Andy Michner

Andy Michner (born October 27, 1968, Ann Arbor, Michigan), is a former driver in the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and NASCAR Busch Series. He is the current record holder of the world's fastest Sprint Car race at a United States Auto Club event in Phoenix, Arizona at 136.034 mph 1996. Michner finished twice a runner-up to NASCAR'S Tony Stewart in United States Auto Club competition. He passed his Indy 500 Rookie Orientation Program but elected to not qualify for the race 1996 Indianapolis 500. In 1996 Michner ran a partial season in the Craftsman Truck Series as Chevrolet's Development Driver. He then returned to the Indy Car series in 1998 and captured his career best finish of eighth place in his first race, the 1998 Indianapolis 500. Michner was also leading in the closing laps of the 1998 Texas Longhorn 500 but failed to finish due to an engine failure. He then drove the difficult Riley & Scott chassis for Brant Motorsports in four late season races and the first three races of 1999. He attempted to qualify for the 1999 Indianapolis 500 for Byrd Racing but failed to make the field due to rain. He was named to a Logan Racing entry to two races in 2000 but the car did not appear at either race.
In October 1999, Michner suffered ultimately career ending injuries while testing at Homestead-Miami Speedway in a NASCAR Busch Series test.