Sam Hanks' car is pushed by crew. Hanks started next to Vukovich in race and Vukovich practiced in this car in 1954.

Mechanics work on cars prior to race. Here, Ray Crawford's car is disassembled. Vukovich garage is on other side of left side garage.

Another rare color shot of Vuky on pit road probably on practice day. May have been at same time as the following two photos.

Vukovich sits in car and talks to people on the pit wall.

Vuky flashes a rare smile while talking to crewmen during apparent practice session sometime in the Month of May.

A second Hopkins Special on Vukovich's team was entered in the 500 but failed to make the race.

In an apparent gag photo, Jimmy Bryan scratches his head over car parts stored in the Garage Area. There appear to be no Vukovich parts in group.

McGrath relaxes on the work bench of his garage before doing battle with Vukovich. The note on the blackboard says "adjust drag link."

Vukovich poses in front of the main gate like a tourist.

Main Gate sign Vukovich stood in front of was replaced in 1956.

Vukie has lunch in what appears to be a Speedway cafeteria.

Blowup of a qualifying picture.

The Thompson home in Speedway where Vukovich and his wife stayed during the Month of May, 1955. He also stayed there in '53 and '54.

Here Vukovich uses a grip developing device in his garage while Frank Coon works on the car.

Vukovich, Indiana Senator Capehart and Duane Carter.

Lindsey Hopkins, Vukovich car owner.

Fire truck from the City of Speedway Fire Department which was used at the Speedway in the Month of May..

Officials take practice laps in the 1955 Chevolet convertible pace car. Winner of race acquired pace car.

Grandstand E awaits the pack of 33 cars to roar by on race day.

Crewman practice pit stops a day or two before the race. Crewmen identified are Stu Hilborn standing at the far right, Frank Coon second from right with foot on pit wall and Jim Travers working the fuel hose.

The two-time winner poses in his car in front of the Pagoda.

All 33 drivers in the 500 congregate in order for the Annual Drivers Meeting the day before race. Vukovich is in middle of second row.