Al did most of his "talking" on the track and was one of the most patient drivers out there. He could drive just about anything just about anywhere with the potential of being up front and was always professional in his conduct. Never much for self promotion or embellishment he is often overlooked. He was smart enough to walk away when the cars available to him did not meet his expectations. He will always be among my favorites.
Mark Silverberg - SE Michigan
Lynx B FV & Royale RP3 FF
240Z Vintage Production Car
PCR, Kosmic CRG & Birel karts
DanW, E1pix, Gordy, Jerry Kehoe, jrh3
Not unexpected with his cancer — or let’s face it, in life — this is still very sad. One of the few remaining Renaissance drivers.
Another Great from my childhood gone in a long-dreaded era where they’re all leaving.
Often forgotten is that he knew how to turn right. I saw him win a F5000 race at Road America in ‘76, in the Series’ final year if not its last appearance in Elkhart Lake. (Edit: Sorry, my error, Al was 2nd at Road America but won Riverside in the last-ever F5000 race in the States).
In an era where being a gentleman seems rare, Al really was. And Man, was he ever good.
RIP, Al, and Thanks for being a true Hero in every way you could have been.
Last edited by E1pix; 12.10.21 at 3:33 PM.
Once we think we’ve mastered something, it’s over
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Sad News
Al Unser
Probably one of the smartest drivers on any circuit, always methodically fast and nearly always able to be up front at the end. I remember when he first drove a Frisbee at the Can-Am at Laguna, got passed by him many times but being able to watch how incredibly smooth he was without a hint of sliding or correcting was amazing and turns two and three were damn fast in that old configuration! When Al Jr ran the same car it was almost like watching Al, same incredible smoothness and both always gave you lots of room on the track. Always a great fan and it's hard to imagine he is gone!
A double blow to the family losing Bobby and Al so close together....what has it been two months?
I was there. His Lola was black, and powered by a Mopar. Spanked they asses, he did.Originally Posted by E1pix
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Iverson
Saw him race at Ontario Motor Speedway in 1970, 71. A class act and tough competitor.
His wins sold a boatload of little toy cars.
“Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty.” -Peter Egan
Once we think we’ve mastered something, it’s over
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He got to drive some amazing cars, earned every one of them.
Caldwell D9B - Sold
Crossle' 30/32/45 Mongrel - Sold
RF94 Monoshock - here goes nothin'
"Dad taught me everything I know, but he would never tell me anything he knew." -- Al Under Jr.
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