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Number9Dream

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Fri Feb 27, 2026, 05:09 PM Friday

Born February 28, 1940 - Mario Andretti - American racing driver [View all]

Mr. Andretti was named Driver of the Century by the Associated Press (1999) and RACER magazine (2000). In 1992, he was voted the U.S. Driver of the Quarter Century by a panel of journalists and former U.S. Drivers of the Year. He was named the U.S. Driver of the Year in 1967, 1978, and 1984, and is the only driver to be Driver of the Year in three decades.

Mr. Andretti has been inducted into a variety of motorsports hall of fames, including the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2000.

Mr. Andretti continues to reside in Nazareth, PA.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Andretti

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The Naz Clouds Passing Friday #1
From the Wikipedia page: House of Roberts Friday #2
He has always been a driver I had great respect for. OldBaldy1701E Friday #3
What was it called 'at the time'? House of Roberts Friday #5
'Stock Car Racing'. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 15 hrs ago #6
It's been NASCAR since 1948. House of Roberts 15 hrs ago #7
NASCAR has existed since 1948. OldBaldy1701E 9 hrs ago #8
One of the greats. His grandson, not so much. ms liberty Friday #4
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