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Alfred Unser (born May 29, 1939 in Albuquerque, New Mexico) is a former U.S. automobile racer. He is the younger brother of Bobby Unser and father of Al Unser, Jr.. He is one of three people to have won the Indianapolis 500 four times and is the only person to have both a sibling (Bobby) and child (Al Jr.) who have also won the race. Al's brother Jerry and nephews Johnny and Robby have also competed in the 500. May 29 is the 149th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (150th in leap years). ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Nickname: The Duke City Motto: Official website: http://www. ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... Robert William Bobby Unser (born February 20, 1934 in Colorado Springs, Colorado) was a U.S. automobile racer. ... Penske PC-23 driven by Al Unser, Jr. ... Indianapolis 500, 1994 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, frequently shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, is an American automobile race held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. ... Jerry Unser (15 November 1932–17 May 1959) was a Formula One driver (Indy 500 only) from the United States. ... Robby Unser (born January 12, 1968 in Albuquerque, New Mexico) is a former Indy Racing League driver and eight time winner of the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. ...


Unser has led 646 laps at the Indianapolis 500. As of 2005, this is the most of any driver. Unser is also one of five drivers to win consecutive 500's.


Unser holds the record of being the oldest driver to ever win the 500 at 47 years old (1987), breaking the previous record set by his brother Bobby.


Unser also won the Champcar championship in 1970 and 1983. Champcar has been the name for the class of cars used in the United States premier open wheel auto racing series for decades. ...


Unser was the 1978 IROC champion. 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... International Race of Champions (IROC) is an auto racing competition, promoted as an equivalent of an All-Star Game or The Masters. ...


In 1998, he was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... The International Motorsports Hall of Fame is a Hall of Fame dedicated to enshrining those who have contributed the most to auto racing either as a driver, owner, developer or engineer. ...


CART career results

  • 1979 - Chaparral Racing - 1 win, 2085 points, 5th in championship
  • 1980 - Longhorn Racing - 1153 points, 8th, best finish: 3rd
  • 1981 - Longhorn Racing - 90 points (new system), 10th, best finish: 2nd
  • 1982 - Longhorn Racing - 125 points, 7th, best finish: 3rd
  • 1983 - Penske Racing - 1 win, 151 points, 1st
  • 1984 - Penske Racing - 76 points, 9th, best finish: 3rd (x2)
  • 1985 - Penske Racing - 1 win, 151 points, 1st
  • 1986 - Penske Racing - no score
  • 1987 - Penske/Porsche/Granatelli - 1 win, 39 points, 13th
  • 1988 - Penske/Granatelli - 22 points, 19th, best finish: 3rd
  • 1989 - Penske Racing - 14 points, =16th, best finish: 7th
  • 1990 - Patrick Racing - no score
  • 1991 - Foyt Racing - no score
  • 1992 - Penske/Menard - 16 points, 15th, best finish: 3rd
  • 1993 - King Motorsports - 1 point, =32nd, best finish: 12th
  • 1994 - Arizona Motorsports (no starts)

2 championships, 4 victories.


Indianapolis 500 results

  • 1965 - 9th
  • 1966 - 12th (crash)
  • 1967 - 2nd
  • 1968 - 26th (crash)
  • 1970 - 1st
  • 1971 - 1st
  • 1972 - 2nd
  • 1973 - 20th (piston)
  • 1974 - 18th (valve)
  • 1975 - 16th (connecting rod)
  • 1976 - 7th
  • 1977 - 3rd
  • 1978 - 1st
  • 1979 - 22nd (transmission)
  • 1980 - 27th (cylinder)
  • 1981 - 17th
  • 1982 - 5th
  • 1983 - 2nd
  • 1984 - 3rd
  • 1985 - 4th
  • 1986 - 22nd (handling)
  • 1987 - 1st
  • 1988 - 3rd
  • 1989 - 24th (clutch)
  • 1990 - 13th
  • 1992 - 3rd
  • 1993 - 12th

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Al Unser Summary (3433 words)
Although Al Unser (born 1939) may not be ranked as the greatest race-car driver of all time, he is the most successful racer in the history of the Indianapolis 500 Motor Speedway.
Al Unser, Sr., one of the foremost names in the sport of auto racing, is known primarily for his remarkable success at the Indianapolis 500.
Alfred Unser (born May 29, 1939 in Albuquerque, New Mexico) is a former U.S. automobile racer, the younger brother of Bobby Unser and father of Al Unser, Jr.
Al Unser, Jr. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (734 words)
Al Unser, Jr., the son of Al Unser and the nephew of Bobby Unser, both race car drivers in their own right, grew up surrounded by racing.
Unser continued to improve on the CART circuit, finishing fourth in the points standings in 1986, third in 1987, second in 1988 and finally winning the series for the first time in 1990.
Unser would go on to win a total of three races in his IRL career, but after breaking his pelvis in an all-terrain vehicle accident in October of 2003, Unser had difficulty securing a ride for the 2004 season.
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