Earnhardt Jr. still at a loss May 5, 2008
Seventeen-year-old Joey Logano won in his series debut, leading 257 of 312 laps and easily holding off Ken Schrader in the Carolina 500, the return to racing at Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway. INSIDE SPORTS. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Logano, 17, claims ARCA event at Rockingham May 5, 2008
ROCKINGHAM N.C. (AP) -- Teenager Joey Logano won in his ARCA RE/MAX Series debut, leading 257 of 312 laps and easily holding off NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader on Sunday in the Carolina 5000, the return to racing at Rockingham Speedway. The 17-year-old Logano, driving the No. 25 Venturini Motorsports-prepared Joe Gibbs Racing Chevrolet, started from the pole and beat Schrader by 4. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Logano victorious in Rockingham's revival May 5, 2008
"It was great to get back in the race car again."NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader finished second, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., a driver in Roush Fenway Racing's developmental program, was third. When asked how much of Logano's dominance -- he led 257 of 312 laps -- was car and how much was driver, Schrader recalled an interview with Jeff Gordon early in Gordon's NASCAR career. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Commentary: Rockingham has its identity back May 4, 2008
Tony Stewart was announced as the starter, big name drivers like Ken Schrader entered the race and the speedway itself began to change. The tower on the front stretch became the Benny Parsons Tower, the Turn 2 grandstands became the Ricky Rudd Grandstands and the garage area took the name of legendary racing veteran Papa Joe Hendrick. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Logano continues to pace the field May 4, 2008
Sprint Cup veteran Ken Schrader turned a 25. 609-second lap to put himself in the 31st starting spot, and Snow Camp s Mike Holt took the final qualifying position in 41st after the completion of second round qualifying. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Edwards will stick with Roush team May 3, 2008
Four drivers - Jon Wood, John Andretti, Ken Schrader and Scott Wimmer - failed to qualify for the race. Schrader was filling in for Dario Franchitti, who is recovering from a broken left ankle sustained a week ago at Talladega, Ala. (Florida Times-Union)
Pit Stops: By Bill Center May 2, 2008
Ken Schrader will sub for the injured Dario Franchitti at Richmond. A.J. Allmendinger has returned to the cockpit for Toyota after sitting out five races while being tutored by veteran driver Mike Skinner. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Marsha Hoffman's NASCAR Scene column: Hornaday, Danica talk of Kansas May 2, 2008
Ken Schrader will drive the No. 40 Dodge at Richmond. . (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Drivers continue to enter Carolina 500 (3) Apr 23, 2008
Also entered is NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader, who most recently finished second at Salem Speedway on April 13th. Schrader, in 47 career ARCA RE/MAX Series starts, has 15 career wins. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Talladega Notebook Apr 23, 2008
-- SCHRADER'S RIDE: Ken Schrader will take over the driving duties in Haas CNC Racing's No. 70 Chevrolet at Talladega. The 53-year-old driver's season was left in limbo when BAM Racing announced its No. 49 Toyota would cut back to a part-time schedule, which did not include Sunday's race. (AL.com)
Auto racing: Newton and Knoxville are a night difference and day Apr 19, 2008
Knoxville will feature World of Outlaws stars such as Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz in three race events - including the flagship Knoxville Nationals Aug. 6-9 - as well as Stewart and Ken Schrader in September. "I think we complement each other," Iowa Speedway president Jerry Jauron said of his track and Knoxville, along with other grass-roots racing venues. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Marsha Hoffman's NASCAR Scene column: Johnson wins, is Junior next? Apr 18, 2008
Ken Schrader will drive the No. 70 Haas CNC Racing Chevrolet at Talladega next weekend. The No. 70 has fallen to 38th in owner points. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Motocross icon will step up to Step Up Apr 12, 2008
