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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.

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IndyCar is trying to build momentum off Indy 500 and downplay drama at the Detroit Grand Prix

IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard insisted he doesn't regret personally fueling speculation on his Twitter account that a team owner is trying to get him fired.

"I have to feel like I'm in control of my job," Bernard said Friday night in an interview with The Associated Press. "When I feel like it's in jeopardy, I will do whatever it takes."Amid discord off the track, IndyCar is hoping to keep its momentum going at this weekend's Detroit Grand Prix after a strong showing at its signature event.The Indianapolis 500 drew a 4.3 TV rating — its highest since 2008 — Sunday afternoon and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 barely had a larger audience, drawing a 4.4 in prime time later that night.Two days later, Bernard seemed to shift the focus away from encouraging returns and an entertaining race that Dario Franchitti won after an Indy 500-record 35 lead changes."(hash)INDYCAR (at)indycar it is true that an owner is calling others trying to get me fired," Bernard posted on his Twitter account on Tuesday. "I ha...

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  1. 1st American driver on F1 grid for 5 years, Alexander Rossi bids to help sport in US

    The first American driver on the Formula One grid in five years is hoping for a solid performance at the Spanish Grand Prix.Caterham test driver and California nativ...

  2. Eric McClure wants to get back in a race car as soon as possible following Talladega accident

    Eric McClure remembers only bits and pieces of the accident that left him with a concussion and internal bruising.He remembers thinking he was headed to his first ca...

  3. Former champion Mario Andretti believes F1 can still succeed in US despite no race or team

    SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Former champion Mario Andretti believes Formula One can still succeed in the United States despite going without a race for three years and an...

  4. Slowed by early slump, Dario Franchitti needs 2 wins to move into IndyCar's elite status

    Dario Franchitti opened the season, with four championships and 30 career victories, with the chance to move into very elite status.Two wins this year would push Fra...

  5. CUP: Hamlin Brings Swagger To Season

    Denny Hamlin's on such a winning roll this NASCAR season, even his biscuits turned out great.Hamlin won last week at Kansas Speedway, his second Sprint Cup victory o...

  6. AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Hamlin on major NASCAR roll heading to home state track at Richmond

    Denny Hamlin's on such a winning roll this NASCAR season, even his biscuits turned out great.Hamlin won last week at Kansas Speedway, his second Sprint Cup victory o...

  7. IndyCar gets back on track through the streets of Dan Wheldon's hometown in St. Pete

    Will Power and Dario Franchitti flirted back and forth Friday afternoon for top billing on the speed chart on the first day of the new IndyCar season.Some things hav...

  8. IndyCar gives Graham Rahal 6-race probation for blocking accident with Marco Andretti

    Graham Rahal was placed on probation for six races by IndyCar on Tuesday for his role in an accident with Marco Andretti.Reviews showed Rahal was guilty of blocking ...

  9. Is the JFK Ambulance Real?

    Fox Car Report LIVE! talks to Tammy Allen, the woman who bought the controversial JFK ambulance. Also, Mario Andretti gives U.S. troops overseas a ride in his race car

  10. Three for the show: IndyCar Series takes its greatest names on overseas military trip

    Mario Andretti never anticipated dressing in the same tailor-made clothes as a Foyt and an Unser.He'll gladly make the change now.Over the next 10 days, American tro...

  11. Racing Stars Meet the Troops

    Mario Andretti on 'Fox & Friends'

  12. CUP: Great American Grid, Positions 13-20

    It’s time to delve into the top half of SPEED’s Great American Grid, the definitive list of the top 43 performers in Daytona 500 history.Tonight, we unveil positions...

  1. Rahal vs. Andretti: 2 familiar names carry on their family rivalry at the Indianapolis 500

    When Bobby Rahal was racing, he hung a picture of Michael Andretti in his workout room.That's who Rahal wanted to beat more than anyone else on the track. And rest a...

  2. Marco Andretti goes out late in Indianapolis 500 after spin sends him into wall

    Marco Andretti has not been able to end the family's curse at Indianapolis.Late in Sunday's race, Andretti's No. 26 car dipped below the white line and spun into the...

  3. No clear Indy 500 favorite, series eager for new star in 1st oval race since Wheldon's death

    Marco Andretti knows how much heartache his family has suffered at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He needs no reminders that IndyCar could use an American superstar, a...

  4. Rahal, Andretti happy to talk up rivalry before Indy 500 after run-in at Long Beach

    Marco Andretti fist-bumped Graham Rahal on his way out of an Indianapolis 500 promotional event, a much friendlier encounter than their bump on the track at Long Bea...

  5. Penske Racing tabs Jacques Villeneuve for 2 road course Nationwide Series races

    Penske Racing has hired Jacques Villeneuve to run the two road course races this season in the Nationwide Series.Villeneuve will drive the No. 22 Dodge at Road Ameri...

  6. AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Franchitti hoping Honda, Indianapolis help him turn corner on slow start

    Dario Franchitti just wins IndyCar championships.At least that's been the case since he returned from NASCAR in 2009.But the combination of Honda's new engine, Roger...

  7. JR Hildebrand eager to make amends at Indianapolis after 2011 crash cost him victory

    JR Hildebrand has spent enough time reflecting on mistakes.He just wants to make enough corrections to take advantage of his second chance at the Indianapolis 500."I...

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