How on earth do I say thank you for THE DIRT DEVIL? It truly took my breath away and I'm not sure I can find the words to thank you appropriately.

Some of the staff at Andretti Winery are certain that this sculpture couldn't have been made with human hands. Your work is not cold bronze, but bronze with emotion. Bronze that is alive.

You are a brilliant artist and it is obvious you have been driven by a passion all of your life. I can relate so well to that kind of passion.

Thank you for honoring my work as a race driver with this exquisite sculpture. Now I and our many visitors to the Andretti Winery will have the pleasure of enjoying your work for many years to come.

Sincerely,

Mario Andretti

(excerpts from a letter dated January 3, 2001)