KEN SCHRADER SET FOR JENNERSTOWN RACE OF CHAMPIONS

JENNERSTOWN, PA  (Mar.1, 2005) ... Ken Schrader has been named as one of four NASCAR NEXTEL Cup drivers who will compete at Jennerstown Speedway on July 23 in a special Race of Champions exhibition race.

The Fenton, Mo. native is a 20-year veteran of the NEXTEL Cup Series, and is regarded as one of the most popular and congenial drivers in the sport.

"Ken Schrader is probably the most respected driver in racing today," said Jennerstown General Manager Larry Mattingly. "He is admired around the NASCAR garage area as a true 'racer's racer'. Ken has driven and won races in just about any kind of car that has wheels."

While many NASCAR drivers today are cutting back on their racing schedules, Schrader still runs over 80-events a season, driving everything from outlaw dirt late models and modifieds to competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series when time permits.

"I want to spend my time racing," Schrader said. "It's not only my job, but it is also my hobby. I love the time that I get to spend behind the wheel, and as long as I can, I'm going to race whenever I get the chance.

"I really don't think it is an exaggeration when I say that racing is all I've ever known," he said. "I have been racing since I could walk, and it is all I have ever wanted to do. To be honest, I would race everyday if I had the opportunity."

Schrader has 636 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup starts on his resume, and has won over $25 million in prize money. He has four wins to his credit, as well as 64 top-five and 176 top-10 finishes. In addition, Schrader has also qualified for the pole position on 23 occasions during his NASCAR career.

The 49-year-old veteran is also a former open wheel champion, having captured two United States Auto Club (USAC) titles in 1982 and 1983.

Schrader, who currently drives the number 49 BAM Motorsports Dodge on the NASCAR circuit, finished a disappointing 39th in this years Daytona 500 following an engine failure early in the event. In his most recent outing Schrader finished 14th in a 500-mile contest at the California Speedway in Fontana.

The Jennerstown Race of Champions contest will feature four NEXTEL Cup stars driving super late models in a special exhibition contest. The quartet will also participate in a pre-race autograph session. Advance discount tickets may be purchased online at www.jennerstown.com, or by calling the track office at (814) 629-6677.
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