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When did Schrader retire?

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Rachel Ellis

Published Jan 12, 2026

On May 21, 2013, he became the oldest ARCA race winner. On October 27, 2013, Schrader announced that he would retire from NASCAR after the 2013 season; he described it as "not retirement", but that there were "just no plans to come back"; he planned to continue competing in ARCA and dirt modified events.

When did Kenny Schrader retire?

After a mild 2004 season, Ken Schrader decided 2005 would be his final season, also honoring a pact with close friend Dale Earnhardt and Rusty Wallace that they would have their final season in 2005. Schrader got his last career win at Lowe's Motor Speedway and retired at the end of the 2005 season.

Where Are They Now Ken Schrader?

He also owns the 1/3-mile Federated Auto Parts Speedway at I-55 dirt track in Pevely, Missouri, is part-owner in Macon Speedway in Illinois with fellow racers Tony Stewart and Kenny Wallace, and is part-owner of a dormant track in Kentucky with Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Who drove the 36 M&M car in 2001?

Earnhardt was killed in the crash. Dale Earnhardt (3) hits the wall while he getting hit by Ken Schrader (36) during the Daytona 500 in this Feb. 18, 2001 photo, in Daytona Beach, Fla.

What did Kenny Schrader see in Dale's car?

There's nothing Ken Schrader can do to erase the image he has of seeing Dale Earnhardt dead in his car. Unlike his fellow competitors, who didn't learn Earnhardt was dead until well after the accident on the final lap of the Daytona 500, Schrader knew how bad it was the moment he poked his head into the battered No.

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What racetrack does Kenny Schrader own?

Ken Schrader is co-owner/promoter of I-55 Raceway with Ray Marler.

Who drove the Little Debbie NASCAR?

NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader has joined the Wood Brothers/JTG Racing Team and will drive the famed Number 21 Ford Fusion during the 2006 Nextel Cup season, sponsored now by Little Debbie, "America's #1 snack cake."

Who is the oldest race car driver now?

Norm Benning (January 16, 1952 – Present)

What is this? Norm Benning has been competing in NASCAR since 1989 and is the oldest driver who is currently still active in the sport as of 2022. He previously raced in the NASCAR Busch Series and Winston Cup Series and is now competing in the Camping World Truck Series.

How old is Kenny Wallace?

Youngest of the three racing Wallace brothers: NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty is the eldest (65 years old), followed by Mike (62) and Kenny (turns 58 on Aug.

Who drove the M&M car?

For more than a decade, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has piloted the #18 M&M's-sponsored Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing.

Who drove the M&M car in 1999?

36 M&M's racing Pontiac. The M&M's brand is the title sponsor of the No. 36 race car for the 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Series, driven by Ernie Irvan.

Who drove the 55 car in NASCAR?

Michael Waltrip Racing boosted its Chase for the Sprint Cup hopes Tuesday when it officially named David Ragan as the driver of its No. 55 car for the remainder of the season beginning in two weeks at Kansas Speedway. Brian Vickers had started the season in the No.

Is Kid Rock sponsoring a Nascar driver?

On Thursday, Kid Rock was named the official grand marshall for the All American 400 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, an experience that will be accompanied by seeing his brand advertised on an entry in the event. “This whole thing actually started with the Tootsie's (Orchid Lounge) partnering with the No.

What is Ernie Irvan doing now?

Now in retirement Irvan spends time with his family and still is involved in racing. “I still miss racing every day,” Irvan said. “But now I help my son Jared in his driving career and it's rewarding to watch him learn and be successful. He's so much better a driver than I ever was.”

Does Dale Earnhardt Jr own a racetrack?

Earnhardt Jr. co-owns JR Motorsports, a stock car racing team that is most prominent in the Xfinity Series and iRacing Series.

Is Paducah International Raceway still open?

PADUCAH — Paducah International Raceway will reopen in 2022. Driver Adam Elliot and his wife, Brittany, will take over ownership of the raceway, according to racing website Outside Groove. The track closed in 2016 and reopened in 2018 before closing again after three races.

Why did Carl Edwards retire?

Edwards gave three reasons for quitting: No. 1, he's satisfied with what he's accomplished in NASCAR; No. 2, racing demanded too much of his time; and, No. 3, he's still healthy.

What happened to Karl Edwards?

Edwards, 38, unexpectedly announced his retirement in January 2017, following a season where he nearly won the Cup Series championship. Since then, he's largely stayed out of the public eye and is living in his hometown in Columbia, Missouri .

What happened Matt Kenseth?

Matt Kenseth last raced full-time with the NASCAR Cup Series in 2017. After running a part-time schedule in 2018, the 2003 champion sat out all of 2019 but returned to action in 2020 as a substitute for Kyle Larson, who NASCAR had suspended for using a racial slur.