Wider Schild Story
Presented as wider Schild surname history connected to a documented Houston racing family, not a confirmed direct ancestor.
- Years
- 21st century
- Role
- Track Promoter, Houston Motorsports Park
- Family
- Daughter of Larry Schild; Jerry Schild's niece
Gina Schild Knowles took over the lease of Houston Motorsports Park in 2019, the same track where her uncle Jerry had won a championship in 2006. Under her, the track worked its way back to NASCAR sanctioning around 2020.
She represents this family's shift from driving to stewarding the sport itself, working alongside race director Mason Mitchell to keep the track running.
Timeline
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2019
Takes Over Houston Motorsports Park
Takes over the lease of Houston Motorsports Park.
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2020
Track Regains NASCAR Sanctioning
Houston Motorsports Park regains NASCAR sanctioning under her leadership.