Tag: Emerson Fittipaldi

• How Mario worked his magic

  January 18th, 2010 | Gordon Kirby | 11 Comments
  

  We all know that Mario Andretti was one of the world’s most versatile drivers, winning in Formula 1, Indycars and long-distance sports cars, as well as NASCAR stock cars, sprint cars and USAC dirt championship cars. He enjoyed a long career, racing successfully into his fifties, so what was his… Read more

  Sections: Blogs, Historic Racing, Personalities

  Tags: Bruce Ashmore, Donnie Hoevel, Ed Nathman, Emerson Fittipaldi, Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Peter Gibbons

• A chat with ‘Emmo’

  July 28th, 2008 | Rob Widdows | 5 Comments
  

  Talking to Emerson Fittipaldi is never less than interesting.

  Alistair Caldwell, Emerson Fittipaldi and Teddy Mayer.
  We didn’t see much of him immediately after he retired, Emerson preferring to spend time in Brazil. He would appear at events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed, but otherwise the chance to have… Read more

  Sections: Blogs, Miscellaneous

  Tags: Emerson Fittipaldi

• Derek Bell at Daytona

  February 19th, 2008 | Rob Widdows | 6 Comments
  

  It all began with a telephone call from his son.
  “Hey Dad, one of our drivers has pulled out, how about you come and drive with us? We’re testing next week, why don’t you come along?” said Justin Bell who was due to race a Riley-Pontiac for RVO Motorsports in… Read more

  Sections: Blogs, Personalities, Sportscars

  Tags: AJ Foyt, Al Unser, Brian Redman, Derek Bell, Emerson Fittipaldi, Justin Bell, Le Mans, Paul Dallenbach, Riley-Pontiac, Tonis Kasemets, Toyota