Photo shows damage to Parnelli Jones' #98 Agajanian Special after pit stop mishap in 1964. Damage is similar to that experienced in Vukovich car during crash --indicating explosion in fuel tank area.

Shot taken of Vukovich in car just before start of race in '55.

From a film taken from the Grandstands, Vukie tries to inch by McGrath during the race.

A determined Vukovich sits in his car just before the start of the race -- looking straight ahead.

Backstretch bridge abutment showed contact in this photo taken the day after the race.

Roger Ward goes by backstretch bridge abutment upside down. His car may have hit the bridge in addition to Johnnny Boyd.

Vukovich smiles for the cameras just before getting in his car on the morning of the '55 race.

An enhanced photo of Ward sliding down the backstretch fence after losing control.

Vukovich and Lindsey Hopkins.

Different view taken from the infield of the rear of Boyd's car riding up on Keller.

McGrath coming out of the Southeast Turn early in the race.

A color shot of the Vukovich Memorial in Fresno.

A view from the infield of Vukovich which shows how his left rear tire hooked on the wooden fence.

Vukovich eyes McGrath and no one else as the cars cross the Start/Finish line and take the green flag.

Vukovich failed to qualify in 1950 driving this car.

View from the Southwest Turn of Main Straightaway at balloon release in 1955.

Co-Chief Mechanic Frank Coon works on Hopkins Special fuel line.

Hopkins Special crew carefully lowers qualifying engine into car. Frank Coon is on the left and Jim Travers is on the right.

A seemingly distant Ed Elisian was able to attend the Victory Dinner even though he was in deep shock after the Vukovich accident..

McGrath's Hinkle Special in '55 seemed to have full compliment of guages.

Vukovich, Jimmy Bryan, McGrath and Troy Ruttman competed in a match race at Chrysler Corporation proving grounds after the 1954 race. McGrath won but all cars exceeded the closed course speed record. McGrath won by virtue of setting the top speed mark.

Cowboy movie star legend Roy Rogers sits in the Official Dodge Pace Car used in 1954 500. Car was part of Vukie's '54 winnings.

Vukie and McGrath sat together at the 1954 Victory Celebration

Vukovich smiles after he is presented with what was described as a birthday cake for winning the Pole in 1953. Vukovich's birthday, however, was in December.

Vukie is awarded a model of the 1953 Ford pace car in addition to receiving the real car.

Travers (left) and Coon work on transmission assembly for Fuel Injection Special in 1953.

Speedway President Wilbur Shaw gives awards to co-Chief Mechanics on Fuel Injection Special Jim Travers (left) and Frank Coon in 1953.

Shaw hands over various trophies and awards to Vukovich at 1953 Victory Celebration.

How the "service road" appeared in 1976. This view is South of the footbridge that was taken out in '57.