Mickey Rupp

American racing driver (1936–2023)

Herbert Edward "Mickey" Rupp II (January 17, 1936 – August 20, 2023) was an American racecar driver and businessman. He was the founder of Rupp Industries and Rupp Marine and inductee of the North Central Ohio Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame.2

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Born Jan 17, 1936, died Aug 20, 2023.1

Companies

Career

Occupation: engineer.4

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

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Personal life

  • BornJan 17, 1936, Mansfield5
  • DiedAug 20, 2023, Mansfield6
  • CitizenshipUnited States7