Mario Andretti headlines opening

Race Car legend Mario Andretti is coming to town.

Andretti will help Dan and Diane Hennelly celebrate the grand opening of their new store, The Tire Choice, from 10:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the store, 5720 Ranch Lake Blvd., Bradenton.

The event will begin with a special presentation and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Andretti will be available to meet with fans and sign autographs starting at 11 a.m.

Andretti says he’s eager to visit an area that is familiar to him and his family, as well.