Kurtis Kraft
Bill Vukovich
USA
born 13 December 1918 · died 30 May 1955
Career in numbers
Bill Vukovich raced in 5 Grands Prix for 2 teams from 1951 to 1955; best result: P1 at the Indianapolis 500 1953.
2
wins
2
podiums
1
pole position
19
points
5
starts
Milestones
Career
| Season | Team | Car number | Championship position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Kurtis Kraft | 4 | 25 | 1 |
| 1954 | Kurtis Kraft | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| 1953 | Kurtis Kraft | 14 | 7 | 9 |
| 1952 | Kurtis Kraft | 26 | 22 | 1 |
| 1951 | Trevis | 81 | – | 0 |
All races
Show all 5 races
| Year | Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 5 | Retired |
| 1954 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 19 | 1 |
| 1953 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 8 | 17 |
| 1951 | Indianapolis 500 | Trevis | 20 | Retired |
Teammates
Drivers who started for the same team in the same race, with the number of shared races.
- Johnnie Parsons · 4 races
- Fred Agabashian · 4 races
- Sam Hanks · 4 races
- Andy Linden · 4 races
- Art Cross · 4 races
- Jack McGrath · 4 races
- Gene Hartley · 3 races
- Jim Rathmann · 3 races
- Jimmy Daywalt · 3 races
- Paul Russo · 3 races
- Bob Sweikert · 3 races
- Jimmy Davies · 3 races
- Rodger Ward · 2 races
- Tony Bettenhausen · 2 races
- Duane Carter · 2 races
- Bill Homeier · 2 races
- Chuck Stevenson · 2 races
- Pat Flaherty · 2 races
- Pat O'Connor · 2 races
- Marshall Teague · 2 races
- Walt Faulkner · 2 races
- Jerry Hoyt · 2 races
- Cal Niday · 2 races
- Bob Scott · 2 races
- Duke Nalon · 2 races
- Johnny Boyd · 1 race
- Jimmy Bryan · 1 race
- Al Herman · 1 race
- Eddie Johnson · 1 race
- Troy Ruttman · 1 race
- Johnny Thomson · 1 race
- Ray Crawford · 1 race
- Al Keller · 1 race
- Chuck Weyant · 1 race
- Ed Elisian · 1 race
- Jimmy Reece · 1 race
- Duke Dinsmore · 1 race
- Cliff Griffith · 1 race
- Frank Armi · 1 race
- Larry Crockett · 1 race
- George Fonder · 1 race
- Jimmy Jackson · 1 race
- Ernie McCoy · 1 race
- Mike Nazaruk · 1 race
- Travis Webb · 1 race
- Bill Holland · 1 race
- Jackie Holmes · 1 race
- Johnny Mantz · 1 race
- Carl Scarborough · 1 race
- George Connor · 1 race
- Joe James · 1 race
- Johnny McDowell · 1 race
- Chet Miller · 1 race
Favourite circuits
| Circuit | Wins | Podiums | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Bill Vukovich been world champion?
Bill Vukovich never won the Formula 1 world championship.