You do the best you can with what's thrown at you, then you try again.
— Mario Andretti
Quite honestly, I treat myself with cars I really want to drive, and I have some flexibility to do that.
You see people in the left lane, and as long as they are on the speed limit, they stay there. Get in the right lane and let people pass you - let the police worry about somebody who wants to speed. Don't force them pass in the right lane and zig zag, which can create an accident, just because you think you're correct.
As far as I'm concerned, Parnelli Jones was the greatest driver of his era. He had aggressiveness and also a finesse that no one else possessed. And he won with everything he put his hands on, including off-road.
I see all these old people who don't have anything to do but eat, drink and sleep. I will never say 'retired' because that's such a finality that I don't want to be part of my life. I'll work until they throw me in a box.
My last race was at Le Mans in 2000, my first race was in 1959, so I dodged a lot of bullets along the way, I can tell you that.
Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the determination and commitment to unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.
Everything comes to those who wait... except a cat.
If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.
Long Beach is the best. I tell everyone that.
I love technology - yes, I have fallen in love with older cars, but I'm all for new technology.
Nobody had race savvy like Al Unser in his prime.
Nothing compares to the Indianapolis 500.
You're safer in the race car than you are in cars going to and from the track.
I count my blessings every day, quite honestly, because I take nothing for granted.
Do it no matter what. If you believe in it, it is something very honorable. If somebody around you or your family does not understand it, then that's their problem. But if you do have a passion, an honest passion, just do it.
Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.
I like to think that the Grand Prix helped Long Beach to pretty much change its image.
Unfortunately, we don't educate drivers enough to be respectful on the road.
Al Unser Sr. was one of the smartest drivers I've ever raced against. And I often said, I wish I could've had some of his patience. I know it would have worked for me many times.
It seemed like whenever I got a bona fide offer from Ferrari, I couldn't do it. And vice versa - when I was ready, their seats were taken. We always had a relationship, but what's important is that I pretty much started my F1 career with them and ended it there, too.
I lived the true American dream, because I was able to pursue what I set as my goals at a very young age.
What I learned is that in business you must make decisions based on facts, not react with your heart.
Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal.
If you wait, all that happens is that you get older.
