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Rob Schroeder

Rob (Bob) Schroeder. Copyright Willem Oosthoek, 2010. Permission to use granted to Jerry Entin, who subsquently granted permission for use.

Rob (Bob) Schroeder. Copyright Willem Oosthoek, 2010. Permission to use granted to Jerry Entin, who subsquently granted permission for use.

Rob Schroeder, 2010. Copyright Willem Oosthoek, 2010. Used with permission, permission granted via Jerry Entin.

Rob Schroeder, 2010. Copyright Willem Oosthoek, 2010. Used with permission, permission granted via Jerry Entin.

Born:

11 May 1926
El Dorado, Arkansas

Died:

03 Dec 2011
Dallas, Texas

Nationality:

United States

Grands Prix:

1 (1962)

Primarily sportscar based, from the mid '50's onwards, he did sometimes enter US track meetings, but without much success. His 1962 GP attempt was ambitious in the extreme, but a bit of financial support and a reputation as a steady (albeit slower) driver saw him do a decent job in the Lotus. Thereafter, perhaps realising he had probably reached the limit of his abilities, he more or less stopped racing shortly afterwards. Also fought in WW2. Died recently after suffering from a short period of ill-health and heart problems. He later worked as a car and tyre dealer and still kept links with the sport up to his death.

Biography last updated 3 Dec 2011