The Unser Legacy: Four Generations of Speed

by Gordon Kirby

Here is a detailed and personal look at the Unsers, the most successful family in American auto racing. Their dynasty was first established on Pikes Peak, where both Bobby and Al garnered several victories early on in their careers. Then the brothers went to the world's premier race, the Indianapolis 500, and won a combined seven crowns before their driving days were done. The second generation of the family continued the Indy dominance as Al Unser Jr. won in both 1992 and 1994. Eventually, Robby Unser became the seventh member of the family to start at the big Brickyard, and now the newest racing Unser, Alfred Richard Unser (or ""Just Al"" as he's called), looks to add yet another Unser name to the Indy 500 competitor list.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2005

About the author

Gordon Kirby has written about motor racing for 30 years. He is the American editor for the British publication, Autosport. His most recent book is Bobby Rabal: The Graceful Champion. He is also working on a book about Mario Andretti's career.