{"id":370136,"date":"2013-03-07T08:30:55","date_gmt":"2013-03-07T13:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=46758"},"modified":"2024-01-14T05:59:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T05:59:42","slug":"mario-andretti-named-judge-at-2013-indy-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/mario-andretti-named-judge-at-2013-indy-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Mario Andretti Named Judge at 2013 Indy Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Mario-Andretti-Indy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-792147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Mario-Andretti-Indy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Mario-Andretti-Indy.jpg 634w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Mario-Andretti-Indy-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Mario-Andretti-Indy-79x100.jpg 79w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Mario-Andretti-Indy-293x370.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/a>Mario Andretti will serve as the honorary head judge for the third annual Celebration of Automobiles, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.<br \/>\nAs part of his role at the event, Andretti, winner of the 1969 Indianapolis 500, will determine which classic\/vintage car will win the prestigious Driver\u2019s Choice Award.<br \/>\nThe Celebration of Automobiles, scheduled for May 9-11 at IMS, pays tribute to the rich heritage of automobile development at IMS for more than 100 years.<br \/>\nA highlight of the event is the Vintage and Classic Car Show on Saturday, May 11, featuring 200 rare cars from 1910-70. European marques and Brass Era cars will be featured, with new additions to the show including classes for open-wheel race cars from 1910-70, Indy 500 pace cars and unrestored cars.<br \/>\n\u201cThe Celebration of Automobiles is a wonderful new tradition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and I\u2019m delighted to have the opportunity to serve as the honorary head judge for this great occasion,\u201d Andretti said. \u201cI\u2019m anxious to see all the magnificent cars that will be on display, and I know it will be a great day for everyone who loves classic cars.\u201d<br \/>\nThe Vintage and Classic Car Show also serves as a centerpiece for Opening Day of the 97th Indianapolis 500, with practice getting underway for drivers trying to earn one of the coveted 33 spots in the starting field. The race is scheduled for noon (ET) Sunday, May 26.<br \/>\nLater that evening, Andretti will share entertaining stories and anecdotes with IMS Historian Donald Davidson during a panel discussion during the Celebration of Automobiles Awards Dinner at IMS where awards in all COA categories will be presented.<br \/>\nAndretti is the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500 (1969), Daytona 500 (1967) and the Formula One World Championship (1978). Andretti made 29 Indianapolis 500 starts, with six top-five finishes and three poles. He also scored 52 combined victories and four series championships during his illustrious IndyCar career.<br \/>\nAdmission to IMS on Opening Day, including the Celebration of Automobiles, is $10 for adults. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.<br \/>\nFor more information on the 2013 Celebration of Automobiles, visit <a title=\"Indy Celebration of Automobiles\" href=\"http:\/\/www.celebrationofautomobiles.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.celebrationofautomobiles.com<\/a>.<br \/>\n[Source: IMS; photo: IMS Archives]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mario Andretti will serve as the honorary head judge for the third annual Celebration of Automobiles, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. As part of his role at the event, Andretti, winner of the 1969 Indianapolis 500, will determine which classic\/vintage car will win the prestigious Driver\u2019s Choice Award. The Celebration of Automobiles, scheduled for May 9-11 at IMS, pays tribute to the rich heritage of automobile development at IMS for more than 100 years. 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