This year he is racing on NASCAR's Camping World East touring series and could try an ARCA stock car with NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader as his manager. He hopes to climb into a Craftsman Truck or Nationwide Series sedan next season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Kurt Busch signs on to Race of Champions Apr 11, 2008
Busch joins Clint Bowyer, Ken Schrader and Rusty Wallace at the speedway s season-opening event. A Nationwide Series driver will be announced closer to the event. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Launching a new racing season Apr 10, 2008
Scheduled to appear are Clint Bowyer, Ken Schrader and two other drivers to be named at a later date. Bedford Speedway hosted a practice session earlier this week. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
LETTING GO: Failure to adjust costs former NASCAR giants Apr 4, 2008
The drivers for the program haven't been second-rate: Elliott Sadler, Ricky Rudd, Bill Elliott and Ken Schrader are among those who've driven for the No. 21 this decade. Among them, they have a championship, two Brickyard 400 wins and decades of unparalleled success -- but for some reason, even their contribution couldn't make the difference. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NASCAR Craftsman Trucks-Kroger 250 Results Mar 31, 2008
(28) Ken Schrader, Toyota, 253, 78. 0, 160, $12,910. (International Herald Tribune)
NASCAR Sprint Cup-Goody's Cool Orange 500 Results Mar 31, 2008
(7) Ken Schrader, Toyota, 467, 61. 6, 52, $79,758. (International Herald Tribune)
NASCAR: Gordon takes 7th Martinsville pole Mar 30, 2008
The second row features rookie Aric Almirola and David Ragan, followed by Jamie McMurray, Kasey Kahne, Ken Schrader and Kyle Busch. Jimmie Johnson, winner of the last three races at Martinsville, will start 10th. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Bowyer added to Race of Champions Mar 30, 2008
JENNERSTOWN Clint Bowyer, in the Richard Childress Racing No. 07 Jack Daniel s Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, will join Ken Schrader, Rusty Wallace and two other soon to be announced NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers in Jennerstown Speedway s 2008 Race of Champions on May 31. Bowyer will compete against Ken Schrader, NASCAR Sprint Cup driver in the BAM Racing No. 49 Dodge, and two other Cup drivers in two 9-lap exhibition races and autograph session at Jennerstown s half mile speedway. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Setzer steers clear for win Mar 30, 2008
Crafton finished second, followed by Crawford, Ken Schrader and Erik Darnell. "That was real wild," said Crafton, whose best previous finish was third. (News & Observer -- Sports)
College basketball, soccer, auto racing Mar 30, 2008
(49) Ken Schrader, Toyota, 95 ... (28) Ken Schrader, Toyota, 253, 78. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Martinsville braces for full-contact racing Mar 30, 2008
The top-10 starters include: Aric Almirola in third, David Ragan in fourth, Jamie McMurray in fifth, Kasey Kahne in sixth, Ken Schrader in seventh, Kyle Busch in eighth, Tony Stewart in ninth and Jimmie Johnson ... (49) Ken Schrader, Toyota, 95. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Third driver named to Race of Champions Mar 29, 2008
Bowyer, the driver of the Richard Childress Racing No. 7 Jack Daniels Chevrolet, joins Ken Schrader and Rusty Wallace at the May 31 event. Bowyer has raced in the Sprint Cup for three years. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Goodyear Challenge kicks off new season Mar 18, 2008
"The Goodyear Challenge Series also will making stops at New Smyrna on July 19, Sept. 19 and Oct. 25.In other racing news, one driver thought to be leaning toward driving the Super Late Models at New Smyrna this year but heading elsewhere is former Supercross megastar Ricky Carmichael.Carmichael, who made the jump from motorcycles to race cars last year, showed just how much improvement he had made in one year during Speedweeks at New Smyrna in February.He finished eighth out of 44 cars in the... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Burton steals one at Bristol Mar 17, 2008
(41) Ken Schrader, Dodge, 420, 48. 9, 40, $81,625. (Athens Banner-Herald)
College basketball, arena football, baseball, college softball Mar 15, 2008
(49) Ken Schrader, Dodge, 2008, owner points, 41st. 42. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Ken Schrader returning to Jennerstown Mar 8, 2008
