Bill Vukovich II
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Bill Vukovich II (born March 29, 1944, Fresno, California), is a former driver in the USAC and CART Championship Car series. He 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. In 1968 he was named Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year, a result of his 7th place finish.
[edit] Award
- He was inducted in the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame.
[edit] Racing family
Bill II is the son of 2-time Indy 500 Winner, Bill Vukovich and the father of Bill Vukovich III; both died tragically in racing accidents.
[edit] Indy 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 |
