Bud TINGELSTAD

Bud Tingelstad was an American racing driver active in the early 1960s, known primarily for his participation in open-wheel racing rather than Formula 1. His professional career began in 1960, with a brief tenure driving for the Trevis team. Although Tingelstad entered only one recorded race, he completed it without retiring, maintaining a 0.0% DNF rate.

Throughout his career, Tingelstad did not secure any championships, wins, podiums, or pole positions. His win and podium rates both stand at 0.0%, reflecting limited competitive success at the highest levels. Despite this, his average positions gained per race, calculated at +19.0, indicate a notable ability to advance through the field during his single recorded outing.

Tingelstad's career spanned an extensive period of 66 years, highlighting a long-term involvement in motorsport, albeit with minimal top-tier statistical impact. His lack of wet weather achievements further underscores the absence of standout performances under varying conditions. Overall, Tingelstad's racing tenure is marked more by its duration and participation than by competitive accolades.