Getting to Know VMRS Driver David Schneider
Another determined young hot shoe with a ton of racing experience seems to be gaining momentum each time he comes to the track with one of the best looking Modifieds.
Name: David Schneider
Age: 22 – 8/11/92
Hometown: Northport, New York
Occupation: College student/Truck collision part time
Spouse: In a relationship
Car number and significance: Number 19 – No real significance. I had a ride along at Charlotte Motor Speedway during one of the World Karting Association Nationals. The car was Elliott Sadler’s number 19 Dodge ride that Ray Evernham fielded. When I was thinking of a number I looked on my wall and saw that picture and decided that would be my number.
Owner: My dad, Glenn Schneider
Chassis: Troyer
Sponsor: Island Wide Auto & Truck Collision
Crew –.(Crew Chief Ray Grennan) Tim Okula, Glenn Schneider, John Mazza, Greg, Okula, Trevor Okula, Sean Okula, George Wagner
Favorite food: Penne ala Vodka
Favorite music: I have a wide range of musical interests. I mostly listen to hip-hop and electronic dance music, but also all types of rock and abstract genres.
Favorite movie: Saving Pvt. Ryan
Favorite sport, other than racing: Hockey
Favorite race track: Seekonk and Thompson Speedway’s.
Years racing: 12 years
How did you get started?: My dad bought my brother and I go karts for Christmas in 2001, and we began racing at Riverhead Raceway the following spring. I moved into Allison Legacy cars in 2008 and into a Modified at Mountain Speedway in 2009.
How long with current series?: This is my third year with the MRS.
Best finish: My best finish in a Modified is first and my best finish with the MRS is fifth.
One other divisions: Enduro – Sport Modified – SK Modified: Late Model – Allison Legacy – Go Karts.
What would you like to accomplish in racing?: Finish top 10 in MRS points, and a few podium finishes, ultimate goal is a win.
One other driver/person inspires you: I’ve always looked up to Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon. Tony can drive and win in any kind of car with four wheels, on any kind of surface and that’s remarkable. Back when I was younger, Jeff was winning races left and right, and that’s always what I wanted to do in the Modifieds.
I’ve always looked towards Mike Stefanik has somewhat of an inspiration. His career in these cars is second only to Richie Evans and I’ve always admired his driving style.
Sources: Jim Snape/YankeeRacer.com