Gordon Schroeder | |
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| Born | February 24, 1915 |
| Died | August 31, 1995 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Carmen |
| Engineering career | |
| Employer(s) |
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| Projects | Indy 500 cars |
| Significant design | Self release steering hub |
Gordon Schroeder (February 24, 1915- August 31, 1995)[1] was an American racing car constructor.[2] Schroeder cars competed in four FIA World Championship races - the 1951, 1953, 1954 and 1955 Indianapolis 500.
History
Schroeder was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1]
In 1929, together with Riley Brett, Schroeder reconstructed an old V16 engine of a Frank Lockhart car for Myron Stevens.[2] Schroeder was enamoured by the engine and bought during the Second World War, with driver Sam Hanks qualifying it for front row in the 1946 Indy, only for the car not complete distance.[3] Schroeder also collaborated with Stevens and Clint Brawner to build cars in the 1950s.[2]
Schroeder moved from racing to focus on a manufacturing business after the deaths of two of his friends, Rex Mays in 1949 and Bobby Ball in 1954.[1] He began work in steering hubs, starting with gears, in the mid 1940s; and went on to produce the first quick-release steering hub approved by NASCAR.[1]
World Championship Indianapolis 500 results
| Season | Driver | Grid | Classification | Points | Note | Race Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Bobby Ball | 29 | 5 | 2 | Report | |
| 1951 | Duke Dinsmore | 32 | 24 | Overheating | Report | |
| 1953 | Jimmy Bryan | 31 | 14 | Report | ||
| 1954 | Andy Linden | 23 | 25 | Suspension | Report | |
| 1954 | Len Duncan | 26 | 31 | Brakes | Report | |
| 1955 | Keith Andrews | 28 | 20 | Fuel pump | Report | |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Ball (2008).
- 1 2 3 Berg (2008), p. 29.
- ↑ Borgeson (1958), p. 102.
- ↑ "1951 Indianapolis 500 - Race Result". formula1.com. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ↑ "1953 Indianapolis 500 - Race Result". formula1.com. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ↑ "1954 Indianapolis 500 - Race Result". formula1.com. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ↑ "1955 Indianapolis 500 - Race Result". formula1.com. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- Berg, Kenneth L. (11 February 2008). Synopsis: A reunion of American Racers. Mission Viejo, California: The Motorsports Education Foundation. p. 29. OCLC 1006418638.
- Borgeson, Griff (December 1958). "Frank Lockhart". Sports Cars Illustrated. Vol. 4, no. 6. Chicago: Ziff-Davis Publishing. p. 102.
- Ball, Larry (2008). "Gordon Schroder". Hall of Fame. National Sprint Car. Archived from the original on 22 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.