Steve Knapp
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| Steve Knapp | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |
 United States |
| Born |
April 17, 1964 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Retired | 2001 |
| Indy Racing League IndyCar Series | |
| Years active | 1998-2001 |
| Teams |
PDM Racing ISM Racing Dreyer & Reinbold Racing |
| Starts | 13 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Best finish | 22nd in 1998 |
| Previous series | |
| 1997 | Toyota Atlantic |
| Awards | |
| 1998 | Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year |
Steve Knapp (born April 17, 1964, Minneapolis, Minnesota), is a former driver in the Indy Racing League. He raced in the 1998-2000 seasons with 13 career starts, including 3 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.
Indy 500 results
| Year | Chassis | Engine | Start | Finish | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | G-Force | Oldsmobile | 23rd | 3rd | ISM Racing |
| 1999 | G-Force | Oldsmobile | 13th | 26th | ISM Racing |
| 2000 | G-Force | Infiniti | 27th | 19th | Dreyer & Reinbold |
| 2001 | Dallara | Oldsmobile | Failed to Qualify | Brayton | |
External links
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jeff Ward |
Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year 1998 |
Succeeded by Robby McGehee |
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