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Mario Andretti

Mario Andretti, International Trophy, Silverstone, 1976. Copyright Richard Harman 2009.  Used with permission.

Mario Andretti, International Trophy, Silverstone, 1976. Copyright Richard Harman 2009. Used with permission.

Mario Andretti, Indianapolis 500, 2016. Copyright, Brian Crowe, 2016. Used with Permission.

Mario Andretti, Indianapolis 500, 2016. Copyright, Brian Crowe, 2016. Used with Permission.

Born:

28 Feb 1940
Montona, Italy

Nationality:

United States

Grands Prix:

128 (1968-1982)

Indy 500s:

29 (1965-1994)

1978 World Champion who raced for years in CART and retired at 55 as one of the top drivers, despite his age. He now largely attends races as a spectator/consultant although he still drives occasionally in sportscars, although his dream of winning Le Mans seems to have been abandoned. Also has numerous business interests, both racing and non-racing related, including car dealerships, gas stations, books and a vineyard. As well as his 1978 triumph, he won the Indycar title three times - 1965, 1966 and 1969 - and then the Champcar title in 1984, as well as winning in NASCAR and also taking 3 Sebring 12 Hour wins.

Biography last updated 20 Aug 2015