Bobby Unser Collection--Photographs--Racing--1976 Chili Cook Off--Item1
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Artifact Overview
Like most successful racing drivers, Bobby Unser made several product endorsements during his career. Among his best-known efforts were those on behalf of Ortega brand foods. For many years Unser's mother, Mary, held a chili cookout in connection with the Indianapolis 500. Her spicy chili recipe is still well loved.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1976
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.123.205.1972
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bobby Unser.
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 7.00 in
Width: 5.00 in
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Bobby Unser won the first of his three Indianapolis 500 victories in 1968. One of the STP-sponsored turbine-powered cars was expected to take the checkered flag that year, but mechanical problems took them out. Unser had his own gearbox troubles toward the end of the race, but he managed to cross the finish line with a nearly full-lap lead.