ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -- IndyCar Series sources said Friday that Richard Petty Motorsports, in conjunction with Dreyer and Reinbold Racing, will field a car for John Andretti in this year's Indianapolis 500. A formal announcement is set for Monday at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.A news release was issued Friday saying only that it would be a NASCAR team owner and NASCAR driver setting off speculation in the IndyCar paddock as teams prepare for this weekend's season-opening Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
Speculation included everyone from NASCAR owner-drivers Robby Gordon and Tony Stewart to championship Sprint Cup owners Richard Childress and Rick Hendrick were mentioned.
This would be the first time the legendary Petty has entered a car in the Indy 500.
Andretti, 46, has competed in nine previous Indy 500s with a best showing of fifth in 1991. He currently drives for Front Row Motorsports in the Sprint Cup Series.
