KEN SCHRADER STILL GOING IN CIRCLES!!! Meet the Man Behind the Wheel and Why!

Ken Schrader is one of the most versatile race drivers on earth. After a career in NASCAR where he made more than 700 NASCAR Cup Series starts, these days he races mostly on small dirt tracks in his Federated Auto Parts Modified. As he's done for decades, he typically competes in one hundred or more races each season. Did we mention he's 67 years old? Don't miss this incredible video of one of the most iconic race drivers in American history...enjoy!
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[@rc3140]

Ken is absolutely the most humble and nicest guy ever in the racing circle. Thank you Ken for all you do ❤️👍🏼.

[@billgagnon4670]

How can you not LOVE K Schrader

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

He's the best! Thanks Bill...

[@timperley69]

Schrader is a legend, always loved him growing up and still do.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

kevin timperley I’m with you, Kevin...thanks for watching.

[@Probowler37]

Same here. I don't remember him ever having any altercations with another driver. Always has been one of the cleanest racers. One cool driver!

[@suestaley844]

Class guy

[@joeestes8114]

Great interview mystery man!

[@garysimons1608]

A racers racer and all around good guy. Much respect to this man.

[@roydrink]

Seeing Kenny on “Inside Winston Cup” is what got me into NASCAR racing. So down to earth…

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

He's the real deal for sure...thanks Roy. Please stop by anytime!

[@DinsDetailin]

The shit that man went thru with Dale.... And still..... so fucking down to earth and treating others like gold.... He and Betty White need to be preserved.. (No idea how Betty White came into this, I'm drunk as fuck and this made me tear up) CHEERS!

[@flyjarrett]

I love how matter of fact he is when talking about his life and career.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

He's definitely got his own style, unique and particular to himself...#authentic. Thanks Jarrett!

[@RustyWells2]

Kenny is a true old school racer there's not to many left like him! 🦅🇺🇸🦅

[@masoncole7331]

He comes to our small dirt track every year.. such a great person.. and still kicking ass driving

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Schrader has built his fanbase the old-fashioned way...one by one by one. Thanks Mason!

[@charlieparker2773]

ALWAYS BEEN A GOOD MAN , GOOD DRIVER & GOOD FOR RACIN 🏁🏁 ALWAYS GOT TIME FOR HIS FANS& FAMILY 🏁🏁 KEEP IT GOING KEN , W/R

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Schrader's the best...thanks for watching! HMM

[@Goosemaster1810]

One of the all time nicest driver in racing.Watched him many many a time.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Schrader's the best! So down to earth...top notch! Thanks for your support, David...HMM

[@chuckg6039]

Don, what a nice behind the scenes look at Kenny. He said "The 3rd looser" after the featured race in your video. This tells me even after over 1000 races, he still covets that top spot. Kenny loves the sport. Totally. Hope he continues for many more years. He and his good friend Kenny Wallace. Pretty neat Don you getting to interview and shadow this fine driver and man. Great job!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Chuck. Schrader is one of my all-time favorite racers...always will be...so down to earth and humble...and so damn funny. Got to know him fairly well when I worked with ARCA. He's helped me a lot over the years...like getting me that interview with Steve Kinser! HMM

[@onesaltyboi2360]

It was so great to meet when I was 5 years old starting out in go karts. I was such a fan that my dad painted my go kart the yellow m&ms 36 like he drove in 2000-2002. And still have the helmet he signed

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

That's such an awesome story...thanks!

[@elmagico6994]

What a class act....love this guy.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Couldn't agree more; thanks for watching! HMM

[@robbinslaughterracing3216]

Gotta like Ken Schader!! He just doesn't say much! Great job Don!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Champ! HMM

[@jamesryan9932]

All love to this man. These days, if someone like him comes along, cherish the moment.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I will...and I did...thanks James!

[@joeestes8114]

Great guy right there! Never met a stranger!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Schrader is so awesome! Thanks again Joe...HMM

[@scottwheeler2494]

One of my heroes in racing. For sure one of the good guys.

