23 Days in August: No. 2, Billy Vukovich, 1973 Sugaripe Prune Eagle/Offy

If you joined us for 30 Days in May earlier this year, you’ll see some familiar faces from that countdown. We’ve also added some new entries for 23 Days in August. So let’s celebrate some notable drivers and cars from the glorious past of the Indianapolis 500!

 

Billl Vukovich was the only other driver on the same lap as Gordon

Johncock at the end of the rain-shortened 1973 Indianapolis 500.

23 Days in August: No. 2, Bill Vukovich, 1973 Sugaripe Prune Eagle/Offy. In 1973, Bill Vukovich was second behind Gordon Johncock, the highest finish for the son of a former winner to that point. Sugaripe Prune entries were mainstays at the Speedway throughout the 1970s, with Mike Mosley, Wally Dallenbach and Tom Sneva all driving for the team after Vukovich departed after the 1974 season.

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