Mikey back to the 500 !

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13th February 2007, 21:04
MarcoCheever

Mikey back to the 500 !

indy500.com says Mikey returns !!
14th February 2007, 02:18
grungex

Color me surprised.
14th February 2007, 04:11
Mark in Oshawa

This announcement is no real news. Mikey said last year at one point he would keep running Indy if he thought he could win and not hurt his team. He still has the chops to run Indy....
14th February 2007, 07:38
Phoenixent

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Originally Posted by MarcoCheever

indy500.com says Mikey returns !!

And we will hear these words "Michael Andretti is slowing down". :laugh:

But like last year I will be cheering for Marco. :up: Nothing like saying in your face dad by having a mini Borg Warner on the wall like Granddad Mario.
14th February 2007, 08:26
F1boat

I will cheer for Marco as well, but about Michael, respect, this guy is like the Highlander.
14th February 2007, 08:34
Phoenixent

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Originally Posted by F1boat

I will cheer for Marco as well, but about Michael, respect, this guy is like the Highlander.

I only respect people that respect others and Michael is far from doing that.

Now Highlander I would never equate with Michael as the Highlander would watch his kin's back unlike last years 500.

The last Highlander at Indy was Al Unser Sr. in 1987 nothing flashy but he got the job done.
14th February 2007, 12:50
gorby007

Quote:

Originally Posted by F1boat

I will cheer for Marco as well, but about Michael, respect, this guy is like the Highlander.

There can be only one.....
14th February 2007, 13:06
F1boat

Speaking of his Indy wins, there could be maximum one... but I prefer Marco to win it.
14th February 2007, 15:30
F1boat

How old is Michael, actually.
15th February 2007, 01:44
Captain_Rohn

Mike is 44
15th February 2007, 08:36
F1boat

10x. Well, he is quite old.
15th February 2007, 10:34
millencolin

you got to be kidding me...

HE STILL WONT WIN!!!
15th February 2007, 16:33
Alexamateo

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Originally Posted by F1boat

10x. Well, he is quite old.

Call me in the year 2024, and see if you make the same statement :p : ;) :D
15th February 2007, 17:30
F1boat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexamateo

Call me in the year 2024, and see if you make the same statement :p : ;) :D

I mean for a racing driver ;)
15th February 2007, 17:50
Alexamateo

I'm not so sure about that, his dad was competitive(and won) at 53, also, When Mario was 44 in 1984, he had 6 wins and was CART champion.(4 road course wins, 2 oval wins) I actually think people write off drivers too soon today.
20th February 2007, 17:31
bblocker68

Yeah, but that's his dad. I think Mikey is too worried about who is looking at his new wife. You know how things effect his huge ego, lol.

I hope Marco gets one in the next 2 years. Hopefully he'll be in a F1 car after that.
22nd February 2007, 00:01
Opinion8d

if Michael Andretti does well in the Indy 500 some people will be eating crow
i hope it is a big fat one with a bad odor lol - go Michael Andretti i know you still have it!
23rd February 2007, 06:52
weeflyonthewall

Remote. But then again, TG will do anything to keep his prize in the headlines.
23rd February 2007, 10:09
Komahawk

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Originally Posted by Alexamateo

I'm not so sure about that, his dad was competitive(and won) at 53, also, When Mario was 44 in 1984, he had 6 wins and was CART champion.(4 road course wins, 2 oval wins) I actually think people write off drivers too soon today.

Yea, me too. But I also think the drivers themselves don't want to go on much beyond 40. It was Mike's choice to retire, he could've continued like forever and a day.
I think that in racing age isn't as critical a factor as in other sports. If you're in good shape and you're a talented and motivated guy than at your mid30s you're actually at the ideal racing age.
24th February 2007, 11:33
sezix

Good to see a legend back of course especially such as Michael. Would be nice to see him finally win BUT he can only continue on so long. Maybe its time to hang the helmet up for good and watch his son race who is the real deal at the moment. He was abit of the pace last year BUT his vast experience in indy car racing over the years helped alot so he is a wild card.