Bobby Unser
Robert William Unser (February 20, 1934 – May 2, 2021) was an American automobile racer.
| Bobby Unser | |
|---|---|
 Unser in 2015 | |
| Nationality |  American |
| Date of birth | February 20, 1934 |
| Place of birth | Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | May 2, 2021 (aged 87) |
| Place of death | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Related to | Al Unser Sr. (brother) Jerry Unser Jr. (brother) Louis Unser (uncle) Robby Unser (son) Al Unser Jr. (nephew) Johnny Unser (nephew) |
| Championship Car | |
| Years active | 1955–1982 |
| Starts | 258 |
| Wins | 35 |
| Poles | 52 |
| Best finish | 1st in 1968 & 1974 |
| Championship titles | |
| 1968, 1974 1968, 1975, 1981 1975 | USAC National Champion Indianapolis 500 winner International Race of Champions |
He was the brother of Al Unser, Jerry Unser and Louis Unser, the father of Robby Unser and the uncle of Al Unser Jr. and Johnny Unser.
He was one of ten drivers to have won the Indianapolis 500 three or more times and one of only two (followed by Rick Mears) to have won the 500 in three decades (1968, 1975, 1981).
Unser died on May 2, 2021, at the age of 87 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[1]
Bobby Unser Media
Unser's winning car from the 1968 Indianapolis 500.
Unser's winning car from the 1975 Indianapolis 500.
Unser's 1979 Penske Cosworth Champ Car.
Unser's winning car from the 1981 Indianapolis 500.
References
Other websites
Media related to Bobby Unser at Wikimedia Commons
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