Racing granny wished for more speed

A 102-year-old woman said she was disappointed racing great Mario Andretti could not go faster than 180mph during their laps around a speedway track in Indianapolis.

Edith Pittenger, of Muncie, said she had a great time riding with Andretti in a two-seat race car. "He said 180 is the maximum," she told the Star Press. "I wanted to do 200, but he wouldn't do that."

She ended her speedway laps with a drink of milk - just like the tradition of Indy 500 winners in the victory lane. Her grandson said he was amazed by her sense of adventure.

By Press Association reporters