Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Jr. (pictured at left) and Willy T. Ribbs (pictured at right), the first black driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, recently announced they are forming a business partnership, Unser-Ribbs Vintage Racing.

The two drivers have become increasingly involved in vintage racing since they both stood on the podium of the first Sportscar Vintage Racing Ass’n (SVRA) Brickyard Invitational Indy Legends Charity Pro-Am in 2014 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Initial services of Unser-Ribbs Vintage Racing include coaching, mentoring, and even dining and recreational activities with Unser and Ribbs. They are supported with car set-up and engineering services by their friend and business partner Steve Erickson, owner of Automotive Business Solutions. Erickson is a long-time Indy car engineer.

“All of us at SVRA are proud to have Al and Willy as part of our family,” said Tony Parella, SVRA president and CEO. “When we first reached out to them about racing with us in 2014, I never dreamed it was the beginning of a warm relationship that has very much flourished. As they became familiar with our paddock they saw the business opportunities our growing number of sponsors have recognized.”

The two drivers also announced they would enter the fifth running of the Pro-Am during the June 13–June 17 Brickyard Invitational.