Former Andretti International group chief Michael Andretti penned an open letter to the group’s followers. The communication comes within the wake of his latest standing down as group principal and the transition of energy to investor Daniel Towriss.
“To Our Followers,
“I used to be born a racer. From an early age, I didn’t know something totally different than life within the quick lane. Being a “son of” – be it a proud one – got here with a excessive bar and, as soon as I pressed the fuel, I by no means regarded again. I ended at nothing to search out success. I drove for the eagerness and love of the game, however I gained for the concern of shedding. My father’s childhood dream grew to become my future and collectively, we constructed a legacy and a household enterprise.
“When my driving days slowed, I set my sights on creating an area that might encourage future drivers to go sooner than I had. I imagine that, along with the assistance of many very certified and passionate group members, I’ve been in a position to just do that. For the previous twenty years, our group has seen the very best of highs and the bottom of lows. We’ve grown on a worldwide degree that I imagine continues to be untouched in motorsport and we’ve seen a number of the finest expertise in racing proudly put on the Andretti badge.
“A lot of my finest recollections have come on the wheel of this group, and I’m so pleased with what we have now constructed. However many years of working flat out doesn’t come with out sacrifice and, after a lot thought and reflection over the previous a number of months, I got here to the choice to take a step again. I’ve had a day-to-day operational function since even earlier than I stepped out of the race automotive, and it’s time now to cross the baton to my accomplice and good friend, Dan Towriss.
“As I make this determination for myself, my household and this group, I do know that is considerably of a shock to many, particularly you, the followers, my prolonged household. For a lot of of you, you’ve watched me develop up, otherwise you’ve grown up proper alongside of me, and it doesn’t matter what strikes we’ve made as a group, you’ve caught by our aspect at each flip. It isn’t misplaced on me that the generations of Andretti followers are one of the best within the enterprise. I’m honored to be thought-about a fan favourite, a task mannequin and a good friend. And I thanks for a lifetime of help and, in some instances, your brutal honesty.
“However I’m not going away – I can be serving as an advisor for the group and can be accessible to assist wherever I can. Whilst you would possibly see me much less on the racetrack, know that my ardour for the game and my help for our group, and its folks, will stay unwavering.
“My hope is that you just, as Andretti followers, will preserve supporting our group with the identical enthusiasm and loyalty that you just’ve so graciously proven myself and my household through the years.
“I’m excited in regards to the alternative to spend extra time with my stunning household, together with my 10-year-old twins, embrace my new Nonno title and discover new issues on a private degree and with my different companies. So, this isn’t a goodbye. It’s simply the turning of the web page.”
