NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Tony Bettenhausen

Tony Bettenhausen was an American racing driver, who won the National Championship in 1951 and 1958. He was killed in a crash at Indianapolis while testing a car. Auto racing (also known as automobile racing or autosport) is a sport involving racing automobiles. ... This article provides a general outline of the major American Open-Wheel motor racing championship, for specific information on the current Champ Car World Series and the Indy Racing League see Champcar and IRL. 1994 Indianapolis 500, a National Championship race Since 1916 there has been a United States national... 1951 was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, Indiana (a separate city completely surrounded by Indianapolis) in the United States, is the second-oldest surviving auto racing track in the world (after The Milwaukee Mile), having existed since 1909. ...

As the Indianapolis 500 counted as a round of the Formula One World championship from 1950 to 1960 his career is credited with participation in 11 grands prix, with 1 podium and 10 championship points scored. The Indianapolis skyline Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana. ... The inaugural Formula One World Championship was won by Italian Giuseppe Farina in his Alfa Romeo in 1950, barely defeating his Argentine teammate Juan Manuel Fangio. ... 1950 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1960 was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Formula One Indy 500 results

Categories: Indy 500 drivers | Fatally crashed racecar drivers This article recaps the inaugaral 1950 Formula One season. ... Deidt was a Formula One constructor (Indy 500 only) from 1950 to 1952. ... Offenhauser was a Formula One engine manufacturer from 1950 through 1960 for the Indianapolis 500. ... The 1950 Indianapolis 500 was a Formula One race held on May 30, 1950 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Classification Notes Pole position: Walt Faulkner - 427. ... Season Summary Points were given to top 5 finishers (8, 6, 4, 3, 2). ... Deidt was a Formula One constructor (Indy 500 only) from 1950 to 1952. ... Offenhauser was a Formula One engine manufacturer from 1950 through 1960 for the Indianapolis 500. ... Results from the 1951 Formula One Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1951 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Lee Wallard 17. ... Season Summary Points were given to top 5 finishers (8, 6, 4, 3, 2). ... Deidt was a Formula One constructor (Indy 500 only) from 1950 to 1952. ... Offenhauser was a Formula One engine manufacturer from 1950 through 1960 for the Indianapolis 500. ... The 1952 Indianapolis 500 was a Formula One race held on May 30, 1952 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. ... Season Summary Points were given to top 5 finishers (8, 6, 4, 3, 2). ... Kuzma was a Formula One constructor (Indy 500 only) from 1951 to 1960. ... Offenhauser was a Formula One engine manufacturer from 1950 through 1960 for the Indianapolis 500. ... The 1950 Indianapolis 500 was a Formula One race held on May 30, 1953 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. ... Season Summary Points were given to top 5 finishers (8, 6, 4, 3, 2). ... Kurtis Kraft was a Formula One constructor from 1950 through 1960 in the Indianapolis 500, winning the race five times. ... Offenhauser was a Formula One engine manufacturer from 1950 through 1960 for the Indianapolis 500. ... Results from the 1954 Formula One Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 31, 1954 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Jack McGrath 14. ... Season Summary Season Review 1955 Drivers Championship final standings Categories: Formula One seasons ... Kurtis Kraft was a Formula One constructor from 1950 through 1960 in the Indianapolis 500, winning the race five times. ... Offenhauser was a Formula One engine manufacturer from 1950 through 1960 for the Indianapolis 500. ... Results from the 1955 Formula One Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1955 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Bill Vukovich 13. ... Season Summary Season Review 1956 Drivers Championship final standings Categories: Formula One seasons ... Kurtis Kraft was a Formula One constructor from 1950 through 1960 in the Indianapolis 500, winning the race five times. ... Offenhauser was a Formula One engine manufacturer from 1950 through 1960 for the Indianapolis 500. ... Results from the 1956 Formula One Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1956 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Paul Russo 102. ... Season Summary Season Review 1957 Drivers Championship final standings Categories: Formula One seasons ... Kurtis Kraft was a Formula One constructor from 1950 through 1960 in the Indianapolis 500, winning the race five times. ... Novi is the name of a city and a township in Oakland County, Michigan: Novi Novi Township This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Results from the 1957 Formula One Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1957 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Jim Rathmann 102. ... // Season Summary Season Review 1958 Constructors Championship final standings 1958 Drivers Championship final standings Categories: Formula One seasons ... Mount Epperly is a 4359m high mountain in Antarctica. ... Offenhauser was a Formula One engine manufacturer from 1950 through 1960 for the Indianapolis 500. ... Results from the 1958 Formula One Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1958 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Tony Bettenhausen 102. ... // Season Summary Season Review 1959 Constructors Championship final standings 1959 Drivers Championship final standings Categories: Formula One seasons ... Mount Epperly is a 4359m high mountain in Antarctica. ... Offenhauser was a Formula One engine manufacturer from 1950 through 1960 for the Indianapolis 500. ... Results from the 1959 Formula One Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1959 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Johnny Thomson 1890 Categories: 1959 in sports | Formula One race reports ... // Season Summary Season Review 1960 Constructors Championship final standings 1960 Drivers Championship final standings Categories: Formula One seasons ... A.J. Watson (born May 8, 1924) was a car builder and chief mechanic from 1949 through 1984 in the Indianapolis 500, winning the race seven times, which leaves him tied for the record for most wins by a builder. ... Offenhauser was a Formula One engine manufacturer from 1950 through 1960 for the Indianapolis 500. ... Results from the 1960 Formula One Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1960 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Jim Rathmann 101. ...