Mario Andretti

Mario Andretti is an Italian-born American former racing driver who won the Indy 500, the Daytona 500, and the F1 Championship. He is considered one of the greatest racecar drivers of all time.

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Profession :

Auto Racing Driver

Birthday :

February 28, 1940

Age :

85

Mario Andretti, an Italian-born American former racing driver, is regarded as one of the greatest racers of all time. He is renowned for his victories in the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, and Formula One World Championship. Throughout his illustrious career, Andretti claimed 111 wins across various competitions, such as Formula One, IndyCar, NASCAR, and sports cars. He received the Driver of the Year award in 1967, 1978, and 1984 and was inducted into both the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.

Andretti’s impressive achievements include setting a then-record speed of 156.867 miles per hour (252.11 km/hr) when he won the Indianapolis 500 race in 1969. In 1978, he became the second American driver to win the Formula One world driving championship. He is ranked as the 25th most popular racing driver and the most popular Croatian Racing Driver.

Some of his other notable accomplishments include winning the Daytona 500 in 1967, finishing as runner-up in the Indy Car national championship, and securing victory in the 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race three times. Andretti’s versatility is demonstrated by his success across various racing forms, including sports cars and NASCAR. He is also known for practicing transcendental meditation, which helped him maintain focus and composure during races. A strong advocate for a healthy lifestyle, Andretti has been a vegetarian for many years. In his later years, he has devoted his time to charitable organizations that promote youth development and education in motorsports.