![]() ![]() In particular, 1965 was the first year that Andretti entered the Indianapolis 500. With the support of Al Dean and chief mechanic Clint Brawner, Andretti was now in a position to win big races. ![]() Andretti was now a full-time professional driver. In this position, Andretti earned $5,000 a year plus 40 percent of his winnings. In 1965 Andretti became the lead driver for the Dean Van Lines team, which was owned by Al Dean. In April of 1964 Andretti entered his first USAC Championship race and in October of the same year he won his first USAC victory in Salem, Indiana. Joins board of directors for Championship Auto Racing Teams Sets fastest qualifying speed at Michigan International Speedway ![]() Wins United States Auto Club National ChampionshipĬomes in second in controversial Indianapolis 500įour Andrettis (Mario, Michael, Jeff, and John) compete in Indianapolis 500 Wins first United States Auto Club Championship race in Salem, Indianaįinishes third in Indianapolis 500 and wins Rookie of the Year award Mario and Aldo Andretti begin driving at the Nazareth SpeedwayĪldo Andretti is seriously injured in a racing accidentĮnters first United States Auto Club race in Allentown, Pennsylvania Family relocates to a refugee camp in Lucca, Italy following World War IIĪndretti family immigrates to the United States ![]()
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