Jerry Unser Jr.
American racing driver (1932-1959)
Jeremy Michael Unser Jr. (November 15, 1932 – May 17, 1959) was an American racecar driver. He was the 1957 USAC Stock Car champion.
| Born | November 15, 1932 Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Died | May 17, 1959 (aged 26) Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  American |
| Active years | 1958–1959 |
| Teams | Kuzma, Kurtis Kraft |
| Entries | 2 (1 start) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1958 Indianapolis 500 |
| Last entry | 1959 Indianapolis 500 |
He died in a practice crash before the 1959 Indianapolis 500 on May 17, 1959.[1]
His brothers Al and Bobby and his nephew Al Jr. have won the "500". His son Johnny and nephew Robby have also competed in the race.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Driver Jerry Unser Dies of Crash Burns (May 18, 1959)". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
- ↑ "Unser Racing Museum - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico". www.unserracingmuseum.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
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