Double Duty is an American auto racing term used to describe one of the most difficult feats in motorsport. It centers around two races that are usually held on Memorial Day weekend – the annual Indianapolis 500 IndyCar Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the annual Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. A driver is said to have done "Double Duty" when they compete in both races in the same weekend or on the same day.
Tony Stewart is the only driver to successfully complete all 1,100 miles of both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 without being a lap down. He achieved this in 2001.
Charlotte Motor Speedway, a quad-oval
Tony Stewart's 1999 Indy car used in his "Double Duty" attempt.
Tony Stewart's 1999 stock car used in his "Double Duty" attempt.
John Andrew Andretti was an American professional race car driver. He won individual races in CART, IMSA GTP, Rolex Sports Car Series, and NASCAR during his career. A member of the Andretti racing family, he was the son of Aldo Andretti, older brother of racer Adam Andretti, nephew of Mario Andretti, and the cousin to CART drivers Michael and Jeff Andretti. He is also the first cousin once-removed of Marco Andretti.
Andretti at Indianapolis Motor Speedway prior to the 2015 Indianapolis 500
Andretti's 1997 race car at Pocono Raceway
Andretti in the Petty Enterprise No. 43 Pontiac at Pocono Raceway in June 1998
Andretti with uncle Mario at the 2007 Indianapolis 500
