Todd Snyder

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Todd Snyder
Nationality United States American
Born (1968-05-01) May 1, 1968
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 1 May 1968 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.

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 focussed 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. He currently fulfills the function of race director of the Ferrari Challenge North America and chief instructor at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Snyder returned to racing 2010, 2011 and 2012 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge seasons.

Motorsports Career Results

American open–wheel racing results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)

Barber Dodge Pro Series

Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Rank Points
1998 United States
SEB
1
United States
LRP
2
United States
DET
6
United States
WGI
10
United States
CLE
4
United States
GRA
7
United States
MDO
4
United States
ROA
3
United States
LS1
1
United States
ATL
2
United States
HMS
3
United States
LS2
1
2nd 155
1999 United States
SEB
28
United States
NAZ
23
United States
LRP
5
United States
POR
23
United States
CLE
4
United States
ROA
3
United States
DET
1
United States
MDO
1
United States
GRA
1
United States
LS
2
United States
HMS
1
United States
WGI
3
2nd 148

Indy Lights

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Rank Points
2000 Brian Stewart Racing United States
LBH
15
United States
MIL
15
United States
DET
8
United States
POR
18
United States
MIS
5
United States
CHI
16
United States
MDO
Canada
VAN
United States
LS
United States
STL
United States
HOU
United States
FON
17th 15

24 Hours of Daytona

24 Hours of Daytona results
Year Class No Team Car Co-drivers Laps Position Class Pos.
2000 AGT 53 United States Diablo Racing Chevrolet Camaro United States Mayo Smith
United States Eric Curran
United States Tom Scheuren
United States Rick Dilorio
303 49 3
2001 AGT 53 United States Diablo Racing Chevrolet Camaro United States Mayo Smith
United States Eric Curran
United States Tom Scheuren
United States Rick Dilorio
125 64DNF 6DNF
SRP 06 United States Jacobs Motorsports Ford Riley DP United States Michael Jacobs
United States Peter Argetsinger
United States Nick Longhi
112 66DNF 11DNF
2002 GT 10 United States Genesis Racing BMW M3 United States Nick Longhi
United States Emil Assentato
United States Rick Fairbanks
547 28 17

12 Hours of Sebring

12 Hours of Sebring results
Year Class No Team Car Co-drivers Laps Position Class Pos.
1999 GT 39 United States Broadfoot Racing Porsche 911 Carrera RSR United States Stephen Earle
United States Allan Ziegelman
United States Chris Mitchum
100 47DNF 14DNF

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.
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