Andretti Ready To Race At LeMans

Indianapolis, June 8, 2010: It may be an off weekend for the IZOD IndyCar Series, but Marco Andretti will race for a third straight weekend in one of auto racing's most famous endurance races.

The Andretti Autosport driver will join Rebellion Racing for the 24 Hours of Le Mans racing a Lola P1 prototype with the team's Le Mans Series regulars Neel Jani from Switzerland and Frenchman Nicolas Prost, son of former Formula One World Champion Alain Prost.

"When I was contacted by the Rebellion Racing team I thought, 'Why not? I love those long stints even at night,' so I immediately accepted the invitation," the 23-year-old driver said.

Andretti, who posted back-to-back third place finishes at Indianapolis and Texas in his No. 26 Team Venom car, will be the fourth Andretti to compete at Circuit La Sarthe joining his grandfather, racing legend Mario Andretti, his father Michael Andretti and his cousin John Andretti.

"I am very excited to race at this famous track where my family has been very successful in the past," he said. "Last month, I tested with the team at the Paul Ricard in southern France and I quickly adapted. Even in the rain, I did some fast laps. I know we have a slight disadvantage not driving a diesel engine P1 class car like Peugeot and Audi, but a top five finish is realistic."