Jerry Unser Jr.

Jerry Unser Jr.

Born	(1932-11-15)November 15, 1932 Colorado Springs, Colorado
Died	May 17, 1959(1959-05-17) (aged 26) Indianapolis, Indiana
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality	American
Active years	1958–1959
Teams	Kuzma, Kurtis Kraft
Entries	2 (1 start)
Championships	0
Wins	0
Podiums	0
Career points	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0
First entry	1958 Indianapolis 500
Last entry	1959 Indianapolis 500

Jeremy Michael Unser Jr. (November 15, 1932 – May 17, 1959) 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.

Indianapolis 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.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Chassis	Engine	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	WDC	Points
1958	Kurtis Kraft	Offenhauser L4	ARG	MON	NED	500 31	BEL	FRA	GBR	GER	POR	ITA	MOR	NC	0
1959	Kurtis Kraft	Offenhauser L4	MON	500 DNQ	NED	FRA	GBR	GER	POR	ITA	USA			NC	0

External links

• Find-A-Grave profile