Ken Schrader, driver of the #49 BAM Racing Dodge, will race at the Early Thaw 2003, a six-race series starting today at Central Arizona Raceway in Casa Grande, AZ. Because the Valley is one of the few venues available for winter racing, Schrader and several other out-of-state drivers already have entered. The series also includes two stops at Manzanita Speedway on Sunday and Tuesday. The series resumes Thursday at Central Arizona and a final two-day show worth $10,000 to the champion also is scheduled in Casa Grande on Jan. 25-26. Weekend shows start at 2 p.m., and midweek races begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 on Saturday and Sunday, and $15 for the Tuesday and Thursday races. A four-race winter series for International Motor Contest Association modifieds, pure stocks and bombers also begins today at Canyon Raceway. Racing starts at 1:00pm.( Arizona Republic )(1-18-2003)
