by Mario Andretti

I won a world championship, four national championships, and a dirt track championship, but when I'm introduced, it's as the winner of the 1969 Indianapolis 500. The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race defined my career and after 100 years it defines motor sports around the world.

Race fans can't wait to see the drama that will unfold with the 99th Indianapolis 500, and we are all encouraged by the resurgence we're seeing in the entire month of May. But when the checkered flag drops this Memorial Day weekend, we will turn our attention to the chance to celebrate that milestone of all milestones: the 100th Indianapolis 500 in 2016.

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Source: http://www.indystar.com/