Sweikert: From Singing Lessons To Indy Greatness

Bob Sweikert’s 1955 Indianapolis 500-winning ride. (Bob Gates Collection photo)


  • One of racing’s most respected historians, Bob Gates has been writing columns in SPEED SPORT for nearly three decades.

The tragic death of Bill Vukovich during the 1955 Indianapolis 500 cast a shadow over the legacy of race winner Bob Sweikert.

That’s unfortunate because Sweikert was one of the most naturally talented drivers this country ever produced. He won in midgets, sprint cars and Championship Cars. He even attracted attention from Europe with his sports car mastery.

 

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