Personal Life
Rutherford was born in Coffeyville, Kansas. Rutherford was the Honorary Chairman of the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in 2006.
Johnny's wife Betty was a fixture at his side throughout his racing career. His first Indy 500 win in 1974, with Betty looking on from the pits, helped to end the taboo in American racing against allowing women in the pit area. Rutherford, whom has been invited to The White House on behalf of Indy on multiple occasions, is considered a popular ambassador and spokesman for the sport of Indy car racing.
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