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The Resume
(February 28, 1940- )
Won Indianapolis 500 (1969)
Won Daytona 500 (1967)
Formula 1 World Champion (1978)
Why he might be annoying
When asked if he could change anything about himself, he said he would like to be taller.
His favorite food is leftover squid, reheated on the second day.
No American has won the Formula 1 World Championship since he did (1978).
Why he might not be annoying
His son, Michael, became a race car driver.
In 1981, he was declared the winner of the Indy 500, although he lost by 8 seconds, because the winner, Bobby Unser, passed a car during the yellow flag.
(On Appeal, Bobby Unser, was awarded the victory and Andretti was declared second).
He is second to A.J. Foyt for most formula car victories.
He nearly won a total of $12,000,000 in racing prizes.
He was born in Italy, but after World War II, his homeland was ceded to Yugoslavia.
His family escaped communism by immigrating to America.
Among drivers, he is looked upon as a classy clean driver.
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 24 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 73 Votes: 35.62% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 161 Votes: 45.96% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 468 Votes: 42.52% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 1062 Votes: 58.10% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 5540 Votes: 40.79% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 712 Votes: 46.07% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 1793 Votes: 48.80% Annoying
In 2001, Out of 2353 Votes: 54.27% Annoying
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