WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) - Watkins Glen International announced on Thursday that Al Unser Jr. will serve as the Grand Marshal for the Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix set to take place September 8-11.

Unser is a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner in 1992 and 1994. He was also a two-time champion in the International Race of Champions (IROC), where he was a three-time winner at Watkins Glen International in 1986, 1988, and 1989. He finished in the top five in his other two races at WGI. 

The track released a statement from WGI President, Michael Printup saying "The Indianapolis 500 is one of the most prestigious races in all of motorsports, and it's an honor to have a two-time winner in Al Unser Jr. serve as Grand Marshal for the Hilliard U.S. Grand Prix. His name is synonymous with motorsports, and he has quite the winning record at Watkins Glen too!"

Unser Jr. was a two-time champion in the International Race of Champions (IROC), where he was a three-time winner at Watkins Glen International in 1986, 1988, and 1989. He finished in the top five in his other two races at WGI. 

In the release from WGI, CEO of Sportscar Racing Vintage Association (SVRA) Tony Parella said "I had the privilege of meeting the Unser family when we created the Unser Family Reunion at IMS several years ago. Little Al and I became friends, and it's always cool to have him at the track with us. We both care about the future of the sport, which is why I became involved in motrosports 10 years ago and why he stays involved with his role at Future Star Racing in the Formula Regional Americas Championship and Formula 4 United State Championship Powered by Honda. It's a significant weekend for me as I celebrate my 10-year anniversary with SVRA, and I'm excited to have Al Jr. here for it."

Unser Jr. will attend the old course reenactment on Friday and will also be a part of the Legends Speak at Lafayette Park from 3-4 PM on Friday.