Tony Bettenhausen

Formula One World Championship careerActive years1950–1960TeamsKurtis Kraft, Diedt, Kuzma, Epperly, WatsonEntries11Championships0Wins0Podiums1Career points11Pole positions0Fastest laps1First entry1950 Indianapolis 500Last entry1960 Indianapolis 500

Melvin Eugene "Tony" Bettenhausen (September 12, 1916 – May 12, 1961) 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 cars, winning under AAA and USAC sanction.

Bettenhausen was nicknamed the "Tinley Park Express" in honor of his hometown. He was nicknamed "Tunney" after heavyweight boxing champion Gene Tunney. "Tunney" later became "Tony."