Todd Snyder (racing driver)

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Todd Snyder
Nationality Flag of the United States.svg American
Born (1965-01-06) January 6, 1965 (age 58)
Anchorage, Alaska
Previous series
2010-2012
2001
2000
1998-1999
1988
1986–1987
Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge
Rolex Sports Car Series
Indy Lights
Barber Dodge Pro Series
Barber Saab Pro Series
Formula Russell

Todd Snyder (born 6 January 1965) in Anchorage, Alaska, is a former racing driver and driving instructor. Snyder was placed second in the 1998 and 1999 Barber Dodge Pro Series seasons.

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Career

Todd Snyder started his pro racing career at the Jim Russell Racing School. The driver from Alaska finished second in his second pro series season ever in the Formula Russell Pro Mazda. [1] In 1988 Snyder made his debut in the Barber Saab Pro Series. At Sonoma Raceway he finished third behind Rob Wilson and Harald Huysman. In 1990 Todd Snyder joined the Skip Barber Racing School as a lead instructor at Lime Rock Park. In 1998 Snyder returned to the rebranded Barber Dodge Pro Series. After winning the opening round at Sebring International Raceway Snyder won two races at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. He finished runner-up in the championship, three points behind Jeff Simmons. In 1999 he returned in the series. After a poor start of the season the race instructor won four races. Again Snyder finished second in the championship, this time four points behind Simmons. Following his strong results Snyder tested an Indy Lights car for Conquest Racing and Brian Stewart Racing. [2] He competed six races for Brian Stewart Racing in the 2000 Indy Lights season. Snyder also competed in the 2000 24 Hours of Daytona. In a Chevrolet Camaro entered by Diablo Racing the team finished third in the US GT class. [3] He returned to the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2001 and 2002 but without achieving any significant results.

He focused on his professional career becoming the vice president of competition at the Skip Barber Racing School in 2004. [4] He also fulfilled the position of director of competition in the SCCA Mazda MX-5 Cup. Since 2013, he fulfills the function of race director for the Ferrari Challenge North America. He also was chief instructor at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course from 2012 to 2015. Snyder returned to racing 2010, 2011 and 2012 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge seasons.

In 2015, Snyder joined the Lucas Oil School of Racing as chief operating officer for the racing school and race series.

Motorsports results

Motorsports Career Results

American open–wheel racing results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)

Barber Dodge Pro Series

Year123456789101112RankPoints
1998 SEB
1
LRP
2
DET
6
WGI
10
CLE
4
GRA
7
MDO
4
ROA
3
LS1
1
ATL
2
HMS
3
LS2
1
2nd155
1999 SEB
28
NAZ
23
LRP
5
POR
23
CLE
4
ROA
3
DET
1
MDO
1
GRA
1
LS
2
HMS
1
WGI
3
2nd148

Indy Lights

YearTeam123456789101112RankPoints
2000 Brian Stewart Racing LBH
15
MIL
15
DET
8
POR
18
MIS
5
CHI
16
MDO VAN LS STL HOU FON 17th15

24 Hours of Daytona

24 Hours of Daytona results
YearClassNoTeamCarCo-driversLapsPositionClass Pos.
2000 AGT53 Flag of the United States.svg Diablo Racing Chevrolet Camaro Flag of the United States.svg Mayo Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Eric Curran
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Scheuren
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Dilorio
303493
2001 AGT53 Flag of the United States.svg Diablo Racing Chevrolet Camaro Flag of the United States.svg Mayo Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Eric Curran
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Scheuren
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Dilorio
12564DNF6DNF
SRP06 Flag of the United States.svg Jacobs Motorsports Ford Riley DP Flag of the United States.svg Michael Jacobs
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Argetsinger
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Longhi
11266DNF11DNF
2002 GT10 Flag of the United States.svg Genesis Racing BMW M3 Flag of the United States.svg Nick Longhi
Flag of the United States.svg Emil Assentato
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Fairbanks
5472817

12 Hours of Sebring

12 Hours of Sebring results
YearClassNoTeamCarCo-driversLapsPositionClass Pos.
1999 GT39 Flag of the United States.svg Broadfoot Racing Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Flag of the United States.svg Stephen Earle
Flag of the United States.svg Allan Ziegelman
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Mitchum
10047DNF14DNF

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References

  1. "ARA Racefacts Bulletin 98-03-22". Motorsport.com. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  2. "SBRS: Todd Snyder Tests Indy Lights". Motorsport.com. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  3. "Daytona 24 Hours". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  4. "Todd Snyder". LinkedIn. Retrieved 15 October 2014.