October 7 • Mario Andretti
Mario Andretti was born in Montona, Istria, and came to the United States with his family as a young boy. From those immigrant beginnings, he rose to become one of the most accomplished and admired drivers in motorsport history.
Andretti built a racing career of extraordinary range and success. He won the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500 and the Formula One World Championship, achievements that placed him among the very few drivers to excel at the highest level across multiple forms of racing.
His determination, adaptability and fearless competitive spirit made him a global symbol of excellence in motorsport. Over time, Mario Andretti became not only a racing champion, but also a lasting source of pride for Italian-Americans and fans around the world.
