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 Vukovich In The 1955 Indianapolis 500-Mile-Race

       

 

 

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Rare model of Hopkins Special

Sweikert in pits '55.

Interesting Speedway Sign from the 50's. Probably on Georgetown Road.

1953 Indianapolis Star of race coverage.

Newspaper Clipping of Vukovich Accident.

Even Vukovich has one of these signs.

Appears to be Turn One in '55 before race start.

This is a tough call but from all indications appears to be '53.

Sweikert in Victory Lane '55.

Vukovich also had one of these cups.

Profusely autographed Victory Banquet Menu from 1953.

A painting of Sweikert and Vukovich which was also supposed to be a trading card.

Color shot of 1955 Drivers meeting, May 29, 1955. Vukovich is partially hidden behind McGrath.

The pre-race parade is well underway in this shot from 1955.

A general shot of some spectators someplace on the grounds prior to '55 race.

Good shot of Purdue University Drum prior to the start of race.

Color shot of Purdue Majorette.

Appears to be morning of race.

A similar color shot of Sweikert from other angles but shows his driving style.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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