Emerson Fittipaldi
Brazil
Auto Racing
B: December 12, 1946
World Driving Champion and Indianapolis 500 Champion.
Fittipaldi made his Formula One debut in 1970, replacing deceased teammate Jochen Rindt. In his first full season, 1971, Fittipaldi finished sixth in the overall standings. In 1972 as he won five of 11 races and easily won the F1 Drivers' Championship from Jackie Stewart by 16 points. He won again in 1974. Fittipaldi decided to retire from racing at the end of 1980. He won 14 Formula One races, but none between 1975 and '80. Fittipaldi took time out from major racing for four years, returning in 1984 in CART. In 1989 he had five wins and finished in the top five in every race he completed, giving him a CART championship. Among his wins was a dominant performance in the Indianapolis 500 where he led 158 of 200 laps and won by two laps. In 1993 he added a second Indianapolis 500 victory.
SUPERSTARS RECORD
| EVENT |
PLACE |
POINTS |
MONEY |
EVENT WINS |
| 1974 Preliminary 4 |
10 |
4 |
$1,000 |
None |
| 1975 European Heat 3 | 8 |
15 |
None | |
| TOTALS |
|
19 |
$1,000 |
0 |
PERSONAL BESTS
| Swimming - 50 Meters | 50.2 |
1975 European Heat 3 |
| Tennis | 4th |
1974 Preliminary 4 |
| Gym Test - Medicine Ball Throw | 7.54 |
1975 European Heat 3 |
| Gym Test - Parallel Bar Dips | 20 |
1975 European Heat 3 |
| Gym Test - Squat Thrusts | 59 |
1975 European Heat 3 |
| Shooting | 70 |
1975 European Heat 3 |
| Soccer Penalties (out of 5) | 0 |
1975 European Heat 3 |
| Rowing - 150 Meters | 1:02.8 |
1975 European Heat 3 |
| 100 Meter Dash | 13.1 |
1975 European Heat 3 |
| Cycling - 800 Meters | 1:51.8 |
1975 European Heat 3 |
| Bike Race - Mile | 2:47.76 |
1974 Preliminary 4 |
| Points Scored | 4 |
1974 Preliminary 4 |
| Points Scored (8 of 10 events) | 15 |
1975 European Heat 3 |