Jerry Unser, Jr.

Jerry Unser, Jr.

Born	November 15, 1932(1932-11-15)
Died	May 17, 1959(1959-05-17) (aged 26)
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality	American
Active years	1958–1959
Teams	Kuzma, Kurtis Kraft
Races	2 (1 start)
Championships	0
Wins	0
Podiums	0
Career points	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0
First race	1958 Indianapolis 500
Last race	1959 Indianapolis 500

Jerry Unser (November 15, 1932, Colorado Springs, Colorado – May 17, 1959, Indianapolis, Indiana) was an American racecar driver. He was the 1957 USAC Stock Car champion.

Jerry was the first of the Unser family to compete at Indianapolis. In his only start, in 1958, he was caught up in a 13-car pileup on the first lap and flew over the turn three wall, miraculously emerging unhurt. He died in a practice crash before the 1959 Indianapolis 500, leaving behind a widow, Jeanne Unser, and two sons, Jerry and Johnny Unser.

His brothers Al and Bobby and his nephew Al Jr. have won the "500". His son Johnny and nephew Robby have also competed in the race.

Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired 1958 92 24 142.755 23 31 0 0 Crash T3 Totals 0 0

Starts 1 Poles 0 Front Row 0 Wins 0 Top 5 0 Top 10 0 Retired 1

World Championship career summary

The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Jerry Unser participated in 1 World Championship race but scored no World Championship points.

External links

• Find-A-Grave profile

Preceded by Stuart Lewis-Evans

Formula One fatal accidents May 17, 1959

Succeeded by Bob Cortner

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Name	Unser, Jerry
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Date of birth	November 15, 1932
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Date of death	May 17, 1959
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