Robby Unser (born January 12, 1968) is an American former racing driver. Unser won the 1989
American Indycar Series championship, and was nine-time winner of the
Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. He raced in the
Indy Racing League
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, and was the IRL rookie of the year in
1998
1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''.
Events January
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. Robby made two starts in the
Indianapolis 500
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with a best finish of 5th in 1998. He also finished second twice in the 1998 season, his best IRL finish. His last IRL start came in
2000
2000 was designated as the International Year for the Culture of Peace and the World Mathematics, Mathematical Year.
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, his 21st IRL race. He is the son of
Bobby Unser
Robert William Unser (February 20, 1934 – May 2, 2021) was an American automobile racer. At his induction into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1994, he had the fourth most IndyCar Series wins at 35 (behind his brother Al Unser, Al, A ...
, nephew of
Al Unser Sr., and cousin of both
Al Unser Jr. and
Johnny Unser
Johnny Unser (born October 22, 1958) is an American former race car driver and current race steward for the USF Juniors series. He is the son of open wheel driver Jerry Unser Jr., cousin of Al Unser Jr. and Robby Unser, nephew of Al Unser and ...
.
Robby made his drifting debut in the 2007
Formula D
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season driving for Enjuku Racing. The team had its first win in Denver on June 29, 2007.
2014-2015 Robby is heading the "Team Speedway Racing Team" of
Speedway Motors of Lincoln, NE in a 17 event Goodguys AutoCross series.
Racing record
American open–wheel racing results
(
key)
CART
Indy Lights
Indy Racing League
Indianapolis 500
References
External links
Formula D profile
1968 births
American people of Swiss-German descent
American rally drivers
Drifting drivers
Indianapolis 500 drivers
Indy Lights drivers
IndyCar Series drivers
Living people
Racing drivers from Albuquerque, New Mexico
Barber Pro Series drivers
Atlantic Championship drivers
World of Outlaws drivers
Unser family
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PacWest Racing drivers
Team Pelfrey drivers
Cheever Racing drivers