I wanted to have a career that would last a hundred years if possible.
MARIO ANDRETTII’ve always said, ‘I didn’t have a Plan B in life.’ I was in pursuit of my dream from the very beginning. It’s all about desire and passion. At all costs.
More Mario Andretti Quotes
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But every race conducted on real streets has a character of its own – Barcelona, Monaco, and now Long Beach.
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My last race was at Le Mans in 2000, my first race was in 1959, so I dodged a lot of bullets along the way, I can tell you that.
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I think it’s counterproductive in many ways to pretend to know things you don’t.
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You’re safer in the race car than you are in cars going to and from the track.
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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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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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When you start thinking you may get hurt, it’s time to get out of racing.
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If you go off the road, you’re into somebody’s shop-window or front porch.
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A commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.
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If everything seems under control, you’re just not going fast enough.
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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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Whenever you’re aggressive, you’re at the edge of mistakes.
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It makes great conversation to discuss what’s wrong with open-wheel racing today.
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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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A father-son relationship is strong, like no other teammates. You could be straightforward with one another.
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