Todd Snyder

Todd Snyder, born on January 6, 1965, in Anchorage, Alaska, is a former racing driver and driving instructor with a multifaceted career in motorsports. He began his professional racing journey at the Jim Russell Racing School, quickly showcasing his talent by finishing second in his second pro series, the Formula Russell Pro Mazda. In 1988, Snyder entered the Barber Saab Pro Series, achieving a third-place finish at Sonoma Raceway.

Snyder's career evolved beyond driving when he joined the Skip Barber Racing School in 1990 as a lead instructor at Lime Rock Park. He returned to racing in the rebranded Barber Dodge Pro Series in 1998, winning the opening round at Sebring International Raceway and securing two more wins at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. He finished second in the 1998 and 1999 Barber Dodge Pro Series seasons. Continuing his racing endeavors, Snyder participated in six races for Brian Stewart Racing in the 2000 Indy Lights season. His experience also includes competing in the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2000, where his team finished third in the US GT class.

In 2004, Snyder transitioned to the administrative side of motorsports, becoming the vice president of competition at the Skip Barber Racing School. He also held the position of director of competition in the SCCA Mazda MX-5 Cup. Since 2013, he has served as the race director for the Ferrari Challenge North America. Additionally, he was the chief instructor at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course from 2012 to 2015. Snyder briefly returned to racing in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge seasons of 2010, 2011, and 2012. In 2015, he joined the Lucas Oil School of Racing as chief operating officer for the racing school and race series.