No Barriers

Sam Smith Racing Beyond Limits No Finish Line

Episode Summary

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. 

Episode Notes

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