Mario Andretti took the pole position on his debut at the 1968 United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen in his Lotus 49.
Mario Andretti is one of only two drivers to have won races in Formula One, IndyCar, the World Sportscar Championship, and NASCAR.
Mario Gabriele Andretti is an Italian-born American former racing driver. Andrettti was born on February 28, 1940 in Italy.