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  Unser Racing Museum
Jerry Sr., born Jerome Henry Unser in 1899, was the second son born to Louis and Marie Unser.
Bobby is the father of two sons, Bobby Jr.
Al (Alfred) Unser was born in 1939, the youngest son of Jerry Sr.
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  Bobby Unser - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert William "Bobby" Unser (born February 20, 1934 in Colorado Springs, Colorado) was a U.S. automobile racer.
He is the brother of Al Unser and Jerry Unser, the father of Robby Unser, and the uncle of Al Unser, Jr.
Unser was inducted in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1994.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bobby_Unser   (326 words)

  
 Bobby Unser Stays Busy In Life After Racing
Unser will be honored for his 1968 victory - exactly 30 years ago -- and will drive two laps Monday at the Speedway in the Rislone Special that he wheeled to victory that year.
Bobby says it was the worse year he ever had in racing because Garza never had his heart in the sport.
Bobby today is an aching 63 and peddling herbal pills for the senior set that, he says, help soothe arthritic pain, cure sleeplessness, provide energy and give the sagging memory a jolt.
www.indy500.com /news/1998/bunser.html   (1208 words)

  
 COSMIC BASEBALL ASSOCIATION Bobby Unser 1999 Cosmic Player Plate
Bobby Unser won the Indianapolis 500 racing contest three times (1968, 1975, 1981).
Bobby Unser started racing in cars in 1949 when at the age of fifteen he demonstrated his racing skills by winning races in modified stock cars.
Unser was in the Indy 500 race every year from 1963 to 1981.
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 Sibling Rivalry Pushed Al Unser To Indy Greatness
Unser, who passed his rookie test in the Arciero Brothers Special, was trying to find a way to make the race in a substandard car when Foyt offered his second car to him.
Unser's car was a beast on the short tracks, but in the three 500s that year (Indy, Pocono and Ontario) it performed marvelously.
Unser qualified it 20th, then incredibly he drove his usual steady pace and was in position to pull off a stunning victory at the end.
www.indy500.com /news/1998/aunser.html   (1145 words)

  
 Carousel 1: Bobby Unser's 1975 Indianapolis 500 Winning AAR Jorgensen Eagle
Bobby Unser put the car on the pole for the 1972 Indianapolis 500 at a record speed of 195.940 mph, smashing the old mark by nearly 17 mph.
Bobby Unser won four races and finished second in the 1974 Indy 500 and four other races to claim the 1974 USAC National Championship for All American Racers.
Bobby Unser won the 1975 Indianapolis 500 at an average speed of 149.213 mph, ahead of Johnny Rutherford and A.J. Foyt, the only two other drivers on the lead lap.
www.motorsportcollector.com /CarouselJorgensenEagle.html   (564 words)

  
 Bobby Unser declares war on deputies : Local : Albuquerque Tribune
On Aug. 9, Unser and his brother, Al Unser Sr., were arrested on charges of resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, and not obeying an officer after separately refusing orders to leave the area of an armed standoff, according to Metro Court criminal complaints.
In the criminal complaint against Bobby Unser, he is described as arguing with deputies as they told him to leave an intersection blocked off to handle a standoff with an armed man on Unser Boulevard Northwest.
Unser says he and his brother were simply trying to reach their adjacent property.
www.abqtrib.com /albq/nw_local/article/0,2564,ALBQ_19858_4935673,00.html   (606 words)

  
 Accident Reconstruction News: Bobby Unser Teams With Accident Reconstruction Firm ATA Associates
Unser will be busier and more successful than ever in his role as an automotive expert with ATA Associates (http://www.ataassociates.com).
Swint and Unser successfully collaborated on an Alfa Romeo case in the 1980s and are pleased to continue their partnership.
Bobby Unser is constantly referred to as the latter.
www.accidentreconstruction.com /news/may06/050206a.asp   (368 words)

  
 Winners Are Driven
Throughout his life, three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser has approached his racing career and personal life the same way - with a relentless drive to succeed.
In Winners Are Driven, racing legend Bobby Unser discusses the principles, strategies, and beliefs that have earned him prosperity, fame, and victory; and reveals how you can apply his winning formula.
To complete the cycle, Unser shows you how to put your plans into action, recover from failure, rely on family for support, and finish strong.
www.findit.tictacwebsites.com /page/page/4248196.htm   (335 words)

  
 Macomb Daily : <SW_TITLE>
The Unsers, who are to auto racing what the Kennedys and Bushes are to politics -- a sort of royal family -- are hoping this is just a brief respite in their long tradition at Indianapolis.
Bobby, a three-time winner and Al's brother, still makes the annual trek from Albuquerque to Indianapolis each May. Two-time winner Al Unser Jr., who retired last summer, was in town this week, too.
In 1985, it was an all-Unser race to the finish for the CART points championship, in which Big Al beat his son by one point to win the title.
www.macombdaily.com /stories/052805/spo_nounsers.shtml   (941 words)

  
 rpm.espn.com: Miller: Unser in for toughest battle ever
When Unser was arrested July 9 after allegedly drinking heavily, striking his girlfriend and leaving her by the side of Interstate 465, those people mentioned above were forced to make some decisions.
Unser's history was full of great races and sad stories about his behavior off the track.
To his credit, Unser faced the music and the media in the place he referred to as his "church." His confession took about as long as it does to qualify, but trust me, this was his toughest five minutes ever at the Speedway.
espn.go.com /rpm/irl/2002/0718/1407410.html   (739 words)

