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Ep.101 – Sam Schmidt

Ep.101 – Sam Schmidt

Dinner with Racers

May 25, 20181h 47m

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Show Notes

Sam Schmidt is not only a very successful team owner in the IndyCar ranks, but he’s a true hero to a lot of people. Born in to a racing family, Sam began his racing career as a driver following the traditional path of junior categories, eventually elevating himself to the IndyCar ranks in what was known as the early years of the IRL, and even taking a victory in Las Vegas in 1999. Unfortunately just a few month’s later, Sam’s driving days would be cut short when a testing accident would render him paralyzed, but life as a quadriplegic has not slowed him down one bit. Sam would become a team owner, building the most successful team in Indy Lights history, and now running two cars full-time in the top-tier IndyCar series. We decided to skip on having a meal this time, but the conversation was spicy nonetheless. Thanks to Continental Tire for all of their support, and Acura for providing a great MDX.