Quote Originally Posted by westair View Post
As you probably already know I just happen to be there that day ....and I remember him saying something completely different right after the run! here's from Mary's website:




However, the highlight most remember was In 1975 when the most famous race car driver in the world literally put his life in the hands of a woman. At the Long Beach Marine Stadium, Mario Andretti climbed into a Jerry-rigged second seat in Mary's Blown Fuel Hydro and let the queen of boat racing take him for a 160+ MPH pass on the water. When it was all said and done a gracious Andretti thanked Mary and said he'd NEVER DO THAT AGAIN!
Yeah I've read that account as well.