on fire. His death concluded a streak of three straight years leading the most laps in the race (likely to have been four straight, 1955 inclusive), a feat unequaled since. Formula 1 championship debut for Keith Andrews, Johnny Boyd, Ray Crawford, Al Herman, Al Keller, Eddie Russo, Shorty Templeman and Chuck Weyant Broadcasting Radio The race was carried live on the IMS Radio Network. Sid Collins served as chief announcer. The broadcast was carried by 237 affiliates in all 48 states, as well as Armed Forces Radio. The broadcast was dedicated to the memory of Wilbur Shaw, who was killed in a plane crash in October. Luke Walton reported from the north pits for the third year. Charlie Brockman, in his fourth appearance on the network, conducted the winner's interview in victory lane. All five of the major radio stations in the Indianapolis area carried the broadcast. The broadcast was notable as it reported the fatal crash of Bill Vukovich. Championship standings after the race World Drivers' Championship standings Note: Only the top five positions are included. See also 1955 AAA Championship Car season References External links Indianapolis 500 History: Race & All-Time Stats – Official Site 1955 Indianapolis 500 Radio Broadcast, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network: Re-released by "Speedway Audio" – WIBC-AM (2004) 1955 Indianapolis 500 at RacingReference.info (Relief driver statistics) 1955 Indianapolis 500 Film - Oklahoma Historical Society Video and Film Archives Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 races Indianapolis 500 1955 in American motorsport