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Al Unser Jr. Retirement Press Conference Transcript
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06-30-2004 12:00 AM |
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 Al Unser Jr. Retirement Press Conference Transcript MIKE KING: Before we hear from Al, the folks at Indianapolis Speedway Productions, IMS Productions, assembled the videotape to take a stroll down Memory Lane, take a look back on the career of Al Unser Jr. (Video shown.)KING: Unfortunately, I was not anchoring the radio network when Al won the 500 in '92 and '94. But it is certainly an honor to be able to say I caught a couple of Al's wins during his IndyCar Series career. Just a quick story. You know, I remember so well that day in 1989 when Little Al and Emmo got together, and Al got out of that car after taking a real hard lick, walked to the apron and gave the thumbs-up to Emmo. And then three years later on such a cold day here at the Speedway, it was not a great Race Day. I remember Al taking the checkers in that Galmer chassis, and how happy the people in this facility were. I'm not just talking about of the guys on Al's team, but, you know, you felt a genuine affection for Al Unser Jr. and for the Unser family by the hundreds of thousands of fans that were in this facility. Then again, to win it in '94. And then to think back, and, Al, I'll never forget that day that you were walking down pit lane after failing to qualify in '95, and I unfortunately had the assignment of trying to stick a mic in your face to get a reaction from you, because that was one of my first assignments for the radio network, working the pits. I remember feeling like something just wasn't right when you missed the race. Bottom line is, one thing is certain in all of our lives, and that's change. Time for your life to take a bit of a change. I know that you have an announcement, certainly not the best kept secret in the racing world over the last couple days, but you have something you'd like to say to everyone gathered here. Read Full Story 
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06-01-2008 04:39 AM |
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Thank you Little Al & family for the history, and memories As a family the Unsers contributed to Indy racing's legacy like no other. Little Al certainly did his part towards writing the story. These racers came from the mountain and dirt track and excelled in the bright spotlight of Indianapolis, but they didn't stop there. The Unsers also routinely defeated classically trained road racers at their own game. By expand their driving talents towards world class levels in almost every category the Unsers simutaneously expanded Indy Car racing's international prestigue. IMO it is encumbent upon those who follow in their sprint racer footsteps to further it. Sorry about the speech. Thanks again Little Al, two time Indy 500 champion and eight time Long Beach winner. The complete package if there ever was one.
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