Won three Indianapolis 500s (1968, 1975, 1981) Had his 1981 win taken
away, when he allegedly passed cars during yellow flag, and win was
given to Mario Andretti. Team owner Roger Penske protested and in
October of that year, win was reinstated, giving Unser the distinction
of having won the "longest" Indy 500. Won 35 USAC/CART races and 49
poles. Won two USAC National Championships (1968 & 1974) Brother of
four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser. Uncle of two-time
Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Jr. Son Robby currently races on Indy
Racing League circuit. Brother Jerry was killed at Indianapolis, during
practice. Nearly killed in December, 1997, when caught in a blizzard,
in nothern New Mexico.