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20 quotes by Emerson Fittipaldi

Emerson Fittipaldi Born (1946-12-12) 12 December 1946 (age 68) São Paulo, Brazil Formula One World Championship career Nationality Brazilian Active years 1970–1980 Teams Lotus, McLaren, Fittipaldi Automotive Races 149 (144 starts) Championships 2 (1972, 1974) Wins 14 Podiums 35 Career points 281 Pole positions 6 Fastest laps 6 First race 1970 British Grand Prix First win 1970 United States Grand Prix Last win 1975 British Grand Prix Last...
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The racing driver's mind has to have the ability to have amazing anticipation, coordination, and reflex. Because of the speed the car goes.

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To race Formula three is very high risk and I am not going to take a chance. Thank god I am not doing it!

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You have to visualize a second or two ahead of your car what line you are taking, what you are going to do, before you get there because it comes too... →

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A racing driver has to be a good driver.

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I have to accept risk as a racing driver.

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Also, I am very religious. It gave me peace of mind all my career.

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I know if someone is coming from my right side. I could feel it.

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Indy car racing is much more aggressive.

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You are going in one second the length of a football field. That means you brain is receiving information from your body what the car is doing... →

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Gary Smith, when I came to America, taught me a great deal about racing.

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I am very happy because motor racing is very important outside the states, very big all over the world.

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I based in Brazil, Sao Paulo, but I come very often to the states, and I travel all over the world.

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I think with new president Chris Pook of CART, he is very active and strong.

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