The Andretti name is synonymous with auto racing throughout the world.  Mario Andretti has won the Formula One championship and the Indianapolis 500.  Mario’s son Michael Andretti has won five Indy 500 races as a car owner.

Andretti Motorsports broke ground Tuesday on its new complex in Fishers, near Hague Road, between 96th and 106th Streets.  Mario and Michael Andretti were on hand, along with Governor Eric Holcomb (recently recovered from a bout of pneumonia), Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, Fishers City Council President Todd Zimmerman and many more.

What will make this building special is not just the work on the racing operation.  An Andretti museum is planned, along with an Italian restaurant.  This will become a destination for many people visiting the area.

It is expected to take about 2 years for the construction to be complete.