Jerry Unser Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jerry Unser Jr.

American racing driver

Date of Birth: 15-Nov-1932

Place of Birth: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Date of Death: 17-May-1959

Profession: engineer, motorcycle racer, Formula One driver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

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.