Bill Vukovich II

Race car driver, Athlete

1944 –

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Who is Bill Vukovich II?

William John Vukovich, Jr., better known as Bill Vukovich II is a former driver in the championship car division of USAC and CART series.

He was named the 1968 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year, a result of his 7th place finish. Vukovich raced in the 1965-1982 seasons, with 158 combined career starts, including the Indianapolis 500 in 1968-1977, 1979-1980. He finished in the top ten 85 times, with one victory in 1973 at Brooklyn. He also had 23 National midget car victories in his career, and drove for part of his career in Christopher J.C. Agajanian's midget car.

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Born
Mar 29, 1944
Nationality
  • United States of America
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on July 23, 2013

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