James Merwin "Dick" Rathmann (January 6, 1926[1] – February 1, 2000) was an American racing driver.

He drove in the AAA Championship Car series in the 1949 and 1950 seasons with 4 starts, including the 1950 Indianapolis 500.

On the first lap, he and fellow front-row starter Ed Elisian raced into turn 3 and started a chain-reaction accident which involved 15 cars and claimed the life of Pat O'Connor.

In 2009, Rathmann was inducted into the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame.

Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation.