Unser, the son of the late four-time Indy 500 winner Al Unser Sr, enjoyed considerable success in a racing career that also counted two Daytona 24 Hours victories and two International Race of Champions crowns.
But, for all of his on-track achievements, which earned him million-dollar contracts, Unser’s personal life was one of turmoil that contributed to his downfall.
Drug dependence, repeated relapses into alcoholism and multiple arrests led to the collapse of two marriages and him contemplating suicide on his 50th birthday.
Unser reveals all in his compelling book, A Checkered Past, written with prolific author Gurss – whose previous books cover Team Penske’s 1994 Indy 500 ‘Beast’ engine and the life of the late John Andretti.
Unser and Gurss join Autosport Plus editor James Newbold on the podcast to discuss the process of writing the book, their pick of the best stories revealed in the book and the feedback they received.
Unser also shares his thoughts on modern…
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