Bill Vukovich
born 13 Dec 1918 · raced 1951–1955
5Races
2Wins
2Podiums
2Top 10s
6.33Avg Position
10.6Avg Grid Pos
Bill Vukovich, known as "Vuky," was a dominant force at the Indianapolis 500 during the 1950s, a period when the race was part of the Formula 1 World Championship. His relentless driving style and mechanical sympathy brought him back-to-back victories in 1953 and 1954, making him one of the few to achieve this feat. Tragically, Vukovich lost his life while leading the 1955 Indy 500, cementing his legend as a driver of immense talent whose career was cut short at its peak. His legacy endures as a symbol of speed and unfulfilled potential in American motorsport.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Pod.Podiums | PtsPoints (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurtis Kraft | 2 | 2 | 19 |
| Trevis | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 | 3.8 |
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
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19551 raceKurtis Kraft▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Accident | 1 |
Earlier seasons1951–1954 (4 seasons)▾
19541 race, 1 winKurtis Kraft▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | P1 | 8 |
19531 race, 1 winKurtis Kraft▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P1 | 9 |
19521 raceKurtis Kraft▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | P17 | 1 |
19511 raceTrevis▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Oil leak | 0 |