IPS: Another Andretti sets out.

Adam Andretti is to make his debut in the Indy Pro Series in 2008 after agreeing a deal with the newly formed FuZion Autosport team.

Andretti, the nephew of Mario Andretti and cousin of Michael and Marco Andretti, debuted in the Indy Pro Series in the 2007 season finale at Chicagoland Speedway, qualifying 13th and finishing 18th but will now take part in a full season of racing in 2008.

"I am very happy to finally be settled in with an Indy Pro Series team," he said. "FuZion was a no-brainer for me. Even though the team is new, the engineers, mechanics and management have been around the series since its inception, and the ownership group is made up of true red-blooded racers.

"I recently relocated back to Brownsburg where I was raised and attended high school, so everything feels like the right fit. Most of all, it is an honour to drive for a well-respected group of owners who have the talent needed for the team to succeed. I can't wait to start testing and get on with the season."

The ownership group features long-time Indy Pro Series participant Dave McMillan, Terre Haute, Formula BMW team owner David Hunt, and Northern California businessman Preston Countryman.

"I feel very fortunate to be a co-owner of FuZion and associated with both David Hunt and Dave McMillan" Countryman said. "It's rare to find and put together a group with as much open-wheel racing experience and knowledge. My first love is open-wheel racing, so to be a part of the Indy Racing League, with the leadership Mr George has to guide owners as well as the league, is a dream come true for a businessman with a passion for racing.

"I am personally delighted Adam Andretti is back in a race car where he belongs, and in an open-wheel Indy car where he truly belongs. And, just like in 2001-2002 when I owned a West Coast stock car team, I am honoured Adam Andretti is driving for a team I co-own."

The team will conduct its first test on Dec. 18 at Sebring International Raceway.