Nothing compares to the Indianapolis 500.
MARIO ANDRETTINobody had race savvy like Al Unser in his prime.
More Mario Andretti Quotes
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Unfortunately, we don’t educate drivers enough to be respectful on the road.
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Every NASCAR driver watches Formula One in the morning; they are well informed.
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There is so much more demand for Formula One than it can supply.
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I’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.
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A commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.
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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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I wanted to have a career that would last a hundred years if possible.
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And I often said, I wish I could’ve had some of his patience. I know it would have worked for me many times.
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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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Age doesn’t affect driving – how do you like that?
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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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Staging Formula One is incredibly expensive.
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Let the police worry about somebody who wants to speed. Don’t force them pass in the right lane and zig zag, which can create an accident, just because you think you’re correct.
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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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It makes great conversation to discuss what’s wrong with open-wheel racing today.
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