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House of Roberts

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2. From the Wikipedia page:

Reply to Number9Dream (Original post)

Fri Feb 27, 2026, 06:11 PM

22 hrs ago

On October 23, 2006, the Italian government made Andretti a Commendatore of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (OMRI), the most senior Italian order of merit, in honor of Andretti's racing career and commitment to his Italian heritage

What the link doesn't mention is that only one other motorsports personality holds that honor, one Enzo Ferrari. That alone should tell you how highly Mario Andretti is thought of in his country of birth.

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Born February 28, 1940 - Mario Andretti - American racing driver [View all] Number9Dream 23 hrs ago OP

The Naz Clouds Passing 22 hrs ago #1

From the Wikipedia page: House of Roberts 22 hrs ago #2

He has always been a driver I had great respect for. OldBaldy1701E 22 hrs ago #3

What was it called 'at the time'? House of Roberts 18 hrs ago #5

'Stock Car Racing'. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 7 hrs ago #6

It's been NASCAR since 1948. House of Roberts 7 hrs ago #7

NASCAR has existed since 1948. OldBaldy1701E 1 hr ago #8

One of the greats. His grandson, not so much. ms liberty 22 hrs ago #4