[@leifsoderman5065]

You are the man loved your fan caring

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Leif...I appreciate your support! HMM

[@scottgealow4136]

I met Mr. Schrader at a track in Bloomfield, Iowa. He is such a nice, affable man. He was leaning against his car in the pit, all alone, and we walked by. We said hello, introduced ourselves, and chatted with him for several minutes....super nice guy!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Scott Gealow Gotta love Schrader...thanks for watching!

[@nascarsteve]

ran into him by chance at Devils Bowl earlier this year, talked with him briefly and asked for a photo, he obliged. Ran into him again later that night, told him how I have family in the St Louis area and when I visited them in January we went to Fast Lane Classic Cars in St Charles and one of his old truck bodies was hanging from the rough, he said, yeah, that's neat..

[@waterbug85]

I remember Kenny saying one time on TV, "I'll never leave Hendricks Motorsports (HMS) Mr. H will have to fire me. Cause if I quit I'd have to give HMS back to much racing equipment." I remember him loosing a piece of his thumb too, while he was still driving the #25 car for HMS. Seem like he was helping replace an engine in the 25 car I think. When I think of Ken Schrader makes me think of all the good ole boys Like Harry Gant, Buddy Baker and Neil Bonnet just to name a few...

[@bigbadbruins1]

Don't forget Dick Trickle.lol And Morgan Sheppard.

[@kennypatterson9110]

Lost the part of his thumb in the fan belt..

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I hear you loud and clear!

[@ChevyBuddy]

Such an awesome personality. A true legend. Much love from Germany.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

J J Thanks for watching Germany!

[@wideslammer]

Another nice interview with one of the real nice guys in racing. Ken raced a Trans Am car on the road course at Brainerd International Raceway (Minnesota) during the time he was driving the Kodiak car. It must have been an off-weekend in NASCAR. As easily seen in this video, he's a very personable man. Unlike many drivers, he also takes a moment to sign a legible autograph.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

A legible autograph indeed! He's got some serious penmanship. Schrader is the best! Thanks for watching...HMM

[@jaredkinneyjr]

How cool are racecar drivers to almost always give people their time such as this interiew. Karl Kinser interviews were awesome as well

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Couldn't agree more Jared...Schrader, Kinser...they're all awesome...thanks friend!

[@kevinwoodcock7578]

Loved this video and have tons of respect and admiration for Kenny. Still doin what he loves into his 60's. Used to enjoy watchin him on tv when he was workin for the networks for a little while.

[@triple6758]

Some are born to drive. This man is one of them.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

And still getting the job done! Thanks for watching...HMM

[@michaelbatt9680]

I love ya kenny, youre amazing.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

He's the best! Thanks Mike...

[@thecrazyM80]

His advice to young drivers has never changed. I met him once at his shop about 18 years ago as a go kart racer looking to make it big and when I asked him for any advice he said "pick up Golf!"

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Clifford Adee Histerical...thanks for watching!

[@RiverBanks38]

My favorite racer of all time! Watched him from sprints in southeast mo! Until today! He was and is the racers racer. For he raced anything anytime!

[@charleslong8634]

Kenny is a class act !.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Absolutely...thanks Charles...HMM

[@chuckgehman]

Awesome video. Big respect for Kenny always.

[@12345timm]

I live in Rhode Island and I would so love to have a track here. It be all for it.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

We need to get Schrader hooked up in Rhode Island, so he can check all 50 states off...thanks!

[@farrellmorgan4916]

Kenny is a class act. Try to see him race whenever I can. Enjoy seeing him out and about among the fans and chat a little with him. He always makes time for anyone that shares the passion. Need more like him in the sport. Thank you Kenny

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Schrader is a great example of how it's done, on and off the track...thanks farrell.

[@ronstewart9792]

So cool. Ken is my hero and always will be.

[@davewoodmancy4596]

Ken has always been my favorite driver. I wish him nothing but the best.

