The Roast of Bobby Unser

[@jacktollitt3771]

this is genuinely one of the best videos on the internet.

[@ghenckel]

This is almost a Robin Miller roast, God Bless Robin! We all loved his brilliant reporting.

[@maxmulsanne7054]

_"The greatest story is... I think when I fired him."_ - Roger Penske 😁 It is strange that Unser & Mears are the only two drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 spanning three decades: Unser 1968 - 1975 - 1981 Mears 1979 - 1984 - 1988 - 1991 Fun Fact: Paul Newman's character, Frank Capua, in the classic _"Winning"_ (1969) was portrayed as driving Bobby Unser's car No. 3 - Rislone Eagle/Offy (Leader Card Racers team). Only difference was that during the scenes filmed from the production itself showing Newman driving, was that the _'Beak'_ nosecone of the Eagle was used during those clips. When in fact the 1968 Eagles had introduced the blunt nosecone version.

[@RandysRacingPlace633]

RIP Uncle Bobby. One of the all time greats in auto racing

[@weaksignal8009]

Check out the "Uncle Bobby" animation (on amazon) and podcasts 'Dinned With Racers'

[@joshuafarmer3467]

I love how Roger Penske is sitting there with them.

[@jackharle1251]

Not a better person to take over the IMS.

[@markcomune2585]

RIP Mr. Bobby Unser. Talked my Dad and my Uncle into taking me to Trenton Speedway in the early 1970's. As Italians from NJ they would root for Mario. But my Dad developed a great respect for Bobby because of the way he treated me and all of the fans. Truly one of the legends from the greatest era of Indy car racing.

[@stymiesnerdly771]

Had to come back and enjoy this one again tonight. An absolute Legend in every sense of the world.

[@TheMrmmkkpro]

RIP Bobby, I really enjoyed watching you drive, the golden years, I sure do miss those days, it was great racing by some tough ass men. 🏁🏁

[@shannon9155]

You said it!

[@ThePanzafahra]

What a beautiful video. Got a wonderful laugh out of it, especially after learning that Uncle Bobby passed away. RIP.

[@UrNewStepdad91]

the Hertz letter made my entire week

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

Thanks to all the Legends & Robin for putting this on!

[@TomSmith-io9uk]

RIP Uncle Bobby! I'm crying at your lose. I have been to 10 Indy 500's and yo won 2 in my time.

[@WhiskyCast]

We need part 2, please!

[@Cra8z27]

This is a gem. Thank you for sharing.

[@shannon9155]

We love you Robin Miller.

[@davidcarter2720]

I didn't expect much - it's hard to have a sharp roast with aging presenters. You KNOW these guys would have been spectacular 10-20 years earlier or more - probably would have concluded in some sort of brawl. But this was fun. Sometimes Miller makes me cringe - but he did a good job keeping this thing flowing and reasonably crisp. Well done, even if it was a thing that only a hardcore Indy fan could enjoy. As a pretty hardcore Indy fan, thank-you!

[@NotSteveCook]

I hope this is a multi-part series! Thanks, MP!

[@MrWATM]

That was freaking awesome! Perfect warm up for the Big Show tomorrow. I can't wait. Now where the hell is Part 2?

[@francoisready3133]

It took 2 years to get "part one"!

[@toddhutchens]

That was awesome. Great job by all.

[@grantstouder8566]

"Jesus Christ just answer the question" don't think RP enjoyed that but I sure did. Classic Miller

[@jdracer111]

Helluva driver in your day Bobby. We will never forget your Indy 500 wins.

[@richardwolff1415]

I had a businesses partner in the early 80s he was close friends with Bobby form the 70s after seeing the video I should have payed more attention to the managing side of it . But in hind sight it was a great experience. RIP Mr Unser.

[@mesoed]

Thank you. Just... Thank you.

[@bryancohn9406]

This was outstanding! Thanks MP!