  
 Pilot Journal | Racing Bobby Unser
Bobby Unser was (and is) afraid of heights, but airplanes provided him unequalled transportation to the racetrack.
There was no question by that time that Unser could handle takeoffs and landings without getting himself into trouble, and his handling of a taildragger came as easily to him as the steering wheel of a racecar.
Cutter, who Unser believes played a role in setting up his FAA check ride, then told Unser that the Beechcraft Bonanza was now his and that he was taking the Cessna 170 as a down payment.
www.pilotjournal.com /content/2005/novdec/racing_bobby.html   (1951 words)

  
 CNN/SI - Motor Sports - Bobby Unser's snowmobiling conviction upheld - Monday January 04, 1999 10:30 PM
Unser fought the U.S. District Court conviction on grounds he and a friend became lost in a blizzard on Dec. 20, 1996, their snowmobiles broke down and they wandered for two days before being rescued.
Unser said his statements to the Forest Service agents should have been suppressed because he was subjected to questioning without being advised of his Miranda rights and were the product of deception by the agents.
The court found that Unser was not coerced, was not in custody and the statements were voluntary.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /motorsports/news/1999/01/04/unser_appeal   (447 words)

  
 Despite split, Unser family tradition continues at Indy   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Robby Unser, son of former Indy 500 winner Bobby Unser, will be a rookie in the 33-car field today and will drive for Team Cheever.
Bobby, who now is a color commentator for ABC, retired after his third Indy victory in 1981.
Bobby just hopes Robby does better then he did as a rookie 35 years ago, when Bobby finished last in the 33-car field.
www.chron.com /content/chronicle/sports/car/98/05/24/unsers.html   (1237 words)

  
 Bobby U. and Penske on the Pole
Unser was unhappy too, that his pole speed had been beaten, but claimed, to the media, that he wasn't running his Norton Spirit Penske PC9B - Cosworth anywhere near its performance potential.
Of course Bobby Unser gave Roger Penske the third of his ten Indianapolis wins, in 1981, although it was October before a three man panel would return the "500" victory to Unser after his famous infraction of passing 13 cars, coming out of the pits, under the yellow flag.
If Bobby Unser wasn't one of the two or three best drivers of his era, I don't know who was.
www.bjwor.com /980421.html   (501 words)

  
 Bobby Unser Joins Forces With ATA Associates
Unser’s extensive background in tire testing is an asset to ATA’s panel of qualified experts.
Unser’s base of operations is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and includes several fully equipped shops used to fabricate and test automotive mockups, components and chassis.
Bobby Unser, world-famous race car driver, 3-time Indianapolis 500 winner and ATA Associates affiliate, recently announced the release of his new book, Winners are Driven.
www.ataassociates.com /BobUns.htm   (412 words)

  
 rpm.espn.com: Arrest not first incident
Bobby Unser said Wednesday night he was aware that his nephew's problems were drugs and alcohol.
Last July, there was a police report filed in Albuquerque, N.M., by Shannon Unser, wife of Bobby Unser Jr., alleging that Al, during a phone conversation, threatened to kill her.
Al Unser asked me why I would be willing to do that, and I said because I respected his son's accomplishments and their family's history and it seemed obvious that help was needed.
espn.go.com /rpm/irl/2002/0709/1403741.html   (1155 words)

  
 Bobby Unser Tears It Up in Alameda Court
Unser's star power is worth every penny of his steep hourly fee to the carmaker, because $20 million is on the line.
Unser, an elder statesman of the racing world, testified for two hours in a folksy New Mexico drawl and often wandered far afield.
Unser wrapped up his testimony before lunch and took time to chat with the judge and pose for pictures with racing fans.
www.law.com /regionals/ca/stories/edt0605f.shtml   (715 words)

  
 Speakers' Forum - Bobby Unser   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bobby Unser has clearly became one of the most insightful spokespersons in the history of auto racing.
Leaning on his championship-studded and versatile racing career as an incredible resource for racing knowledge, Bobby Unser has eloquently opened the intricate world of racing to the sports public.
Bobby Unser's current career as a race broadcast analyst has perfected his presentation skills.
www.trainingforum.com /Speakers/bunser.html   (395 words)

  
 Bobby Unser - International Motorsports Hall of Fame Member
Among the racing heavens that is the celebrated Unser family, Bobby's star shines bright.
Three-quarters of the way through the race, Unser pitted along with Andretti, was out first and passed a group of cars behind the pace car en route to his rightful position in line.
However, Unser followed up with a summer-long session of appeals and debate and was reinstated as the winner of the Indianapolis 500, his 35th and last in Indy Cars.
www.motorsportshalloffame.com /halloffame/1990/Bobby_Unser_main.htm   (494 words)

