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. 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.
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