Happy birthday! Niki Lauda turns 77 today

Niki Lauda is celebrating his 77th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed racing drivers of his generation.

Popular racing driver Niki Lauda has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 77th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lauda, a cultural icon

Born Andreas Nikolaus Lauda in Vienna on February 22, 1949, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Austrian history. Lauda's not just a great racing driver, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Niki hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Niki Lauda as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 77.

Happy Birthday, Niki, you're the best!

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