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74 quotes by Mario Andretti

Mario Gabriele Andretti (born February 28, 1940) is a retired Italian American world champion racing driver, one of the most successful Americans in the history of the sport. He is one of only two drivers to win races in Formula One, IndyCar, World Sportscar Championship and NASCAR (the other being Dan Gurney). He also won races in midget cars, and sprint cars. During his career, Andretti won the 1978 Formula One World Championship, four IndyCar...
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Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that... →

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If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.

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Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal.

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You're safer in the race car than you are in cars going to and from the track.

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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.

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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... →

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If you wait, all that happens is that you get older.

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I think it's counterproductive in many ways to pretend to know things you don't. You surround yourself with people who are the real experts.

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I count my blessings every day, quite honestly, because I take nothing for granted.

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Everything comes to those who wait... except a cat.

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With tennis, you can go pick up a racket, take a lesson, and understand how much talent and skill it takes to be as good as the top pros. Same with... →

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A racing car is an animal with a thousand adjustments.

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The man upstairs is pushing the buttons, and if your name happens to be on that button, well, thank you.

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