A Report On The Accident That Killed Bill

 Vukovich In The 1955 Indianapolis 500-Mile-Race

       

 

 

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Vukovich Recorded Interview  (Recorded May 15, 1955.  Interviewer is Pete DePaolo.  Will take some time to download.  To large for dial up users.)

Raceday Weather as Described by Sid Collins

Initial Accident Report

Announcer Concern

Second Accident Report

Third Accident Report

Fourth Accident Report

Agabashian Interview in Pits After Spinning

Jack McGrath Interview After Going Out

The "Official" Report

Pit Reporter Greg Smith's Comments

Third Turn Announcer Jim Sheldon Comments Before Announcement

The Announcement of Bill Vukovich's Death

Announcer Bill Frosh in Southeast Turn Commenting on Wind

Bob Sweikert Victory Lane Interview

Vukovich's Voice in Victory Lane 1953

Roger Ward Interview With Short Reference To Vukovich Accident

Pat O'Conner, Jimmy Reece, Troy Ruttman & Pete Depaolo Predict Speed of '57 Race

Jim Rathmann Comments on Driving at Indy

Paul Russo Talks About The Novi

Tony Bettenhausen

Typical Qualifying Instructions from Harlan Fengler in the 50's

Johnny Parsons Discusses Driving in "500"

A.J. Watson on His Cars

Fred Agabashian Talks About Champion Highway Safety Program

Typical Comments From Chief Steward in a Final Drivers Meeting in The 1950s

Chief Steward Harlen Fengler Instructs Drivers at Meeting

IMS Speedway President Tony Hulman Addresses Drivers at Meeting

The "500" Song

256 c.u. M-D Engine on Indy Main Straightaway

The Thunderer  (John Philip Sousa march played by Purdue University Marching Band the Morning of Race)

 

 

 

 

 

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