[@NotSteveCook]

The captions are icing on the cake😆

[@JamesPancoast]

I'm re-watching this and I was like "I wonder how many Indy 500 wins are up on that stage", so I looked it up Driver wins: 11 Team wins: 20 (If I did the math right, I'd be happy to be corrected, though!)

[@nathanderover6929]

That was outstanding. Here's hoping we get the second half someday!

[@chucklimbaugh2806]

Io

[@interstate366]

It’s out!

[@CAGraphics576]

I wish they had part 2!!😢

[@richardgreen7811]

In 1972, while attending an extended management program at General Motors Institute (Flint, Michigan) our group traveled to Anderson Indiana to attend the Delco Training Seminar for a week. Coincidentally the Indy 500 time trials were going on that week. On the last day of qualifying we went to see the show. There are too many stories associated with this trip, but the most significant of them is Bobby Unser. While brother Al had a competitive car and made the show he was not among the fastest qualifiers. With time running out, Bobby came on the track and began turning average laps at 195 mph. An atmosphere of electricity came over the fans (numbering in the 10's of thousands). Once Bobby turned a lap at 197 mph, we all stood up and began yelling in anticipation that he might turn the 1st 200 mph lap in history. Bobby's last lap was slightly over 198 mph and we were going berserk in the stands. When he pitted we were all still standing and gave him our best effort of applause in recognition of his accomplishment.

[@soxfan59]

Just what I needed to get through the day!

[@MX304]

Great stuff as always!!

[@jameshoran8]

Bobby on an Indy 500 telecast once said that Janet Guthrie drove a good race. She stayed in her line and out of the way of the men.

[@Slinger43]

Yes he did &....He was absolutely spot-on in his observation of Miss Janet's performance that day 🤨

[@cvillalobos27]

Literally a Christmas present, especially for the turkey

[@TheElyras]

RIP BOBY AND ROBIN...

[@JTFLHX09]

Rest in Piece Bobby !

[@clemfandango439]

RIP Bobby

[@donkuroiwa2965]

Part 2 Please!

[@SwineBrothers]

miller isn't kidding about usac, but they seem to have gotten better.

[@greggpaul4670]

USAC Killed Indy car racing in the 70's and forced the creation of CART. USAC killed their stock car series which at their height they were arguably even more popular than NASCAR. The fact that so many USAC drivers from all of their divisions ran stock cars as well as having races run all across the country and not just down south gave credence to their popularity. Many of the top names in Indy car ran stock cars as well. Several sprint, midget, and Silver Crown drivers as well along with several driver who actually raced all of those divisions.

[@penskepc2374]

@@greggpaul4670 if they weren't more popular they atleast had a bigger territory and had more stars because the Indy drivers would moonlight quite a bit, im pretty sure the south was rabid about stock cars even back then.

[@MIkeAldea]

Whatever happened to the second segment that was supposed to happen after the break?

[@alb5489]

Didn't you hear the take a break, get a drink part???????? Probably a looonnngg break/drink?

[@interstate366]

It’s up now

[@kcbroncohater]

RIP sir.

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

'67 Granatelli paid Parnelli $125K to drive the Famous Turbine at Indy! In '68 Bobby turned down Andy's more lucrative offer

[@comeausautomotiveradioshow]

Coming back after hearing Rufus passed yesterday

[@deantait8326]

INDY !

[@RRaquello]

Where's Sam Posey? I'd like to heatr some of his comments, but maybe they wanted to keep it G-rated for family viewing.

[@Slinger43]

Sam!... you're wrong! 😂 Uncle Bobby called poor Sam out all the time & I just loved it! 💪

[@johnrogan9420]

Never did a thing for me when i lived in Albuquerque New Mexico...1966 to 1980.

[@Slinger43]

Just what do you feel Bobby owed you?

[@sdsmt99]

Lighten up Francis

[@MLMWarriors]

#coincrewnation2k

[@johnrogan9420]

Auto 🚘racers...crazy🦧 plus drunks.

[@fighterjetsteve]

At one time Johnny Rutherford had his own P-51 Mustang. That means he was a pretty good pilot too.

[@sunnybeech74]

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