DOUGLAS SHIERSON RACING - AL UNSER JR. - 1985 - Mug
Initially, Shierson signed John Paul Jr.; however, Paul would be jailed for racketeering in a case involving his father. After attempting to hire Al Unser Sr., Shierson instead secured the services of Al Unser Jr., who would come into his own as a driver during his stint with the team using the Lola T800 model with Cosworth engine.
In 1985, Al Unser Jr. won back to back mid-season races at the Meadowlands and Cleveland. He was leading the race at Road America, when it started to rain. But before he could get to the pits for rain tires, he spun out suffering a fractured ankle. He rebounded to score six top-four finishes over the last seven races, and put himself in position to win the championship. Al Jr. famously lost the championship title by only one point. He effectively lost the championship in the waning laps of the final race of the season (Tamiami Park), when his father Al Unser Sr. finished just high enough to clinch enough points to mathematically secure the title.
• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.85″ (9.8 cm) in height, 3.35″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
• 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (12 cm) in height, 3.35″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Blank product sourced from China
In 1985, Al Unser Jr. won back to back mid-season races at the Meadowlands and Cleveland. He was leading the race at Road America, when it started to rain. But before he could get to the pits for rain tires, he spun out suffering a fractured ankle. He rebounded to score six top-four finishes over the last seven races, and put himself in position to win the championship. Al Jr. famously lost the championship title by only one point. He effectively lost the championship in the waning laps of the final race of the season (Tamiami Park), when his father Al Unser Sr. finished just high enough to clinch enough points to mathematically secure the title.
• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.85″ (9.8 cm) in height, 3.35″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
• 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (12 cm) in height, 3.35″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Blank product sourced from China