Jeff Andretti

Jeff Andretti ( born April 14, 1964 in Bethlehem ) is a retired American race car driver.

Jeff Andretti is the youngest son of USAC champions and Formula 1 World Champion Mario Andretti, as well as the brother of Michael Andretti. His nephew Marco, his uncle Aldo and his two cousins ​​Adam and John are closely linked to the U.S. motorsports.

Jeff came through various junior series quickly in the CART series in 1991 and gave his debut at the 500-mile race at Indianapolis, which he finished in 15th. Only a year later, he crashed hard in his second appearance in Indianapolis. Just over halfway through the race he lost a wheel in front of Turn 2 and slammed hard into the wall. In the accident, he broke both legs and a promising career was over before it had begun. Although he was in 1993 made ​​a comeback and even drove back the 500 - mile race, but the accident had left its mark.

Attempts in 1995 to gain a foothold in the Indy Lights series, and 1996 in North -American Super Touring Car Championship failed. In 1999, he finished his career finally after a few races in the Camping World Truck Series.