Press Release
NASCAR STARS DALE EARNHARDT, JR., AND KEN SCHRADER USHER IN A NEW ERA AT PADUCAH INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
PADUCAH, KY (November 26, 2005) - NASCAR Nextel Cup racers Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and Ken Schrader along with well known Midwestern promoter Bob Sargent are now the proud owners of Paducah International Raceway. The trio recently finalized their purchase of the popular McCracken County, KY, venue that boasts a 3/8-mile high-banked clay oval, 1/5-mile race track and a Motocross/TT run with grandstands that accommodate 5,000 spectators.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., boasts a name synonymous with speed. The popular pilot of the #8 Budweiser Chevy in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series is a newcomer to the dirt racing scene but he was fascinated by the mud-slingin', full-throttle excitement that he witnessed at Ken Schrader's I-55 Raceway. In addition to his racing prowess, Earnhardt, Jr., is also co-owner of the NASCAR Busch Series' championship team, Chance2 Motorsports, and founder of JR Motorsports. PIR is his first foray into dirt racing and track ownership. Earnhardt, Jr., is looking forward to this new venture and is excited about the opportunities and growth in the Paducah area and is eager to be involved in the dirt track industry.
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