Bobby Unser: An Icon, Always Remembered.
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- RIP to a LEGEND.
Today, the racing world mourns the passing of three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Bobby Unser. He was the total package - adored by fans, funny and charming, and a true champion.
An icon, always remembered. Godspeed, racer.
I met Bobby Unser at Laguna Seca in 2007. He was everything that people said...just a great guy. I asked him which Indy 500 win was his personal favorite and he answered "The first one is always the best!" He was so enthusiastic and friendly to me. I'll never forget talking to this racing legend who made me feel like I was just as important as himself. Thanks Bobby!
The Unser's and Indy - like bacon and eggs - I miss America .
Always enjoyed his play-by-play. He stayed current with the technology in order to give the fans a better experience. A picture of professionalism and class. They dont make 'em like Bobby anymore. He will be missed.
Thanks for the memories Uncle Bobby. God Bless You.
Don’t tell me we don’t have inspirational people in this country. What a story.
Aside from Bobby being one of the best Indy Car racers he was the best Indy racing announcer ever. No other announcer could explain on the fly the happenings of a race better than Bobby Unser and I've watched every Indy 500 since 1979.
They should totally make a movie about Bobby’s incredible life! Matt Damon looks a hell of a lot like him. Rest In Peace Bobby.
If they do make a film about Bobby Unser starring Matt Damon, then Matt Damon would have the honor of portraying 2 of the most iconic pioneers in US motorsport history, because he already portrayed Carol Shelby in Ford vs. Ferrari
@@leadlefthand yea I know. Reckon it could still happen tho
Yes they should
Yea just like he was a twin for Carrol Shelby. Guess McCounehey was not available.
@Peter Evans Don't put the blame on the narrator, what we are hearing and seeing here is the final approved product from the *executive producer* of the video. The narrator is voicing the video, and reading the script, to what the *executive producer* wants. If the narrator doesn't do the voice-over to the satisfaction of the *executive producer,* then another narrator, aka _voice-over-talent_ will be hired to do the job. I have familiarity with such videos as this as I've had experience with audio production work.
Well done IMS! A fitting tribute to an absolute legend! RIP Bobby Unser.
Great announcer as well.
Always made Albuquerque proud! Thank you Unser family
As a Pikes Peak racer in the motorcycle div. from Espanola, the whole family has been an inspiration.
Bobby brought a tear to my eye today... I remember when my brother got lost from our family in 1964 at Milwaukee and we found him sitting in Bobby's car that was on the trailer...! He asked him if he was lost and he said yes, so Bobby told him I'm going to put you in my car and you stay there till your family comes around...! (Same race Jim Hurtubise was burned bad in a wreck)....What a great guy "Uncle Bobby" was...! A true racing LEGEND, fun guy and a character... I'm going to miss him.... RIP Uncle Bobby
Born and raised under Pikes Peak I was! Unser’s would work on there cars in my uncles garage at the top of manitou Springs -early days! (Ute Pass Garage) and I got the racing bug from my uncle! Thanks to them I raced Hillclimb also! R.I.P. to both of them! Legends live forever!
An Albuquerque legend
Excellent Excellent EXCELLENT tribute video to a great person and driver!
R.I.P. Bobby .................... 🙏
I remember Bobby Unser more as a broadcaster at Indy Car races than as a driver but the knowledge he carries behind the mic was very insightful & fresh as if he drove the cars before going to the booth...
a full life for one of the all time American racing greats, a voice that will be missed come Memorial Day weekend...
Seeing the shots here of Unser and Gurney at Indy in the 70s makes me think that was THE golden age of Indy racing.
RIP Uncle Bobby!! An absolute legend!!
Growing up watching racing & going to Daytona with NASCAR, going to Gainesville for the NHRA Gator Nationals, and going to the Brickyard for the 500. The Unsers were always at the top of my list of drivers. God Bless Their Family. Heroes & icons are leaving us faster than today's society can produce them.
Unser family is a fixed icon in racing
Wonderful memories of Bobby Unser and the Penske racing team. My dad, Al Galler, was instrumental in Norton Company's sponsorship of the team and that involvement was the source of tremendous pride and enjoyment. I remember how thrilled they were to find out that Bobby was going to be driving for them, not just because he was a so well respected but because he was a such great guy. What a gifted and well lived life. I know my dad will be in the long, Heavenly receiving line waiting to shake Bobby's hand when he arrives.
