He took his gang go-karting Tuesday night. The camaraderie builds from Andretti, who in spite of being shy and perceived by outsiders as aloof, is one of the most popular drivers among his peers. In addition to the former NASCAR champions, Andretti’s guest list included two Indianapolis 500 winners (Ryan Hunter-Reay and Alexander Rossi), Hinchcliffe, Daly and former Ind圜ar driver PJ Chesson, plus non-racing friends. Stewart stayed two nights, Busch one, Andretti said, and a handful of Ind圜ar drivers arrived after last week’s race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course because they had a Pocono media day on Wednesday and testing at the track Thursday.
Stewart and one-time NASCAR champion Kurt Busch visited after their rain-delayed Sprint Cup Series race. With Pocono (Pa.) Raceway just 30 miles to the north, this week provided the perfect opportunity for a retreat. “We run a pretty laid-back program when we’re in town,” Hinchcliffe said. Marco purchased it in 2010 and has made two primary changes: The golf holes around the perimeter haven't been maintained, but he has upgraded in terms of hospitality. The home, overlooking the Lehigh Valley, was built in 1986 by Marco’s father, Michael, and it's where Marco and his sister, Marissa, grew up. The sound system and playlist rings top-notch, too. The indoor barbecue area perfect for gatherings. There is a tennis court out back where Andretti’s neighbor, some guy named Mario, comes to hit balls. Hinchcliffe said the accommodations create an ideal environment for relaxation amid a hectic summer season.Īndretti has a massive workout room to maintain training regimes. He has all-terrain vehicles. Photos tweeted out by Andretti and his friends reflect a lack of tension. That explains why three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart got a choice room when he arrived Monday, and popular Ind圜ar Series driver James Hinchcliffe “got to call dibs” on his favorite sleeping quarters.īut let’s be honest here: Andretti’s 15,000-square-foot, 25-acre spread north of Nazareth, Pa., has luxury to spare it’s just a matter of bunk location. “Seems the more fame you have, the cooler room you get,” Ind圜ar Series driver Conor Daly said of this week's event. Apparently there is a hierarchy to the racer sleepovers at Marco Andretti’s Pennsylvania house.
0 kommentar(er)
