IndyCar Series Bombardier Rookie of the Year and Indianapolis 500 runner-up Marco Andretti will compete in the All-Stars Karting Classic on Dec. 14 in Orlando, Fla. source: indycar.com The event, in conjunction with the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, will feature the top drivers and teams from the Snap-on Stars of Karting presented by the Indy Racing League competing in the Karting division. Guest drivers, including Andretti and IndyCar Series veteran Bryan Herta, will participate in the Masters division. The top drivers from both divisions will advance to a final race. "Marco is not only (an Andretti Green Racing) teammate but a great friend as well," said Herta, founder of the Snap-on Stars of Karting presented by the Indy Racing League. "When I asked him if he wanted to race he was very excited to come mix it up in a kart again. What makes it even better is the fact that Marco was racing in our series only a few years ago." Marco Andretti, 19, joined his father, Michael, in New York City on Oct. 23 to be present when his grandfather, Mario Andretti, was awarded the title of "Commendatore della Repubblica Italiana" by Antonio Bandini, Italy's Consul General in New York. The title of commendatore is the third of six ranks of the Ordine al Merito della Repubblica, an organization similar to Britain's Order of the British Empire. It is in recognition of his auto racing career and good character, which have reinforced a positive image of Italians throughout the world.
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