3Dimensional Driver’s Spotlight: Adam Andretti
September 23, 2014
In the world of motorsports few names bear as much weight or command respect like Andretti. Revered throughout the world of open and closed wheel alike, the family encompasses more than a handful of household names— Mario, Aldo, Michael, John, Jeff, Marco, and now, Adam Andretti.
Since Adam’s entry into the Trans Am Series, he has taken the TA2 class by storm, and is currently runner-up in the point standings and leader for Rookie of the Year Honors in the class.
Behind the wheel of the No. 44 Engineered Components Chevrolet Camaro, Andretti has had an incredible 2014 season with eight podium placements in nine races, four poles and two victories, at Road Atlanta and Mid-Ohio, respectively.
Currently Andretti is 19 points behind defending TA2 Champion Cameron Lawrence, but two races remain, giving Andretti ample opportunity to continue to make his mark in the Trans Am Series’ TA2 class as he pushes for his first-ever Trans Am Championship.
Andretti and the rest of the Trans Am Series will next take to the track at Virginia International Raceway for Round 10 of the 2014 Trans Am Championship, with practice on Friday, September 26th, at 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. EDT, qualifying at 12:00 p.m. Saturday and the 101.37-mile Trans Am race on Sunday, September 28.
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