing. I'm looking forward to watching John hit the track in May."
Michael Andretti echoes the excitement for the entry, "I'm really excited to be able to be a part of this. Richard Petty is one of the true legends in our sport and someone I have always admired. Window World deserves a lot of credit for bringing all of this together."
"I have a lot of respect for John's talent - I always have. I really think he will fit in very well at Andretti Autosport and can be a factor during the month of May."
The team will enter the Kansas IndyCar race on May 1st to prepare for the 500.
The car will also carry Window World Cares sponsorship. Window World Cares is a charitible foundation that raises money for the St. Judes Children's Hospital.
