Bill Vukovich from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Bill Vukovich is a racing driver from United States.
Born 13th December 1918, dead 30th May 1955 at age 36.
Participant of Formula 1.
Two-time
Winner of Indy 500.
Participant of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
The recorded standings include 4900 points.
First race: 1950 Indianapolis 500
First win: 1952 Detroit 100
Last win: 1954 Indianapolis 500
Last race: 1955 Indianapolis 500
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Bill Vukovich's career covers the period from 1950 to 1955. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 4 race wins and 2 pole positions. The profile spans 3 championships or event groups. Bill Vukovich is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1950 - 1955 | Series | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 23 | Tracks | 12 |
| Wins | 4 | Podiums | 6 |
| Poles | 2 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 11 | Cars | 13 |
Career context
| Main championship | AAA National Motor Car Championship (25 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | JC Agajanian (6 starts) |
| Most visited track | Indianapolis (6 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Bill Vukovich statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA National Motor Car Championship | 6 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Formula 1 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
All the years that Bill Vukovich took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Bill Vukovich moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 291 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 1.00 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 590 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 9.00 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 1000 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 8.00 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 1000 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 1.00 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Bill Vukovich raced
Bill Vukovich is linked with 12 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Indianapolis.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 1 | 6 | |
| Phoenix | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Syracuse | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Michigan Fairgrounds | 1 | 11 | 2 |
| Langhorne | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| Springfield | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| Milwaukee | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| Du Quoin | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| Darlington | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Centennial Park | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Santa Clara Speedway | 14 | 4 | 2 |
| Raleigh | 24 | 11 | 1 |
Bill Vukovich: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1952 Detroit 100 and currently ends with 1954 Indianapolis 500, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | JC Agajanian | Detroit 100 |
| 1952 | JC Agajanian | Denver 100 |
| 1953 | Fuel Injection/Howard Keck | Indianapolis 500 |
| 1954 | Fuel Injection/Howard Keck | Indianapolis 500 |
Related drivers
These links add context around Bill Vukovich: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Bill Vukovich in race results
Other drivers from United States
- Richard Petty (1185)
- David Pearson (575)
- Jeff Gordon (805)
- Darrell Waltrip (809)
- Bobby Allison (724)
- Jimmie Johnson (731)
- Cale Yarborough (577)
- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with Bill Vukovich
- Jack Mcgrath (22 shared races)
- Henry Banks (21 shared races)
- Paul Russo (21 shared races)
- Manuel Ayulo (21 shared races)
- Walt Faulkner (18 shared races)
- Mike Nazaruk (18 shared races)
- Johnnie Parsons (17 shared races)
- Joe James (16 shared races)
Other drivers in Bill Vukovich's debut race
List of teams Bill Vukovich was a part of
Bill Vukovich is connected with 11 teams. The most frequent team in the results is JC Agajanian.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 5 | |
| Trevis | 29 | 1 | |
| Rounds Rocket | 1 | ||
| Federal Engineering | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Howard Keck | 24 | 11 | 1 |
| JC Agajanian | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| George H Leitenberger | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| Pete Salemi | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| John Zink | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Viking Trailer | 18 | 4 | 1 |
| Dean Van Lines Racing Division | 22 | 1 | 1 |
List of all the cars Bill Vukovich drove
Bill Vukovich is linked with 13 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 29
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 10
Best position in qualification: 3
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 3
Total Races: 4
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 11
Best position in qualification: 7
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 4
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 4
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 25
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1