About Willie Haupt
Lived 1885 – 1966 (aged 80). Willie Haupt was an American engineer and racing automobile driver.
William Edward Haupt (July 10, 1885 – April 16, 1966) was an American racing driver.
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.
Later career
In 1918, Haupt was an engineer for Haupt & Shaffer Co., and during the Second World War, he worked as an engineer in the aircraft engine laboratory of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results Source:
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie Haupt?
American racing driver
When was Willie Haupt born?
Willie Haupt was born on 10 July 1885.
When did Willie Haupt die?
Willie Haupt died on 16 April 1966.
What was Willie Haupt's occupation?
Willie Haupt was an engineer and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Willie Haupt?
Willie Haupt was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Haupt. https://biography.guide/willie-haupt/
MLA: "Willie Haupt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-haupt/.
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