KEN ROGERS

Pro Late Model #83

Name: Ken Rogers

Email Address: ken@kenrogersmotorsports.com

Website: www.kenrogersmotorsports.com

Date of Birth: 12-30-1964

Hometown: Black River NY

Marital Status: In a Relationship

Children: Son Jordan 17, Daughter Darian 14

Occupation: Federal Government Employee

Car Number: 83

Why did you choose this number? I was a member of a small group called to "po boys" racing team, I happened to be the next number in sequence and it just stuck for sentimental reasons. I sure miss those old days when "rubbin" didnt cost 200 dollars for a panel.....:)

Current Division: Late Model

Years in Racing: 16

Number of wins: Several

Championships Won: 2

Team Owner: Myself

Car Make/Model or Chassis builder: 2009 Wild Chassis

Engine Builder: 604 Crate

Crew Chief: Steve Vaadi

Crew Members: Steve Vaadi Crew Chief, Son Jordan tires, daughter Darian look pretty, Girlfriend Katie look pretty and biggest supporter lol

Sponsors: Dry Hill Detail Center

Significant Racing Accomplishments: NHRA Top Fuel team member in 2003 and 2004.
First Race won 1995 St Augustine Fl Cruiser class.
Rookie of the Year Limited Late Models 1996 St Augustine Fl
Limited Late Model Champion 1997 St Augustine Fl
Late model Rookie of the year in 1999  Champion Speedway

Most Memorable Racing Moment: I bought my own car and came in 4th in a field of 26 cars and started 22. Also my craziest wreck was in Nevada at Champion speedway, I got t-boned so hard it knocked my seat off the welds, before I was hit I was looking at the hood, after I was hit I was looking at the lower part of the dash panel...lol My worst was running an asphalt late model at Altamonte,Ca on a 3/4 mile tri-oval and got clipped going for second place on the last lap coming off turn 4 for the checkers, I finished on my roof but ended up 5th...talk about a crazy finish!!!

Funniest Moment in Racing: Getting smacked in the back of the head as John Force passed me in the staging lanes on his scooter while I was adjusting the tire pressures on the rear tires of the top fueler...


Tell us about your first race: Running in my first Hobby stock race and the sickening feeling of anxiety....until the front wheels touched the track and then like a drug, it all went away and it was ON! I was the second slowest car on the track but it felt like I was at Darlington or something....What a rush!!!

Favorite Track: Can Am NY, New Smyrna Fl, Shasta Ca

Favorite Driver: Bob McReadie, Tony Stewart

Additional Comments Additional Comments I appreciate your support and love you all. If it wasn't for the people behind me and with me both in and out of my life, none of what I do would be fun or important to me. Be kind to your friends , family, and fans and also love your children.