[@finnsaarinen3471]

SO fun!Thank y0u.......

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're welcome; thanks for watching! HMM

[@gregmitchell4619]

My favorite nascar driver

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

One of mine too. Thanks again, Greg...HMM

[@ronaldwilson1653]

Thank you for doing such a great video on Ken Schrader he is a true racing Legend and he is a great American hero and he's always been one of my favorite NASCAR drivers and probably one of the top three favorite drivers just about anything can use one of a kind and is few and far between when it comes to people like Kenny Schrader he's definitely salt of the earth I always thought how cool it would be to have him as a an uncle or maybe even a dad I grew up without my father but Kenny Schrader's just an all-around super nice guy

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Ronald...greatly appreciated. I think 'salt of the earth' sums it up very well. Schrader is awesome for sure!

[@charliepowers5265]

Nice person and one of the best.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Class act for sure! Thanks charlie...HMM

[@E180TEKNO]

ken he's really a good guy, it shows

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

He's the best! Thanks for watching...HMM

[@iflytango]

Worth going out of your way to watch Ken race

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

iflytango I’ll buy that...thanks!

[@iflytango]

@@HistoryMysteryMan or you can wait and he'll come to you

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

iflytango Coming to a track near you...

[@johnleonard8311]

Salt of the earth and a legend also.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

No question about it in both regards. Thanks John!

[@deletethemedia3445]

Straight nostalgia looking at some of those old photos!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I hear you...thanks for checking them out!

[@conductorinblack]

I loved watching Kenny keep Michael Waltrip in line on "Inside Winston Cup". Mikey would become flustered, Johnny Benson would quietly giggle to himself and Alan Bestwick was always looking for a place to hide.

[@scottwheeler2494]

That was a great show while it lasted. Featured really good guys- Mikey being the least best of all. Johnny Benson was another of those really nice guys who got screwed over or he would have won more. Alan is a great announcer with a deep knowledge of racing.

[@jennifursun3303]

loved that show miss it

[@philimac1278]

Should be a video on how many drivers that Schrader helped over the past 5 decades, the names are a who's who and incredible. KS is a good caring person. He;s always been about the racing and making it safer and better....RIP DE.

[@jadeharris7961]

Very cool 😎 I love kenny,my uncle Sheldon and him were buddy's and my dad I grew up watching him battle the best race on buddy 🏁

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Ain't Schrader the best!? Thanks for watching, Jade...HMM

[@johndraper9065]

Always been one of my favorite drivers Kenny!!! If you never slow down you never grow old. I'm 65 and also...

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Kenny's amazing...so much fun! Thanks again, John...HMM

[@franksunden8789]

Thanks for all the years of enjoyment as a class act in (sometimes) a classless sport, I've thoroughly enjoyed watching you compete over the years !

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Couldn't agree more...thanks Frank!

[@billyproctor9047]

Mr. Marlin I have always been a fan of yours, I remember checking where you were at the finish. And as a kid, I rooted for you dad, cause I love his name. I've wandered where you were and how you were doing. Dog gone good to see you sir. Take care, God Bless.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Schrader's the best! Thanks for watching, Billy...HMM

[@billyproctor9047]

I was watch Mr. Marlin, and hit the wrong button. I'm sorry. I'm new at this. Mr. Schrader is best, asfalt. He's the king. God Bless.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

He’s my fav too...all-time...thanks.

[@danielcrawford9282]

Love Kenny!!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Who doesn't love Kenny? Thanks for watching Daniel...greatly appreciated.

[@chrismooney5737]

I always had a lot of respect for Him

[@ryansalyers5515]

As always, a great interview!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks again, Ryan! HMM

[@formerfarmer1718]

There’s your Ironman right there‼️👍 Go get’em KS…….. I’ll never forget that it was KS who first looked into Dale Sr’s wrecked car that fateful day @ Daytona and realized this is serious. RIP DE.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks so much. Yeah the Schrader/Earnhardt memory sticks with me too...very say day. HMM

[@alfee9411]

Thanks for the video. He is Legend and a Gr8 role model ! Driving those cars is not easy....

