Mario Andretti signs the shirt of 2-year-old Sebastian Lemke.
Racing Legend Mario Andretti helped the East County open its newest tire store today.
Andretti helped with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Tire Choice, located at 5720 Ranch Lake Blvd., Bradenton, before greeting event-goers, signing autographs and posing for pictures. Andretti will be on site, meeting with fans, until 12:30 p.m.
Community leaders also gathered to help Dan and Diane Hennelly open their 35th store.
Contact Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com
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