It seemed like whenever I got a bona fide offer from Ferrari, I couldn’t do it. And vice versa – when I was ready, their seats were taken.
MARIO ANDRETTIIn the U.S., we really have fallen short of road-racing facilities that have kept up with the times, unfortunately, but it’s a fact.
More Mario Andretti Quotes
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Staging Formula One is incredibly expensive.
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I think it’s counterproductive in many ways to pretend to know things you don’t.
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Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal.
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You do a period of go-karting until you’re at the age of qualifying for a ride in a ‘school-kart,’ then you qualify for driving school. And several of the driving schools have a competition series for their own students.
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I still have the competitive spirit, which is good.
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I see all these old people who don’t have anything to do but eat, drink and sleep.
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Nobody had race savvy like Al Unser in his prime.
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If the Indy Racing League didn’t have the Indianapolis 500, do you think it would have lasted more than six months? No chance.
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I wanted to have a career that would last a hundred years if possible.
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I like to think that the Grand Prix helped Long Beach to pretty much change its image.
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Whenever you’re aggressive, you’re at the edge of mistakes.
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My wife loves football, but I think she’s resigned to the fact that I’ll never make it there.
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I always say that every win has something that is special.
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I love technology – yes, I have fallen in love with older cars, but I’m all for new technology.
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A commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.
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