5 Quotes & Sayings By Allan Mcnish

Allan McNish is a Formula 1 racecar driver. He started his career in the British Formula Ford Championship in 1995 and has competed in the World Series by Renault, British Formula 3, Euroseries 3000, and the American NASCAR XFINITY Series. He is also a two-time Le Mans winner with Audi Sport Team Joest.

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My very first car was a grey Alfa Romeo Alfasud, which I got in 1987. But, in our family, all cars were for sale - so they might be there in the morning and were gone at night. In the mid-90s, I joined Porsche and the Carrera was the car, and the Carrera 4S was the one they gave me. As a wee boy from Dumfries, I couldn't believe it. Allan McNish
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My motto is to do everything absolutely flat out and to the best of your ability. Allan McNish
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To be a racing driver it's essential you have very good eyesight, and that's especially relevant at night. Your senses are heightened, you're travelling over 200mph, you need to focus on that 110-metre braking point and you have to have absolute faith and commitment in your driving. Allan McNish
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I try to get away from the pits as quickly as I can. I speak to my engineer when I get out of the car, usually there's some press to do, then I will go off and have a shower and get my dry, clean overalls and clothing on. I'll have a massage, stretch and something to eat. I don't sleep, but I try to close my eyes for a while. Allan McNish