"Walnut Shells in Tires" Clip from Interview with Bobby Unser, 2009
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Artifact Overview
Unser had automobile racing in his blood. His brother and uncles all raced, and two of them -- his Uncle Joe and his oldest brother, Jerry -- lost their lives in racing-related accidents. A driver as well, Unser's father was a respected mechanic with a garage on Route 66. From his earliest days racing modified passenger cars on dirt tracks near Albuquerque, Unser learned how to make things work on a shoestring and without buying the newest or best parts. This skill prepared Unser well for a career of continuous experimentation and refinement of virtually every aspect of automotive performance.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Film clip
Date Made
07 January 2009
Subject Date
07 January 2009
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.62.1.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bobby Unser.
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