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About Mario Andretti
Mario Gabriele Andretti is a retired American motorsport superstar. His career was one of the best for a racing driver in America’s history. As of 2020, he was the only racer to be named best United States driver in three decades – 1984, 1978, and 1967.
Early life
At age five, along with his twin brother Aldo, they often raced their hand-made wooden cars on the streets of their neighborhood. Later, a garage company hired them to park vehicles.
Andretti was thirteen years old when he had his debut racing experience in the Formula Junior League, Italy.
Career Highlights & Records
He won four IndyCar championships, the IROC VI competition, and the Formula One World Championship in 1978. In addition, he was also a winner of several sprint car racing and midget car racing.
As of October 2021, he remained the only driver in motorsport history to win the Daytona 500, the Formula 1 World Championship, and the Indianapolis 500. In addition, he is among the only three drivers who have won major racing competitions on pave ovals, dirt tracks, and road courses in a single season. He also won 109 major circuit races.
Trivia
His name has become synonymous with car speed in American popular culture.
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F.A.Q. about Mario Andretti
When is his birthday?
Mario Andretti's birthday is on February 28, 1940.
In how many days is his birthday?
Mario's birthday is in 356 days
How old is he?
He is 85 years old.
Where is Mario from?
He was born in Montona d'Istria, Italy.