Bobby Unser, 1960

Summary

Bobby Unser became one of America's most successful racing drivers. He earned two USAC National Championships, one IROC Championship, three Indianapolis 500 victories, and 13 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb wins. He raced Indy cars, sprint cars, stock cars, and midgets in a career that spanned 32 years. The Unser clan is regarded as the "First Family of American Racing."

Bobby Unser became one of America's most successful racing drivers. He earned two USAC National Championships, one IROC Championship, three Indianapolis 500 victories, and 13 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb wins. He raced Indy cars, sprint cars, stock cars, and midgets in a career that spanned 32 years. The Unser clan is regarded as the "First Family of American Racing."

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

1960

Subject Date

1960

Collection Title

Bobby Unser Papers 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2009.123.205.3587

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bobby Unser.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Photographic materials

Technique

Gelatin silver process
Photographic processes

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 10 in

Width: 8 in

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