Mario Andretti quotes

Mario Andretti is an Italian-born American racing driver, regarded as one of the greatest motorsport athletes of all time. His career spans victories in Formula One, IndyCar, and NASCAR, making him uniquely versatile in the racing world. He has inspired generations of drivers with his skill and competitive spirit. Here are 33 of his quotes:

The first time I fired up a car, felt the engine shudder and the wheel come to life in my hands, I was hooked. It was a feeling I can't describe. I still get it every time I get into a race car. (Mario Andretti)
When you are losing it can seem like there is a black cloud following you around, but like they say there is a silver lining in every cloud. View quote
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If you're so afraid of failure, you will never succeed. You have to take chances. View quote
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If you think you're always in control, then you're not going fast enough. View quote
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A racing car is an animal with a thousand adjustments. View quote
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Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the determination and commitment to unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek. View quote
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If a neighbor is killed in a car accident, do you sell your car and stop driving? View quote
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Of course now that I am retired I see it from a totally different perspective, the bad days just don't look so bad to me, and I try to share that with Michael. View quote
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The visas came through in 1955, when I was 15. That June, we sailed for New York aboard the Conte Biancamano. When we passed the Statue of Liberty, Anna Maria [my sister] tried to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner". View quote
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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. View quote
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Whenever you're aggressive, you're at the edge of mistakes. (Mario Andretti)
Anybody who can drive and doesn't come out of it a rich man is a fool. View quote
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If you wait, all that happens is that you get older. View quote
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The man upstairs is pushing the buttons, and if your name happens to be on that button, well, thank you. View quote
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Tom Carnegie will never be replaced. View quote
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I look at myself as the luckiest man alive. View quote
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You dream what you're supposed to do. View quote
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Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. View quote
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There's something special about racing in real streets. The 'artificial' circuits have a certain sameness to them. But every race conducted on real streets has a character of its own - Barcelona, Monaco, and now Long Beach. View quote
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You do the best you can with what's thrown at you, then you try again. View quote
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My last race was at Le Mans in 2000, my first race was in 1959, so I dodged a lot of bullets along the way, I can tell you that. (Mario Andretti)
I count my blessings every day, quite honestly, because I take nothing for granted. View quote
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Every NASCAR driver watches Formula One in the morning; they are well informed. View quote
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Motor racing is like one big family, ultimately, and when you come back to it, that's really what it feels like. View quote
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What I learned is that in business you must make decisions based on facts, not react with your heart. View quote
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Mario Andretti

Mario Andretti - Image
Photo: United Autosports, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: Italian-American Driver
Born: February 28, 1940
Quotes count: 33
Wikipedia: Mario Andretti

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