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NV – JANUARY 1: Picture taken in 1965 of American driver Mario Andretti who was Formula One World Champion in 1978 with Lotus. and abroad during his career spanning multiple decades, some may be surprised to know that he resides in east Pennsylvania. While he’s competed in hundreds of races in the U.S. Winning both the Daytona 500 and Indy 500 in the late 1960s and becoming a four-time Ind圜ar champion, his extensive resume and reputation proceed him. Mario Andretti is a legend in the world of motorsports. Mario Andretti DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 12: Mario Andretti looks on from the gird prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway on in Darlington, South Carolina. Here are five remarkable NASCAR drivers and owners from Pennsylvania: 1. However, there may be some notable names race fans may not have known are from the Keystone State. In recent years, the geographic landscape of the sport has expanded out of the South with current drivers like Daniel Suarez hailing from Monterrey, Mexico. With the sport of NASCAR originating in the southeastern U.S., many notable drivers emerged such as Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt as well as owners like Richard Childress and Rick Hendrick. (WTAJ) - The sport NASCAR features drivers and owners from across the country but there’s a select few who are from Pennsylvania.