Article: Mario Andretti Named Grand Marshal of New York City's 2004 Columbus Day Parade; Winning Race Cars to Make Once-in-a-Lifetime Appearance on Fifth Avenue and at Andretti Exhibition in Grand Central Terminal.

NEW YORK, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary race car driver Mario Andretti will be the Grand Marshal of New York City's 60th Columbus Day Parade, announced Lawrence Auriana, President of the Columbus Citizens Foundation, which produces the annual event. The Parade will be held on October 11 from 11:45 AM to approximately 3:00 PM.

"In a career of winning that spanned an unprecedented five decades," said Mr. Auriana, "Mario Andretti has achieved prominence in almost every category of motor racing. He has been Formula One World Champion, Indy 500 winner, Daytona 500 winner, four-time Indy Car National Champion, USAC National Dirt Track Champion and three-time ...

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