Marco Andretti retires from racing, ending 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. "I am announcing my retirement from motor racing and the Indianapolis 500," he posted on social media. "That totals 20 starts at the