Andretti back in F1 car

It appears the 67-year-old Mario Andretti still has some driving ability, too.

The 1969 Indianapolis 500 winner was asked if he'd like to take some turns driving the Minardi F1x2 this weekend, and he jumped at the chance to pilot the two-seater.

"I said, 'Man, sign me up.' I'm still a kid," Andretti said.

On Friday, in his first time in the powerful F1-style car, Andretti spun harmlessly several times on the airport circuit.

"I did test the traction control and it doesn't work," he joked.

By the end of the session, Andretti had the car figured out and he spent more time on the track Saturday, giving rides in exchange for charitable contributions.

Referring to 82-year-old Paul Newman, a Champ Car team owner who also continues to race, Andretti added, "Paul finished fourth in class last weekend at Lime Rock (Conn.), so I guess I've got another 15 years.

"I guess I'll be driving something until they put me in the ground," Andretti added. USA Today