Mario Andretti was instrumental in bringing Carl Haas and Paul Newman together, earned the team its first Indy car title and scored 14 race wins. In his own words, the legend pays tribute to his recently deceased friend. No matter how much you prepare, it’s always tough to lose someone that meant so much to you on the career side and the human side. After so many years together, you do develop a friendship and in Carl’s case, it’s one that will always be very precious to me. It was so sad for him to be the way he was in these last few years that I think we can say it’s a blessing he’s in a better place now. With Carl being out of sight for so many years now, and with everyone...
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