The day of parochialism in sports is over. The world is too small for what people like to call ‘the good old days.’
MARIO ANDRETTIEverything comes to those who wait… except a cat.
More Mario Andretti Quotes
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As far as I’m concerned, Parnelli Jones was the greatest driver of his era. He had aggressiveness and also a finesse that no one else possessed. And he won with everything he put his hands on, including off-road.
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Not all teammates tell the truth.
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Long Beach is the best. I tell everyone that.
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In 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.
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I still have the competitive spirit, which is good.
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You have governments investing in circuits all over the world, and the private sector sometimes has a tough time competing with that.
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I lived the true American dream, because I was able to pursue what I set as my goals at a very young age.
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Same with golf: pick up a club. But not many can go out and get in a race car and experience a drive at over 200 miles an hour.
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From a prestige standpoint, the U.S. needs to host Formula 1. And I think Formula 1, they know they need the U.S. as well. So many companies that are global are based in the United States support Formula 1.
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Age doesn’t affect driving – how do you like that?
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Foreign players is what makes golf so popular now.
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The United States is the only country where a driver can have a successful career – either in stock cars or IndyCar – and he won’t need a passport.
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I wanted to have a career that would last a hundred years if possible.
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Do it no matter what. If you believe in it, it is something very honorable.
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Can the U.S. support two Formula 1 races? I think so.
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