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Bill Vukovich II

Bill Vukovich II, USAC Indycar series, Michigan, 15th September 1974. Copyright LAT Photographic (www.latphoto.co.uk), 2010. Used with permission.

Bill Vukovich II, USAC Indycar series, Michigan, 15th September 1974. Copyright LAT Photographic 2010. Used with permission.

Bill Vukovich II, Indianapolis 500, 2016. Copyright, Brian Crowe, 2016. Used with Permission.

Bill Vukovich II, Indianapolis 500, 2016. Copyright, Brian Crowe, 2016. Used with Permission.

Born:

29 Mar 1944
Riverside, California

Died:

20 Aug 2023
Fresno, California

Nationality:

United States

Indy 500s:

12 (1968-1983)

Son of the late Bill and father of the late Billy. For many years Bill lived in Indiana before moving back to California a few years before his death, largely due to declining health. Raced in the 'Heroes of Indy' race in the mid 2000's, but otherwise, his racing links were confined to memorial functions for his father and son, though he appeared often at historic events. Billy didn't have as much success as his father, but that does him an injustice as he was a winner in modified, sprint and midget cars and also won the 1966 Bay Cities Racing Association Midget Championship. He also won and Indycar race at Michigan - the Michigan Twin 125 event - in 1973. He retired in 1982 to take up running his haulage company full-time.

Biography last updated 26 Aug 2023