Legendary race car driver Al Unser Sr. has died at the age of 82.
On Thursday, racing great Al Unser Sr. died at the age of 82. The four-time Indianapolis 500 winner and three-time IndyCar Series champion was diagnosed with cancer 17 years ago.
According to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Unser died in Chama, New Mexico at his home with his wife Susan there with him. Al Unser Jr, tweeted about his father, saying:"My heart is so saddened. My father passed away last night. He was a Great man and even a Greater Father. Rest In Peace Dad!" My heart is so saddened. My father passed away last night. He was a Great man and even a Greater Father. Rest In Peace Dad!🙏♥️🙏Others spoke to Unser Sr.'s legacy, including former racer Mario Andretti who said,"Al Unser Sr. was one of the smartest drivers I've ever raced against. And I often said I wish I could've had some of his patience. I know it would have worked for me many time.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway paid tribute with a video on social media highlighting his life and career. They wrote,"An icon and hero to racing fans around the world. A history-making and beloved member of the #IMS family ... Godspeed, racer."
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