Thursday’s announcement that General Motors and its Cadillac brand were partnering with Michael Andretti caught most of the racing world by surprised. One person who wasn’t surprised was racing legend and former F1 champion Mario Andretti, who said the deal with GM should finally put son Michael’s F1 bid over the top.
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Superformance and Downforce Motorsports Unveil First “Spirit of ’66” GT40 Series Car at SEMA with Mario Andretti Inspired Livery
LAS VEGAS – November 1, 2022 – During the Las Vegas SEMA show today, Superformance unveiled the first MKII GT40 that was created to honor the car raced by Mario Andretti at Le Mans in 1966. The SEMA Show sports car, commissioned and finished by Downforce Motorsports, wears the blue and yellow livery and is part of the “Spirit of ’66” series.
Read MoreCircuit Of The Americas’ Turn 20 To Be Dedicated To U.S. Racing Legend Mario Andretti
AUSTIN, TX (October 17th, 2022) – Circuit of The Americas (COTA) announced today that it will dedicate Turn 20 to Italian-born, American racing legend and former COTA ambassador, Mario Andretti. Renowned as perhaps the most versatile racer of all time, Andretti is one of only two drivers to have won races in Formula 1, IndyCar, the World Sportscar Championship, and NASCAR.
Read MoreAn Evening With The Legendary Mario Andretti: East Greenwich, RI, 11/05/21
The Rhode Island Italian-American Hall of Fame is proud to bring a living legend to Rhode Island for An Evening with Mario Andretti. The auto racing icon will talk about his legendary career and will include rare footage of his memorable career. The Hall of Fame will be presenting Mario with a Lifetime Achievement Award as part of this historic event.
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