Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen
Nationality: United States of America
DOB: 12 Sept 1916
Points by Season
Top 10 Finishing Positions
| Position | Races |
|---|---|
| 2 | Indianapolis (1955) |
| 4 | Indianapolis (1959), Indianapolis (1958) |
| 5 | Indianapolis (1950) |
| 9 | Indianapolis (1953), Indianapolis (1951) |
| 15 | Indianapolis (1957), Indianapolis (1954) |
| 22 | Indianapolis (1956) |
| 23 | Indianapolis (1960) |
| 24 | Indianapolis (1952) |
| 29 | Indianapolis (1954) |
| 31 | Indianapolis (1950) |
Race Results
Colour Legend:
Purple – Fastest overall,
Green – Personal best,
Yellow – Slower than personal best.
| Year | Grand Prix | Pos | Points | Gap | Fastest Lap | Pitstops | Constructor | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Indianapolis | 23 | - | - | - | Watson | Offenhauser | |
| 1959 | Indianapolis | 4 | 3 | +1:47.090 | 3:42:36.290 | - | Epperly | Offenhauser |
| 1958 | Indianapolis | 4 | 4 | +1:34.811 | 3:45:48.611 | - | Epperly | Offenhauser |
| 1957 | Indianapolis | 15 | +5 laps | - | - | Kurtis Kraft | Novi | |
| 1956 | Indianapolis | 22 | - | - | - | Kurtis Kraft | Offenhauser | |
| 1955 | Indianapolis | 2 | 3 | +2:43.560 | 3:56:43.090 | - | Kurtis Kraft | Offenhauser |
| 1954 | Indianapolis | 15 | - | - | - | Kurtis Kraft | Offenhauser | |
| 1954 | Indianapolis | 29 | - | - | - | Kurtis Kraft | Offenhauser | |
| 1953 | Indianapolis | 9 | - | - | - | Kuzma | Offenhauser | |
| 1952 | Indianapolis | 24 | - | - | - | Deidt | Offenhauser | |
| 1951 | Indianapolis | 9 | - | - | - | Deidt | Offenhauser | |
| 1950 | Indianapolis | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | Kurtis Kraft | Offenhauser |
| 1950 | Indianapolis | 31 | - | - | - | Deidt | Offenhauser |