1987 Indianapolis 500 conducted by Arute, featured a unique moment when Bobby Unser took over and conducted a brief interview with his brother. The broadcast has re-aired numerous times on ESPN Classic since the mid-2000s. ""And history is matched as the twin checkered flags come out for our second four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, Al Unser"" – Paul Page described the finish of the race for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network. """Al Unser joins A.J. Foyt...the only two men to win the Indianapolis 500, 4 times"" - "Jim Lampley 'described the finish of the race for ABC Sports'. 1987 Indianapolis 500
1982 Indianapolis 500 he jokingly claimed to have watched the tape over and over again "to see if this time I get by Gordy." Former Indianapolis 500 winner All teams raced on tires provided by Goodyear. The 1982 Indianapolis 500 is often considered one of the greatest editions of the race by historians, media, and fans. Race winner Gordon Johncock, who won the tragic 1973 race, was able to complement his record by winning one of the most exciting races. The win was bittersweet, however, for Johncock. The day after the race, Johncock's mother Frances died after a lengthy illness. Johncock learned of