30 Days in May: No. 2, Billy Vukovich, 1973 Sugaripe Prune Eagle-Offy

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Billy Vukovich finished an impressive second in the 1973 Indianapolis 500. 

30 Days in May: No. 2, Billy Vukovich, 1973 Sugaripe Prune Eagle-Offy. In 1973, Billy 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 following the 1974 season. 

Photo credit: Majeske collection

Billy Vukovich passes the then-new suites in Turn 2.

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