William Peter Knipper (August 9, 1882 – September 7, 1968) was an American
race car driver.
Biography
He was born in
Rochester, New York
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, 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 Billy Knipper (
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60 h.p.) in a time of 51.8 sec.
[''Democrat and Chronicle, 21 Oct 1906'' page 4, Rochester New York]
At the time of his marriage in 1913 he was employed as an engraver, and was an automobile sealership owner in Rochester, New York.
He died on September 7, 1968, in
Rochester, New York
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.
Indy 500 results
References
1882 births
1968 deaths
Indianapolis 500 drivers
Sportspeople from Rochester, New York
Racing drivers from New York (state)
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