1981 Cosworth, Indy Winner, Bobby Unser #3

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In 1:18 scale by Replicarz, this is the 1981 Cosworth driven to victory at Indy 500 in car #3 by Bobby Unser. This impressive resin cast model is sure to fill a void in your Indy 500 collection. Replicarz Indy, the difference is in the details. This is a high quality sealed body resin model.
Historical Facts about the race:
The race is widely considered one of the most controversial races in Indy history. Bobby Unser took the checkered flag as the winner, with Mario Andretti finishing second. After the conclusion of the race, USAC officials ruled that Unser had passed cars illegally while exiting the pit area during a caution on lap 149 (of 200). Unser was subsequently issued a one-position penalty. The next morning, the official race results were posted, and Unser was dropped to second place. Mario Andretti was elevated to first place and declared the race winner. A firestorm of controversy followed the ruling. After a lengthy protest and appeals process, the penalty was rescinded, and Unser was reinstated the victory on October 9. Officially, it became Unser's third-career Indy 500 victory and his final win in Indy car competition. Unser stepped out of the car at the end of the season, and ultimately retired from driving.