
Mario Andretti - Wikipedia
Mario Gabriele Andretti (born February 28, 1940) is an American former racing driver and businessman, who competed in Formula One from 1968 to 1982, and IndyCar from 1964 to 1994. Andretti won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1978 with Lotus, and won 12 Grands Prix across 14 seasons.
Team Penske - Wikipedia
The next year, first-year Penske driver Danny Sullivan led the final 61 laps en route to his first Indianapolis 500 victory after winning a 4-lap shootout with Mario Andretti. In 1987, Penske driver Danny Ongais got taken out of the race due to injuries and former Penske driver Al Unser was tabbed as a temporary replacement. Unser won the race.
About Us | Team History - Team Penske
With legendary racers Tom Sneva, Mario Andretti, Rick Mears and Bobby Unser, Al Unser and Danny Sullivan competing for the team, Penske Racing established itself as an Indy car powerhouse throughout the 70s and 80s.
Team Penske | About Us | Penske Racing Indianapolis 500 Fast …
It reclaimed an ’86 March that had been converted to a show car from the lobby of the Sheraton Hotel in Readin, Penn. Unser qualified 20th and was lapped early in the race by Mario Andretti who led 170 laps until engine problems slowed him.
All 20 Indy Car Race Winners in Team Penske History, from ... - Autoweek
Mar 30, 2022 · Super Mario made 23 starts for Penske between 1976 and 1980. He scored wins at the Trenton 150 in 1978 and at the Michigan 150 in 1980. Probably best known as the driver to first break the...
Team Penske Media Site - Team History
These are a brief look at some of the biggest moments of Team Penske's past. 1951 – Roger Penske attends his first Indy 500 with his father 1965 – Penske retires from competitive racing to focus on business commitments - declines offer from Clint Brawner to take Indy 500 rookie test - Mario Andretti takes the test and launches his legendary ...
Where is every IndyCar team based? Andretti, Penske
Jan 14, 2025 · Penske's NASCAR team occupies 240,781 sq. ft. of the facility and the IndyCar arm occupies 55,843 sq. ft.
1987 Indianapolis 500 - Wikipedia
After dominating practice, qualifying, and most of the race, leader Mario Andretti slowed with mechanical problems with only 23 laps to go. Five laps later, Al Unser Sr. assumed the lead, and won his record-tying fourth Indianapolis 500 victory.
Penske Racing Media Site - Team Penske Media Guide
In the fall of 1977, Roger Penske met Mears and offered him a ride in the Penske car usually driven by Mario Andretti. When Andretti missed a few races with Team Penske to compete in Formula One events, Mears stepped in for the legendary racer.
Team Penske | About Us | Team Penske - History
With legendary racers Tom Sneva, Mario Andretti, Rick Mears and Bobby Unser, Al Unser and Danny Sullivan competing for the team, Penske Racing established itself as an Indy car powerhouse throughout the 70s and 80s.