December 19, 1901 - September 22, 1942
Louis Schneider
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Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
The ex-motorcycle policeman won the race in front of 150,000 fan at an average speed of 96.629 miles per hour. It was his second top 10 finish, as he had a 3rd place finish the year before. Schneider drove in a total of six 500's.
Louis Schneider died on September 22, 1942 Indianapolis, Indiana. He was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.
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Borg Warner trophy with Louis Schneider inscription.
The ex-motorcycle policeman won the race in front of 150,000 fan at an average speed of 96.629 miles per hour. It was his second top 10 finish, as he had a 3rd place finish the year before. Schneider drove in a total of six 500's.
Louis Schneider died on September 22, 1942 Indianapolis, Indiana. He was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.
(Photo: wplynn via photopin cc)
Borg Warner trophy with Louis Schneider inscription.