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Tag Archives: Mario Andretti

Mario Andretti

SpeedFreaks Celebrates 85 Years of Motorsport G.O.A.T Mario Andretti

Get Behind The WheelBy Cole CusumanoMarch 3, 2025

The undisputed G.O.A.T. of motorsports, Mario Andretti, chats with Kenny and Crash ahead of his 85th birthday. Hear the Italian’s journey from growing up in a refugee camp, to migrating to America and working his way to racing immortality as one of the most legendary drivers to ever do it. It also wouldn’t be a…

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Mario Andretti on Survival, Rebuilding IndyCar & Careers

Get Behind The WheelBy Statt MannJune 26, 2022

1978 Formula One World Champion Mario Andretti is just one of the titles earned by this racing legend. We thought it would be great to have him back in The Freak Nation, this visit a flashback two years to our 20th Anniversary weekend. Mario is a Friend of The Freaks as you’ll hear in this…

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Mario Andretti Candid about the 50 Year Legacy of his 1st F1 Win

Get Behind The WheelBy Statt MannMarch 7, 2021

Racing Legend Mario Andretti is one of only three drivers with wins in Formula One, IndyCar, World Sportscar Championship, and NASCAR. He is the 1978 World Driving Champion and a won four IndyCar championships in a brilliant career. But March 6th, last Saturday, was the 50th anniversary of Mario’s first Formula One win that came…

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Mario Andretti on The Freaks, His Book & Colton

Get Behind The WheelBy Statt MannJune 28, 2020

Driver of the Century Mario Andretti is a very special Friend of the Freaks. We talked with him on video for an hour on our actual 20th anniversary, June 25th. Mario has always been available to The Freaks and his visits have always been candid, eye opening and fun. This was no different. His stories…

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Mario Andretti on The Man, The Myth & The legend

Get Behind The WheelBy Statt MannDecember 15, 2019

1969 Indy 500 Winner Mario Andretti is one of only two drivers to win races in Formula One, IndyCar, the World Sportscar Championship, and NASCAR. Dan Gurney was the other. Mario, however, did more than win in all those categories. He won the World Driver’s Championship in 1978. He was inducted into the International Motorsports…

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Mario Andretti on His 50th & A Wonderful 103rd

Get Behind The WheelBy Statt MannMay 26, 2019

1969 Indy 500 Winner Mario Andretti was celebrated all month at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It was the 50th anniversary of his only win at Indy. But the 79 year old racing legend remains heavily involved in IndyCar racing from being an IndyCar Ambassador to driving the demonstration car giving VIPs the thrill of their…

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Mario Andretti on Retirement, F1 & Staying Busy

Get Behind The WheelBy Statt MannAugust 26, 2018

Motorsports Hall of Fame Legend Mario Andretti has made himself comfortable in The Freak Nation.  He’s been here regularly but this visit is from The Freaks’ 12th Anniversary.  We bring it back because Mario is Mario and he’s worth hearing whenever.  It’s just good to create a relationship with a legend, especially when the legend…

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George Thorogood & Mario Andretti: Two Freaks of a Feather

Get Behind The WheelBy Statt MannJune 24, 2018

We had to combine Rock Legend George Thorogood and Motorsports Legend & 1978 World Driving Champion Mario Andretti for our 18th Anniversary show. They’re among the few large enough to share the spotlight and both became Friends of The Freaks. We ate pizza together and shared personal memories together. Listen…

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Mario Andretti on Today’s Race Car, Alonso & Dad

Get Behind The WheelBy Statt MannJune 11, 2017

Racing Legend Mario Andretti is always a welcome guest in The Freak Nation. He stops by once or twice a year and always leaves us knowing and wanting more. Andretti’s legend is global so when Fernando Alonso came to Indy he came under the Andretti name. Mario’s experience is so expansive he might be the…

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Mario Andretti on Legendary Racing and Racing Lady Gaga

Get Behind The WheelBy Statt MannNovember 6, 2016

Racing Legend Mario Andretti is a longtime Friend of The Freaks. His appearances always bring news and Sunday night was no different. Andretti gives civilians rides at speed on IndyCar race tracks. That includes a ride for musical star Lady Gaga. That ride created HUGE social media audiences. The numbers are numbing. Listen to Andretti…

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