Jerry Unser, Jr.

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 United States American
Active years 19581959
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.

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Preceded by
Stuart Lewis-Evans
Formula One fatal accidents
May 17, 1959
Succeeded by
Bob Cortner



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