(WXIN/WTTV) — A 19-year IndyCar veteran is announcing his retirement from motorsports.

Marco Andretti, of the legendary Andretti racing family, announced Wednesday morning that he is retiring from both motor racing and competing in the Indianapolis 500. The 38-year-old made the announcement around 11:30 a.m. via a post on social media.

"To my family, friends, teams, sponsors and fans who have supported me for the last 30 years in motorsports, I want to thank you for allowing me the privilege to continue our family's passion on the racetrack," Andretti wrote. "I have had some really fun times behind the wheel in a lot of different types of racing cars - a lot of great memories as well, mostly at the Indy 500."

Andretti has made 20 starts at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, dating back to

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