Relentless determination, unrivaled charisma, and the ability to climb into nearly any race car and win have made Mario Andretti a household name for more than thirty years. His accomplishments include four USAC and CART titles, the 1978 Formula One World Championship, winning the 1967 Daytona 500 and 1969 Indianapolis 500, and three victories in the grueling 12 Hours of Sebring sports-car race.Mario achieved his dream against enormous odds. As a boy in Italy he and his family lived under Nazi occupation and lost everything they owned before emigrating to America. After a fast start racing a home-built Hudson, Mario's unmistakable talent soon earned him seats in faster cars. By 1965 he had taken first USAC championship and was Rookie of the Year at the Indy 500. He would eventually build an international reputation in Formula One, while maintaining his position as a top competitor at Indianapolis and other U.S. tracks.For the first time, his extraordinary life story is presented through exclusive interviews with Mario, his family, and the drivers he raced with -- including Dan Gurney, who opens the book with an insightful Foreword. In-depth descriptions of his greatest races and cars, combined with behind-the-scenes team photos and commentary by Mario himself, provide an insider's perspective on the progression of racing technology and the teamwork behind a winning effort.