Concord, North Carolina (September 21, 2017) – Ken Schrader Racing, Inc.  announced today that Cross Insurance of Bangor, Maine, will serve as the primary sponsor for its #52 ARCA Racing Series Ford at Kentucky Speedway this Friday, September 22, 2017.

Cross Insurance is a family owned insurance agency made up of a network of wholly-owned subsidiary insurance agencies throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island.  Started in the home of company chairman Woodrow Cross in 1954, Cross Insurance has grown to become one of New England’s largest independent insurance intermediaries and the nation’s 32rd largest broker of U.S. business.  It has more than 40 branches and 800 employees.

“We are honored to partner with Austin and the rest of the team at Ken Schrader Racing,” Jonathan Cross, COO, Cross Insurance said. “We are looking forward to many more successful races together.”

Ken Schrader Racing with driver Austin Theriault, has led the ARCA Racing Series points since winning the season-opener at Daytona.  The team has won six races this season while Theriault has twelve Top-5 finishes.  He has finished in the Top-10 at every race.

“Our team has had a ‘dream’ season and we are really looking forward to Kentucky,” Ken Schrader, team owner said. “Cross Insurance has been a loyal supporter of Austin’s and we are thrilled to feature them on the car this week.  The Cross name will also be on the car as an associate for the season finale at Kansas.”

“I am excited to have the support of Cross Insurance at Kentucky and Kansas, the last two races that will decide the 2017 ARCA Championship,” Theriault said. “Maine is where it all started for me, so to have a well-known and respected Maine company like Cross partnering with us is very special.  I hope we can keep our streak of Top-3 finishes going.”

The race will be broadcast LIVE on FS1 beginning at 8 p.m. (Eastern).  To learn more about Cross Insurance visit crossagency.com; to follow Austin Theriault on twitter go to @austintheriault; for information about KSR, Inc. visit schraderracing.com.