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

James Alford You’re welcome!

[@bobblair4046]

Great video Thank you for sharing

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're welcome Bob; thanks for watching! HMM

[@kenrego2528]

You know back a long time ago at Seekonk Speedway we had the opportunity to have Ken take a picture with us in Victory lane after we WON in the charger Division, He also won that night in a Pro Stock ! a true Gentleman!!! God Bless Ken and all of his racing adventures!!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Ken Rego Well said Ken. The auto racing industry could use a few more Schraders out there...thanks!

[@johnbeldon635]

The 1st time I met Schrader was at Eldora, he signed a shirt for my son who was about 10. After he got done signing the shirt, my son ask him if he could get a selfie with him. Schrader said yes and that make his day. Kenny is a class act.

[@avgeek1930]

Schrader is a class act

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

#Absolutely!

[@catmanrescue1]

awesome ,, thx

[@jeffsmith2070]

One of my all time favorite drivers and a racers racer. Thank you Kenny Schrader!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Schrader's a rock star! Thanks Jeff....

[@eddyredmond7758]

Great video!!! Ken has won in everything. A great racer and a racing legend.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Eddy. It helps when you're doing a video when the subject is Schrader!

[@robertayers9424]

I spotted this one and wanted to save it for a special time. Here it is, July 3rd, 2022 and I thought the time was right. You, as always didn't disappoint ! The big show is where everyone wants to be, but , I am glad it didn't corrupt him and I am glad I had the pleasure of watching him race in Nascar. Thanks again! ( I had to watch this one twice )

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks again Robert...so appreciated. The fact that you watched it twice is super huge to me. I appreciate every bit of your support! HMM

[@barkbustin]

Proud he is from St. Louis! What a legend!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

barkbustin Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@johnewhitehead8356]

I love Ken Schrader . Awesome video

[@richardross119]

Ken Schrader came to our little clay track back in 1984 or 1985. He pulled in in a complete hauler with all his "fancy" equipment. Had some of the regular guys making not so nice comments about "Mr.Big Shot". By the time he left everyone realized he was just a racer. He treated everyone like they were equals. He couldn't have been nicer. A very classy man. He is what every racers should hope to be

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Great story Richard. You did a great job of demonstrating who Schrader truly is...thanks! HMM

[@sillygoose2508]

But love to see him on Friday and Saturday nights at the short tracks and dam he's the man got much love for him

[@jimparker7778]

He was great in the midgets too. Such a fine man

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

No doubt. Schrader was/is good in anything he gets in. Thanks for watching...HMM

[@happywrenching960]

That was cool! Nicely done Don!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks so much; I appreciate your support!

[@JJA1987]

A Badass Wheelman - Kenny can drive anything

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I'll buy that...thanks man!

[@nickcooler2658]

the goat ken schrader

[@kevinleese8325]

Awesome 👏

[@jeffbasalto5274]

Kenny is great man , person ,race car driver . I wish i was with him when dale jr.went with him drinkin beer and dale sr.look at him.🤣😜❤👍

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I'm with you Jeff...thanks!

[@fivespeed42]

geat video, sorry it took me so long to find it. Schrader has always been my favorite, man is an absolute legend

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I'm with you! Thanks for visiting and taking the time to watch...greatly appreciated.

[@terrylysakowski7008]

No shame, lots of fame! I've seen and raced ocaissionally with you and many friends in the grass roots racing community. You are TRULY a legend and hope to see you for many years to come! Highland,Belle clair, Tri City, St Charles, Godfrey, and of course I 55 Pevely, oh yeah Springfield and Doquoin! !! Who in the Midwest and St Louis area could ever forget you if they were awake! !!

[@johnrobertson276]

All around nice guy I have always been a fan got to see him at a local track here in south ms and I believe the reason NASCAR is going down hill is because of the absence of drivers like him.

[@terrylysakowski7008]

No truer words have been spoken, published or written!

