Marco Andretti retires from racing, ends run at Indy 500
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Marco Andretti announced Wednesday that he has decided to end his career as a race car driver.
The 38-year-old grandson of racing legend Mario Andretti has competed in 20 Indianapolis 500s. He nearly won during his rookie year in 2006 before Sam Hornish Jr. slipped past him in a photo finish. Marco Andretti also has three third-place finishes in the iconic race.<