Billy Vukovich III
Race car driver, Athlete
1963 – 1990
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Who was Billy Vukovich III?
William John Vukovich III, better known as Billy Vukovich III or Bill Vukovich III was an American race car driver. He was a three-time starter of the Indianapolis 500. The grandson of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bill Vukovich and the son of Bill Vukovich II, Vukovich III was the 1988 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year. Billy was killed in a sprint car race at Mesa Marin Raceway in Bakersfield, California, in 1990.
His grandfather was killed while leading the 1955 Indianapolis 500.
He got his start in racing driving for the John Runjavac racing team.
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- Born
- Aug 31, 1963
California - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Nov 25, 1990
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on July 23, 2013
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