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Ep 084 Sam Schmidt, Quadriplegic Survivor From Indy Racing, Thrives In Live While Encouraging A Cure For Paralysis
In 1997 Sam Schmidt made his first Indy Racing League start and became a rising star in the league. He raced three consecutive years at the Indianapolis 500, and earned his first race victory, from pole position, at Las Vegas in 1999.He finished fifth in series points that year. During that offseason, while testing in preparation for the 2000 season, Schmidt crashed at Walt Disney World Speedway on January 6, 2000. The accident rendered him a quadriplegic.
His mission is to find a cure for spinal cord injuries and help others. You can visit his websites to learn how you can donate.
Conquer The Impossible: https://app.storybookdrive.com/storybook/conquertheimpossible2021#3db3076c-7de2-418e-91f7-e75a183080aa
Stand With Sam: http://storybook.link/standwithsam/?p=1.6
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.schmidt_/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/samschmidtcpn
To learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, [email protected] or call 615 – 336 – 2181
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By Dr James Perdue Professor of Perseverance
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In 1997 Sam Schmidt made his first Indy Racing League start and became a rising star in the league. He raced three consecutive years at the Indianapolis 500, and earned his first race victory, from pole position, at Las Vegas in 1999.He finished fifth in series points that year. During that offseason, while testing in preparation for the 2000 season, Schmidt crashed at Walt Disney World Speedway on January 6, 2000. The accident rendered him a quadriplegic.
His mission is to find a cure for spinal cord injuries and help others. You can visit his websites to learn how you can donate.
Conquer The Impossible: https://app.storybookdrive.com/storybook/conquertheimpossible2021#3db3076c-7de2-418e-91f7-e75a183080aa
Stand With Sam: http://storybook.link/standwithsam/?p=1.6
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.schmidt_/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/samschmidtcpn
To learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, [email protected] or call 615 – 336 – 2181