The Indy 500 drivers — Where are they now?
by Richard Jenkins
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World Championship drivers Formula 3000 drivers Indy 500 drivers North American Racers World Championship team bosses |
I have endeavoured to try and provide as up-to-date and accurate information as possible for everyone featured on this site, and I am always indebted to the many contributors who help with the information on this site and sadly, space doesn't allow for me to thank everyone here. However, I would like to dedicate the ongoing work, progress and achievements on this site to those contributors who are sadly no longer with us but helped aide this project so much: Len Calinoff, Phil Harms, Gene Heeter, Earl Ma, Don Radbruch and Roscoe H Rann.
Updates and corrections are always welcomed — please either join the debate here or feel free to contact me on with any information you might have.
This part of the site is also dedicated to the memory of Tony Marsh, as it was his post-Grand Prix life that served as the initial inspiration for "Where Are They Now" back in 1998 For more about what this part of the site is trying to achieve, please read my full introduction.
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| Name | Born | Died | Nat | Indy 500s | Biography |
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| Al Unser |
29 May 1939 Albuquerque, New Mexico |
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USA |
27 (1965-1994) |
Father of Al Jr. Raced on until the mid 90's, although he still drives at historic events. Continues to work closely with his son, but is also the driving coach for the whole IRL series. Also has numerous business interests and is a regular after-dinner speaker. Al, in 2005, also opened his new racing museum, in New Mexico, where he still lives. Has been ill lately, but recovering. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Bobby Unser |
20 Feb 1934 Colorado Springs, Colorado |
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USA |
19 (1963-1981) |
Still involved in US historic events. He retired from his business and now spends a lot of time in his holiday home in Mexico, enjoying the chance to pursue his lifelong love of fishing. Also does after-dinner speaking and TV and a lot of charity work. Still also acts a consultant, especially to Goodyear, with his knowledge of tyres. Also please see an interview with Bobby at http://www.oldracingcars.info/interviews/bobby_unser (Last updated 7 Jul 2010) |
| Jerry Unser |
15 Nov 1932 Colorado Springs, Colorado |
17 May 1959 Indianapolis, Indiana |
USA |
1 (1958-1959) |
Brother of Bobby, and the first Unser in the 500, Jerry was killed in a practice crash at Indianapolis. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Johnny Unser |
22 Oct 1958 Los Angeles, California |
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USA |
5 (1996-2000) |
Son of the late Jerry and cousin of Robby and Al Jr. Now retired from racing, but was in the sport as race director of the Champ Car Atlantic series. Also does stunt and promotional driving for film and TV and tyre testing for the Cooper Tyre and Rubber Company. Also heavily involved in the popcorn industry and is vice-president of Precision Dynamics, a vehicle evaluations firm. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Robby Unser |
12 Jan 1968 Albuquerque, New Mexico |
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USA |
2 (1998-2000) |
Son of Bobby, nephew of Al. A true-all rounder, he had huge success in hill-climb events, raced in the IRL, sprint and sports cars and also tried his hand at rallying. Finished in drift cars, where he ran his own team, but although he keeps links with the sport, he is now retired. (Last updated 7 Jul 2010) |
| Al Unser Jr. |
19 Apr 1962 Albuquerque, New Mexico |
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USA |
19 (1983-2007) |
An accident in 2004 looked to have ended his career but he returned to the Indy 500 in 2006! Had success in CART and then switched to the IRL in 2000 and was still racing at the time of his accident. Now, seemingly fully recovered, he also raced in the A1 GP series and was back at Indy again in 2007, despite well publicised personal problems. Not often racing now though. His son, Al III, is also coming up the ranks to add to the family tradition. Also involved in property development and works as a driver coach and consultant to the IRL series. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
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