A Report On The Accident That Killed Bill

 Vukovich In The 1955 Indianapolis 500-Mile-Race

       

 

 

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Vuky appears twice on the Borg Warner Trophy. Both faces appear the same.

A closeup of Vuky's face on the Borg Warner Trophy.

Picture of the Fuel Injection Special in the IMS Museum taken May 2006. Bernie Rhoades Photo.

Fuel Injection Special is the all-time favorite car of many people. Bernie Rhoades Photo

Photographer was allowed behind the ropes to take pictures of the cockpit. Bernie Rhoades Photo

Pedals on FIS appear very small. Bernie Rhoades Photo.

Good closeup of the famous Fuel Injection Special name painted on side of car. Bernie Rhoades Photo.

Aerial shot of the crash site. Picture was taken in 1954.

A closeup of the Hopkins Special emblem which appeared on the Dowgard Special.

Vuky in a group shot taken before the '53 race.

A portrait of Vuky displayed on the wall of the IMS Museum.

Vuky was prominately featured in an IMS Museum display this year.

The 1956 Pace Lap proceeds by the Backstretch Bridge where Vuky lost his life.

The Bardahl Special driven to third place by Jimmy Davies in the 1955 race. The car was driven by Al Herman in the 1956 "500".

Jack McGrath's dirt track car from 1955 on display,.

The alley in back of the home at 4960 W. 15th Street in which Vuky probably made his last walk.

A shot of Vuky practicing in '54.

A favorite place for Vuky to visit was Mates' White Front East of the Speedway. Owners George and Violet Mates would prepare him home cooked meals.

Employees of Mates' White Front pose on opening night of relocated restaurant at 3535 W. 16th Street. Note picture of Vuky on wall.

Everything is in perfect order just prior to the Grand Re-Opening Party at Mates' White Front. Building still exists today. See Vuky Visitor Guide.

Satellite photo shows locations where cars stopped after accident as compared to current day track configuation. Tunnel was constructed at location of bridge and the new service buildings were moved north.

A rare and very nice color picture of Vuky emerging from the FIS after winning the race in 1954. IMS Photo

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