  
 Bobby Unser Is Retiring - New York Times
Bobby Unser, three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, announced his retirement from Indy car competition today,
Unser said he reconsidered after a meeting with his family and some close friends.
Unser, who will be 49 in February, won at Indianapolis in 1968, 1975 and 1981.
query.nytimes.com /gst/fullpage.html?res=9906E5DC1738F932A15751C1A964948260   (186 words)

  
 UNSER DUO CHARGED WITH IGNORING COPS AP - New York Post Online Edition: Sports | The News is NowPublic.com
and Bobby Unser were arrested yesterday after sheriff's deputies said the brothers ignored orders to leave an area where authorities had cornered a carjacking suspect.
Bobby Unser, who arrived later in a separate vehicle, also refused to leave.
Thompson said Unser was taken down after he attempted to pull away from a deputy when being handcuffed.
www.nowpublic.com /unser_duo_charged_with_ignoring_cops_ap_new_york_post_online_edition_sports   (452 words)

  
 Colorado Springs Sports Corporation
A member of America's first family of auto racing, Bobby Unser's 13 career victories in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb stand as the most of any driver in the storied history of the race.
Building upon his success in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Unser moved to the Indy Car circuit in 1963, where he claimed the championship of the world's most famous race, the Indianapolis 500, three times: 1968, 1975 and 1981.
Unser came out of retirement in 1986 to win his 13th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in a record-setting time of 11 minutes, 9.22 seconds.
www.thesportscorp.org /events/09200hof_unser.htm   (222 words)

  
 Indy 500 Winners to be Honored in Parade of Champions
Bobby Unser had the distinction, among his 19 starts at IMS, of driving the famed Novi and winning in rear-engine cars and a ground effects-laden "wing car." In 1972, he took the pole at 195.940 mph, 17.244 mph faster than the previous record set by Peter Revson one year earlier.
Al Unser made history by becoming the second four-time winner of the "500" when he subbed for the injured Danny Ongais in 1987 and beat a young Roberto Guerrero to the flag.
Known for his race strategy and care of equipment, Unser had the philosophy of being in a "position to win" and took advantage of a long pit stop by Guerrero to match A.J. Foyt's win total, later tied by Rick Mears.
www.theautochannel.com /news/date/19980505/news012002.html   (817 words)

  
 IRL | Louie Unser Dies at 71 | 3-5-04   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Unser was the twin brother of Jerry Unser, who in 1958 became the first Unser to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.
Jerry Unser was fatally injured in a 1959 accident at the Speedway.
Louie Unser, born 10 minutes after Jerry on Nov. 15, 1932, in Colorado Springs, Colo., moved with the family to Albuquerque, N.M., when he was 4.
irl.autoracingsport.com /2004_news/mar/05b_lunser.html   (586 words)

  
 CNN - Indy legend Bobby Unser and friend found safe - Dec. 22, 1996   (Site not responding. Last check: )
CHAMA, New Mexico (CNN) -- Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser and a friend were found safe Sunday and appeared to be in good condition, police said.
Police said Unser, 63, and Robert Gaynor, 36, hiked about 7 miles to a small town in Colorado after experiencing problems with their snowmobiles.
Unser is a member of a family whose name has become synonymous with the Indy 500, winning it nine times.
cnn.com /US/9612/22/briefs/unser.html   (169 words)

  
 Motorsports Hall of Fame   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bobby started driving modfieds in 1949 at the tender age of 15 and before his surprise retirement from driving in 1981, he had triumphed in nearly every form of the sport.
Unser's win was restored by the panel in October.
In all, he won seven 500s, including the California 500 at Ontario in 1974, 1976 and 1980; the Pocono 500 in Pennsylvania in 1980; and the three Indianapolis victories.
www.mshf.com /hof/unser_bobby.htm   (473 words)

  
 AUTO RACING - CBS SportsLine.com
and Bobby Unser were arrested Wednesday after sheriff's deputies said the brothers ignored orders to leave an area where authorities had cornered a carjacking suspect.
Bobby Unser said he's concerned that people will think he and his brother are guilty because they were arrested.
Bobby Unser said he was also yelled at.
cbs.sportsline.com /autoracing/story/9593741   (572 words)

  
 1970 Plymouth Superbird #5 Bobby Unser - 1 of 1008 (MIC) 1/18 diecast car Mopar Diecast
Bobby Unser is one of the greatest race car drivers in American history.
With his stock car schedule limited due to his Indycar racing commitments, Unser's superb racing skills were evident as he qualified the Nichels Engineering #5 Plymouth Superbird never lower than 3rd spot on the grid, earning 4 poles in just 8 races.
Unser piloted Nichels Engineering stock cars for three seasons, from 1971-1973, winning races and always running with the leaders while competing in USAC sanctioned events against some of the greatest race car drivers in America.
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