Friday, November 27, 2015

5. Bill Schindler: Indy, sprint and midget champion driver

Bill Schindler: Born 03/06/09 Died 09/20/52, Midget, Sprint, Champ Big car driver in the 30's, 40's, 50's. He raced in the AAA and ARDC racing clubs driving for the legendary owner Caruso. He drove indoors at Teaneck and Kingsbridge Armorys, on quarter, half and one mile tracks at Freeport, Middletown, Crossbay, Williams Grove and Darlington to name a few. He drove 3 times at Indianapolis with his best finish 13th. Known for his western style shirts and driving with one leg, which he lost due to a racing incident early in his career, he blazed a trail up and down the eastern states but ventured to the midwest and western states numerous times, racking up wins and trophies in record numbers. His career was cut short at Allentown Fairgrounds, he died from a racing accident on the back stretch, while leading the race. RIP Champ! (Photo credit: George F. Vargo)

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