K-C Raceway announces new Ownership

PHOTO BY JAMES MACDONALD
Also Announces 2009 Racing Schedule

By Scott Wolfe

CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-As Yogi Berra once said-"It isn't over till it's over." Friday, March 13 it became official and the speculation is indeed over. The historic K-C Raceway near Chillicothe, Ohio has a new owner as longtime, successful businessman Jeff Schrader and wife Vickie officially took over the deed to the speedway after a successful six year tenure from the Jim Nier family. Great plans are in store for K-C Raceway this upcoming 2009 racing season with even bigger plans in the works for 2010.

Friday's announcement ended a winter of speculation and rumors that K-C Raceway would not run in 2009. The wheels of progress turn slowly. Although plans for the purchase have been ongoing, it was hoped that an earlier announcement could be made. For those who are patient, however, it appears the long wait will be worthwhile as a promising 18-day race schedule for 2009 has been announced along with the changing of the guard.

Schrader said, "Officially at 1 p.m. Friday I became the proud new owner of K-C Raceway. This is a dream come true for me. It is an exciting day for me and my family. A lot people share in the excitement and hopes I have for this season and many more to come at K-C Raceway. I can't wait to get started."

Former owner Jim Nier said, "I've made a lot of new friends over the past six years while operating K-C Raceway. We made a lot of improvements and think we left the place a lot better off than when we found it. I'd like to thank all the many fans, friends, drivers, owners, and sponsors who supported us over the years and wish Jeff and Vickie the best of luck in their new endeavors."

Schrader isn't wasting any time. His 2009 racing season begins April 18 with the O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series headlining the racing card, paying $5000 to win for Late Models, plus E-mods & Hobby Stocks. Nearly twenty race dates are on the card including appearances from the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars, the World of Outlaw Sprint cars, and World of Outlaw Late Models. A big season-ending Late Model extravaganza is being planned for October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The event has been dubbed the K-C Raceway Presents "1st Annual Dirt Track World Cup Late Models Classic".

The Late Model winner will receive $20,000 to win $1500 to start, while the E-Mod race pays $3000 to win, $200 start . The consy race for Late Models pays $3000 to win and says Schreader, "We may even add a sprint car race on Friday!" Details for this race will be announced as information becomes available.

Weekly racing will continue at K-C Raceway for the most part on Saturday nights with a schedule of 410 Outlaw Sprints, Late Models, Hobby Stocks, and E-Mods making up the regular weekly show as announced. "The Night the Stars Come Out" will again be a headlining event for the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars plus Late Models and E-Mods on July 3.

Below is schedule for the 2009 racing season at K-C Raceway.

K-C Raceway is located 12 miles South of Chillicothe, 3 miles out Blain Highway of SR 23 at Alma. Further details of the racing season will be announced via press releases and at the K-C Raceway website at <<< www.kc-raceway.com >>



2009 K-C Raceway Racing Schedule

April 18th All Star Late Models $5000 to win plus e-mods & hobby stocks

May 1&2 World of Outlaw Late Models $20,000 to win

May 9 Weekly racing program Sprints,late models,e-mods & hobb

May 23 Veterans Appreciation all Vets with ID get in free All Star Late Models $5000 to win, e-mods & hobby stock

June 6 Fan Appreciation Night Weekly Program

June 13 Kids Bike Night Weekly Program

June 20 Red Cross Blood Drive Night Weekly Program

July 3 The Night The Stars Come Out All Star Sprints $5000 to win Late Models $5000 to win and e-mods

July 11 Food Drive Night Late Models, e-mods & Hobby Stock

July 25 Sprint Car Special night TBA

August 1 World of Outlaws Sprints $10,000 to win and hobbie stocks

August 22 Breast Cancer Awareness Night Weekly Program

August 29 Championship Sprint Car and E-mod Championship Night

September 19 All Star Late Models $5000 also championship night for late models and championship night for Hobby Stocks

October 1,2,3 KC Raceway Presents "1st Annual Dirt Track World Cup Late Model Classic"

Rain Date: Oct. 4

** Weekly Race Program consists of 410 Sprint Cars, Late Models, E-Mods, Hobby Stocks