Andretti to run for EGR at Daytona

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DAVIDSON, N.C. - John Andretti is expected to drive the fourth Earnhardt Ganassi Racing Chevrolet at Daytona.

A technical alliance is in the works that would partner Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins and Andretti with EGR for Daytona and beyond, sources told FOXSports.com. The car's number and sponsor should be announced later this week.

Before the Rolex 24, EGR President Steve Lauletta said, "our goal with the fourth car is to run it deeper into the season." Lauletta added that he was searching for ways to retain "key and good employees," particularly given that the combined organization has released more than 200 people since the first layoff last summer.

Andretti, 45, who won the Pepsi 400 at Daytona in 1997 driving for Cale Yarborough, has raced for Jenkins the last two seasons but would not comment on the current negotiations. Andretti admitted that after four seasons, Jenkins has wanted to expand his involvement in racing but wasn't entirely sure to what extent.

"We're good friends and we work together on a lot of things," Andretti said of Jenkins. "(The future of the team) all depends on what Bob can do because sponsorship right now is limited."

Andretti has raced under the Earnhardt banner in the past. In 2004, he ran five races in the No. 1 Chevrolet and an additional four races for A.J. Foyt.

In 2009, Andrett's plans will not be limited to NASCAR.

"The Indy 500 is not going to go off my radar screen," Andretti said. "I can't imagine not doing the Indy 500. I've had so much fun at Indy the last two years."

FOXSports

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