Mario Andretti

Mario Andretti is a retired professional race car driver, who is the only driver to have won the Daytona 500, the Indianapolis 500 and Formula One world titles, within a career that spanned five decades.

On February 24, 2009, the USF1, an American group currently assembling a Formula One team, announced that they were considering hiring Marco Andretti, Mario's grandson, for the team.AutoWeek: Principals confirm details of U.S.-based Formula One team (February 24, 2009)

Italian born American race car driver Mario Andretti holds several racing records, including being the only person ever to win the Daytona 500, the Indianapolis 500 and the Formula One world titles. He won 52 Indianapolis 500 races; his last one in 1993, was his 100th major career victory, and marked him as the first driver to win Indy races in five different decades.ESPN: Mario Andretti synonymous with racing

Andretti has established a racing family in the United States. Family members in racing include his twin brother Aldo Andretti; sons Michael Andretti and Jeff Andretti; nephew John Andretti; and grandson Marco AndrettiIstria.net: Mario Gabriele Andretti

• Mahalo's Guide to the Indy Racing League
• Indy500.com: Career Stats
  • Indycar Rookie Year: 1964

• February 28, 1940: Born

• 1967: Wins Daytona 500

• 1969: Wins Indianapolis 500

• 1978: Formula One World Champion

• 2002: Named Greatest American Driver Ever by RACER magazine

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