1968 Rislone Special
Driver: Bobby Unser
Chassis: Gurney Eagle
Engine: Turbocharged Offy
Kit - 1968 Gurney Olsonite Eagle by MPC - converted to the Rislone Spl.
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This was the first of 9 wins for the Unser family, three of which belong to Bobby. For the second year in a row, a turbine powered car - driven by Joe Leonard - almost won the race, but broke down on the last restart with about fifteen laps to go. Click here to learn how possible sabotage helped Unser win.
This car was featured in the 1969 film Winning starring Paul Newman and Robert Wagner.
