Automobile Quote by Richard Petty

Auto racing began 5 minutes after the second car was built.

— Henry Ford

“I didn’t know exactly when cars were invented, but I figured that was like prehistoric times—back when people watched black-and-white TV and hunted dinosaurs.”

— Rick Riordan

Actually I think I have forgotten how it was back then. Or probably not - I didn't qualify. There were only 16 cars in…

— Bernie Ecclestone

I love racers from that early vintage antique era of the 1950s. There's just something about them. It's the last romantic epoch of car-making.…

— Jon J Muth

As soon as I paid the mortgage off in 1988, I started racing cars.

— Chris Rea

As the son of a racing car designer and mechanical engineer, I was exposed to motorsports from day one.

— Charlie Kimball

America has always had an affinity for the automobile. It's something everybody can understand. A bunch of cars competing, and the fastest guy wins.

— Brian France

I use to think all road racers were nuts. You know racing around a track at that speed.

— Mick Doohan

“Racing is an escape from society. From symbols of status, and self-perception. A chance to just be. For everyone to just be, with each…

— Erin Beresini

My first memory of motor racing - I think it was just attending a go kart race.

— Max Verstappen

In the U.S., we really have fallen short of road-racing facilities that have kept up with the times, unfortunately, but it's a fact.

— Mario Andretti

It's been said racing encompasses hours of agony and moments of glory. But moments like the 1978 Triple Crown inspire the pursuit of greatness.

— Steve Cauthen