Ken Schrader is returning to Jennerstown Speedway for the Race of Champions. Track promoter Joe Dirienzo said Schrader will be joined by former NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Rusty Wallace, who will be a guest commentator at the event. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Jeff Gordon wins pole for Kobalt Tools Mar 8, 2008
Brian Vickers got the final spot available for the go-or-go-home cars, hanging on by three-hundredths of a second over Ken Schrader, whose Dodge was the last car to run. Jarrett closing in. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sore Gordon speeds to Atlanta pole Mar 8, 2008
Ken Schrader, Bill Elliott, Johnny Benson, Burney Lamar and John Andretti failed to make the 43-car lineup. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR becoming a younger man's sport Mar 8, 2008
Ken Schrader, at 53, is running a partial Cup schedule. In the past two decades, since Jeff Gordon started winning Cup races at age 22, NASCAR teams have tended to hire younger drivers and put them in top-flight cars. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Busch powers to home pole Mar 1, 2008
Of the 12 that had to qualify on time, Mike Skinner, Kurt Busch, David Reutimann, Dale Jarrett, Ken Schrader, Michael Waltrip, Brian Vickers and Patrick Carpentier all made the show; A.J. Allmendinger, Joe Nemechek, John Andretti and Johnny Sauter all went home. "It eases your mind to know you're on a level playing field," said Dale Jarrett. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Johnson, Gordon in front row after rain out Feb 23, 2008
The drivers who lost their chance to drive their way into the race on qualifying speed were A.J. Allmendinger, Ken Schrader, Patrick Carpentier, Mike Skinner and Burney Lamar. Qualifying sessions for Saturdays Nationwide Series and Craftsman Truck Series also were rained out. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Final lap alters Newman's schedule Feb 19, 2008
"People like Ken Schrader came up to me in Victory Lane and gave me a big hug and walked off. He didn't say a word. I had a note on my door from Carl Edwards and his crew: "Congratulations, you're the man. "Just a lot of friends. But when the King came over, that was pretty special.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Victory suits Newman fine Feb 19, 2008
"He just came over and smiled and hugged. It was an honor to have someone like the King come over and take time out of his schedule when he has other things to do and congratulate you. "People like Ken Schrader came up to me in Victory Lane and gave me a big hug and walked off. He didn't say a word. (Florida Times-Union)
Hendrick is souped up for success Feb 17, 2008
He is as hungry and committed as anybody that has ever sat down in one of my race cars, said Hendrick, placing Earnhardt among a group that includes Geoff Bodine, the late Tim Richmond, Darrell Waltrip, Ricky Rudd, Ken Schrader, Terry Labonte, and Gordon and Johnson. Rick has been real supportive of me, said Earnhardt. (Boston Globe)
Earnhardt, Hamlin sweep Gatorade Duel 150 Feb 15, 2008
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Daytona Line-Up Set Feb 15, 2008
Failed to qualify (84) AJ Allmendinger (21) Bill Elliott (49) Ken Schrader (60) Boris Said (10) Patrick Carpentier (37) Eric McClure (09) Sterling Marlin (27) Jacques Villeneuve (50) Stanton Barrett (08) Carl Long.. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Junior, Hamlin win qualifiers Feb 15, 2008
" Johnson and Michael Waltrip secured front-row positions for the 500 in qualifying on Sunday. The rest of the field was set Thursday. Earnhardt will start third, alongside Hamlin. Stewart will start fifth, outside of Reed Sorenson. Among drivers who had to race their way into the 500 field on Thursday, Brian Vickers and Kenny Wallace qualified from the first Duel, and Dale Jarrett and John Andretti qualified from the second. David Reutimann and Joe Nemechek qualified based on their speeds from... (The Palm Beach Post)
50 years of Daytona: 50 things to know before Sunday's big 5-0 Feb 12, 2008
That feat was matched by Bill Elliott (1985-87) and Ken Schrader (1988-90) ... "17 Since 1995, domestic TV ratings for the Daytona 500 have been the highest for any auto race of the year, surpassing open-wheel's tradition-bound Indianapolis 500.18 Richard Petty scored his Daytona 500 victories in 1964, 1966, 1971, 1973-74, 1979 and 1981. Among King Richard's event records are most races led (20), most laps led in one race (184 in 1964) and longest span between first and last victory, 17 years... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Prep basketball, hockey, auto racing Feb 11, 2008
