GETTING TO KNOW: MARCO ANDRETTI

On August 27, 2006, third generation Indy Car racer Marco Andretti became the youngest winner of a major open-wheel racing event as he scored his first career Indy Racing League victory at Infineon Raceway. Not that he's unfamiliar with racetrack wins - his dad, Michael, is 1991 IndyCar World Series champion and he calls racing legend Mario Andretti Grandpa. So, what does this handsome young hot rod have to say for himself? Recently he told our friends at TEENMAG.com all about it...

Marco Andretti

Age: 19

Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Bethlehem, PA

My house is: a bachelor pad

The first thing I do every morning is: brush my teeth

My first kiss was: when I was 12-years old

I race cars because: I have a need for speed

A girl I date should be: outgoing

The first thing I notice in a girl is: her face

The fastest I've ever gone was: 240 mph

When I'm not racing, I like to: hang with friends

My regular car is: a BMW M6

My cell phone is: a Motorola

I exercise: daily

Lately I've been surprised by: my success

For breakfast, I usually have: granola

Heaven on earth is: a race win

For dinner, I like to make: reservations

I'll eat sushi, but not... mushrooms

My favorite article of clothing: jeans

My most prized possession: my collection of watches

When friends come over, we: watch a movie

My first financial splurge is/was: my BMW M6

Wackiest fan encounter: fan jumped in front of my street car

TV show I never miss: Entourage

Before I die, I want to: win the Indy 500

Celebrity whom I'd ask for an autograph: Snoop Dogg

Dream car: Ferrari Enzo

When I fly I have to have... my laptop computer

People would be surprised that I: travel so much

Book I'm reading: Life of Aryton Senna (former Formula One champion)

Favorite cartoon: Speed Racer

I was so excited when ___ came out on DVD: Wedding Crashers

My iPod playlist: everything but country

I can't start my day without ___: a shower