I-55 Raceway

Last updated
Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55
The Ironman Track
Location1540 Herky Horine Road,
Pevely, Missouri, 63070
Coordinates 38°16′11″N90°24′06″W / 38.2696°N 90.4017°W / 38.2696; -90.4017
OwnerJosh Carroll
OpenedJune 15, 1974
Former namesI-55 Raceways (1974 - 1991)
I-55 Raceway (1992 - 2011)
Oval
SurfaceDirt
Length0.34 mi (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 tack is owned by Josh Carroll. Federated Auto Parts is the title sponsor of the track.

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History

The track was formerly co-owned by former NASCAR driver Ken Schrader Ken Schrader Pocono 2022.jpg
The track was formerly co-owned by former NASCAR driver Ken Schrader

Races are held at the track every Saturday night except during winter. 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. [1]

The track is notable for hosting a Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) race in 2022, wherein it was won by SRX Series co-founder Tony Stewart, another former NASCAR driver. Former track owner Ken Schrader competed in the race as a guest driver and finished third. [2]

Brad Sweet has won six World of Outlaws races at the track (tied for the most he has at one track), [3] the most recent being on April 14, 2023. [4]

The track was formerly owned by Ray Marler and former NASCAR driver Ken Schrader. [5] [6] On December 13, 2024, it was announced that after 29 years of ownership, Schrader and Marler had agreed to sell the track to Josh Carroll [7]

The track has first hosted the World of Outlaws in 1987, since then the Sprint Car Series has regularly included I-55 Raceway on its national schedule. As of 2025, the venue had hosted approximately 75 World of Outlaws events, ranking it among the most frequently visited tracks in the series’ history. [8] The I-55 track is famous for its steep banking, fast racing surface, and restricted tight boundaries, therefore creating a close and competitive events. [8] One of the most successful drivers at I-55 is Craig Dollansky. He achieved three Ironman 55 consecutive wins at the track from 2011 to 2013. Dollansky described the track as intense and demanding, comparing to "a smaller Eldora Speedway" with shorter straightaways which needs more focus and aggression all the through. [9]

In addition to World of Outlaws competition, I-55 has hosted other touring dirt racing organizations. The American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) National Tour announced plans to return to the track on September 2025, marking its first appearance there since 1995. [10] The racers of the ASCS battled it out on the I-55 for a $10,000 prize. The event was won by Matt Covington, who captured his third win of the season. [11]

References

  1. ↑ "The Track – Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55". Federated Auto Parts Raceway. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Stewart holds off Andretti for I-55 SRX win". RACER . July 17, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  3. ↑ Nieten, Alex (April 15, 2023). "Sweet Keeps Rolling At I-55". Speed Sport. Turn 3 Media, LLC. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ Freedman, Lew (March 14, 2013). Encyclopedia of Stock Car Racing. United States: ABC-CLIO. p. 686. ISBN   9780313387104.
  6. ↑ Haynes, Brandon (July 9, 2022). "I-55 Raceway to host new SRX series event July 16". Leader Publications . Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  7. ↑ jdearing (2024-12-15). "Josh Carroll reached agreement to purchase Fedarated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55". St. Louis Racing - STLRacing.com. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  8. 1 2 Nieten, Alex (2025-04-09). "WoO Notes: I-55 Brings High Banks & High Speeds". SPEED SPORT. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  9. ↑ Nieten, Alex (2024-04-12). "Why I-55 Continues To Deliver Exciting Racing". SPEED SPORT. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  10. ↑ DeLucia, Jordan (2025-03-14). "ASCS National Tour Invades I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park Sept. 20". American Sprint Car Series. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  11. ↑ DeLucia, Jordan (2025-09-21). "Matt Covington Wins American Sprint Car Series Return to I-55 Raceway". American Sprint Car Series. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
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