Racecar legend Al Unser, a four-time winner of the Indy 500, died Thursday at the age of 82 at his home in Chama, New Mexico, after a 17-year battle with cancer, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Friday.
Al Unser, one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 a record four times, died Thursday following a long illness. He was 82. Unser died at his home in Chama, New Mexico, with his wife, Susan, by his side, Indianapolis Motor Speedway said early Friday. He had been battling cancer for 17 years.…