Bob Schroeder was an American racer with a hearty competitive streak, best known for muscling midget and sprint cars around tracks throughout the 1950s and 1960s. He took a shot at making the field for the 1959 Indianapolis 500, but officials—concerned about his limited experience—never granted him a full qualifying run.
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 November 1928 Chester, Illinois |
| Died | 27 January 1990 (aged 61) East St. Louis, Illinois |
Schroeder’s sprint car journey kicked off in the late ’50s, and by 1959, he was testing the waters of the USAC Championship Car scene. Those efforts didn’t translate into much success, but they did showcase his determination. In a world where nimble frames and featherweight drivers were the norm, Schroeder—noticeably larger than many of his peers—still strapped himself into midget cars with gusto. Most of his midget racing took place in the Midwest, where he continued to compete despite never quite earning the results needed to branch out to bigger stages elsewhere.
Bob Schroeder Formula One World Championship career
| F1 Career | 1959 |
|---|---|
| Teams | Kurtis Kraft |
| Entries | 1 (0 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1959 Indianapolis 500 |
| Last entry | 1959 Indianapolis 500 |
Bob Schroeder Teammates
| 2 drivers | Involvement | First Year | Last Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Russo | 1 | 1959 | |
| Gene Force | 1 | 1959 |
Bob Schroeder Complete Formula One Results
| Year | Entrant | Team | WDC Points | WDC Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Midwest Manufacturing | Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser | 0 | NC |