(49) Ken Schrader, Dodge, 184 ... (13) Ken Schrader, Dodge, 70, 45. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Junior's quick start Feb 10, 2008
" Johnson finished third, followed by Gordon in fourth, Reed Sorenson and Casey Mears, another Hendrick driver, in sixth. Two crashes in Friday night's practice session not only forced five teams to use backup cars, it put everyone on edge for Saturday night's main event. The combination of a new winged car and a lack of patience created piles of twisted metal in the garage area Friday. That apparently served as a wake-up call for Saturday's race. Most of the trouble came as the result of tire... (Florida Times-Union)
Winning all that matters in Bud Shootout Feb 9, 2008
" The non-points race will start with a 20-lap segment, followed by a 10-minute intermission. A mandatory green-flag stop to change at least two tires is required in the final 50 laps. The winner is guaranteed more than $200,000. Michael Waltrip will start third, followed by Jamie McMurray, Gilliland, Sorenson, Earnhardt Jr., Stewart, Yeley and Hamlin. The rest of the field includes: Ken Schrader, Elliott, Dale Jarrett, Casey Mears, Biffle, Johnson, Dave Blaney, Edwards, Bowyer, Gordon and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
The wait is almost over Feb 9, 2008
The past winners include Tony Stewart (hard to believe Smoke didn t win a pole in 2007), Dale Jarrett, Mark Martin, Bill Elliott and Ken Schrader. I look forward to seeing Elliott and Schrader in this race; I never get tired of watching those old-school guys drive a racecar. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Kurt Busch will start on Bud pole Feb 9, 2008
Do you think this has been our worst winter in the last 10 years. Friday, February 8, 2008 10:44 AM EST. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Daytona demolition derby Feb 9, 2008
The rest of the field includes Ken Schrader, Elliott, Dale Jarrett, Casey Mears, Biffle, Johnson, Dave Blaney, Edwards, Bowyer, Gordon and Newman. Gordon said the car he will race tonight was actually built for the half-mile short track at Bristol, Tenn. (Florida Times-Union)
Coloradan gets on track for helping needy Jan 21, 2008
However, it is the new talk/reality format of the show that will allow those with extraordinary stories of perseverance and willpower to speak publicly and realize fantasies that were seemingly too far-fetched to be realized," Joey T. said. Pilots of the completed shows are online at . In a recent show about Kenny Adams, who was blinded in the Iraq war, Joey T. helps Adams reach his dream of driving a race car. They drove together at Houston Raceway Park in front of thousands of supporters... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
'Little E' giving NASCAR needed boost Jan 17, 2008
Ken Schrader will replace John Andretti in the No. 49 BAM Dodge during the Daytona 500. The team said it's not sure about its driver lineup after Daytona. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Despite the fanfare with which Jacques Villeneuve arrived last year, he has yet to secure a full-time sponsor for 2008. Jan 16, 2008
SI.com - Writers - Tom Bowles: NASCAR feels bite of U.S. economic troubles - Wednesday January 16, 2008 12:30AM. Tightening the belts. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Morgan-McClure closes its doors Jan 16, 2008
NASCAR drivers Sterling Marlin, right, and Ken Schrader discuss their results during NASCAR pre season testing in preparation for an auto race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Monday, Jan. 14, 2008. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
New owner Gillett has ideas to promote Nextel growth Nov 15, 2007
Past race winners who are still active and have not won a pole this season include Tony Stewart, Dale Jarrett, Mark Martin, Ken Schrader and Bill Elliott. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Elliott enjoys part-time duty Oct 26, 2007
"But it was great to get a four-week break. I got to do a lot of different things."When Elliott finished the Sept. 8 race at Richmond International Raceway, the team was 35th in owner points, so he turned the car over to Ken Schrader, who ran four races before slipping back out of the guaranteed group. Elliott said he really enjoyed his break. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ragan making quiet challenge to Montoya in rookie race Oct 20, 2007
