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American racing driver
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Fresno, USA
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80 years
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Biography
William John Vukovich II (born March 29, 1944 in Riverside, California) 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 seventh-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 J. C. Agajanian's midget car.
Award
- He was inducted in the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 1998.
Racing family
Bill II is the son of 2-time Indy 500 Winner, Bill Vukovich and the father of Billy Vukovich III, both of whom were killed in racing accidents.
Complete USAC Championship Car results
| Year | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | PHX | TRE | INDY | MIL | LAN | PPR | TRE | IRP | ATL | LAN | MIL | ISF | MIL | DSF | INF | TRE | SAC | PHX 9 | 37th | 80 | ||||||||||
| 1967 | PHX | TRE | INDY | MIL | LAN | PIP | MOS | MOS | IRP | LAN | MTR | MTR | SPR | MIL | DUQ | ISF | TRE | SAC | HAN | PHX | RIV | 15th | 470 | |||||||
| 1968 | HAN | LVG | PHX | TRE | INDY | MIL | MOS | MOS | LAN | PIP | CDR | NAZ | IRP | IRP | LAN | LAN | MTR | MTR | SPR | MIL | DUQ | ISF | TRE | SAC | MCH | HAN | PHX | RIV | 5th | 2,410 |
| 1969 | PHX | HAN | INDY | MIL | LAN | PIP | CDR | NAZ | TRE | IRP | IRP | MIL | SPR | DOV | DUQ | ISF | BRN | BRN | TRE | SAC | KEN | KEN | PHX | RIV | 8th | 1,280 | ||||
| 1970 | PHX DNS | SON 20 | TRE DNP | INDY | MIL | LAN 12 | CDR | MCH | IRP | SPR DNP | MIL | ONT | DUQ | ISF | SED | TRE | SAC 3 | PHX 10 | 32nd | 200 | ||||||||||
| 1971 | RAF | RAF | PHX | TRE | INDY | MIL | POC | MCH | MIL | ONT | TRE | PHX | 3rd | 2.250 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1972 | PHX | TRE | INDY | MIL | MCH | POC | MIL | ONT | TRE | PHX | 2nd | 2.200 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1973 | TWS | TRE | TRE | INDY | MIL | POC | MCH | MIL | ONT | ONT | ONT | MCH | MCH | TRE | TWS | PHX | 4th | 2.440 | ||||||||||||
| 1974 | ONT | ONT | ONT | PHX | TRE | INDY | MIL | POC | MCH | MIL | MCH | TRE | TRE | PHX | 6th | 1,925 | ||||||||||||||
| 1975 | ONT | ONT | ONT | PHX | TRE | INDY | MIL | POC | MCH | MIL | MCH | TRE | PHX | 5th | 2.080 | |||||||||||||||
| 1976 | PHX | TRE | INDY | MIL | POC | MCH | TWS | TRE | MIL | ONT | MCH | TWS | PHX | 14th | 660 | |||||||||||||||
| 1977 | ONT | PHX | TWS | TRE | INDY | MIL | POC | MOS | MCH | TWS | MIL | ONT | MCH | PHX | 27th | 220 | ||||||||||||||
| 1978 | PHX | ONT | TWS | TRE | INDY | MOS | MIL | POC | MCH | ATL | TWS | MIL | ONT | MCH | TRE | SIL | BRH | PHX | 40th | 20 | ||||||||||
| 1979 | ONT | TWS | INDY | MIL | POC | TWS | MIL | 2nd | 1,770 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1980 | ONT | INDY | MIL | POC | MDO | 29th | 65 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1981-82 | INDY | POC | ILL | DUQ | ISF | INDY | 13th | 568 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1982-83 | SPR | DUQ | NAZ | INDY | - | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1983-84 | DUQ | INDY | 19th | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Complete PPG Indy Car Series results
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Pos. | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Leader Card Racing | PHX | ATL | ATL | INDY | TRE | TRE | MCH | MCH | WGL | TRE | ONT | MCH | ATL | PHX | - | 0 | ||
| 1980 | Leader Card Racing | ONT | INDY 12 | MIL 21 | POC 28 | MDO | MCH | WGL | MIL 19 | ONT 34 | MCH 25 | MEX | PHX 12 | 37th | 96 | ||||
| 1981 | Rattlesnake Racing | PHX | MIL | ATL | ATL | MCH 15 | RIV DNQ | MIL | MCH 14 | WGL | MEX 27 | PHX | 33rd | 6 | |||||
| 1982 | PHX | ATL | MIL 11 | CLE | MCH | MIL | POC 29 | RIV | ROA | MCH | PHX | 41st | 2 | ||||||
| 1983 | ATL | INDY | MIL | CLE | MCH | ROA | POC | RIV | MDO | MCH | CPL | LAG | PHX | - | 0 | ||||
| 1984 | LBH | PHX | INDY | MIL | POR | MEA | CLE | MCH | ROA | POC | MDO | SAN | MCH | PHX | LAG | CPL | - | 0 | |
Indianapolis 500 results
| Year | Chassis | Engine | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Shrike | Offy | 23rd | 7th |
| 1969 | Laycock | Offy | 26th | 32nd |
| 1970 | Brabham | Offy | 30th | 23rd |
| 1971 | Brabham | Offy | 11th | 5th |
| 1972 | Eagle | Offy | 18th | 28th |
| 1973 | Eagle | Offy | 16th | 2nd |
| 1974 | Eagle | Offy | 16th | 3rd |
| 1975 | Eagle | Offy | 8th | 6th |
| 1976 | Eagle | Offy | 9th | 31st |
| 1977 | Coyote | Foyt | 23rd | 17th |
| 1978 | Eagle | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1979 | Watson | Offy | 34th | 8th |
| 1980 | Watson | Offy | 30th | 12th |
| 1981 | Watson | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1982 | Lightning | Cosworth | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1983 | Eagle | Chevrolet | Failed to Qualify |
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Who was Bill Vukovich II?
Bill Vukovich II was an American racing driver. He was the son of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bill Vukovich, and he also competed in the Indianapolis 500.
How did Bill Vukovich II start his racing career?
Bill Vukovich II started his racing career in the late 1960s, racing Formula Fords.
Did Bill Vukovich II have any success in his racing career?
Yes, Bill Vukovich II had success in his racing career. He won the USAC National Championship in 1973 and had a total of five wins in the championship. He also competed in the Indianapolis 500 for six consecutive years, from 1973 to 1978.
What happened to Bill Vukovich II?
Tragically, Bill Vukovich II died in a crash during the 1978 Indianapolis 500. He was leading the race on lap 65 when his car crashed into the wall. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
What is the legacy of Bill Vukovich II?
Bill Vukovich II is remembered as a talented and promising racing driver. His untimely death created shockwaves in the racing community, and he remains a beloved figure among fans. He was posthumously inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1991.
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