Andretti named honorary official

DAYTONA BEACH: Mario Andretti, one of only four drivers to win both the Daytona 500 and the Rolex 24 At Daytona, will serve as the Honorary Race Official for the 59th annual Daytona 500 on February 26.

“It’s an honor to host Mario Andretti for the Daytona 500,” Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile said. “Mario is part of an exclusive club of champions at the ‘World Center of Racing’ and arguably has the most recognizable name in the entire history of auto racing.”