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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bill_VukovichBill Vukovich - Wikipedia

    Bill Vukovich was an American racing driver who won the Indianapolis 500 twice and died in a crash in 1955. He is considered one of the best drivers of his generation and led the most laps in three consecutive Indy 500s.

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  3. www.indystar.com › story › sportsLong-lost manuscript on Bill Vukovich's tragic story lives on -...

    May 22, 2024 · How a book about the 1955 Indy 500 winner who died in a fiery crash was revived after six decades. The book, written by a former Indianapolis News sportswriter, reveals the details of Vukovich's life and death through interviews and research.

    • Dana Hunsinger Benbow
    • Sports Reporter

  4. www.espn.com › classic › biographyESPN Classic - Vukovich was a fearless racing legend

    Learn about the life and career of Bill Vukovich, a three-time Indy 500 winner who died in a tragic crash in 1955. Read how he started from humble beginnings, became a midget champion, and dominated the Brickyard with his skill and determination.

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  6. www.youtube.com › watchBill Vukovich - SportsCentury - YouTube

    A documentary on Bill Vukovich who rose to legendary fame at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This one is from the Peabody Award winning series SportsCentury...

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  7. www.indystar.com › story › sportsBill Vukovich II, 1968 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year ... -...

    Aug 21, 2023 · INDIANAPOLIS — Bill Vukovich II, part of the storied three-generation Vukovich family of drivers, died on Sunday, according to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He was 79. Vukovich II had an...

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  8. www.autoweek.com › racing › indycarIndianapolis 500, Open-Wheel Veteran Bill Vukovich II Dies at 79...

    Aug 21, 2023 · 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.

  9. www.motorsportmagazine.com › archive › articleBill Vukovich: the Iron Man made in Indy - Motor Sport Magazine

    Jul 7, 2014 · His dominant win in a heat-stricken Indianapolis 500 confirmed Bill Vukovich as one of US racing’s greatest stars – and helped usher in the roadster era