EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 59 MIN
Sam Schmidt Racing Beyond Limits No Finish Line
from No Barriers · host Erik Weihenmayer, Sam Schmidt
11:07 Getting off the ventilator 14:32 Getting into racing as a kid 21:08 Challenges in rehabilitation care 22:40 Managing life and caretakers 30:52 Perspective on living with limited mobility 33:51 Staying productive after hardship 43:18 The SAM car. Evolving control systems 46:41 New camera tech in AV cars 53:44 Acknowledging the team and supporters 54:34 Starting out as a race owner 01:02:03 Reflections on Personal Growth 01:05:00 Praising an organization's impact
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Meet Sam Schmidt. After crashing at 200 mph, breaking his neck and leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. He has spent the last 26 years breaking barriers for those with disabilities and his relentless persistence and passion have driven him to become a race team owner, record setter, innovator, grandfather and inspiration.
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