Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Parnelli Jones

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American driver Parnelli Jones.
Last updated on December 18, 2024.
Parnelli Jones

Rufus Parnell Jones is an American former professional racing driver and racing team owner. He is notable for his accomplishments while competing in the Indianapolis 500 and the Baja 1000 desert race. In 1962, he became the first driver to qualify over 150 mph. He won the race in 1963, then famously broke down while leading the 1967 race with three laps to go in a turbine car. During his career as an owner, he won the Indy 500 in 1970–1971 with driver Al Unser, Sr.

If you're in control, you're not going fast enough. — © Parnelli Jones
If you're in control, you're not going fast enough.
I've never retired. And I've never said, "I quit."
I would have liked to run Formula 1 under the right circumstances. That's the one thing I didn't do. I'm the kind of guy who likes to see what's on the other side of the hill. I like that challenge out there.
If you are under control you're going too slow.
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