Bill Vukovich

Bill Vukovich (born December 13, 1918 in Fresno, California, died May 30, 1955), was an American automobile racing driver, of Serbian descent. He was known variously as "Vuky" and "The Mad Russian" for his intense driving style, as well as the "Silent Serb" for his cool demeanor. Several drivers of his generation have referred to him as the greatest ever encountered in American motorsport.
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