John Woodrow Parsons No titles 1W 1P
- Together
- 7
- Race H2H
- 4–3
- Quali H2H
- 1–5
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Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen
Compare united-states-of-america · Born 1916-09-12 · Tinley Park · Died 1961-05-12
- Starts
- 11
- Wins
- 0
- Podiums
- 1
- Poles
- 0
- Fastest Laps
- 1
- Points
- 11
- Championships
- 0
- Best Result
- 2
Biography
| Place of Birth | Tinley Park |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
| Date of Death | 1961-05-12 |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 11 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 11 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 1 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 1 |
| Points | 11 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Best Championship Position | 13 |
| Best Grid Position | 2 |
| Best Race Result | 2 |
| Race Laps Completed | 1682 |
| Driver of the Day | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 0 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 13.18 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 18.09 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | -4.91 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 13.18 |
| Average Race Position | 17.69 |
| DNFs | 0 (0%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 0 (0%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
| Year | Pos | Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | FL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | — | Watson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | 15 | Epperly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1958 | 17 | Epperly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 1957 | — | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | — | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | 13 | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1954 | — | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | — | Kuzma | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | — | Deidt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | — | Deidt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Showing first 10 seasons. View all in the Seasons tab.
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Wheel bearing | 2 |
| Accident | 2 |
| Spun off | 1 |
| Oil pressure | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- John Woodrow Parsons
- Samuel Dwight Hanks No titles 1W 4P
- Together
- 7
- Race H2H
- 3–4
- Quali H2H
- 2–4
- Royal Richard Rathmann No titles 1W 4P
- Together
- 7
- Race H2H
- 3–4
- Quali H2H
- 5–2
- Levon Agabashian No titles
- Together
- 6
- Race H2H
- 3–3
- Quali H2H
- 4–1
- Gerald Frederick Hoyt No titles
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 2–3
- Quali H2H
- 4–0
- Duane Claude Carter No titles 1P
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 0–5
- Quali H2H
- 0–5
Race entries and starts may differ from some sources due to shared-car and historical classification differences. See methodology for details.
Race-by-Race History
Column abbreviations (3)
Grid = Grid positionPos = Finish positionPts = Points scored
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Grid | Pos | Laps | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Indianapolis | Watson | 18 | 23 | 125 | — | Engine |
| 1959 | Indianapolis | Epperly | 15 | 4 | 200 | 3 | +1:47.090 |
| 1958 | Indianapolis | Epperly | 9 | 4 | 200 | 4 | +1:34.811 |
| 1957 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 22 | 15 | 195 | — | +5 laps |
| 1956 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 5 | 22 | 160 | — | Accident |
| 1955 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 2 | 2 | 200 | 3 | +2:43.560 |
| 1954 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | — | 25 | — | — | — |
| 1954 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 21 | 49 | 105 | — | Wheel bearing |
| 1953 | Indianapolis | Kuzma | 6 | 12 | 196 | — | Accident |
| 1952 | Indianapolis | Deidt | 30 | 24 | 93 | — | Oil pressure |
| 1951 | Indianapolis | Deidt | 9 | 10 | 178 | — | Spun off |
| 1950 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | — | 6 | — | 1 | — |
| 1950 | Indianapolis | Deidt | 8 | 34 | 30 | — | Wheel bearing |
Qualifying History
Column abbreviations (4)
Pos = Qualifying positionQ1 = Qualifying 1 timeQ2 = Qualifying 2 timeQ3 = Qualifying 3 time
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Pos | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Indianapolis | Watson | 18 | — | — | — |
| 1959 | Indianapolis | Epperly | 15 | — | — | — |
| 1958 | Indianapolis | Epperly | 9 | — | — | — |
| 1957 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 22 | — | — | — |
| 1956 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 5 | — | — | — |
| 1955 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 2 | — | — | — |
| 1954 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 21 | — | — | — |
| 1953 | Indianapolis | Kuzma | 6 | — | — | — |
| 1952 | Indianapolis | Deidt | 30 | — | — | — |
| 1951 | Indianapolis | Deidt | 9 | — | — | — |
| 1950 | Indianapolis | Deidt | 8 | — | — | — |
Season-by-Season Breakdown
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
Constructor Breakdown
| Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurtis Kraft | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Deidt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Epperly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Kuzma | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Watson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fastest Laps (1)
