Vukovich--the biography of race driver Bill Vukovich. He started on the pole once, won 2 races, set 3 fastest lead laps, and finished on the podium twice. Bill Vukovich Jr. with Son, 1968 Description: Driver Billy Vukovich Jr. guides his son Billy Vukovich III, on a miniature tractor. [3], Vukovich was the second defending Indy 500 champion to die during the race, following Floyd Roberts in 1939, and the only former winner to have been killed while leading. William John Vukovich Sr. (/ˈvjuːkəvɪtʃ/; December 13, 1918 – May 30, 1955) was an American automobile racing driver. Origin: 1968 ... Vukovich, William John Jr., 1944-Vukovich, William John III, 1963-1990 Automobile racing drivers Antique and classic cars Family: May 30, 1955: Driver Bill Vukovich gets set for the start of the Indianapolis 500 Indy Car race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Before he began Indy racing, Vukovich drove midget cars for the Edelbrock dirt track racing team. He raced on the West Coast of the United States in the URA, and won the series' 1945 and 1946 midget car championships. He won the 1953 and 1954 Indianapolis 500 plus two more American Automobile Association National Championship races. Considered by many racing analysts to be the greatest Indianapolis 500 driver of all time. He won the 1953 and 1954 Indianapolis 500 plus two more American Automobile Association National Championship races. He led an astounding 71.7% of laps that he drove in competition at the track, and remains the only driver ever to lead the most laps in the race three consecutive years.[3]. Bill Vukovich. Written by auto racing author Bob Gates, and published by Witness Productions as a collectible. (key) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap). Bill Vukovich Jr. Several drivers … In 1952, his sophomore year in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 500-Mile Race, he quickly moved up from his starting position in the middle of the third row to take the lead, and led 150 laps in dominant fashion before suffering steering failure on the 192nd of the 200 laps. The man has been gone for 61 years now and his Indy career was short, spanning just 5 Indianapolis 500 races. Trivia (2) Racecar driver. Grands Prix: 0 (1959) Indy 500s: 0 (1959) A top midget driver with over 40 top-level wins, Motter died of a heart-attack. [2] He won the 1950 AAA National Midget championship. Bill Vukovich William John Vukovich Sr. (/ˈvjuːokəvɪtʃ/; December 13, 1918 – May 30, 1955) was an American vehicle racing driver. Shipped with USPS Media Mail. William John Vukovich III (August 31, 1963, Fresno, California, United States – November 25, 1990, Bakersfield, California, United States) was an American race car driver.He was a three-time starter of the Indianapolis 500.The grandson of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bill Vukovich and the son of Bill Vukovich II, Vukovich III was the 1988 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year. He was exiting the second turn, trailing three slower cars—driven by Rodger Ward, Al Keller, and Johnny Boyd—when Ward's car hit the backstretch outer wall and flipped, resting in the middle of the track as a result of a broken axle. Vukovich was known for racing midgets powered by Drake engines. Boyd's car also flipped over and landed upside down as well. His son, Bill Vukovich II, and his grandson, Billy Vukovich III Vukovich II, also competed in the Indianapolis 500, with Vukovich II taking second in 1973, and Vukovich III being named Rookie of the Year in 1988. They're Off. Indy Innovator Halibrand, ‘500’ Winner Hornish Added to 2021 IMS Hall of Fame Ballot. Autopedia is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. INDIANAPOLIS SPORTS. Keller, swerving into the infield to avoid Ward, lost control and slid back onto the track, striking Boyd's car and pushing it into Vukovich's path. Vukovich won the 1948 Turkey Night Grand Prix at Gilmore Stadium, and six of the last eight races at the stadium track before it was closed for good. In 1952, his sophomore year in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 500-Mile Race, he quickly moved up from his starting position in the middle of the third row to take the lead, and led 150 laps in dominant fashion before suffering steering failure on the 192nd of the 200 laps. 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He returned to win the race in consecutive years, 1953 and 1954. His father worked hard – very hard – to provide for his family. Then he headed for the midget tracks. Previous to this car Vukovich drove a "Frame Rail" midget that was also powered by a Drake engine. [3] He won the 1950 AAA National Midget championship. Although Bill Vukovich died in the 1955 Indianapolis 500, the Vukovich story continued through his son, Bill, Jr. who was a talented driver in his own right, and his grandson, Billy III, who was driven to follow in his father and grandfather’s footsteps. Bill Vukovich Fatal Accident in the 1955 Indy 500 - YouTube INDYCAR: GMR Grand Prix The Month of May shifts into gear May 14-15 as the stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES take on the action-packed IMS road course for the GMR Grand Prix. [2] He was also referred to as the "Fresno Flash" in Floyd Clymer's Indy yearbooks, and in an interview (available at the Vukovich Accident link below) his former mechanic Jim Travers calls him "Vuke" as in "cuke". Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. He played in parts of ten seasons between 1970 and 1981 for the Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, and Milwaukee Brewers. William John Vukovich II (born March 29, 1944 in Riverside, California) is a former driver in … He was exiting the second turn, trailing three slower cars—driven by Rodger Ward, Al Keller, and Johnny Boyd—when Ward's car swerved as the result of a gust of wind. Inducted into the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 1998. Vukovich Indy 500 Trophy Sale Inspires Memories, A Report On The Accident That Killed Bill Vukovich In The 1955 Indianapolis 500-Mile-Race, https://automobile.fandom.com/wiki/Bill_Vukovich?oldid=84823. Right off, he placed second in a stock car event. Vukovich's car struck Boyd's, became airborne, and landed upside down after going over the outside backstretch retaining wall and somersaulting four-and-a-half times, bursting into flames. John was a … Sadly, just like his grandfather, Billy’s life was cut short in a racing accident. Roberts' car was also thrown over the backstretch fence after exiting the second turn in his fatal accident. Bill Vukovich. Author: Bob Gates. He tried his hand at racing when whe was 18. 170k. Vukovich III died on November 25, 1990, in a crash during practice for a CRA race at Mesa Marin Raceway,[6] in Bakersfield, California. William "Bill" Vukovich (December 13, 1918 in Fresno, California – May 30, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana) was a Yugoslavian American automobile racing driver. Bill Vukovich was born on December 13, 1918 in Alameda, California, United States as William John Vukovich Sr. In his first Midget race in 1938, he flipped and suffered broken ribs and a broken collarbone. Page Views (PV) 59.96. Bill's ethnicity is Caucasian, whose political affiliation is unknown; and religious views are listed as Christian. Professional Race Car Driver. Vukovich was the second defending Indy 500 champion to die during the race, following Floyd Roberts in 1939, and the only former winner to have been killed while leading. full name William John Vukovich nationality American born December 13, 1918 hometown Alameda, California died May 30, 1955 place of death Indianapolis. His last Drake powered midget was a Kurtis-Kraft that was built by Ed and Zeke Justice, the Justice Brothers, in their shop in Glendale from a Kurtis kit. Bill Vukovich is the 267th most popular racing driver (up from 280th in 2019), the 5,480th most popular biography from United States (down from 4,707th in 2019) and the 17th most popular American Racing Driver. He accumulated a total of 19 championship points. David Malsher-Lopez reflects on perhaps the greatest master of … Teams Kurtis Kraft, Trevis, Rounds Rocket, Maserati. This family-friendly event will get you closer than ever to the twists and turns of the 14-turn, 2.439-mile track. His parents, John and Mildred, had changed their name from Vukurovich to Vukovich when they immigrated to the United States from Yugoslavia. Races 6 (5 starts) Championships 0; Wins 2; Podiums 2; Career points 19; Pole positions 1; Fastest laps 3 Although described as a Russian, Vukovich was actually of Serbian descent. Before he began Indy racing, Vukovich drove midget cars for the Edelbrock dirt track racing team. Winner of the 1953 and 1954 Indianapolis 500 races. Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites. He returned to win the race in consecutive years, 1953 and 1954. Vukovich participated in 5 F1 World Championship races. Two spectators were also injured when Vukovich's car landed on their Jeep. Since the 1955 race was counted as part of the Formula One World Championship, Vukovich is also the first driver to be killed during a World Championship race.[4]. As the car burned Ed Elisian stopped his undamaged car and raced towards Vukovich in a futile attempt to save him. Find Bill Vukovich's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Rookie of the Year at the 1958 Indianapolis 500. Bill Vukovich was born as Vaso Vukovich in Alameda, California; his Serbian parents, John and Mildred, had arrived with the surname Vučurović (VOO-choo-ROH-vich), which later was changed to Vukurovich, and finally Vukovich. It did not matter; Vukovich had perished instantly. Los Angeles, California. He ran a small beer distributorship, taught high school and coached three sports, often working 16 hours a day. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. He was known variously as "Vuky" and "The Mad Russian" (though he detested that name, his ancestry being Yugoslavian) for his intense driving style, as well as the "Silent Serb" for his cool demeanor. full name William John Vukovich II nationality American age 76 years old born March 29, 1944 hometown Fresno, California In 1952, his sophomore year in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 500-Mile Race, he quickly moved up from his starting position in the middle of the third row to take the lead, and led 150 laps in dominant fashion before suffering steering failure on the 192nd of the 200 laps. Growing up in Fresno, Vaso had become William John by the time Vukovich had entered school. He accumulated a total of 19 championship points. Bill Vukovich (born 13 Dec 1918 Alameda, California; died 30 May 1955 Indianapolis, Indiana). Since the 1955 race was counted as part of the Formula One World Championship, Vukovich is also the first driver to be killed during a World Championship race. Before that he raced midget cars once racing resumed following the war. Currently, Bill is married. That 1955 was the worst year in motorsport history is surely beyond doubt. Keller, swerving into the infield to avoid Ward, lost control and slid back onto the track, striking Boyd's car and pushing it into Vukovich's path. Nationality: United States. