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ARCA: Dillon Moltz “Top Driver” In Richard Petty’s Driver Search
Late Model Racer Dillon Moltz to compete in Pocono ARCA series event...
Media Release  |  Posted April 30, 2010   Concord, NC
Dillon Moltz (Right) gets his trophy from Richard Petty (Left) as the “Top Driver” in the inaugural Richard Petty’s Driver Search. (Photo: Petty Driver Search)
An eighteen year-old short track racer from Waterford, CT is one step closer to a career in big-time stock car racing.

Dillon Moltz was named the “Top Driver” in the inaugural Richard Petty’s Driver Search after four exhaustive days on-track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord Speedway and Carolina Motorsports Park. In a field that included ten other talented racers from all over the U.S and one from Australia, “Thrillin’ Dillon” established himself early in the training camp and competition and his consistently impressive performances across all of the exercises ultimately proved to be the difference.

“This is a dream come true”, said Moltz. “I came to this Driver Search because I saw it as an opportunity to work with some of the best in the racing business, as well as get some exposure down in the heart of NASCAR country. Of course I wanted to be the best, too, but now I’m waiting for someone to wake me up.”

Richard Petty’s Driver Search was comprised of eleven “modules”, with each designed to test a specific skill or set of skills, using well-defined criteria. Competitors drove High Performance Karts, USAC midgets and both NASCAR Nationwide and COT-style stock cars during the program. Driver results in nine of the modules were based on computerized scoring and timing data including Endurance, Car Control, Track Management, Reaction Time, Mechanical Feel, Adaptability, Race Practices, Passing Skills and Speed. Scoring in the Communication and Marketability modules was determined by industry experts, including renowned racers Marcos Ambrose, Randy LaJoie and Kyle Petty.

“Dillon is a very talented young race car driver,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President and Chief Operating Officer of Richard Petty Driving Experience, which managed and executed the program. “He impressed our instructors on every level.”
“He has real potential,” added LaJoie, a two-time NASCAR Nationwide Series champion. “Give this kid more seat time in a 3400lb stock car on big tracks and who knows where he can take it.”

Moltz’s performance earned him the opportunity to qualify for an upcoming ARCA series event at Pocono Superspeedway, which will share the track with the elite NASCAR Sprint Cup series. His car, equipment and crew will be provided by Petty Holdings, the organizers of Richard Petty’s Driver Search.

Richard Petty’s Driver Search is a training camp and competition for aspiring race car drivers looking for an opportunity to advance their careers. Dates for the next program will be announced soon. For complete information, visit www.pettydriversearch.com.

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