Schrader to drive Hall of Fame Racing entry at Bristol
Ken Schrader will attempt to qualify the No. 96 Hall of Fame Racing entry for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Sharpie 500 this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.
The team released J.J. Yeley prior to the race weekend at Watkins Glen earlier this month. P.J. Jones drove for the team at The Glen, then Brad Coleman drove the car last week at Michigan. Coleman has a contract with the team and is expected to be the primary driver for the rest of the year.
“Ken Schrader has a lot of experience at Bristol and we felt with as competitive as the field will be this weekend, he gives us the best chance to be successful,” said Tom Garfinkel, co-owner of Hall of Fame Racing. “Brad Coleman will test for us next week at Kansas Speedway [in a Goodyear tire test] and we plan on having Brad compete in more races throughout the remainder of the year. We look forward to working with Brad as he continues to gain experience at the Sprint Cup level.”
The No. 96 team is outside the top 35 in owners points and Schrader will have to make the race on qualifying speed.
