Emerson Fittipaldi
Emerson Fittipaldi
Emerson Fittipaldiis a semi-retired Brazilian automobile racing driver who won both the Formula One World Championship and the Indianapolis 500 twice each and the CART championship once...
NationalityBrazilian
ProfessionRace Car Driver
Date of Birth12 December 1946
CitySao Paulo, Brazil
CountryBrazil
brazil world sao-paulo
I based in Brazil, Sao Paulo, but I come very often to the states, and I travel all over the world.
two-sides feels ifs
I know if someone is coming from my right side. I could feel it.
america racing taught
Gary Smith, when I came to America, taught me a great deal about racing.
motor-racing important world
I am very happy because motor racing is very important outside the states, very big all over the world.
years race three
I go to see grand prix every year, and I watch every race on TV for sure. I probably go to three or four CART races and three or four Formula One races.
sports america als
When I came to America Al Unser, Jr. was very difficult. And Bobby Unser.
lucky thanks crash
I was extremely lucky. I had some huge crashes and yet I am still here, thanks to God.
strong thinking president
I think with new president Chris Pook of CART, he is very active and strong.
risk racing accepting
I have to accept risk as a racing driver.
careers champion honor
Everything happened very quickly in my career. It was a very great honor for me to break Jim Clarks record (as youngest champion),
world being-the-best wanted
I wanted to be the best in the world.
motivational football mean
You are going in one second the length of a football field. That means your brain is receiving information from your body what your car is doing physically, bumping, balance, performance.
sports people different
Sports is a way of entertainment, to people who are in different backgrounds, and for people who dedicated their lives to achieve the best in sports.
religious careers mind
Also, I am very religious. It gave me peace of mind all my career.