Heralded as the 'First Family of Racing', the Unser family name has come to be almost synonymous with the sport of racing. The Unser Racing Museum in Albuquerque was founded by Al Unser Sr. as a tribute to the legend that is the Unser family, while also honoring motor racing as a sport.
Spread over 13,000 square feet, the museum traces the history of racing through the legendary accomplishments of four generations of Unsers. The museum also offers you a tour which guides you through the seven sections the museum is divided into. At Pike Peak, you can learn about the early days of Unser racing, while a look around Indy reveals what makes the Unser dynasty so successful. Jerry's Garage is a gallery which showcases visiting exhibits about special cars and the Unser family story while Technologies is where you learn about the ins and outs of motorcars and what makes a race car so special. The tour ends at the Winner's Circle where you will find Unser highlights as well as records of the milestones in their racing careers.
You can also browse through the Gift Shop where you will find unique books about the history of racing as well as the 'Unser Legacy', race car sets, a quirky collection of clocks which includes a dashboard clock as well as one that is fashioned like a talking helmet as well as apparel and other memorabilia. You can even etch your name as a permanent part of the museum via the 'Bricks Campaign'. This innovative program allows you to purchase a brick with your name engraved on it, which then forms a part of a path leading from the museum entrance to a piece of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway wall. You can either buy yourself a brick or gift a brick to a loved one.
The museum also lets out Jerry's garage after museum hours to private gatherings, business meetings and weddings. With a capacity to house a party of 50 - 250, this is an ideal venue to organize your personal events with the assistance of professional staff. A catering kitchen is specially designed for catered events while the museum also offers audio-visual facilities here.
For further information and to browse through the online collection of merchandise, you can refer to the website http://www.unserracingmuseum.com .enquiries can also be addressed over the telephone at 505 344-1776.
Unser Racing Museum
1776 Montano NW
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque,
New Mexico 87107
