154 Quotes by Mario Andretti

"The first time I fired up a car, felt the engine shudder and the wheel come to life in my hands, I was hooked. It was a feeling I can't describe. I still get it every time I get into a race car."

"Do it no matter what. If you believe in it, it is something very honorable. If somebody around you or your family does not understand it, then that's their problem. But if you do have a passion, an honest passion, just do it."

"Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the determination and commitment to unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek."

"Love what you do. Believe in your instincts. And you'd better be able to pick yourself up and brush yourself off every day."

"I don't have many superstitions, just dumb things I don't talk about. I will not sign an autograph with a green pen."

"I count my blessings every day, quite honestly, because I take nothing for granted."

"The crashes people remember, but drivers remember the near misses."

"The day of parochialism in sports is over. The world is too small for what people like to call 'the good old days.' Fans want the best, wherever they come from."

"In racing, there is no question who is best - the first one to cross the finish line wins first prize. But with wine, even if you make the best wine in the world, someone isn't going to like it, because it isn't their style. Judging wine is very subjective."

"If a neighbor is killed in a car accident, do you sell your car and stop driving?"