Emerson Fittipaldi

Indy car racing is much more aggressive.

— Emerson Fittipaldi

You are going in one second the length of a football field. That means you brain is receiving information from your body…

— Emerson Fittipaldi

You have to visualize a second or two ahead of your car what line you are taking, what you are going to…

— Emerson Fittipaldi

I wanted to be the best in the world.

— Emerson Fittipaldi

I have to accept risk as a racing driver.

— Emerson Fittipaldi

Sports is a way of entertainment, to people who are in different backgrounds, and for people who dedicated their lives to achieve…

— Emerson Fittipaldi

Everything happened very quickly in my career. It was a very great honor for me to break Jim Clarks record (as youngest…

— Emerson Fittipaldi

I do not speak the English so good, but then I speak the driving very well.

— Emerson Fittipaldi

Gary Smith, when I came to America, taught me a great deal about racing.

— Emerson Fittipaldi

I am very happy because motor racing is very important outside the states, very big all over the world.

— Emerson Fittipaldi

I think with new president Chris Pook of CART, he is very active and strong.

— Emerson Fittipaldi

I based in Brazil, Sao Paulo, but I come very often to the states, and I travel all over the world.

— Emerson Fittipaldi

You had to decompress the pressure before the race. I taught my heart to relax. I lay down before the race. It…

— Emerson Fittipaldi

I go to see grand prix every year, and I watch every race on TV for sure. I probably go to three…

— Emerson Fittipaldi

To race Formula three is very high risk and I am not going to take a chance. Thank god I am not…

— Emerson Fittipaldi

There are many young talents in Brazil. There is a lot of hope in Felipe Massa. It is very difficult to judge…

— Emerson Fittipaldi

When I came to America Al Unser, Jr. was very difficult. And Bobby Unser.

— Emerson Fittipaldi

A racing driver has to be a good driver.

— Emerson Fittipaldi

I was extremely aggressive from the start.

— Emerson Fittipaldi

The racing driver's mind has to have the ability to have amazing anticipation, coordination, and reflex. Because of the speed the car…

— Emerson Fittipaldi

Also, I am very religious. It gave me peace of mind all my career.

— Emerson Fittipaldi

I was extremely lucky. I had some huge crashes and yet I am still here, thanks to God.

— Emerson Fittipaldi

I know if someone is coming from my right side. I could feel it.

— Emerson Fittipaldi