Pull Of Indy Remains Strong As Ever For Unser Family


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#1  05-04-2008 06:30 PM
 Pull Of Indy Remains Strong As Ever For Unser Family
Legend has it that Jerry Unser, patriarch of the racing Unser clan, traded his sons' donkey for a Model T Ford so they could learn to drive while still in grade school. That was nearly 70 years ago. Today, the racing Unsers - Jerry, Louis, Bobby, Al, Al Jr., Johnny, Robby and Al III - have been the most prominent family at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway over the past half-century. IMS Tickets

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#2  05-07-2008 05:56 PM
 What a family
I thought that it was great that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway honored the Unser family on opening day this year.  The Unser name is legendary and I can't imagine an Indy 500 without this family represented.  Hopefully Al Jr. can find a ride for this years race.  He had a great month last year and eventually ended up out of the race after hitting debris from another car's accident.  Al Jr. has had his problems in the past and hopefully that is behind him.  I grew up cheering him on I will continue to cheer for the Unser family. 
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