Pit crew installs left rear tire as Vuky watches.

Photo shows improvement to bridge barrier for 1956.

The accident scene several laps before it happened.

Vukie and Elisian in the infield of an unknown racetrack.

1955 Winner Bob Sweikert holds up newspaper showing headlines of Vuky accident.

Vuky and wife Esther both manage smiles after the gruelling '53 race.

Pictures of four drivers show affects of extreme heat in '53 race. Drivers include (clockwise) Sam Hanks, Jerry Hoyt, Paul Russo and Vukovich.

An artist conception of the '55 race featuring the Hopkins Special.

A tired and worn out Vukovich looks up in Victory Lane.

Vukovich drives through Turn Four during race.

Hopkins Special exits pit area for practice run.

Ward's car was eventually moved to the grass on the other side of the service road.

Ward's car sits in the middle of the track shortly after coming to rest.

A rare color shot of Ward's Aristo Blue Special.

A wider view of the Ward spin showing the startled observers on the service road.

Sweikert kisses his wife Doris in the garage after the victory.

Ed Elisian died in this car at the Milwaukee Mile in August of 1959.

A wider view of the accident scene showing the damaged Safety Patrol Jeep.

A close up of Vukovich's hand pinned under the wreckage.

Jimmy Bryan poses in Dean Van Lines Special in 1955.

Walk Faulkner was the first driver to pass the accident scene following Elisian.

Pole sitter Jerry Hoyt.

Sam Hanks. Vukovich drove this car on a practice run in 1954.

Interesting shot of McGrath's Hinkle Special.

Cutaway of Kurtis Roadster very similar to what Vukovich drove.

This shot is from '55 and appears to be after McGrath went out and after the accident. Perhaps he is thinking about what happened to Vukovich.

Interesting color shot of old Pagoda.

Mechanic Harry Stephens works on the brilliantly designed offy engine.

1938 winner Floyd Roberts with famous car owner Lou Moore.

Very early day aerial shot of the track.

Aerial shot of the track from unknown year but prior to 1949.

The start of the '55 race from ground level.