Louis Schneider

This article is about the driver. For the actor, see Louis Schneider (actor).

Louis F. Schneider (December 19, 1901, Indianapolis, Indiana – September 22, 1942, Indianapolis, Indiana) won the 1931 Indianapolis 500.[1]

Biography

He was born on December 19, 1901 in Indianapolis, Indiana where he worked as a motorcycle policeman.[1] He died on September 22, 1942 Indianapolis, Indiana. He was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.[2]

Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1927 43 23 109.910 15 16 137 0 Timing gears
1928 24 7 114.036 7 11 200 0 Running
1930 23 4 106.107 6 3 200 0 Running
1931 23 13 107.210 22 1 200 39 Running
1932 1 30 110.681 26 23 125 0 Frame
1933 22 21 109.850 34 42 1 0 Stalled
Totals 863 39

Starts 6
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 1
Top 5 2
Top 10 2
Retired 3

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "500-Mile Auto Race Is Won By Schneider. Ex-Motorcycle Policeman Is First at Indianapolis as 150,000 Look On.". New York Times. May 31, 1931. Retrieved 2012-10-08. Many Spills Mark Event. Arnold, 1930 Champion, Crashes at 400 Miles When Leading by About 7 Miles. Frame Gets Second Place. Hepburn, Meyer and Snowberger Next Across. Drizzle Adds to the Drivers' Perlis. Arnold's Car Catches Fire. Averages 96,629 Miles an Hour. Arnold Sets New Mark. Schneider's Patience Rewarded. Drivers Resume Breakneck Speed. Fate catapulted Louie Schneider, onetime Indianapolis motorcycle policeman, into a winner in a stunning upset at the 500-mile automobile race over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway today.
  2. ↑ "Indianapolis Auto greats". Celebrating Automotive Heritage at Crown Hill Cemetery (Crown Hill Cemetery). 2011. Retrieved 2012-09-10.

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Preceded by
Billy Arnold		 Indianapolis 500 Winner
1931 		Succeeded by
Fred Frame