Sam Schmidt Motorsports, Chief Executive Officer
Sam formed Sam Schmidt Motorsports in 2001 after a successful racing career came to an end with a life altering accident, placing him in a wheelchair. Since the inception, he has led SSM to a 6th place finish at the 2002 Indy 500 and 4 Championships in the Firestone Indy Lights Series. Sam is also very active in the disabled community with the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, where 'it is not if, but when' there will be a cure for spinal cord injuries. Sam currently resides in Henderson Nevada with his wife Sheila and children Savannah and Spencer. |
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Team Manager
Rob leads Sam Schmidt Motorsports after 16 years with Walker Racing where he enjoyed success as General Manager, Team Manager, Engineering Manager and as a Race Engineer. Rob engineered Alex Tagliani in 2005 in a Team Australia Champ Car and their mutual respect and friendship led to Rob becoming the first employee of FAZZT Race Team for the 2010 IndyCar season. Over the years Rob has consistently combined management and engineering roles and will do so again as General Manager and Technical Director for the team. Rob is currently studying for his MBA at the Kelley School of Business. He lives in Carmel with his wife and daughters. |
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