Willie Haupt
American racing driver (1885–1966)
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William Edward Haupt (July 10, 1885 – April 16, 1966)[1] was an American racing driver.
BornWilliam Edward Haupt
July 10, 1885
July 10, 1885
DiedApril 16, 1966 (aged 80)
First race1909 Founder's Week Trophy
(Fairmount Park)
(Fairmount Park)
Last race1920 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
| Willie Haupt | |||||||
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| Born | William Edward Haupt July 10, 1885 | ||||||
| Died | April 16, 1966 (aged 80) | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 11 races run over 5 years | |||||||
| First race | 1909 Founder's Week Trophy (Fairmount Park) | ||||||
| Last race | 1920 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
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Racing career
Haupt drove in four Indianapolis 500s - 1913 thru 1915, and also in the 1920 - with his best finish of ninth coming in the 1913. For a period of time, he may have managed the racing activities of Erwin Bergdoll.[2]
Later career
In 1918, Haupt was an engineer for Haupt & Shaffer Co.,[3] and during the Second World War, he worked as an engineer in the aircraft engine laboratory of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.[4]
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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