Michael Satterfield
by Andrew LaPorte
Racing fans fond of gaming are sure to be excited about the upcoming
release of Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo 6 for the Playstation 3. The long-running series is well known for its realistic driving physics as well as the
sheer amount of vehicles available for in-game use. This latest iteration
though promises something special for fans of vintage racing – the chance to
drive Mario Andretti’s 1948 Hudson Hornet, the car that started his legendary
racing career.
release of Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo 6 for the Playstation 3. The long-running series is well known for its realistic driving physics as well as the
sheer amount of vehicles available for in-game use. This latest iteration
though promises something special for fans of vintage racing – the chance to
drive Mario Andretti’s 1948 Hudson Hornet, the car that started his legendary
racing career.
Few names are as instantly recognizable and synonymous with Motorsport
as Andretti’s. Over the last half-century, he has been active in everything
from Formula 1, IndyCar, and Nascar to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. To date, he
remains the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500 and Formula 1
Driver’s Championship –accolades which make it no surprise that Sony and
Polyphony wishes to honor him in GT6.
as Andretti’s. Over the last half-century, he has been active in everything
from Formula 1, IndyCar, and Nascar to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. To date, he
remains the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500 and Formula 1
Driver’s Championship –accolades which make it no surprise that Sony and
Polyphony wishes to honor him in GT6.
The First Love campaign, an interactive experience that began late
last month, features a short film featuring Andretti recapping his time racing
the Hudson with his brother Aldo. Currently, a team of mechanics is working
diligently to re-create a real-life version of Andretti’s Hudson, using an
early 1950’s Hornet as its base. Upon its completion, Andretti will be reunited
with the iconic car. The film, as well as the finished car being presented to
Andretti on December 16th.
