From war refugee to racing royalty — buckle up for 50 years of pure speed.
A documentary of legendary driver Mario Andretti's career, including the driver himself discussing his childhood and involvement in the world of racing. Having spent nearly 50 years in the sport, Andretti is still involved in racing, and this documentary shows his journey from a refugee to an icon. Drive Like Andretti was released as a half-century celebration of his 1969 Indianapolis 500 victory.
Acting
Andretti's own narration — no actor could fake that gravel.
Editing
Archival footage cuts like a pit crew: precise, ruthless, beautiful.
Director
Matthew Allen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released exactly 50 years to the day of his 1969 Indy 500 victory — Andretti insisted on no script, just conversation.
Only person ever named U.S. Driver of the Year in three different decades; the 'Andretti curse' at Indy became such folklore that Mario himself started joking about it.
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