Tony Bettenhausen jr from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Tony Bettenhausen Jr is a racing driver from United States.
Born 30th October 1951, dead 14th February 2000 at age 48.
Participant of NASCAR.
Participant of Daytona 500.
Participant of USAC.
Participant of CART.
Participant of Indy 500.
The recorded standings include 881.695 points.
First race: 1973 Atlanta NASCAR
Last race: 1993 Indianapolis 500
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Tony Bettenhausen jr's career covers the period from 1973 to 1993. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Tony Bettenhausen jr has no recorded wins here, but the results include 1 podium finish. The profile spans 5 championships or event groups. Tony Bettenhausen jr has podium-level results in the database, making the detailed tables useful for tracing the strongest races and recurring teams.
| Years | 1973 - 1993 | Series | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 150 | Tracks | 35 |
| Wins | 0 | Podiums | 1 |
| Poles | 0 | Best finish | 2nd |
| Teams | 13 | Cars | 24 |
Career context
| Main championship | CART (113 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Bettenhausen Motorsports (104 starts) |
| Most visited track | Michigan (16 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Tony Bettenhausen jr statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CART | 14 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NASCAR | 3 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| USAC | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daytona 500 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Tony Bettenhausen jr took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Tony Bettenhausen jr moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1974 | 601.695 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
CART
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 | 63 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1981 | 107 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1982 | 80 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
CART
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 19 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 25 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 27 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Tony Bettenhausen jr raced
Tony Bettenhausen jr is linked with 35 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Michigan.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 7 | 9 | 14 |
| Caesars Palace | 21 | 12 | 1 |
| Mexico City | 11 | 22 | 1 |
| Phoenix | 6 | 11 | 9 |
| Detroit | 13 | 17 | 2 |
| Watkins Glen | 8 | 20 | 2 |
| Riverside | 8 | 13 | 5 |
| Long Beach | 11 | 15 | 6 |
| Milwaukee | 9 | 14 | 14 |
| Darlington | 11 | 30 | 2 |
| Daytona | 14 | 26 | 2 |
| Atlanta | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Nazareth | 10 | 16 | 3 |
| Michigan | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| Dover Downs | 15 | 26 | 2 |
| Pocono | 5 | 15 | 9 |
| Texas World Speedway | 9 | 11 | 3 |
| Mid-Ohio | 14 | 16 | 6 |
| Cleveland | 12 | 15 | 5 |
| Elkhart Lake | 7 | 17 | 6 |
| Laguna Seca | 14 | 13 | 3 |
| Portland | 13 | 16 | 3 |
| Meadowlands | 8 | 15 | 4 |
| Toronto | 11 | 16 | 4 |
| Denver | 10 | 20 | 2 |
| Vancouver | 18 | 21 | 1 |
| Surfers Paradise | 10 | 12 | 2 |
| Charlotte | 21 | 36 | 1 |
| Richmond | 7 | 15 | 2 |
| Martinsville | 14 | 25 | 2 |
| North Wilkesboro | 14 | 23 | 2 |
| Nashville Fairgrounds | 11 | 23 | 2 |
| Bristol | 26 | 21 | 2 |
| North Carolina | 16 | 33 | 3 |
| Talladega | 30 | 18 | 3 |
Tony Bettenhausen jr: List of all wins
No race wins are recorded for Tony Bettenhausen jr in the current data, so this section is kept as a statistical checkpoint rather than a wins list.
| Year | Team | Race |
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Related drivers
These links add context around Tony Bettenhausen jr: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Tony Bettenhausen jr in race results
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- Richard Petty (1185)
- David Pearson (575)
- Jeff Gordon (805)
- Darrell Waltrip (809)
- Bobby Allison (724)
- Jimmie Johnson (731)
- Cale Yarborough (577)
- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with Tony Bettenhausen jr
- Rick Mears (110 shared races)
- Mario Andretti (105 shared races)
- Bobby Rahal (94 shared races)
- Al Unser, Jr. (86 shared races)
- Michael Andretti (74 shared races)
- Emerson Fittipaldi (70 shared races)
- Pancho Carter (66 shared races)
- Kevin Cogan (64 shared races)
Other drivers in Tony Bettenhausen jr's debut race
List of teams Tony Bettenhausen jr was a part of
Tony Bettenhausen jr is connected with 13 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Bettenhausen Motorsports.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon van Liew | 7 | 13 | 29 |
| McElreath Racing | 9 | 11 | 1 |
| Grant King Racers | 22 | 2 | |
| Robert LaWarre | 9 | 12 | 4 |
| Medlin Racing | 32 | 31 | 3 |
| Machinists Union Racing | 24 | 1 | |
| Bettenhausen Motorsports | 2 | 7 | 104 |
| Dale Coyne Racing | 26 | 26 | 1 |
| Gurney-Curb Racing | 29 | 29 | 1 |
| Elmo Langley | 14 | 39 | 1 |
| Cecil Gordon | 24 | 33 | 1 |
| Buster Davis | 40 | 24 | 1 |
| D.K. Ulrich | 20 | 36 | 1 |
List of all the cars Tony Bettenhausen jr drove
Tony Bettenhausen jr is linked with 24 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 30
Best position in qualification: 40
Total Races: 1
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 7
Best position in qualification: 13
Total Races: 29