Gary Bettenhausen, oldest of the three racing sons of two-time Indycar National Champion Tony Bettenhausen, has died at the age of 72. Although a two-time USAC Sprint Car champion, a two-time USAC Champ Dirt Car titlist and a double winner of the famed Turkey Night Midget Grand Pri—Gary, like his father, never managed to win the cherished Indy 500.
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