Frankie Schneider

American racing driver

Frankie Schneider (August 11, 1926 – November 11, 2018) was an American stock car, modified, midget, and sprint car racer. He was born in Maplewood, New Jersey.

Schneider racing in the 1980s
Schneider racing in the 1980s

Schneider had one NASCAR Grand National (now Sprint Cup) victory at Old Dominion Speedway in 1958 driving a 1957 Chevrolet. He also won the 1952 NASCAR modified title, where it is thought that he scored at least 100 wins.[1] Schneider earned his nickname "The Old Master".

Schneider died in Lambertville, New Jersey on November 11, 2018 at the age of 92.[2]

References change

  1. "nascar.com article on NJ drivers". Archived from the original on 2012-04-14. Retrieved 2018-11-14.
  2. "Frankie Schneider, 92". Speed Sport. November 12, 2018. Archived from the original on November 13, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2018.