Andretti Green Racing Announces Addition of Fifth Entry at Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma

Montagny, who made seven starts for Andretti Green’s American Le Mans Series program in 2008, will pilot the No. 25 Automatic Fire Sprinklers (AFS) Dallara/Honda/Firestone alongside Andretti Green’s existing four-driver lineup that includes Marco Andretti, Tony Kanaan, Hideki Mutoh and Danica Patrick.

During his stint with Andretti Green last year, Montagny teamed with a variety of co-drivers and piloted the team’s LMP2-class Acura to an overall ALMS victory at Belle Isle and an LMP2 win at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Montagny’s racing resume also features seven Formula 1 starts, all in 2006 with Super Aguri, and stints as a Formula 1 test driver and third driver.

The 31-year old Frenchman will get his first chance to experience the Sonoma Valley road course during a test session on Thursday. The test will mark Montagny’s only time on the circuit prior to the race weekend.

“I am certainly looking forward to my IndyCar debut in Sonoma with AFS and Andretti Green Racing,” said Montagny. “I was able to test one of the team’s Indy cars last year and very much enjoyed driving it. Being able to test the track this week will be very helpful for me to learn the circuit and prepare for the race. We have a lot of work to do to get ready, but I believe we are up to the challenge.”

Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma Weekend

Big O Tires Racing Season Presents: Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma

Aug. 21-23

CIRCUIT: 12-turn road course

2008 POLE WINNER: Helio Castroneves (Team Penske)

2008 WINNER: Helio Castroneves (Team Penske)

NOTABLE: The weekend will also feature Formula DRIFT, as well as the Firestone Indy Lights Series, featuring Sausalito native J.R. Hildebrand.

TICKETS: $10-$65 single day/$65-$85 weekend; parking is FREE and kids 12 and under are FREE (Saturday only). Garage passes are available for purchase.

INFORMATION: 800-870-RACE or www.infineonraceway.com/indy.