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when he met him on the California racing circuit. The two often raced together, and Boyd qualified for entry in the 1955 Indianapolis 500 when Sweikert helped him overcome mechanical handling problems in Boyd's car. Sweikert won the race that day, but was overshadowed by the death of Vukovich. Boyd
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Boyd retired as a driver after failing to qualify for the Indy 500 and Milwaukee race in 1967. He died of cancer at age 77 in his hometown of Fresno.
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series from 1954 to 1966 with 56 starts. He finished in the top ten 31 times, with his best finish in 2nd position, in 1959 at Milwaukee.
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also raced against Sweikert in 1956 at Indy, but Sweikert was killed several weeks later in a
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but finished 29th after being involved in an accident that killed driver
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1950s, '60s Indianapolis 500 Contender Boyd Dies At 77
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Fresno, California
Fresno, California
Champ Car
1956
1954
Langhorne 100
Langhorne
1966
Hoosier Grand Prix
IRP
Poles
Formula One
1955
1960
Kurtis Kraft
Epperly
Championships
Wins
Pole positions
Fastest laps
1955 Indianapolis 500
1960 Indianapolis 500
Fresno, California
AAA
USAC
Championship Car
Indianapolis 500
1955
Bill Vukovich
1958

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