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.
MARIO ANDRETTIFrom 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.
More Mario Andretti Quotes
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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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Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal .
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Everything comes to those who wait… except a cat.
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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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Even if it’s a long ways down the track, it punches a hole in the air that has to help. When you’re running alone, you can feel the difference, and it shows on the clock, too.
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I think it’s counterproductive in many ways to pretend to know things you don’t.
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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.
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If somebody around you or your family does not understand it, then that’s their problem. But if you do have a passion, an honest passion, just do it.
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A father-son relationship is strong, like no other teammates. You could be straightforward with one another.
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I count my blessings every day, quite honestly, because I take nothing for granted.
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Unfortunately, we don’t educate drivers enough to be respectful on the road.
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I don’t remember as a kid wanting to do or be anything else but drive something, be a race driver.
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Staging Formula One is incredibly expensive.
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Nothing compares to the Indianapolis 500.
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The banked oval tracks are obsolete tracks for Indy cars.
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