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Steve Knapp

b. 1964

American racing driver

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About Steve Knapp

Born 1964. Steve Knapp is an American racing driver, engineer and racing automobile driver.

Steve Knapp (born April 17, 1964, Minneapolis, Minnesota) is a former driver in IndyCar. He raced in the 1998–2000 seasons with thirteen career starts, including three at the Indianapolis 500. His best career finish was in his first race, a third place at the 1998 Indianapolis 500, where he was named Rookie of the Year. He never led a lap in any of his IRL races. Knapp now owns and operates Elite Engines out of West Bend specializing in FA, FC, S2, HART F2 and Mazda engines for the U.S. F2000 National Championship.

Racing record

SCCA National Championship Runoffs

Year Track Car Engine Class Finish Start Status 1983 Road Atlanta Lynx Volkswagen Formula Vee 13 26 Running 1984 Road Atlanta Lazer Volkswagen Formula Vee 4 16 Running 1985 Road Atlanta Lazer L85 Volkswagen Formula Vee 12 1 Running 1986 Road Atlanta Lola T86/90 Ford Sports 2000 1 6 Running 1987 Road Atlanta Lola T87/90 Ford Sports 2000 2 2 Running 1988 Road Atlanta Reynard 88SF Ford Formula Continental 3 3 Running 1995 Mid-Ohio Van Diemen Ford Formula Continental 2 3 Running

IRL IndyCar Series

1 The 1999 VisionAire 500K at Charlotte was cancelled after 79 laps due to spectator fatalities.

Indianapolis 500 Year Chassis Engine Start Finish Team 1998 G-Force Oldsmobile 23 3 ISM Racing 1999 G-Force Oldsmobile 13 26 ISM Racing 2000 G-Force Infiniti 27 19 Dreyer & Reinbold 2001 Dallara Oldsmobile DNQ Brayton

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Steve Knapp?

American racing driver

When was Steve Knapp born?

Steve Knapp was born on 17 April 1964 in Minneapolis.

What is Steve Knapp's occupation?

Steve Knapp is a racing driver, engineer and racing automobile driver.

What nationality is Steve Knapp?

Steve Knapp is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Steve Knapp

· Wikidata: Q5915029

· DBpedia: Steve Knapp

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