Bobby Unser Collection--Photographs--Racing--1976 Chili Cook Off--Item6

Summary

Like most successful racing drivers, Bobby Unser made several product endorsements during his career. Among his best-known efforts were those on behalf of Ortega brand foods. For many years Unser's mother, Mary, held a chili cookout in connection with the Indianapolis 500. Her spicy chili recipe is still well loved.

Like most successful racing drivers, Bobby Unser made several product endorsements during his career. Among his best-known efforts were those on behalf of Ortega brand foods. For many years Unser's mother, Mary, held a chili cookout in connection with the Indianapolis 500. Her spicy chili recipe is still well loved.

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1976

Collection Title

Bobby Unser Papers 

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.123.205.1977

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bobby Unser.

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.00 in

Width: 10.00 in

Connect 3

Discover curious connections between artifacts.

Learn More