Chris Ferguson Headed to Eldora Speedway for The Dream

 

MT. Holly, NC – Teen dirt late model sensation Chris Ferguson and team are headed for what has become the “Holy Grail” of dirt late model racing – the Eldora Speedway. The team will attempt to make its first event ever at Eldora in the 15^th Annual Dirt Late Model Dream. The “crown jewel” event pays a whooping $100,000 to win and will likely draw upwards of 150 drivers from all over the United States and Canada. “You hear all of the stories about Eldora and all the greats that have won a race there. The place has so much history and prestige. We want to go up there and have a good showing. I would love to win the race but if we can just make the show that would almost be like a win for us.” Ferguson allowed.

 

“We have struggled the last couple of races but we think we have found the problem. We spent the last several days going through the car and doing maintenance on everything and making sure we are ready. My dad and all the guys have really worked extra hard to get ready to go. We are all excited about this trip. We are leaving out on Tuesday night so we can catch the Prelude on Wednesday night. I can’t wait to get up there and give it a shot. It will be neat just to make laps around that place. But don’t get me wrong, we are going there with our game faces on and we are planning on making the show and being competitive. I don’t think anybody would go without believing they have a shot at winning. In this sport you just need some luck and for all the pieces to fall into place.” Ferguson added.

 

The Dream 100 is the highest paying dirt late model event in the world. In its fifteenth year, the Dream has a fairly short winners list. Scott Bloomquist leads all drivers with five wins and is the defending race winner. North Carolina native Freddy Smith has also won the Dream twice in his illustrious career. Other previous winners include Billy Moyer, Donnie Moran, Rick Eckert, Jimmy Mars, Matt Miller and Steve Casebolt. “You know you just look at what Casebolt did that year. That gives you hope for sure. His team was a lot like ours and he went up there and won that deal a couple of years ago. So it can be done.” Ferguson asserted. The one thing on everyone who enters this weekend’s event, including Ferguson has to be – Who can out run the red hot Brian Birkhofer who has won the last three big money events in the nation. “He will certainly be the one everybody will have to expect to beat.” says Ferguson.

 

Ferguson would like to thank all of his fans for their continued support and friendship. Ferguson would also like to acknowledge all of his 2009 sponsors which include: Carver and Sons Roofing, Firestone Building Products, Hal’s Plumbing, Max Baxter Roofing, Clements Race Engines, Heintz Performance, Eagle Manufacturing, Ferguson Interior Finishing, J&S Reel Logging, Barnyard Utility Buildings, Speedway BBQ, Big A’s Custom Graphics, KELCAR Motorsports Media, Photos by Ali, Indocil Art, X-Tream Cleaning Products, J&J Race Cars, Eibach Springs, R-E Suspension, Bearden Oil, Sunoco Race Fuels, Butler Built, Bell Helmets, Performance Friction Brakes, Dixie Dirt Productions, Beyea Headers, Racing Optics, Schaeffer Racing Oil, Sweet Manufacturing, Alpha Canvas and Awnings and Peterson Fluid Products.

For more information or to order Chris Ferguson merchandise visit his home on the World Wide Web at www.chrisfergusonracing.com . Also watch the site for schedule updates and a new look coming soon.