Fred Dillow was a late model driver who raced at dirt tracks in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania until 1989.  In 1990, he lost a two-year bout with Leukemia and in 1995 the 1st Annual Fred Dillow Memorial race was held in his memory.  Fred was well-liked and respected by race fans and drivers and the idea of having a race in his memory was initiated by Delmas Conley and Gary Cheek.  Bonus money will randomly be distributed throughout the field in all divisions. 
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2nd generation driver, #83 Steve Dillow

Jackie Boggs accepting $500 cash for Late Model Fast Time.Tim Dohm after winning the Sgt. Tim Moore Dash for the Cash.Tony Dehart after winning the Linda Walker Modified DashOver 120 cars in the pits!Paul Davis, Delmas Conley and Steve Lucas battling it out!Eddie Carrier, Jr. and Tim Dohm...both previous FDM Winners!All Aboard!Chris Wilson
3rd Generation Driver, Brayden Dillow.  Brayden started his go kart racing career in 2010 and won his first feature first time out!
Steve at PRP 07/24/10Steve an Rob discussing the car. Rob owns Cassell Racing EnginesSteve getting ready to hot lap and Marj giving him last minute instructions! lolSteve's son, Brayden, sitting in his dad's car.
1968 Fred Dillow's 1st race car.19701972Fred ...June 26, 19761976 at KC Raceway19781979 in a wreck with Carson Rogers1976...dad's first bought chasis198019811983
Photos of Fred Dillow
Brayden June 2011Brayden with his dad, Steve, at the track in Wheelersburg, June 2011Practice session at Wakefield.Brayden in victory lane at Maysville Motorsports Park. This was his first feature win and his first official race!Addison showing her brother some love after winning his first feature race!Daddy Steve getting in on the action!
Photos from 17th Annual Fred Dillow Memorial held August 20, 2011 at Portsmouth Raceway Park!
Above photos courtesy of Mark's Photos http://marksphoto.smugmug.com/Sports
Fred Dillow Memorial featured in November issue of Late Model Illustrated!  There is a 5 page story about dad and his memorial race, which was written by Tony Hammett, featured in the November 2011 issue of Late Model Ilustrated.  This is the cover of the magazine and as you can see at the top, it has the race name and a photo of dad that was taken in 1981.


The 18th Annual Fred Dillow Memorial will be held Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Portsmouth Raceway Park. We are still in the early stages of planning, but we are pleased to announce that Bozo Bragdon's "Just Give Me One Lap" will be tied in with the Fred Dillow Memorial next year and will pay $1,077 to the late model driver who sets fast time! Bozo's brother, Barry, won the 1st Annual FDM in 1995, so we think it's fitting the two are joined together! Thanks to the Bragdon family for making this possible!


Here are a few of the special awards that will be given out, in addition to PRP's regular purse:

Sgt. Tim Moore LM Dash for the Cash paying $233 sponsored by Graphic Impressions
Racers In Christ $183 LM Hard Charger Award
Walker Construction $100 Modified Hard Charger Award
Tri-State Motorsports Swap Meet and Trade Show $100 LLM Hard Charger Award
Meadows Photos 4 U $50 Bomber Hard Charger Award
Dangerous Dan Aldridge $50 Tough Break Award in all 4 divisions!
Pro-Star Designs Bonus to Team Traveling the Farthest!
TL Enterprises of Ohio, LLC $50 bonus to modified driver who leads 1st lap of modified feature!
Thanks to Brandon Stegall for making this tribute video in memory of dad! 
C103 Championship Racing Series will once again be broadcasting the 18th Annual Fred Dillow Memorial from Portsmouth Raceway Park on August 18th! "The only radio station fast enough for local dirt track racing, C103 Country!" If you can't make it to the race, be sure to tune in to 103.1 FM or all fans outside of the C103 listening area will be able to listen live on their website at http://www.c103.fm/

Sponsors for the 18th Annual FDM
(Features and Bonus Positions)

Engines, Inc., South Point, OH
Grover Racing Engines, Ona, WV
Portsmouth Raceway Park, Portsmouth, OH
Valvoline
Blake Darst & Flat Broke Farms, Daileyville, OH  (LM Feature)
Tax Associates, Ironton, OH (Modified Feature)
Value City Furniture, Huntington, WV
Fee Corp, Inc., Ironton,, OH
GTS Graphics, Proctorville, OH
Mischelle Wyatt-Scentsy Independent Consultant, Coal Grove, OH
Deb Mullins, Body By Vi Independent Distributor, South Point, OH
Brenda’s Photography, Kitts Hill, OH
Bradley Racing Apparel, South Portsmouth, KY
Off The Wall Custom Tee’s, Ironton, OH
Heather Montroso, Century 21 Realtor, Ironton, OH
The Hot Spot in Ironton, OH
Mark’s Photo, Lesage, WV,
Tony Hammett Digital Imagery, Woodruff, SC
Graphics Plus, Lavalette, WV 304-360-2480
New Beginnings Hair Salon, Ashland, KY
Graphic Creations Motorsports Graphics, Waverly, OH
Action Grafix, Huntington, WV/Chesapeake, OH
Jordan Heating and Air, South Webster, OH
Blaze & Dallas Bradley and Davy Potter
Tri-State Industrial Supply, Inc., Ashland, KY

18th Annual Fred Dillow Memorial
Saturday, August 18th
Portsmouth Raceway Park!
On the night of the Fred Dillow Memorial, gates open at 4:00 p.m., hot laps are at 6:30, time trials start at 6:45 and tacing begins at 7:30!

Even though this is a special event, admission prices remain the same as a regular event at PRP:  6 & up $12, 12-15 $5, 7-11 $2 and 0-6 Free! Pit Passes are $22 (all ages). PRP is THE Place To Be! 

This race is a great, fun family event you don't want to miss!