A year ago, he was involved in several accidents, infuriated veteran racers Tony Stewart and Ken Schrader and wasn't allowed to race the following week at Atlanta. On Sunday, Ragan will be back on the smallest circuit in the series, this time battling the heralded Juan Pablo Montoya in the race for the series' top rookie. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
College football, prep soccer, volleyball, golf Sep 24, 2007
(26) Ken Schrader, Ford, 394, $90,039. 27. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
USAC race weekend in store for Jones in Land of Lincoln Aug 17, 2007
Co-owned by Tony Stewart, Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace and Bob Sargent, the 1/5-mile oval will host the series for the first time since 1996. Friday's race will mark the first appearance at the facility for both Jones and Stenhouse. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Victory Lane Jul 30, 2007
(36) Ken Schrader, Dodge, 159, $158,68326. (12) David Stremme, Dodge, 158, $146,07527. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Golf, soccer, auto racing Jul 30, 2007
(36) Ken Schrader, Dodge, 159, $158,683. 26. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sorenson the pole man for Allstate 400 Jul 29, 2007
Scott Riggs, Scott Wimmer, Brian Vickers, Dave Blaney, David Reutimann and Ken Schrader also got in, with Terry Labonte taking the former champion's provisional. Joe Nemechek, A.J. Allmendinger, Kevin Lepage, Dale Jarrett, Mayfield and Kenny Wallace failed to qualify. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Nextel Cup stars to race at Cresco Jul 28, 2007
NASCAR Nextel Cup stars Clint Bowyer, Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace will appear at the Iowa track, as all three drivers will sign autographs between 5:45 and 6:30 p.m. before jumping into their own high-powered O'Reilly USMTS Modifieds. While the trio is best known for circling the country's top superspeedways, all three cut their teeth on dirt ovals in the Midwest. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Speedway Spotlight Jul 20, 2007
Favorite professional driver: Ken Schrader because he lives to race. If he has a free night he s racing at a dirt track somewhere. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Stewart back in victory lane Jul 18, 2007
As fellow driver Ken Schrader, once said, "When you pass that big 40 mark, your telephone don t ring very often." Based on Schrader s statement, Marlin has had 10 years of grace, so why shouldn t he be ready to retire to his farm in Tennessee. "If I could run a part-time schedule for a couple years that would be O.K.," continued Marlin. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Smith wins World of Outlaw Late Model; Moyer new track record-holder Jul 7, 2007
In a night already filled with big stars of motorsports, NASCAR driver Ken Schrader was at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway Tuesday night, with his #99 Red Barron Pizza Late Model. Schrader crashed in the B-Main and failed to transfer into the A-Main Feature. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
Schrader slated to be at I-44 Tuesday Jul 2, 2007
- The World of Outlaw Late Models, MARS Outlaw Racing Series, and NASCAR Driver Ken Schrader, are scheduled Tuesday to be at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway. A-Modified and Factory Stock classes will race as well. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
No stranger to dirt tracks, Schrader, Wallace, get behind wheels at Park Jeff Jun 20, 2007
Trademark cowboy hats and shades were missing, but the way admiring fans surrounded the two you'd have sworn "The King'' himself was an autograph away.Welcome to the lure of NASCAR and the magnetism of its drivers.The fact that Kenny Wallace and Ken Schrader have combined for a mere four Nextel Cup wins compared to Richard Petty's 200 didn't detract from the attention given the two NASCAR hotshoes Tuesday at Park Jefferson Speedway.Wallace and Schrader, the two superheroes of the paved... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Kvapil makes late pass to win at MIS Jun 17, 2007
The No.51 Chevrolet was the leader when the third caution flag of the race came out on lap 74 for Ken Schrader. Just six laps later the final caution flag came out when Sprague crashed into the wall in turn three. (News & Observer -- Sports)
