Michael Andretti to be inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame

Michael Andretti

Andretti Green Racing co-owner Michael Andretti is among seven racing greats who will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America when the organization stages its annual induction ceremony Aug. 13 in Detroit.

Andretti, the son of Hall of Famer Mario Andretti, is one of the first second-generation open-wheel race drivers. He was the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year in 1984 and won the CART championship in 1991. During his driving career, he won 42 races, 32 poles and led 6,702 laps. As a team owner, he has won three IndyCar Series titles and two Indianapolis 500s.

Others who will be inducted are Buddy Baker, John Force, Richie Ginther, Paul Goldsmith, Wayne Rainey and Betty Skelton.