Bill Vukovich II

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.

Indianapolis 500 results

References

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