[@xltranger98]

I agree with your statement about why nascar is going down hill.

[@danchristian7171]

Schrader is my all-time favorite driver! Thanks Don!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Schrader is the best. Thanks for taking the time to watch, Dan!

[@lenrookus5000]

A true legend

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Absolutely! Thanks Len...HMM

[@BassAmateur99]

Awesome Video !

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks kindly...so appreciated.

[@deletethemedia3445]

Really miss seeing Kenny on the track every Sunday

[@bobtait3106]

Crowd favorite Here in Springfield Missouri!!!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

That's easy to believe! Thank Bob...

[@kbeasleyconstruction]

Always been a fan of Schrader. My first racecar was #33 back when he ran the Kodiak car. Had a ton of Schrader diecast cars. Down to earth, genuine guy and has a good time even on a bad day.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Well said Kenny. I don't know anyone who knows how to enjoy life the way Schrader does...he's really good at it. Thanks for wathcing!

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

Thanks for sticking around and staying where it counts.. at the local dirt track..

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

FLY EAGLES FLY Bleed Green I’ll buy that!

[@CJODell12]

Ken Schrader was also the first NASCAR driver to win in all three top NASCAR series (Cup, Xfinity, Truck).

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

That’s awesome...didn’t know that...thanks!

[@danielrich3637]

keep on doing it Kenny..you are still the man!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

He's amazing...

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

I met KEN Schrader at TALLADEGA SUPER SPEEDWAY many many years ago. He was a REALLY GREAT PERSON. He would pose for photos and would just casually talk to WHOEVER. He never acted like he was in a hurry, but everyone knew that he was. That was probably 30years ago, it would seem as though Ken is still a GREAT PERSON. THANKS for the video.😎🇺🇸

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You nailed it on Schrader! He's so down to earth...and funny! I've always asked him if the constant attention and obligations to his fans gets old. He said, 'heck no...beats the hell out of getting a real job." Thanks! HMM

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

@@HistoryMysteryMan Yep. When I talked to him, I asked if it bothered him for everyone to want his autograph, and he laughed and told me "Heck ! There's quite a few people that I want Their autograph. And I'm willing to stand in line to get it too." 🇺🇸😎

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

@@HistoryMysteryMan If anyone needs to see for themselves just how down to earth Ken is, all they have to do is watch his interview about being the first person to Dales car after the crash. If that interview doesn't bring a tear to your eyes, then you are NOT down to earth at all.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@c.blakerockhart1128 Classic Schrader...love it!

[@FAA-DPE]

I was lucky to meet him during the Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola Florida : )

[@tertessa]

Keep coming to Canada Kenny 👍👍👍

[@caddydaddy84]

Mr Schrader I have so much respect for you. You never let anyone step on your opinion. But at the same time you are a good guy who didn't just go out and trash people for the hell of it.

[@chipwhite7170]

2 of the heros kenny listed, AJ and Mario, funny thing is Kenny became just like them, race anything at anytime and be competitive doing it. Thats what makes a great race car driver!

[@2451star]

my all-time favorite driver!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bugmandu1]

Kenny was my Dad's favorite driver.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Mine too...thanks Donald!

[@Godflesh88v2]

I met Kenny twice at Wiscassett Raceway up here in Maine. Good guy, funny as hell. He was my favorite driver when he was driving in Cup. Wish he coulda had more luck/wins when he was there.

[@ddotdonrock1783]

Love this guy.

[@MeikleMeikle]

One of the best .keep racing Kenny and remember Have fun doing it

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Schrader rocks! Thanks for watching!

[@tflo3482]

Love Schrader but also this was posted on my bday last year...cool

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

And one year later, we all still love Schrader...thanks!

[@joealbert7773]

Great guy.

[@sasquatch5680]

class guy

[@firstname2930]

A great guy

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Absolutely...thanks for watching!

[@angsta22]

I was a a 88 QC FORD Jarrett fan but Schrader was always a great racer back in the day too