Michael Andretti

Michael Andretti

Nacimiento : 1962-10-05, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Historia

Michael Mario Andretti is an American semi-retired auto racing driver and current team owner. Statistically one of the most successful drivers in the history of American open-wheel car racing, Andretti won the 1991 CART PPG Indy Car World Series and amassed 42 race victories, the most in the CART era and fourth-most all time. Since his retirement from active racing, Andretti has owned Andretti Autosport, which has won four IndyCar Series championships and five Indianapolis 500 races.

Perfil

Michael Andretti

Películas

Drive Like Andretti
Himself
A documentary of legendary driver Mario Andretti's career, including the driver himself discussing his childhood and involvement in the world of racing. Having spent nearly 50 years in the sport, Andretti is still involved in racing, and this documentary shows his journey from a refugee to an icon. Drive Like Andretti was released as a half-century celebration of his 1969 Indianapolis 500 victory.
La vida en las carreras de Paul Newman
Self
Documental que repasa los 35 años de carrera de Paul Newman; pero no como actor, sino como piloto de coches profesional, actividad en la que obtuvo numerosos premios.
Driven
Race Car Driver
Trepidante drama de acción ambientado en el peligroso y emocionante mundo de las carreras de coches. El genial pero impetuoso principiante Jimmy Bly pierde posiciones en el ránking al no poder soportar la presión a la que lo somete su ambicioso hermano y promotor. Pero hay otro asunto que le impide concentrarse: quiere conquistar a Sophia, la novia de su máximo rival. Así las cosas, el dueño de la escudería pide ayuda a Joe Tanto, una estrella del automovilismo cuya espléndida carrera se vio truncada por un trágico accidente. Pero para conseguir que Bly llegue a la cima, Joe tendrá que resolver antes no pocos problemas personales. (FILMAFFINITY)
Super Speedway
Himself
We follow the Newman-Haas (Andretti) racing team through the process of building, testing, and racing for a season. This includes extensive race speed on-track footage, including some pre-race footage with a full squad of cars. From time to time, we check in with a small shop building/restoring one of the first roadsters Mario Andretti raced; the finale includes him taking it for a spin.