Gordon Schroeder

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.

Gordon Schroeder
Born(1915-02-24)February 24, 1915
Minneapolis, Minnesota
DiedAugust 31, 1995(1995-08-31) (aged 80)
NationalityAmerican
SpouseCarmen
Engineering career
Employer(s)
  • Samson
  • Self
ProjectsIndy 500 cars
Significant designSelf release steering hub

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
Sources:[4][5][6][7]

References
  1. Ball (2008).
  2. Berg (2008), p. 29.
  3. Borgeson (1958), p. 102.
  4. "1951 Indianapolis 500 - Race Result". formula1.com. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  5. "1953 Indianapolis 500 - Race Result". formula1.com. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  6. "1954 Indianapolis 500 - Race Result". formula1.com. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  7. "1955 Indianapolis 500 - Race Result". formula1.com. Retrieved May 16, 2021.


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