Mario Andretti

Mario Gabriele Andretti (born February 28, 1940) is an American racing driver, arguably the most successful US citizen in auto racing. During his career, he has won four Champcar titles, and the 1978 Formula One World Championship. Andretti is the only person ever to win the Indy 500, the Daytona 500, and the Formula One World Championship.

Champcar career

He returned to Champcars in the 1980s, and won his fourth title in 1984, the first series title for Champcar owner/sports car driver/actor Paul Newman. His last victory in that class came in 1993. Andretti kept racing to try to win the only important missing award - the 24 hours of Le Mans, but failed to do so (his current best finish is 2nd).

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Paul Newman - 24 hours of Le Mans

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