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Bill Vukovich in Burning Car

(Original Caption) Death On The Indianapolis Speedway. Indianapolis, Indiana: Track officials look on helplessly as the car, piloted by Bill Vukovich, twice winner of the Memorial Day Classic. Burns on the Indianapolis speedway with the driver pinned underneath. Four other cars were involved in the crash that cost Vukovich his life, but all the other drivers escaped with minor injuries. Vukovich, who came from Fresno, California, was a favorite to win the 500 mile classic.
(Original Caption) Death On The Indianapolis Speedway. Indianapolis, Indiana: Track officials look on helplessly as the car, piloted by Bill Vukovich, twice winner of the Memorial Day Classic. Burns on the Indianapolis speedway with the driver pinned underneath. Four other cars were involved in the crash that cost Vukovich his life, but all the other drivers escaped with minor injuries. Vukovich, who came from Fresno, California, was a favorite to win the 500 mile classic.
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