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Sometimes you have to bring back only the steering wheel so the car owner will know that you're giving it all you have.

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Mario Andretti
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: February 28
Formula One Driver
Nascar Driver
Racing Automobile Driver
Mario Gabriele Andretti
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