Coon Rapids ECM Publishers - Coon Rapids, MN, USA - A car racing legend, Mario Andretti, talked racing and safety with his fans on Wednesday as he visited Anoka, part of his involvement in a re-grand opening of Wright Tire Service.

One of car racing's most recognizable names, the senior Andretti focuses on motor vehicle safety, with his message aimed at young drivers. He travels to many schools around the nation, speaks to many youths, ages 14-16, trying to give them some basic ideas of how to develop good driving habits.

During his Anoka visit, Andretti headlined a special meeting of the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce at the Greenhaven Golf Club.

Earthtimes.org - USA - 8000 Inc. (Pink Sheets - EIGH.pk), owners and organisers of the Cannonball 8000 rally, today named motor racing legend Mario Andretti to the position of Global Ambassador, the same day as the company's Pink Sheets debut.

No name is more synonymous with auto racing than Mario Andretti. Often referred to as the greatest race car driver of all time, his record of success is the most diverse in the sport's history. He's taken everything from NASCAR's crown jewel, the Daytona 500 (in 1967) to the Indianapolis 500 (in 1969) to Formula One's World Championship (1978) The only driver ever to win

Ticket News - Vernon, CT, USA - Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mario Andretti and comedian Jeff Foxworthy are among the 10 celebrity finalists in the competition to design the 50th anniversary Daytona 500 ticket.

To commemorate the milestone of NASCAR's most prestigious race on Feb. 17, 2008, Daytona International Speedway has created “Celebrity Tickets for Charity,” asking a long list of celebrities from sports, music, movies and TV to come up with a unique design.

A blue-ribbon panel made up of members of the NASCAR community will vote and the winning design will be announced July 7 at Daytona. All original celebrity artwork will be auctioned online to benefit The