Al Unser Sr. Dies: Four-Time Indianapolis 500 Winner & Prominent Member Of Racing Dynasty Was 82
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deadline.comAl Unser Sr., a four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 and member of one of racing’s most prominent dynasties, died of cancer yesterday at his home in Chama, N.M.
He was 82.His death was announced by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and his son, Al Unser Jr.“My heart is so saddened,” tweeted Unser Jr.
this morning. “My father passed away last night. He was a Great man and even a Greater Father. Rest In Peace Dad!”One of only four Indy 500 winners to claim the victory four times, Unser won the race in 1970, 1971, 1978 and, in a victory that made him, at 47, the oldest winner, 1987.Unser’s brother Bobby – a three-time Indy winner – died earlier this year.
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