MARIO ANDRETTI’S 1985 SEASON Coming off a championship-winning season in 1984, Mario Andretti’s incredible form continued through the first four rounds of the 1985 season.

Opening with the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, the racing legend cemented his mastery of the California street circuit once again by securing his third victory at the event.

Sweetening the champagne in victory lane, additional bonus points for leading the most laps and securing pole position secured a complete lead of the championship.

That year, the 69th running of the Indianapolis 500 proved to be one for the history books.

Mario built momentum over the month of May, setting a time of 214 mph during practice and making him a favorite for the pole.

Unfortunately, top honors were laid upon Pancho Carter, leaving Mario on the inside of row two.

When the green flag waved, Bobby Rahal darted to the lead with Andretti in hot pursuit.

The rate of attrition amongst the frontrunners during the first stage of the r...