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NASCAR: Ken Schrader says new shocks are going to make things easier at Daytona

9 February 2000

Posted By Terry Callahan
Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel

Ken Schrader Notes & Quotes
"M&M's" Racing Team
Daytona International Speedway

Ken Schrader Said...

"The new shock rule is a good change. It is going to make the entire two weeks at Daytona much easier on everyone, especially the drivers. The difference in how the "M&M's" Pontiac Grand Prix rides is pretty significant. Also, this change is across the board, so it pretty much puts everyone on the same playing field this weekend as far as shocks go. It allows us a little more time to focus on aerodynamics and engine power because the shocks are one less thing we have to contend with."

"I'm enjoying a long career in Winston Cup and I'm happy to be starting my 16th full year in the sport with the "M&M's" Racing Team. This team thinks we have a great opportunity to win. Sammy and I already have a strong relationship and I've known the guys on the "M&M's" Team for several years. I think we all see the opportunities ahead of us and we want to take advantage of them. The first goal is winning the pole position for the Daytona 500. I've done it three times before and I'm ready to do it again."

Ken Schrader's Stats...

* In 15 years of full-time Winston Cup competition, "M&M's" Racing Team driver Ken Schrader has not missed a race. Schrader competed in his first full season of Winston Cup racing in 1985 and he's made the field for every race since. His 15-year starting streak equals 453 consecutive starts.

* Schrader, who has 23 career pole positions to his credit, makes his ninth start in the Bud Shootout on February 13. Schrader earned a spot in the all-star event by winning the pole position at Talladega Superspeedway in October of 1999. In his previous eight starts, Schrader has six top fives including a second-place effort in 1999.

* Schrader has two Bud Shootout victories (formerly the Busch Clash) in his career. Schrader took the checkered flag in 1989 and 1990. The "M&M's" driver also has two wins in the Gatorade Twin 125-mile qualifying races (1987, 1989).

* Schrader is tied with Bill Elliott for winning the most consecutive pole positions for the Daytona 500. Schrader led the Daytona 500 field to the green flag in 1988, 1989 and 1990.

* With more than $1.9 million in earnings at Daytona International Speedway alone, Schrader should easily top the $2 million mark in earnings at the track with his efforts during Speedweeks 2000.

2000 Winston Cup Schedule

2/20 Daytona International Speedway
2/27 North Carolina Speedway
3/5 Las Vegas Motor Speedway
3/12 Atlanta Motor Speedway
3/19 Darlington Raceway
3/26 Bristol Motor Speedway
4/2 Texas Motor Speedway
4/9 Martinsville Speedway
4/16 Talladega Superspeedway
4/30 California Speedway
5/6 Richmond International Raceway
5/28 Charlotte Motor Speedway
6/ 4 Dover Downs
6/11 Michigan Speedway
6/18 Pocono Raceway
6/25 Sears Point Raceway
7/1 Daytona International Speedway
7/9 New Hampshire Intl. Speedway
7/23 Pocono Raceway
8/5 Indianapolis Motor Speedway
8/13 Watkins Glen International
8/20 Michigan Speedway
8/26 Bristol Motor Speedway
9/3 Darlington Raceway
9/9 Richmond International Raceway
9/17 New Hampshire Intl. Speedway
9/24 Dover Downs
10/1 Martinsville Speedway
10/8 Charlotte Motor Speedway
10/15 Talladega Superspeedway
10/22 North Carolina Motor Speedway
11/5 Phoenix International Raceway
11/12 Homestead Motorsports Complex
11/19 Atlanta Motor Speedway

Text Provided by Laura McCullars

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