About Billy Knipper
Lived 1882 – 1968 (aged 86). Billy Knipper was an American engineer and racing automobile driver.
William Peter Knipper (August 9, 1882 – September 7, 1968) was an American racing driver.
Biography
Knipper was born in Rochester, New York, the son of William Peter and Mary E. Nura Knipper. He married Mae Christine Ottman November 6, 1913, in Rochester.
A hillclimb was held at West Dugway Hill, Penfield, New York, on October 13, 1906. The free-for-all class was won by Knipper (Thomas 60 h.p.) in a time of 51.8 sec.
At the time of his marriage in 1913, Knipper was employed as an engraver, and was an automobile sealership owner in Rochester, New York.
Knipper died on September 7, 1968, in Rochester, New York.
Motorsports career results
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Knipper?
American racing driver
When was Billy Knipper born?
Billy Knipper was born on 9 August 1882 in Rochester.
When did Billy Knipper die?
Billy Knipper died on 7 September 1968 in Rochester.
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Billy Knipper was an engineer and racing automobile driver.
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Billy Knipper was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Knipper. https://biography.guide/billy-knipper/
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