NASCAR driver John Andretti -- who's a member of one of the biggest families in racing -- died on Thursday.
-- member of one of the biggest families in racing -- died on Thursday after a 3-year battle with cancer, his team announced.
The 56-year-old had a long career on the track -- spanning from 17 years in NASCAR to Champ Car to IndyCar and more. Andretti was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer back in 2017 ... and used his platform to help others with his disease and spread awareness on getting proper screening. Andretti Autosport released a statement on his passing ... saying,"John was a loving husband and father, a devoted son and a trusted cousin."
"He was a philanthropist, an advocate for the sport, a dedicated teammate, a driven competitor and most importantly a dear friend."
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