A 1994 Lola T9400 from his “Arrivederci Mario” farewell season.1967 Dean Van Lines Brawner Hawk II Indy 500 pole-winner.The 1974 Vel’s Parnelli Jones team Formula 1 car.The John Player Special Lotus Type 79-4, from the 1978 F1 World Championship run.

A sampling of this can’t-miss exhibit includes: The featured exhibits of “Mario Andretti: ICON,” are a full representation of the Nazareth, Pa., resident’s diverse career.

The Associated Press and RACER Magazine named him “Driver of the Century” in 2000, and he’s the only driver to earn “Driver of the Year” in three decades (1967, 1978, 1984). “Mario Andretti: ICON,” presented by Shell V-Power NiTRO+, will bring together many of the most significant cars in Andretti’s career at the IMS Museum – cars which also represent significant milestones in motorsports history given Andretti’s accomplishments.Īndretti is the only driver in history to have won the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500 and a Formula 1 World Championship. The exhibit is part of a comprehensive 50th anniversary celebration of Andretti’s dramatic victory at the 53rd running of the “500.” Andretti led 116 laps and delivered a popular, long-awaited victory for colorful car owner Andy Granatelli, despite having to race in a backup car and race-long engine overheating issues. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum will honor 1969 Indianapolis 500 winner Mario Andretti and his illustrious racing career with the exhibit, “Mario Andretti: ICON,” presented by Shell V-Power NiTRO+, opening to the public Wednesday, May 1. Ma| By Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Mario Andretti Exhibit Set To Open May 1 at IMS Museum

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