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro . Bill Vukovich II. Vukovich participated in 5 F1 World Championship races. The Indianapolis 500 was part of the World Drivers' Championship (which later became the FIA Formula 1 World championship) from 1950 through 1960. Complete Formula One World Championship results. Vukovich won the 1948 Turkey Night Grand Prix at Gilmore Stadium, and six of the last eight races at the stadium track before it was closed for good. Vukovich started racing aged 18 in 1937 in stock cars, and moved into midgets in 1938 where in one race he managed to break his collarbone. Date of birth December 13, 1918. In 1952, Vukovich … Following a break from racing during World War … Bill Vukovich : biography December 13, 1918 – May 30, 1955 William "Bill" Vukovich ( Serbian Cyrillic: Бил Вуковић; December 13, 1918 in Fresno, California – May 30, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana) was a Serbian American automobile racing driver. John Christopher Vukovich (July 31, 1947 – March 8, 2007), nicknamed "Vuk" or "Johnny Vuk", was an American professional baseball utility infielder, manager, and coach in Major League Baseball (MLB), best known for his years with the Philadelphia Phillies. His son, Bill Vukovich II, and his grandson, Bill Vukovich III, also competed in the Indianapolis 500, with Vukovich II taking second in 1973, and Vukovich III being named Rookie of the Year in 1988. Although Bill Vukovich died in the 1955 Indianapolis 500, the Vukovich story continued through his son, Bill, Jr. who was a talented driver in his own right, and his grandson, Billy III, who was driven to follow in his father and grandfather’s footsteps. William John Vukovich Sr. (/ˈvjuːkəvɪtʃ/; December 13, 1918 – May 30, 1955) was an American automobile racing driver. Mar 24, 2020, 4:10 PM. Mar 24, 2020, 4:10 PM. Memorability Metrics. In all, his career lasted just 10 years. After his car went over the outside wall and become airborne, it cartwheeled through the air multiple times landing on top of a group of parked cars before coming to rest upside down and bursting into flames. He led an astounding 71.7% of laps that he drove in competition at the track, and remains the only driver ever to lead the most laps in the race three consecutive years. 25 records for Bill Vukovich. Condition is "Like New". Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. May 30 will mark the 65th anniversary of Bill Vukovich’s death. “For Bill, there were so many emotional connections with this track and that car,” said Bob Gates, the author of “Vukovich” and “California Gold” (Ruttman’s biography). He had been partially decapitated upon his car's impact with the low bridge. He received the 1953 and 1954 “For a long time he’d tear up going down the backstretch where his dad died and even the … With better luck, Vukovich would also have won at least the 1952 and 1955 Indianapolis classics as well. The cockpit side of his car struck a low bridge near Turn 2 when it was airborne. He won the 1953 and 1954 Indianapolis 500 plus two more American Automobile Association National Championship […] The Indianapolis 500 was part of the World Drivers' Championship (which later became the FIA Formula 1 World championship) from 1950 through 1960. May 30 will mark the 65th anniversary of Bill Vukovich’s death. Roberts' car was also thrown over the backstretch fence after exiting the second turn in his fatal accident. Don’t miss your favorite athletes as they aim to be the first to conquer the legendary Brickyard in 2021! Biography. The Indianapolis 500 was part of the World Drivers' Championship (which later became the FIA Formula 1 World championship) from 1950 through 1960. David Malsher-Lopez reflects on perhaps the greatest master of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Several drivers of his generation have referred to Vukovich as the greatest ever encountered in American motorsport.[1]. His son and grandson followed him into racing. Several drivers of his generation have referred to Vukovich as the greatest ever in American motorsport.[1]. The Drake was a Harley V-twin with specially built Drake water cooled heads. He started on the pole once, won 2 races, set 3 fastest lead laps, and finished on the podium twice. "Vuky" was one of the greatest Indycar drivers of all time. Vukovich was killed in a chain-reaction crash while holding a 17-second lead on the 57th lap of the 1955 Indianapolis 500. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Hardcover. See also. Sadly, just like his grandfather, Billy’s life was cut short in a racing accident. Latest News. Killed in the 1955 Indianapolis 500, whilst on course for his 3rd successive win. John Christopher Vukovich was born on July 31, 1947, in Sacramento, California, to John and Lena Vukovich, and grew up in Sutter Creek, about 45 miles from Sacramento. As the car burned, Ed Elisian stopped his undamaged car and raced towards Vukovich in an attempt to save him. He returned to win the race in con… Bill Vukovich grew up on a farm in California. Shelves: auto-racing, sports, biography. Bill Vukovich. Bill Vukovich participated in 5 F1 World Championship races. Date of death May 30, 1955 (aged 36) Formula One World Championship career Nationality United States American Active years 1950–1955. He raced on the West Coast of the United States in the URA, and won the series' 1945 and 1946 midget car championships. For a while, Earl was married to Esther Vukovich, the widow of Bill, and so Motter did what he could to help his step-son, Bill Vukovich II into the sport. He won the 1953 and 1954 Indianapolis 500 plus two more American Automobile Association National Championship races. [2], Vukovich was killed in a chain-reaction crash while holding a 17-second lead on the 57th lap of the 1955 Indianapolis 500. 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