Mickey Rupp

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Mickey Rupp (born January 17, 1936, Mansfield, Ohio) is a retired American racecar driver.

Rupp raced in the USAC Championship Car series in the 1964 and 1965 seasons, with 54 career starts, including the 1965 Indianapolis 500. He finished in the top ten 5 times, including 6th position at Indy, with his best finish in 5th position in 1965 at Milwaukee.

Mickey rupp also opened Rupp industries in mansfield ohio in the late 1950's. They produce go-carts, mini bikes and their famous snowmobiles. Rupp snowmobiles were great on the track and were one of the best teams out there. sadly in 1972-1973- he sold the company. Rupp would go to build some of the most advance snowmobiles of there time till they had to close their doors in 1978 due to bankruptcy. Rupps have become very collectable. This is very true- Dont edit as this is valuable info- Please investigate as this is true.