What happened to Al Unser Jr?
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Asked by: Dustin Gold
Unser Jr. died on Sunday, six weeks after the death his father, Bobby Unser Sr., a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner. The younger Unser had undergone surgery for a broken hip, then developed blood clots, leading to his death at age 65.
What happened to Al Unser Jr son?
Bobby died in May at 87, and his son Bobby Unser Jr. died in June at 65. Unser is survived by his son and his wife, Susan. Two daughters, Mary and Deborah, died before him.
What happened to Shelley Unser?
Shelley Unser, whose funeral will be held this weekend, died from complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is an inflammatory lung disease that affects airflow from the lungs.
What did Al Unser Jr do?
Alfred Unser Jr.
(born April 19, 1962), nicknamed “Little Al”, “Al Junior”, or simply “Junior”, is a retired American race car driver and two-time Indianapolis 500 winner.
Which Unser just passed away?
great Al Unser Sr.
On Thursday, racing great Al Unser Sr. died at the age of 82. The four-time Indianapolis 500 winner and three-time IndyCar Series champion was diagnosed with cancer 17 years ago. According to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Unser died in Chama, New Mexico at his home with his wife Susan there with him.
Which Unser recently died?
Al Unser, one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 a record four times, died Thursday following a long illness. He was 82.
What race car driver passed away recently?
NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died Wednesday evening after a crash during a sprint car race at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey.
Is Al Unser Jr an alcoholic?
Al Unser Jr. will mark one year of sobriety. Unser has been very vocal about his struggles with alcohol. He has even shared his story of addiction as a recovering alcoholic with Hope Academy students in the past. He said drinking was a demon he faced, and he hopes others will learn from his mistakes.
What family has the most Indy 500 wins?
The Unsers are the most successful family in the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with a total of nine victories in the Indianapolis 500.
Who is the oldest driver to win Indy 500?
Al Unser
Q. Who is the oldest winner of the Indianapolis 500? A. Al Unser was 47 years, 360 days old when he won the 71st Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 1987.
