Mario Andretti Quotes

I love fast cars... and to go too fast in them.

There are some people who watch NASCAR for the highly skilled driving - but most people watch it for the crashes.

I'm a typical guy. Driving cars and speed are really fun.

I just feel rejuvenated in such a big way because of these race cars I get to drive.

Does it scare me, driving into nothing at 300kph? - Of course it does - I'm not an idiot.

I'm a racer at heart more than anything else, and that will always be my priority: competing. But ultimately, if you can't drive, you can still have the competitive spirit outside of a car.

When I think of 'Mad Dog Time,' I think of the fact that I got to drive fast cars all day long up in Canada. That was really fun. We were on these back roads with these great cars.

Racing is in my blood, I can't quite get out of it yet.

I love to get behind the wheel and get competitive.

Every little kid has always wanted to be a race car driver. This gets some of that out.

I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.

Boats are something I am very, very passionate about; cars are something I grew up with... I used to race cars since I was a child.

When I'm at home, I enjoy going go-karting.

I want to be up front racing.

If I weren't skateboarding, I'd love to race cars. I like anything that's fast and active.

Part of the challenge of Most Wanted is trying to become the most notorious street racer on the pavement.

I've had a lot of sports cars.

I get to do the Dakar Rally. I get to do the Daytona 500. I get to do the Indy 500. I'm very fortunate to get to do these things.

I feel gifted for having the opportunity to compete in Daytona.

I like swimming. I like the beach. I like fast cars. I like speedboats.

I feel like I was born to ride the track.

I've got a quad bike, which I've raced against neighbours. You could give me a go-kart with a lawnmower engine - I'd still have fun. I like jet skis, speedboats, all the boys' toys.

Charlotte is a place I always enjoy racing.

Every time I jump in the car I feel very happy. Racing is what I love to do and I am very lucky I can do it.

I think F1, ultimately, is man and machine at its absolute limit. It is modern day chariot racing.