My father raced against Bobby in the 50's & 60's and I raced with his son Robby in the 80's. Great memories.
Totally unique, raw character. A gritty sweetheart.
My dad always watched the Indy 500 on our little black and white, then color TV back in the 70s. Bobby Unser was always a staple. RIP Bobby.
I was at Indy in '68 when he won. I was enthralled by the STP turbins and wanted them to win, but when he beat them, I became an instant fan. I'll never forget that red, white and black Gurney Eagle with the Rislone decals.
Oh my! I'm very saddened to hear this. A very dark and sad day for the sport of auto racing. Bobby Unser was an incredibly great race car driver and technician. He goes down in history as one of greatest race car drivers of all-times.
Fantastic way you said that Greg. ditto
@@waterbug85 We are all going to miss him.
They don't make em like him anymore.
RIP Bobby.... A true legend of the sport.
You wouldn't see near the drivers in cars today if we hadn't had so many advances in safety. Took a lots of balls to drive during the era Bobby came up in.
Steel Kahuna's for sure.
Rest In Peace Bobby. You were a great race car driver. I really enjoyed watching you drive.
I took a photo of Bobby, Al, and Little Al sitting on the pit wall at Indianapolis, just talking, like any other family. I always thought it would be cool to get them to sign it for me now it's too late but it still has a good spot on the wall in my man-cave. Thanks Unsers.
RIP Bobby !!!!
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Unser family.
May you find comfort in knowing that he touched so many people with his courage and his ability to be the car.🏎️
Very moving tribute, well done. May Uncle Bobby RIP.
A great amongst greats. RIP to another Legend
RIP "Uncle Bobby"! I was so happy to have met you and shake your hand. Thank you for the memories!
The world of auto racing lost another legend. RIP Bobby, you were one helluva driver!
GOD SPEED UNCLE BOBBY------One of a kind, never to be duplicated.
Thanks Bobby you always made me smile.
THANK U ! THANK U ! THANK U ! A JOY TO WATCH YOUR RACING CAREER. FOREVER REMEBERED !!!
Bobby was a good friend and miss him always. I was surprised and honored to see our ADT Automotive Bonneville Land Speed Car at the end of this video with me standing next to Bobby. What memories at Bonneville, Pikes Peak, And snowmobiling at Al and Al Jr’s Oso Lodge in Chama NM over the year. Bobby was our spokesperson for our car auction company for a decade u til we sold it in 2000. Miss you my friend as well as Bobby Jr and Al….
Great man, Competitor and Innovator. There was No One better at telling a story and he will always be loved and sadly missed. One of a Kind. RIP 3 time.
Never Ever will be another person like ole "Uncle Bobby." GOD BLESS.
RIP Uncle Bobby I always loved to here what you had to say when racing or commentating
The 505 will never be the same, thanks bobby #burque
I had the great pleasure of meeting Bobby Unser, Al Unser, Parnelle Jones, Johnny Rutherford and Lloyd Ruby at an autograph session in Wichita Falls, TX. A freeway overpass was being dedicated for Lloyd Ruby who was from Wichita Falls. As a kid that grew up in Colorado I was a big fan of the Unsers. The year Bobby raced at the Indy 500 for the first time. My parents and I went to a sprint car race that same weekend at the Colorado State Fair grounds where Al Unser was racing. Being able to meet Bobby and the other racing legends was probably the highlight of my race fan time. RIP Bob
Rest In Peace Bobby!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Bobby Unser was one of the greatest to drive (and win) at the Indy 500. The first to win in 3 different decades. Simply a brickyard legend and a fierce competitor. And now he's taken his final checkered flag. RIP, Bobby Unser.
WOW I didn't know another legend gone rip Bobby
Was in Tower Terrace in 1975 to see Bobby's second win... R.I.P. Brother ... 🏎️
Mostly before my time, and I'm still kinda working on my IndyCar history, but 10 Pike's Peak overall wins is too insane NOT to speak for itself.
So, uh, Senna, Moss, and Earnhardt are gonna have their hands full up there, eh?
They may not be able to get a word in edgewise once Bobby starts talking . . . But they’ll undoubtedly be laughing once Bobby gets going.
I never got to watch Bobby racing it was a bit before my time, but as a commentator he was world class 👏 RIP Bobby
Thank you Bobby our hometown hero! Thank you for the memories! Godspeed RIP!
Very nice tribute, I learned a great deal more about him. Thank you for this.
