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.
Larry, I appreciate your reporting on this groundbreaking. I am concerned that noise, light pollution, and possibly other pollution will harm the wildlife living and feeding in Ritchey Woods. What information do you have from Andretti about any environmental impact studies they have had to make, any statements they’ve made about directing all their lights downward, or any other statements about their care for the natural world nearby?
I have asked about this and from everything I know, the Andretti family is very environmentally aware and wanted this location because it is near Ritchey Woods. Time will tell, but the early indications are very positive.
Thank you.
It occurs to me that an airport would make a fantastic test track.