UNSER, BOBBY; AND UNSER, AL

born Feb. 20, 1934, Albuquerque, N.M., U.S. born May 29, 1939, Albuquerque Bobby Unser in full Robert William Unser brothers, American automobile-racing drivers from a family of drivers, who each won the Indianapolis 500 race (Bobby: 1968, 1975, and 1981; Al: 1970, 1971, 1978, and 1987). Both brothers drove early in their careers in the Pike's Peak hill climb and won; winning this event had been almost a family monopoly. Bobby first raced in 1949 and first competed in the Indianapolis 500 race in 1963. He won two United States Automobile Club (USAC) races in 1967 before winning his first Indianapolis 500 in 1968. His 1981 Indianapolis 500 victory was controversial: he crossed the finish line first, but he was placed second for advancing in position while the race was under the yellow (caution) flag. Mario Andretti was declared the winner. He appealed the decision to USAC as well as a $40,000 fine. Further appeal, however, restored him as winner but let the fine stand. Bobby retired as a driver in 1982. In 1968 Al won five USAC races, placing third in the season's rankings and second in 1969. In 1970 he won both the Indianapolis 500 and the USAC championship. He also raced in stock-car races from 1967.