DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — It was like a phoenix rising from the ashes in 2007 as Ron Barfield reopened Dillon Motor Speedway as an asphalt track after a 20 plus year hiatus. Four years later, as an ASA Member Track, it continues to grow and has become a popular place for weekly racing and visiting series.
"I tell you what, this has been a lot of fun running this place and I am excited by the success we have had so far," Barfield said. "We have had some exciting weekly racing and the visiting series like the ISCARS Dash Series Sanctioned by ASA have put on some outstanding shows. The race fans in Dillon area have really supported us and we do our best to put on a great show for them."
Dillon's 2010 season opens on Saturday, March 13 with a 150-lap Late Model feature, Super Trucks, Legends, Bandolero's Mini Cups, and Allison Legacy with a 5:00 p.m. start time.
"We have a great season lined up with each event being something special," Barfield said. "We are looking at gaining more exposure in the Dillon area by having some of our races broadcasted on local television. I think once the fans who haven't been at Dillon see what we do there, I think we will gain some more fans."
Barfield is also proud of his association with the American Speed Association, "Let me tell you something, the ASA has been a great partner to work with," Barfield exclaimed. "Dennis Huth and his group are always accessible, willing to give their advice and more. They want to see short tracks succeed and they go out of their way to help. Everything from insurance to having sponsors on board to work with us from banners, hotels, timing and scoring, and much more. Also, we are proud to have been the host track for the 2009 Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil ASA Member Track National Champion's tryout with Joe Gibbs Racing. We had a lot of fans come out and see that."
"Ron has been a longtime friend and we are proud to be a part of the success that he has had at Dillon Motor Speedway," Dennis Huth, ASA President said. "He has a great attitude and a true passion for this sport and that transfers down to his employees and competitors at Dillon."
The 2007 season was the first for the new Dillon Motor Speedway. The track continues to grow and improve. Today, Dillon Motor Speedway is a 4/10-mile asphalt oval with 14 degree banking in the corners. The track is somewhat egg shaped with turns 3/4 different from 1/2.
The track is located on Old Race Track Rd on Hwy 9, just 1/4 mile from I-95 at exit 193. Take the 193 exit off of I-95 and travel towards Bennettsville. The track is one block from the Dillon Airport, turn by the Dillon Motor Speedway sign.
For more information, please visit www.dillonmotorspeedway.com.
The ASA Member Track program is comprised of dirt and asphalt short tracks along with road courses around the United States, as well as a variety of regional and national touring series. For more information, call (386) 258-2221 or send an e-mail to info@asa-racing.com. For news and information from all the racetracks and tours involved in the ASA, visit www.ASA-Racing.com.
ASA members in good standing are eligible for a $500,000 Excess Medical Benefit as well as a $20,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit. Coverage for the member begins while traveling to a location promoting an ASA-sanctioned event and continues until arrival home again. The American Speed Association, in conjunction with WSIB Motorsports Insurance, is the only sanctioning body to offer insurance coverage which extends beyond the boundary of the racetrack itself (complete details are available online at www.ASA-Racing.com).
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