| Year | Grand Prix | Lap | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Indianapolis | 55 | 1:02.370 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- John Woodrow Parsons No titles 1W 1P
- Together
- 7
- Race H2H
- 4–3
- Quali H2H
- 1–5
- Samuel Dwight Hanks No titles 1W 4P
- Together
- 7
- Race H2H
- 3–4
- Quali H2H
- 2–4
- Royal Richard Rathmann No titles 1W 4P
- Together
- 7
- Race H2H
- 3–4
- Quali H2H
- 5–2
- Levon Agabashian No titles
- Together
- 6
- Race H2H
- 3–3
- Quali H2H
- 4–1
- Gerald Frederick Hoyt No titles
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 2–3
- Quali H2H
- 4–0
- Duane Claude Carter No titles 1P
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 0–5
- Quali H2H
- 0–5
- Paul Frank Russo No titles 1P
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 2–3
- Quali H2H
- 3–1
- Andrew Logan Linden No titles
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 2–3
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- James Richard Davies No titles 1P
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 2–3
- Quali H2H
- 1–0
- Marshall Pleasant Teague No titles
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 1–4
- Quali H2H
- 1–0
- Patrick James O'Connor No titles
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 2–3
- Quali H2H
- 1–4
- James Edward Daywalt No titles
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- 5
- Race H2H
- 4–1
- Quali H2H
- 3–2
- George Francis Flaherty No titles 1W 1P
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 3–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–0
- John James McGrath No titles 2P
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 2–2
- Quali H2H
- 1–2
- Robert Charles Sweikert No titles 1W 1P
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 1–3
- Quali H2H
- 2–2
- Troy Lynn Ruttman No titles 1W 1P
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 1–3
- Quali H2H
- 1–3
- Johnny Boyd No titles 1P
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 3–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–2
- James Merriman Jackson No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–0
- Charles Joseph Stevenson No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- Leslie Eugene Hartley No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
- William Vukovich No titles 2W 2P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 1–2
- Arthur Francis Cross No titles 1P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 3–0
- Bill Homeier No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 3–0
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
- Alvah August Keller No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- Ed Elisian No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 3–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- Walter Faulkner No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 1–0
- Ronald Hellings No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 1–0
- Carlyle John Dinsmoor No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–0
- Maurice Rose No titles 1P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
- Michael Nazaruk No titles 1P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
- Larret Julian Crockett No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Ernie McCoy No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
- Frank Simon Armi Jr. No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- George Thomas Fonder No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–0
- Homer Gerald Herman No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Ray Crawford No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- James Merwin Rathmann No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
- Rodger Morris Ward No titles 1W 2P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
- Bob Christie No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Edward Leon Russo No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 1–0
- John Ellsworth Turner Jr. No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
- James Ernest Bryan No titles 1W 3P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
Teammate Head-to-Head
Avg quali gap = (teammate quali pos − driver quali pos), positive = driver qualified ahead. Avg race gap = (teammate race pos − driver race pos), positive = driver finished ahead.
Column abbreviations (4)
Avg Quali Gap = Average qualifying position gap (positive = driver ahead)Quali H2H = Qualifying head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)Avg Race Gap = Average race position gap (positive = driver ahead)Race H2H = Race head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)
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Frequently asked questions
How many Formula 1 Grands Prix has Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen started?
Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen has 11 Formula 1 race starts and 1 podium.
Which Formula 1 team has Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen driven for the most?
Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen made the most starts for Kurtis Kraft (6 starts).
What is Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen’s best Formula 1 race result?
Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen’s best race finish is 2nd.
Who was Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen’s most frequent Formula 1 teammate?
John Woodrow Parsons was Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen’s most frequent teammate, with 7 races as teammates.
When did Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen race in Formula 1?
Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen raced in Formula 1 from 1950–1960.