I-55 Raceway
Ken Schrader
I-55 Raceway (1992 - 2011)
10 Degrees on Straightaways
I-55 Raceway, currently known for sponsorship reasons as Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55, is a 1⁄3-mile (0.54 km) dirt track located in Pevely, Missouri. The track is owned by Ray Marler and former NASCAR driver Ken Schrader.[1][2] Federated Auto Parts, a longtime sponsor of Schrader's in NASCAR, ARCA and dirt track racing, is the title sponsor of the track.
History
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Races are held at the track every Saturday night. Series that race at the track include the U.M.P. DIRTcar Late Models, U.M.P. DIRTcar Modifieds, U.M.P. DIRTcar Pro Modifieds, U.M.P. DIRTcar/A.A.R.A. Sportsman and U.M.P. DIRTcar/A.A.R.A Pro 4 Stocks.[3]
The track is notable for hosting a Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) race in 2022. The race was won by SRX Series co-founder Tony Stewart, another former NASCAR driver. Track owner Ken Schrader competed in the race as a guest driver and finished third.[4]
Brad Sweet has won six World of Outlaws races at the track (tied for the most he has at one track),[5] the most recent being on April 14, 2023.[6]
References
- ^ Freedman, Lew (March 14, 2013). Encyclopedia of Stock Car Racing. United States: ABC-CLIO. p. 686. ISBN 9780313387104.
- ^ Haynes, Brandon (July 9, 2022). "I-55 Raceway to host new SRX series event July 16". Leader Publications. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "The Track – Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55". Federated Auto Parts Raceway. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
- ^ "Stewart holds off Andretti for I-55 SRX win". RACER. July 17, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
- ^ Nieten, Alex (April 15, 2023). "Sweet Keeps Rolling At I-55". Speed Sport. Turn 3 Media, LLC. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "Brad Sweet secures 82nd career win at the Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55". The Union. Gold Hill California Media. April 19, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
External links
- Official website