About Babe Stapp
Lived 1904 – 1980 (aged 76). Babe Stapp was an American engineer.
Elbert Achilles "Babe" Stapp (February 26, 1904 – September 17, 1980) was an American racing driver active in the 1920s and 1930s. He also was a member of the infamous 13 Black Cats.
Awards and honors
Stapp was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1994.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
Stapp's finishes from 1927 – 1938 rank as the worst ten-race finishing streak in Indianapolis 500 history.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Babe Stapp?
American racing driver (1904-1980)
When was Babe Stapp born?
Babe Stapp was born on 26 February 1904 in San Antonio.
When did Babe Stapp die?
Babe Stapp died on 17 September 1980 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
What was Babe Stapp's occupation?
Babe Stapp was an engineer.
What nationality was Babe Stapp?
Babe Stapp was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Babe Stapp. https://biography.guide/babe-stapp/
MLA: "Babe Stapp." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/babe-stapp/.
Chicago: "Babe Stapp." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/babe-stapp/.
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