Todd Snyder

Education

The driver from Alaska finished second in his second pro series season ever in the Formula Russell Pro Mazda. At Sonoma Raceway he finished third behind Rob Wilson and Harald Huysman.

Career

Snyder was placed second in the 1998 and 1999 Barber Dodge Pro Series seasons. Todd Snyder started his pro racing career at the Jim Russell Racing School. In 1988 Snyder made his debut in the Barber Saab Pro Series.

In 1990 Todd Snyder joined the Skip Barber Racing School as a lead instructor at Lime Rock Park.

In 1998 Snyder returned to the rebranded Barber Dodge Pro Series. He finished runner-up in the championship, three points behind Jeff Simmons.

In 1999 he returned in the series. Again Snyder finished second in the championship, this time four points behind Simmons.

Following his strong results Snyder tested an Industry Lights car for Conquest Racing and Brian Stewart Racing.

He competed six races for Brian Stewart Racing in the 2000 Industry Lights season. Snyder also competed in the 2000 24 Hours of Daytona. In a Chevrolet Camaro entered by Diablo Racing the team finished third in the United States GT class.

He focussed on his professional career becoming the vice president of competition at the Skip Barber Racing School in 2004.

He also fulfilled the position of director of competition in the SCCA Mazda MX-5 Cup. He currently fulfills the function of race director of the Ferrari Challenge North America and chief instructor at the Mid-Ohio Sports Carolina Course.

Snyder returned to racing 2010, 2011 and 2012 Continental Tire Sports Carolina Challenge seasons.

Achievements

• After winning the opening round at Sebring International Raceway Snyder won two races at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. After a poor start of the season the race instructor won four races. He returned to the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2001 and 2002 but without achieving any significant results.