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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 race 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 America for the company. Their friendship solidified when they traveled across the country visiting dealers during the Ford-Firestone recall.

John Gamauf (aka Johnny g) first met Mario in the mid-’90s at an Ind圜ar race.