STEVE STAPP - USAC HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2017

Steve Stapp, of Brownsburg, Ind., held the top spot among USAC winning Sprint Car owners for many years with 51 career victories. He continues to rank third all-time in USAC National Sprint feature wins and among his most memorable triumphs were those posted by Pancho Carter. USAC National Sprint Car Owner Championships came in 1974 and 1976. A 1999 inductee into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, he is the son of famed racer Babe Stapp. He even tried a stint as a driver with much success. A total of 40 wins came with Carter as his driver between 1973 and 1980, including “Tony Hulman Classic” wins at Terre Haute, Ind. in 1975 and 1979. He also claimed the prestigious “Joe James/Pat O’Connor” Memorial at Salem, Ind. four straight years, 1974-77. An outstanding car builder, Steve’s final USAC victory came at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway in 1996 with driver Mark Cassella.