Ken Schrader To Race At Toledo SeaGate Centre Dec. 19 & 20
TOLEDO, Ohio -- NASCAR driver Ken Schrader, a former standout in sprint and midget car racing, will compete both days of the Rumble in the Seagate Centre on Friday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, Dec. 20. The Rumble Series event features National Midget Cars, 600 Winged Modified Midgets, Go-Karts and Quarter Midgets.
Schrader, a two-time champion in midget and Silver Crown racing before moving to NASCAR in mid-1980s, has raced in NASCAR’s top circuit for 24 years. He has 39 major midget car wins, including USAC indoor midget wins at the Rosemont Horizon near Chicago, and the Nashville, Tennesee Municipal Auditorium. In addition to racing for other teams on the NASCAR circuit, the Fenton, Mo., native owns and races dirt late models, modifieds and picks up rides in other divisions as time permits. He also owns or co-owns race tracks.
A former NASCAR Rookie of the Year, Schrader won more than $25 million during his career and collected four wins, more than 64 top five finishes. He also sat on the pole position more than 20 occasions. blems. Even with all of this success, Schrader remains one of the most popular and likable drivers in racing.
Two complete racing programs will be conducted Dec. 19 and 20 at the Seagate Centre. Doors open at noon each day. Time trials for the National Midget cars begin at 4 p.m. Features for the Lucas Oil quarter midgets, go-karts, 600 Winged Modified Midgets begin at 7. All heat races, consolation races and features for the National Midgets will be after 7 p.m.
Adult tickets are $20 for each day. Kids 12 and under are $10 each day. All seating is general admission. Pit passes are $30 for one day and $55 for two. Pit passes are sold only on race day. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations, and
www.ticketmaster.com. Charge by phone at 419-474-1333. The promoter information line is 317-418-3216 or e-mail at
tbracefest@aol.com
The Park Inn Toledo (Formerly the Radisson), 101 N. Summit St., Toledo, Ohio, 43604, is the official Racer’s Rate hotel. The “racer’s rate” is $79 (normally $139.) Fans and competitors should ask for the Rumble rate specifically by calling 419-241-3000 for rooms only. The Park Inn Toledo is connected to the Seagate Centre and overlooks the Maumee River in downtown Toledo.
