Mario Andretti- Former Racing Driver (In a Nutshell)
- Mario Andretti was born in Italy on February 28th, 1940.
- The decision to retire was made by him in 2000.
- “Determination is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment of excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”- Mario Andretti
- “Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal.”- Mario Andretti
- “If everything seems under control, you’re just not going fast enough.”- Mario Andretti
Mario Andretti- Former Racing Driver (Nitty Gritty)
- “I don’t have any feeling of accomplishment about anything unless there’s a lot of risk to it.”- Mario Andretti
- “If you’re so afraid of failure, you will never succeed. You have to take chances.”- Mario Andretti
- “If you wait, all that happens is that you get older.”- Mario Andretti
- “I lived the American dream, because I was able to pursue what I set as my goals at a very young age.”- Mario Andretti
Mario Andretti- Former Racing Driver (What set him apart)
- “I think it’s counterproductive in many ways to pretend to know things you don’t. You surround yourself with people who are the real experts.”- Mario Andretti
- “Do it no matter what. If you believe in it, it is something very honorable. 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.”- Mario Andretti
Mario Andretti- Former Racing Driver (Final Thoughts)
- “Nothing compares to the Indianapolis 500.”- Mario Andretti
- “Motor racing is like one big family, ultimately, and when you come back to it, that’s really what it feels like it.”- Mario Andretti