Tony Bettenhausen
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Melvin Eugene "Tony" Bettenhausen was an American racing driver known primarily for his open-wheel career. He twice won the National Championship, doing so in 1951 and 1958. He also competed in stock
Bettenhausen, circa 1951
Photo of a grave at Crown Hill Cemetery provided to Wikimedia Commons by Crown Hill Foundation.
Rodger Ward
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Rodger Morris Ward was an American racing driver best known for his open-wheel career. He is generally regarded as one of the finest drivers of his generation, and is best known for winning two Nation
Tony Bettenhausen
…National Championship without a win. He was assured the title with a second-place finish at Phoenix. He finished second in the national championship to Rodger Ward in 1959. The AAA/USAC-sanctioned Indianapolis 500 was included in the FIA World Drivers' Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at…
Ward, circa 1950
Ward (24) battles George Constantine at Lime Rock Park
Ward's winning car from the 1959 Indianapolis 500
Ward's winning car from the 1962 Indianapolis 500