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" I was extremely lucky. I had some huge crashes and yet I am still here, thanks to God. "

Emerson Fittipaldi

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" When I came to America Al Unser, Jr. was very difficult. And Bobby Unser. "

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" I am very happy because motor racing is very important outside the states, very big all over the world. "

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" I based in Brazil, Sao Paulo, but I come very often to the states, and I travel all over the world. "

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" I wanted to be the best in the world. "

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" I was extremely aggressive from the start. "

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" I know if someone is coming from my right side. I could feel it. "

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" I think with new president Chris Pook of CART, he is very active and strong. "

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" To race Formula three is very high risk and I am not going to take a chance. Thank god I am not doing it! "

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" Also, I am very religious. It gave me peace of mind all my career. "

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" There are many young talents in Brazil. There is a lot of hope in Felipe Massa. It is very difficult to judge him in his first year, but by the end of the end we are going to have a better position how he does in Formula One. "

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