Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser will serve as Grand Marshal of the Argent Mortgage Indy Grand Prix at Infineon Raceway on Aug. 28
source: paddocktalk.com Unser, who currently serves as driver coach and consultant for Indy Racing League, placed third in the last major open-wheel race held at the Sonoma, Calif. , road course, the USAC IndyCar 150 in 1970. The New Mexico resident is looking forward to returning to the twisting road course as grand marshal of the first event on a permanent road course in the 10-year history of the IRL. "I've always liked running in Sonoma ," Unser said. "Boy, I remember that race back in 1970 pretty well. There were things on the car that didn't go right that day and it showed because we were out-run by Gurney. He was strong." Unser will be honored during the race weekend Aug. 26 at the IRL Grand Marshal's Banquet at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn. All proceeds from the banquet will benefit El Nido Teen Center in Sonoma through Speedway Children's Charities, the charitable arm of Infineon Raceway. Unser also will participate in pre-race ceremonies on Aug. 28. "That's a heck of a racetrack, and I know all the drivers are looking forward to coming out there," Unser said. "I'm real honored to be there, and I think the people of Northern California are really going to enjoy the show."
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