Arrow Electronics’ Technology Helps IndyCar’s Sam Schmidt Compete in Annual Online Race for Charity
December 15 2016 - 9:44AM
Business Wire
Sam Schmidt, a former IndyCar driver and current team owner of
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports, placed 16th during the sixth annual
iRacing Pro Race of Champions at CXC Simulations last night, using
a race simulator equipped with semi-autonomous technology designed
by engineers from the global technology company Arrow Electronics,
Inc. (NYSE: ARW). The annual iRacing event pits 24 professional
drivers from around the motorsports world against one another for
an online simulation race.
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Sam Schmidt participates in the 2016
iRacing Pro Race of Champions using race simulator equipped with
semi-autonomous technology designed by engineers from Arrow
Electronics. (Photo: Business Wire)
Schmidt, who was left quadriplegic after a crash during an
IndyCar practice lap in 2000, has collaborated with Arrow on
semi-autonomous technology since 2014. Arrow engineers designed and
built a modified Corvette for Schmidt, called the Semi-Autonomous
Motorcar or SAM car, that he can drive using only the motions of
his head and voice commands. The off-the-shelf, open-source
technology that Arrow developed for Schmidt has not only helped him
to experience driving again, but also inspired additional
innovative applications for assistive technology.
This is Schmidt’s second consecutive year competing in the
iRacing Pro Race of Champions using Arrow-developed technology.
This year, the pros raced in digital Dallara DW12 IndyCars on a
laser-scanned version of the Phoenix International Raceway. Verizon
IndyCar Series champion Will Power and NASCAR’s Timmy Hill were
among the other racing notables participating.
All of the proceeds raised during the event were donated to the
Justin Wilson Children’s Fund.
About Arrow Electronics
Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services and
solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic
components and enterprise computing solutions. Arrow serves as a
supply channel partner for more than 100,000 original equipment
manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers
through a global network of more than 460 locations serving over 85
countries. Learn more at fiveyearsout.com.
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