Mike Dillon News

Drivers at the Glen:

Drivers at the Glen:

June 24, 1999
In addition to the seven Busch North Series drivers already entered in the Busch Series event at The Glen, three more drivers have filed late entries for the race. Those drivers are J.D. Gibbs, Eric Bodine (cousin of Power Team's Geoffrey Bodine) and Canadian Jason

#59 News:

#59 News:

June 17, 1999
Kingsford Charcoal has been satisfied with the improvement at the #59 Tad Gaschacter/Mike Dillon team and will be with that organization through the 2002 season. Dillon, son-in-law of Richard Childress, has continued to improve as a driver and the team, with marketing

#59 Chief UPDATE 1:

#59 Chief UPDATE 1:

April 28, 1999
Dean Johnson, who left the #38 Akins-Sutton Ford team a few weeks ago, has taken the crew chief job at the #59 Kingsford ST Motorsports team and driver Mike Dillon. Johnson replaces Steve Plattenberger. Johnson and Dillon worked together at the #72 Parker Racing team

Richmond Testing:

Richmond Testing:

April 16, 1999
Five BGN teams tested at RIR Thursday and Wayne Grubb returned to action, the speeds: #59-Mike Dillon 121.841mph; #37-Kevin Grubb 121.731; #83-Wayne Grubb 121.622; #56-Jeff Krough 120.914; and #81-Jason Rudd 117.238(yes Ricky's nephew)(SpeedNet)(4-16-1999)

GM Talladega Testing Day One UPDATE 1:

GM Talladega Testing Day One UPDATE 1:

April 13, 1999
Bobby Hillin stepped in for Jeff Gordon and tested the #24 DuPont Chevy. Mike Skinner had Mike Dillon subbing in the #31 Lowes Chevy. The top six speeds: #40-Marlin 195.376mph; #24-Hillin 195.369; #5-Labonte 194.362; #7-Waltrip 194.196; #3-Earnhardt 194.168; and #42

Skinner Update:

Skinner Update:

March 30, 1999
Mike Skinner stopped by the RCR #31 shop Monday and told the crew he would be ready to run 500 laps at Bristol in two weeks(almost). Team Mgr, David Smith told RPM2Nite that he would have a relief driver standing by in case Skinner needs one(RPM2Nite). Candidates would

Childress Third Team?

Childress Third Team?

March 15, 1999
Now that Richard Childress has locked up Lowe's and Mike Skinner for another three years, he can start work on that long-rumored third Winston Cup team. One possible driver is Casey Atwood, but is the 18-year-old sensation rough and tough enough for Childress? Another

Daytona Speeds for Thursday:

Daytona Speeds for Thursday:

January 7, 1999
31A-Dave Marcis 190.488mph; 33A-Ken Schrader 189.950; 3T-Mike Dillon 189.585; 00-Larry Pearson 189.546; 33-Ken Schrader 188.119; 3D-Mike Dillon 187.473; 84-Stanton Barrett 187.457; 31A-Paul Newman 184.653; 31B-Dave Marcis 184.490(DaytonaUSA)

GM Speeds from Daytona day 1:

GM Speeds from Daytona day 1:

January 7, 1999
1) #33A-Kenny Schrader 189.893mph; 2) #31A-Dave Marcis 189.211; 3) #3T-Mike Dillon 188.052; 4) #3D-Mike Dillon 187.813; 5) #33-Kenny Schrader 187.590; 6) #00-Larry Pearson 187.231; 7) #84-Stanton Barrett 186.548; 8) #31B-Dave Marcis 184.456; and 9) #45-Glen Morgan(

It’s GM’s turn UPDATE:

It’s GM’s turn UPDATE:

January 6, 1999
Chevy and Pontiac teams may test at Daytona, Wednesday and Thursday. Those scheduled so far: Mike Dillon, and Dave Marcis testing Childress Chevy's, uncertain whether or not Earnhardt will test the #3, Kenny Schrader in the #33 and Stanton Barrett in the #84 PBH Motorsports

Dillon Tests:

Dillon Tests:

December 17, 1998
Mike Dillon tested the #59 Kingford's Charcol Chevy at Greenville-Pickens, SC today, no speeds(MRM)(12-17-98)

Snowball Derby Update

Snowball Derby Update

December 5, 1998
From a correspondent: There were twelve drivers there. There were only four trucks. So the drivers decided to run three heat races with the winner of each advancing to the main race. They would draw a name from the second place finishers for the other truck in the

Changes at Akins/Sutton Motorsports

Changes at Akins/Sutton Motorsports

November 6, 1998
The Barbasol Racing Team, operated by Akins/Sutton Motorsports, made several personnel moves today that will affect both of its 1999 NASCAR Busch Series Grand National Division teams. Dean Johnson has been hired as the crew chief of the No. 38 Barbasol Ford for the

Hermie Sadler to Parker Racing next season

Hermie Sadler to Parker Racing next season

October 10, 1998
Ron Parker, Owner/President of Parker Racing, Inc., has announced his new driver for the 1999 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series. BGN regular Hermie Sadler, age 29, of Emporia, VA will continue his streak of consecutive starts and his 8th year in the BGN series as

Mike Dillon to ST Motorsports?

Mike Dillon to ST Motorsports?

October 4, 1998
UPDATE: Strictly Rumor: Look for Mike Dillon to announce that he will drive for ST Motorsports and the Kingsford/Matchlite Chevy #59 on the BGN Series in 1999.(10-4-98) - Mike Dillon has been announced as the new driver for the #59 Kingsford/Matchlight Chevrolet of