Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55
Location1540 Herky Horine Road,
Pevely, Missouri, 63070
Time zoneUTC−6 / −5 (DST)
Coordinates38°16′11″N 90°24′06″W / 38.2696°N 90.4017°W / 38.2696; -90.4017
OwnerRay Marler
Ken Schrader
OpenedJune 15, 1974
Former namesI-55 Raceways (1974 - 1991)
I-55 Raceway (1992 - 2011)
Oval
SurfaceDirt
Length0.333 miles (0.54 km)
Turns4
Banking19 Degrees in Turns
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

The track is co-owned by former NASCAR driver Ken Schrader

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

  1. ↑ Freedman, Lew (March 14, 2013). Encyclopedia of Stock Car Racing. United States: ABC-CLIO. p. 686. ISBN 9780313387104.
  2. ↑ Haynes, Brandon (July 9, 2022). "I-55 Raceway to host new SRX series event July 16". Leader Publications. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  3. ↑ "The Track – Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55". Federated Auto Parts Raceway. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Stewart holds off Andretti for I-55 SRX win". RACER. July 17, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  5. ↑ Nieten, Alex (April 15, 2023). "Sweet Keeps Rolling At I-55". Speed Sport. Turn 3 Media, LLC. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  6. ↑ "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.
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