Mario Andretti

Mario Andretti is an Italian-American former racing driver who is considered one of the greatest drivers in the history of motorsports. He won the Indianapolis 500 in 1969 and the Formula One World Championship in 1978. He also won four IndyCar championships and was named United States Driver of the Year three times. Andretti retired from racing in 1994.

Born in Montona, Italy, in 1940
* Moved to the United States with his family in 1955
* Began racing midget cars in 1960
* Won the Indianapolis 500 in 1969
* Won the Formula One World Championship in 1978
* Won four IndyCar championships
* Named United States Driver of the Year three times
* Retired from racing in 1994
* Inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1990
* Inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2000