A special man , so much talent ! Sorry for the loss , prayers , RIP , Bob
RIP BOBBY. Legend forever!!!
A moving tribute to a great driver.
RIP, Kind sir..
The first Indy car race I watched was the 1975 Indy 500. A fan of his and A Indy racing fan from then on. That was an amazing Drive across the finish line.
Really sad news. Rest in peace legend!!
Yep Legend
Oh no uncle Bobby. Robin Miller please do a video
He was a great driver and a wonderful commentator!
A great man and race car driver!
RIP Bobby Unser!! You will be missed !!! Always enjoyed listening to him in the broadcast booth explaining the cars and the strategy!! Always loved his "matter of fact", no BS style of commentary!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Rest In Peace Bobby
So sorry to hear this. Loved watching him race and on tv. Another champ gone. R.I.P.
RIP Bobby. A great racer without a doubt. Loved his stories so much.
A man’s man!! Godspeed Sir!
Sad to hear of his passing ,He was a true Champion.
MR. Bobby Unser.....The BEST !!!......Another Great One , racing up there on Heaven's Track......
One of a kind ! God rest his soul
Iv'e watched a lot of videos, interviews and podcasts of this guy and he always came across as a really genuine man with a great sense of humour, passionate and intelligent. And, what a great, great racing driver. It's a truly sad day to loose Bobby Unser.
What a beautiful tribute💜
RIP Legend
Thank you for everything
God speed Bobby. Thanks for the memories.
I had no idea he passed! That is sad- what’s legend!!!🙏🏻
Wow...really sorry to hear this.
Once I met Bobby at an autograph session the day before an Indy 500 and I asked him "Are things OK with you and Mario these days?" and he said "Well, I haven't killed him yet." We both roared with laughter and it will always be a special moment for me. RIP BOBBY!!!
Loved the way he always said “but remember...” in his commentary at Indy.We will Bobby. R.I.P.
That was excellent! One of my all time favorite drivers & broadcasters! Thank-You IMS.
WOW!!! GOD BLESS YOU UNCLE BOBBY. WILL NEVER EVER BE ANOTHER MORE COLORFUL OR TALENTED DRIVER/PERSON. YOU WILL BE MISSED.
Rest with God, Bobby Unser....
True legend of the sport.
Rest in Peace Racer!! My former neighbor Wayne Leary was his 1875 Indy 500 winning chief mechanic. Wayne was another character. Well, they are in heaven together now. I think!!!
R.I.P. Sir! Took the words from my thoughts, God broke the mould when he made him. what a awesome human being.
Just like Darrell Waltrip, Bobby Usner had that iconic voice to racing. #ThankYouUsner #RIPBobbyUsner
God Bless, R.I.P. Racer!!!!!
Bobby Unser, and the Unser family were winners on the track. He'll go down in history as one of the greatest drivers ever. RIP......
thank you Unser family for my family memories at Indy
May you rest in the Lord Bobby Unser. The most fitting tribute I can offer is you shall always and forever be the greatest race car driver. God Be With You, Your Family, Your Friends and all those who strap a helmet on and put the pedal through the metal.....
Love and Peace Sir✝️🏎🏆
Sad he has gone, Great race Driver
One of the greatest racing driver on the planet
They should re-name Pikes Peak:
Unser Mountain
How about the summit house on top.
Unser Peak
Mount Unser
You will be missed and remembered, Bobby Unser. I also send my warm condolences from Finland to his family and friends.
living in England I was unaware of a lot of the IndyCar scene and thanks to UA-cam I have been able to watch a lot of the great races with Bobby on commentary the man was a legend inside and outside of the car, RIP Bobby Unser a real legend
A great race car driver and competitor. Also one of the drivers who most strongly resisted having Janet Guthrie in the Indy 500. Nobody is a saint, after all.
A long life well lived. RIP Bobby.
Bobby Unser The best and most amazing car driver in the world. Rest in peace my friend I thank God for bringing you to us It was a privilege knowing you
See you on the other side
Peace Out ☮
This literally had me in tears 😭😭😭😭.
I❤️him, forever!!
Class act and legend he will live on forever
Bobby and his family ruled the Pikes Peak Hill Climb!!!
We miss you Bobby, you were one of the best ever!
Aw man.......... Rest in peace Bobby 😢
Thank you Bobby for a life well lived, and your fearlessness on track. A true legend.
Great driver Indy 500 champion. Godspeed.