Fred Dillow Memorial, August 18th, Portsmouth Raceway Park!

[4ever83]

18th Annual Fred Dillow Memorial
Saturday, August 18th at Portsmouth Raceway Park
By Susan L. Dillow

We are only a month away from the 18th Annual Fred Dillow Memorial Race, which is scheduled for Saturday, August 18th, at Portsmouth Raceway Park with late models paying $5,000 to win, modifieds paying $900 to win, limited late models paying $830 to win and bombers paying $500 to win!

Bozo’s “Just Give Me One Lap” will pay $1,077 for late model fast time, the Sgt. Tim Moore Late Model Dash will pay $233, Racers in Christ will pay the late model hard charger $183 and Pro-Star Designs & Tri-State Industrial Supply will provide a bonus for the late model team traveling the farthest.

In the modified division, the modified driver leading the first lap of the feature will receive a $50 bonus, courtesy of TL Enterprises of Ohio, LLC, and Walker Construction will pay the modified hard charger $100. Tri-State Motorsports Swap Meet and Trade Show is sponsoring the $100 limited late model hard charger award and Meadows Photos 4 U is sponsoring the bomber hard charger, which pays $100.

The “Dangerous Dan Aldridge Tough Break Award” will be given in all divisions; Mark’s Photo, PRP Track Photographer, will provide each feature winner with a 20x30 poster print that will be taken in victory lane; and Off The Wall Kustom Tees will present a Fred Dillow Memorial Feature Winner plaque to the late model feature winner.

We have over 50 sponsors for this year’s race and BONUS CASH will also be randomly placed throughout the field in all divisions on top of PRP’s regular purse! Valvoline products, t-shirts, hats, sunshades and other prizes will also be given away to drivers and fans.

Even though this is a special event, PRP’s regular admission prices will be in effect. Ages 7-11 - $2, 12-15 - $5, 16 & Up - $12 and Pits - $22 (all ages). Gates Open: 4:00 PM; Drivers Meeting: 6:00 PM; Hot Laps: 6:45 PM; and Racing: 7:30 PM.

For more information, go to http://freddillowmemorial.homestead.com/. What a great night of dirt track racing that’s in store for drivers and fans!

[brsteg]

One of my most looked forward to races of the year. I haven't been to the Park yet this year and the FDM will be my first visit for 2012, making me that more excited for this one. Always a great night of friends and racing.

[CautionLight]

Lets hope they find the keys to the water truck and we see more of that 6 and 8 wide racing Ive heard so much about out there on the Ohio Ocean!

[pixman]

I had the privilege of attending and covering this event last year. Ms. Donna and her staff and the Dillow family go all out to make this a great night
for everyone. I guarantee this is one of the most fun nights you will ever have at any track-bar none!

THMP

[4ever83]

Lets hope they find the keys to the water truck and we see more of that 6 and 8 wide racing Ive heard so much about out there on the Ohio Ocean!

I've only missed one race at PRP this year. The track has been great and I'm sure Tim Coleman will continue to work hard to see that the track is in great shape the night of the FDM! Hope to see you there!

[4ever83]

Here is an overview of some of the "extras" for this year's race!

Late Models paying $5,000 to win ($200 to start); 35 laps; lap 1 leader $50 bonus; lap 18 leader (halfway) $100 bonus. Late model feature hard charger $183: late model feature tough break $50 bonus (1st car out of race). Late model fast time $1,077 (Bozo's Just Give Me One Lap); Sgt Tim Moore late model dash $233 to win; late model heats pay $83 to win.

Modifieds $900 to win: 20 laps; lap 1 leader $50 bonus. Modified feature hard charger $100; modified feature tough break $50.

Limited late models $830 to win ($83 to start); 15 laps; lap 1 leader $50 bonus; LLM feature hard charger $100; LLM feature tough break $50.

Bombers $500 to win: 12 laps; lap 1 leader $50 bonus; Bomber feature hard charger $50; bomber feature tough break $50.

In addition, bonus cash will be randomly placed in ALL four divisions of the features, as well as Valvoline products.

Other awards:
1. Team traveling the farthest (any division): $50 gas card and Dewalt tool valued at $300.
2. All four feature winners will receive a Graphic Creations large cardboard check and a 20"x30" poster print in victory lane provided by Mark's Photo's. The late model feature winner will also receive a special made FDM plaque made by Off The Wall Kustom Tees.

Prizes will also be given away to fans courtesy of Valvoline, Raceaholic Racewear and ASI Racewear.

Even though this is a special event, admission prices at PRP remain the same: 0-6 - Free; 7-11 - $2; 12-15 - $5; 16 & Up - $12 and Pit Passes - $22 (All Ages).

Gates open at 4:00 PM; Drivers meeting 6:00 PM; Hot laps begin at 6:45 PM; and Racing starts at 7:30 PM.

For more info, go to http://freddillowmemorial.homestead.com/

[Kyle]

Drivers and fans can make a weekend out of it by attending Moler Raceway Park on Friday night, and then Portsmouth on Saturday. Moler is paying Late Models $5,000 to win and $200 to start for the 6th Annual Ike Moler Memorial.

Looking forward to broadcasting both of these great races.

[w00ds]

steve lucas won it in 2002, like to see him win it 10 yrs later?