Bill Vukovich

1918–1955 (age 37)

Race car driver

Biography

Bill Vukovich, born in 1918, honed his driving skills amid the tight-knit racing community of California and quickly earned a reputation for both his mechanical acumen and calm focus inside the cockpit.

He dominated the Indianapolis 500 in 1953 and 1954, and though he fell while leading the race in 1955, his fearless pursuit of excellence and the respect he earned from peers keeps his legacy alive for fans and colleagues alike as he rests at Belmont Memorial Park.

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