Sam Andrus, transport director
born: St. George, Utah,
USA
current residence: St George,
Utah, USA
unique note: Andrus owns
several successful businesses in St. George, Utah
duties: Drives the team’s
transporter, prepares and organizes paddock space/ pit lane.
race day duty: Fueler
major accomplishments: Member
of 2005 and 2006 ALMS GT2 Championship teams, 2004 24 Hours of Le Mans victory,
2005 Le Mans runner-up and nine ALMS class victories. Member of the 2007 Utah
Grand Prix GT2 winning effort with Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing.
bio brief
Sam Andrus joined Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning
Racing in mid-2003 to drive the transporter. He quickly earned a major role
on the team overseeing the paddock, pit lane and fueling requirements. Sammy,
as he is known to the team, is also in charge of the inventory and purchase
of the non-automotive equipment on the transporter. On race day, Andrus dons
a firesuit as the team’s primary fueler during pit stops and to assist
in post-fueling operations.
away from the track
Andrus is the owner and operator of his own truck which
he has leased to Andrus Transportation. He also owns an extermination company
in St, George, Utah. While not working, Andrus enjoys camping at the lake, riding
motorcycles and four-wheelers on the sand dunes of his native Utah. Andrus lives
in Santa Clara with his wife, Jackie, and his young sons, Matthew and Milo.