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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 59 MIN

"Quitting isn't a strategy." How Sam Schmidt turned an overwhelming obstacle into a life of purpose.

from The JP Emerson Show

Former IndyCar driver and team owner Sam Schmidt, who defied paralysis to tandem skydive and test-drive semi-autonomous cars using only head movements. Twenty-six years after a life-altering 200-mph crash, Sam shares his perspective in No Finish Line: A Racer's Journey of Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose, his powerful new autobiography, highlighting his journey of resilience and advocacy for spinal cord injury research. Connect with Sam Schmidt here: Website: www.SamSchmidt.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.schmidt_/ Where to Buy the Book (No Finish Line)· Amazon: Purchase the physical copy or download the audiobook version via Amazon.· Barnes & Noble: Pre-order or buy the digital and print versions through Barnes & Noble.· Simon & Schuster: Order directly from his official publisher landing page at Simon & Schuster.· Target: Grab the hardcover edition online at Target.· Audible: Listen to the audiobook version narrated by his son, Spencer, on Audible. Connect with Red Line Oil:www.redline.comConnect with Mecum Auctions:www.Mecum.comConnect with JP Emerson: www.jpemerson.comOlivia “Liv” Harper, PR, Marketing, & Distribution Executive: www.jpemerson.com 

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