Bill Vukovich, III
Billy Vukovich III was killed in practice for a CRA race at Mesa Marin Raceway, [1] in Bakersfield, California, when his throttle stuck open which caused his car to swerve into the wall. He was 27 years old. Vukovich became the first third-generation driver to qualify in Indy 500 history.
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William John "Bill" Vukovich ( / ˈvjuːkəvɪtʃ /; December 13, 1918 - May 30, 1955) was an American racing driver. He won the 1953 and 1954 Indianapolis 500, plus two more American Automobile Association National Championship races, and died while leading the 1955 Indianapolis 500 .
Indianapolis 500, OpenWheel Veteran Bill Vukovich II Dies at 79
He was 79. Vukovich was the son of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bill Vukovich and the father of fellow Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Billy Vukovich III, as the Vukovichs were one of four families to have three generations of drivers compete in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," joining the Andrettis, Foyts and Brabhams.
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Bill Vukovich II passed away on Sunday August 20, 2023 in Fresno, Cal. Should you desire, in lieu of flowers please make a donation to Billy Vukovich III Scholarship Fund, 50200 Rd 427.
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Bill Vukovich II was the son of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bill Vukovich and the father of Billy Vukovich III, both of whom were killed in racing accidents. Vukovich and his wife, Joyce, were married for 60 years. Vukovich died on August 20, 2023, at the age of 79. [4] Award
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Bill Vukovich II, the 1968 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year and a member of one of the race's most prominent families, died Aug. 20. He was 79.
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This year, it killed Bill Vukovich. The evening before the race I was sitting in Vukie's garage with Owner Lindsey Hopkins. He gave me a list of eight "hot dogs"—drivers with enough impassioned.
'None would be as great as Bill Vukovich' Motor Sport Magazine
Bill Vukovich was a racing legend during the fifties, best remembered for three Indy 500 races. He won the first two; he died in the third. Vukovich had been the outstanding driver at the.
Bill Vukovich and his wife after the second hottest 500. Indianapolis
Billy Vukovich III, also taking on the family legacy, was named Rookie of the Year in 1988 before his passing in 1990 during a practice race. "It was probably one of the biggest names in auto.
Bill Vukovich, III
Billy Vukovich II, a veteran IndyCar and midget/sprint car driver, died Sunday at the age of 79, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway confirmed today. The cause of death was not announced.
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Bill Vukovich II, the 1968 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year and a member of one of the race's most prominent families, died on August 20. He was 79. Vukovich was the son of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bill Vukovich and the father of fellow Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Billy Vukovich III.
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Fresno, California - Bill Vukovich II passed away on Sunday August 20, 2023 in Fresno, Cal.. He was 79. Bill was born in Riverside, California on March 29, 1944 to the late Esther & Bill.
'None would be as great as Bill Vukovich' Motor Sport Magazine
William John Vukovich, III Birth 31 Aug 1963 Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA Death 25 Nov 1990 (aged 27) Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA Burial Belmont Memorial Park Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA Plot Block Garden of the Apostles - Section 520 - Space 2 Memorial ID 5787 · View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers
Bill Vukovich III fatal accident at Mesa Marin Raceway (November 26
He was 79. Vukovich II had an 18-year racing career from 1965-83, competing in the USAC Championship and IndyCar Series. His best finish in 12 attempts at the Indianapolis 500 was second in 1973,.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Bill Vukovich II, the 1968 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year and member of one of the most prominent families in racing, died on Monday at 79. The Vukovichs were one of five families to have three generations of drivers compete in the Indianapolis 500. Vukovich's father, Bill Vukovich was a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner.
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Bill Vukovich II, who had an 18-year racing career from 1965-1983 and competed in the IndyCar Series and USAC Championship, died Sunday at 79 years old. Fresno Bee file Both Vukovich Jr.'s.