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Happy Birthday

Postby Czar » Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:01 am

One of America's greatest drivers is celebrating his 76th birthday today. Happy Birthday to Mario Andretti! I saw him win Sebring in 1967, driving the bright yellow Ford GT Mk IV.
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Re: Happy Birthday

Postby BIG E » Sun Feb 28, 2016 11:54 am

Good shout out to Mario and all his family, friends and fans.
Misters Foyt, Gurney, Andretti - three of America's greatest (among many others), for sure!
Czar - what a great memory to have even witnessed the Sebring race back in the glory days of prototype sports car racing!
I had the thrill and privilege of sitting in the yellow #2 MK IV when I gushed all over it's current owner about how the entire FORD GT series of prototype racers is one of my all time favorites. He said, "have a seat, and check it out for yourself!" That definitely made my weekend at the historic races...
Thanks, and... Enjoy! -- Ernie :>)
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Re: Happy Birthday

Postby hksk25 » Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:28 pm

Didn't know I shared a birthday with one of the great drivers!!
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Re: Happy Birthday

Postby TsgtRet » Sun Feb 28, 2016 1:19 pm

Got to meet Mario, Michael and John at the 1988 LeMans.....it was the high point of the visit for me!
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