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Bill Vukovich

Bill Vukovich
Formula One World Championship careerActive years1950 – 1955TeamsMaserati, Trevis, Kurtis KraftEntries6 (5 starts)Championships0Wins2Podiums2Career points19Pole positions1Fastest laps3First entry1950 Indianapolis 500First win1953 Indianapolis 500Last win1954 Indianapolis 500Last entry1955 Indianapolis 500

William Vukovich (born Vaso Vukovich, December 13, 1918 – May 30, 1955) was an American racing driver. He won the 1953 and 1954 Indianapolis 500s, plus two more American Automobile Association National Championship races, and died while leading the 1955 Indianapolis 500.

Several drivers of his generation have referred to Vukovich as the greatest ever in American motorsport. He is generally considered one of the best racing drivers of his generation, and is the only driver to lead the most laps in three consecutive Indianapolis 500s.