About Stan Wattles
Born 1961. Stan Wattles is an American engineer and racing driver.
Stan Wattles (born July 24, 1961, in Glen Cove, New York) is a former driver in the Indy Racing League. He raced in the 1996–2001 seasons with nineteen career starts, including the Indianapolis 500 in 1998–2000. He placed eighth in two races, and led his two laps in his first, in 1996 at Walt Disney World Speedway, but never led in his other contests.
In the 1999 VisionAire 500K at Lowe's Motor Speedway, Wattles was involved in a crash that killed three spectators when debris from his car cleared the fence, and eighteen laps later, the race was cancelled.
Racing record
SCCA National Championship Runoffs
Year Track Car Engine Class Finish Start Status 1988 Road Atlanta Swift DB4 Toyota Formula Atlantic 3 3 Running 1994 Mid-Ohio Ralt RT40 Toyota Formula Atlantic 1 1 Running
American Open Wheel (key)
IndyCar
Indy 500 results Year Chassis Engine Start Finish 1998 Riley & Scott Oldsmobile 29th 28th 1999 Dallara Oldsmobile 20th 17th 2000 Dallara Oldsmobile 8th 23rd 2001 Dallara Oldsmobile Qualifying Crash
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Who is Stan Wattles?
American racing driver
When was Stan Wattles born?
Stan Wattles was born on 24 July 1961.
What is Stan Wattles's occupation?
Stan Wattles is an engineer and racing driver.
What nationality is Stan Wattles?
Stan Wattles is American.
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