From an AP wirephoto, Vukovich watches as Mechanic Jack Beckley works on Vuky's '54 Offenhauser race engine.

After the terribly hot '53 Indy race Vuky drinks from a huge jug of water. Note cigarette in Vuky's hand.

Mary Eisner, Vuky's older sister, stands in front of photo of her brother. Radio is same one she listened to races. Car model was a gift to Vuky.

Color corrected photo of Vuky standing at fence at unknown location. There are several versions of this shot.

Vukovich meets movie actress Jane Greer at drivers meeting the day before the 1953 race. The rest of the front row looks on.

Jack McGrath, Fred Agabashian and Bill Vukovich in serious garage area discussion in 1953. Photo was taken the day before the race.

Members of the Bill Vukovich Fan Club gather for a photo.

An AP wirephoto of Vukovich victory kiss with his wife.

The master at work.

The following photos appear to have been taken at the Vukovich Memorial dedication in 1956.

Crowds gather around the Memorial at what appears to be the dedication ceremony.

Photo shows the original location of the Memorial. It was taken down and was in storage for some time before being moved to Convention Center

The Vukovich Memorial in relation to the Fresno Memorial Auditorium.

Vuky's sister and her son view sign at Sacramento 100 Mile Race in 1954 in which Vukovich drove pace car. Mary died in accident at very early age.

Race promoter and car owner J.C. Agajanian talks with Vukovich outside California State Fairgrounds in 1954. Vuky did not drive race, only pace car.

Vuky's older sister Mary Eisner sits in the driver's seat of the 1954 Ford Indy Pace car Vuky won. Picture was taken at Sacramento 100 Mile Race.

Vukovich gravesite after the funeral is covered with flowers. The wreath in the center with the #14 was sent by car owner Howard Keck.

Another picture of the gravesite with the many flowers laid there by the mourners.

A cropped and enlarged image of the wreath and the #14 in yellow flowers.

Interesting drawing of Vuky.

Vukovich poses in promotional shot for DeSoto automobiles. It has been said it was difficult to get Vuky in a suit.

Another of the promotional pictures with the Desoto.

Ad for modern Bell helmet that Vukovich considered wearing in the '55 race but declined. It would not have saved his life.