![]() Foyt, Al and Bobby Unser, and team owner Roger Penske. Museum visitors used their smartphones to hear behind-the-scenes narration by Andretti, as well as entertaining insight from longtime rivals A.J. The exhibition also contained fire suits, helmets, photography and an audio tour. Another was the John Player Special Lotus Type 79 Andretti drove to clinch the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship. One of the standouts was the Mercury Cyclone Andretti drove to a major upset victory in the 1967 Daytona 500. Mario Andretti: ICON presented by Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline was composed of 23 cars that represented significant milestones in both the history of auto racing, as well as Andretti’s career. The exhibition was part of a comprehensive celebration at IMS recognizing the 50th anniversary of Andretti’s popular victory at the 1969 Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The exhibition covered everything from Sprint Car racing in the early 1960s, to four career Ind圜ar championships and Formula 1 World Championship glory, and his busy life today as an ambassador for the NTT Ind圜ar Series. Mario Andretti: ICON presented by Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline, featured a full retrospective of Andretti’s incredible career. Visitors also enjoyed a host of historically significant open-wheel race cars: a 1906 FIAT, the 1957 winner of “Race of Two Worlds” at Monza, Janet Guthrie’s 1978 Wildcat Indy car, and the fastest car in Indianapolis 500 history: Arie Luyendyk’s 1996 track record-setting Reynard. The car was part of Ford Motor Company’s successful challenge to Ferrari, chronicled in the blockbuster film Ford v Ferrari. 4, driven by Mark Donohue and Paul Hawkins at Le Mans in 1966. Each item featured in the exhibition has a truly unique story about the Indianapolis Motor Speedway or our worldwide passion for racing and automobiles.Ī few exciting From the Vault features included the 1964 Ferrari 250 LM – the last Ferrari to score overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in 1965, and the 1966 Ford GT40 No. Guests were able to view rare or one-of-a-kind race cars, automobiles, trophies, artwork, and artifacts. Andy, always the promoter, rubbed elbows with A-list celebrities and personally elevated the status of the Indianapolis 500 while promoting his own brands.įrom the Vault presented by Bank of America provided a glimpse into the incredible automotive and motorsports treasures in the Museum’s diverse collection. They would eventually develop a corporate empire through their love of performance vehicles. ![]() Despite Andy and his brothers growing up in a tough Chicago neighborhood, the trio were automotive entrepreneurs before their teenage years. The life of Andy Granatelli and his siblings, Joe and Vince, is a true rags-to-riches, “American dream” story. After years of heartbreak, he eventually won the “500” in 1969 with Mario Andretti. As a car owner in the 1960s, Granatelli brought some of the most technologically-daring and breathtaking race cards to the Indianapolis 500. Granatelli: Larger Than Life presented by Motoring Wealth Advisors of Raymond James chronicled the life and legacy of Andy Granatelli, a marketing wizard who turned STP Oil Treatment into a globally-recognized brand. Guests can learn about their Indianapolis 500 race(s) and their careers outside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Additionally, guests can utilize interactive tablets to learn more about each driver through storytelling, images, and video. Numerous artifacts, such as the Astor Cup, Davy Jones’ 24 Hours of Le Mans trophy, Paul Tracy’s 2002 Indy 500 suit, and Tony Bettenhausen’s 1951 helmet, are on display. The exhibition includes 19 cars, 13 from outside the Museum’s collection. These drivers have race wins, championships, and successful careers but remained runner-up at the Indianapolis 500 mile race. The drivers featured include Tony Bettenhausen, Eddie Sachs, Dan Gurney, Michael Andretti, Scott Goodyear, and the most recent runner-up, Pato O’Ward. This is the largest number of drivers ever featured in one exhibition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. The drivers were placed within a theme based on their Indianapolis 500 race attempts, racing careers, or future in racing. “Second” features six themes, accomplishment, controversy, determination, heartbreak, mechanical, and redemption. Forty-three were mere moments from claiming the checked flag, five of whom are still in pursuit of adding their name and likeness to the Borg-Warner Trophy. ![]() Fueled by the storied history, competition, and allure, drivers yearn for victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The triumph of winning the Indianapolis 500 is limited to a few, with most drivers facing defeat. ![]()
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