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Bill Roth
PADUCAH, Ky. (May 29) - As the excitement mounts for the Tri-Track Challenge this Friday, May 30 at PIR, Ken Schrader has announced that he will be competing. One of the nation's most versatile and successful drivers, Schrader is also a business partner of the track. His appearances at PIR have proven to be fan favorites.
The sixth annual UMP Late Model Tri-Track Challenge racing weekend has garnered interest from fans and drivers alike. This year the Tri-Track Challenge racers will start off the weekend at Paducah International Raceway on Friday night, then head to I-55 Raceway in Pevely, MO on Saturday night, and then try to conquer the 1/5 mile oval at Macon Speedway. This huge racing weekend will include three nights of racing at three different tracks in three different states, all three events paying $6,000 to the feature winner. Interest is high among fans and competitors to see if one of last year's winners can repeat and possibly bring home $28,000!
This is the sixth year of the much anticipated racing weekend. Last year's winners were Brian Shirley, Kevin Cole and Dennis Erb. It gives the drivers a chance at a total of $28,000 - each feature event pays $6,000 to win plus, as an extra incentive, the promoters have teamed together and offered a $10,000 bonus/challenge if one driver can win two out of three of the races.
PIR's supporting divisions will also be on the card, including four more UMP divisions: Modifieds, Crate (Pro) Late Models, Street Stocks, and 4-cylinder Warriors. An increased winner's purse of $600 will be paid to the Modified winner. The Super Cell Mini Sprints also will compete.
Hot laps will begin at approximately 6:30 PM, time trials for the UMP Late Models will get underway at 6:45 PM, racing begins at 7:30 PM. Pit gates open at 4 PM, the grandstand ticket office and gates open at 5 PM. Adult grandstand admission is $20, children 12 and under are $5. Pit passes are $30, minor releases are required.
NASCAR Stars Dale Earnhardt, Jr, Ken Schrader, and Promoter Bob Sargent purchased Paducah International Raceway in November of 2005. Two-time NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart joined the trio of co-owners as a partner in September of 2006. In 2008 the 3/8th mile high-banked oval will host several high profile events including three NASCAR Nights of Stars, the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, the USA World 50, and the Tri-Track Challenge. PIR races every Friday night and is located off Interstate 24 at exit 11 in Paducah, Kentucky. For more information call the PIR hotline at (270) 448-4PIR or the track at (270) 898-SHOW (7469). Check out the PIR Website at www.paducahinternationalraceway.com or www.paducahracing.com.
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