![]() Mario’s reflections on being a test driver for Firestone and the improvements in race tire technology he’s experienced along the way The Ford-Firestone recall and why Mario became a spokesperson and “put his name on the line” for the Firestone brand during that time The evolution of technology in racing from when Mario started to now and what it takes for drivers to extract what they need from the vehicle Returning to his hometown in Italy to shoot “Drive Like Andretti” and the memories he has as a young Italian refugee and young immigrant in Nazareth, Pennsylvania ![]() In this episode of Johnny g & Friends, hear about Mario’s humble beginnings in racing, how he’s impacted the evolution of tire technology and why he stood up for the Firestone brand during a tumultuous time. From this, they formed a bond that has lasted for 21 years. Mario had just signed on as a Firestone spokesman, and Johnny g served as president of consumer tires in North American for the company. See More dealers during the Ford-Firestone recall. Their friendship solidified when they traveled across the country visiting ![]() ![]() John Gamauf (aka Johnny g) first met Mario in the mid-90s at an Ind圜ar race. He’s taken the checkered flag 111 times during his career, and today, he shares his stories and reflections from his more than 50-year career in the inaugural episode of Johnny g & Friends. He’s won the Daytona 500, the Indy 500 and a Formula One World Championship-a feat no other racecar driver has achieved.
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