Hank Steinbrenner, who has been in the shadows in recent years while his younger brother, Hal, has run the Yankees, is joining another sports scion — the retired racecar driver Michael Andretti — to make an entry into auto racing.

Steinbrenner Racing, which will be run by George Michael Steinbrenner IV — Hank Steinbrenner’s son and a grandson of the longtime Yankees owner George Steinbrenner — is teaming with Andretti Autosport to race next year in Indy Lights, a developmental circuit under IndyCar.

“The Andrettis want to be partners with Steinbrenners; the Steinbrenners want to be partners with the Andrettis,” Hank Steinbrenner said. “It’s a natural match.”

Steinbrenner Racing will own the car and employ its driver — Colton Herta, the son of the former driver Bryan Herta — while Andretti Autosport will provide the shop, transportation and a crew. The agreement is for two years, Andretti said, although both parties have a longer vision.