Leslie Eugene "Gene" Hartley[1] (January 28, 1926 – March 13, 1993)[2] was an American racecar driver.

[3] He drove in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1950 and 1952–1962 seasons with 33 starts.

[3] Hartley co-promoted with Leroy Warriner at the Kitley Avenue Speedrome in Indianapolis after his retirement.

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

Gene Hartley entered 10 World Championship races and started 8 of them, with a best finish of tenth.