Name: Danny Dietrich III
Birth date: May 21st, 1988
Hometown: Aspers, Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Mechanic/Salesman/Race Car Driver
How did you choose your car number? Just happens to be one of my Favorite number and there weren’t many 88’s when I started racing
Chassis: Maxim & Gambler Chassis
Engine Builder: My Dad & Brother (Dan and Bill Dietrich)
Crew: Zeal Hinkle, Cory Hinkle, Wyatt Hinkle, Chris Brown, & Troy Beamer
Sponsors: R.U.P.W., Shellehammer Hay & Straw, Mortz Machine&Repair, B & C Auto Menders, Kendall Motor Oil, Hoosier Tire, Lawson Products, Helium Plus, DRS Racing Shocks, Keizer Wheels, Cafe’s Cycle Shop & Delco Signs.
Favorite Track: Lincoln Speedway
Divisions competed in: 305, 358, and 410ci Sprint Cars
Years Racing: 7
Wins: 6-358 wins
Championships: Not yet..
Regular Tracks/Series: Lincoln on regular basis and every now and then a view other tracks.
Hobbies: Racing, Hockey, Golf, Bowling, relaxing with friends, and riding my motorcycle.
Favorite TV show: CSI
Favorite Music: Country
Favorite Band: Garth Brooks
Favorite Food: Baby-Back-Ribs
Favorite Beverage: Mountain Dew
Favorite Restaurant: DAMONS
Favorite Driver: Honestly don’t have one.
When and how did you get started in racing?
Growing up watching my dad I always wanted to race and be as good as he was and as soon as I turned 14 my dad let me build a car.
Who had the biggest impact on your racing career and why?
My dad, he has taught me a lot, and I’m still learning from him. (I still have a lot to learn.)
What would you be doing if you weren’t racing?
I honestly don’t know. Lets not think about that.
What is your favorite aspect of racing?
Racing in general.. It doesn’t matter what you’re racing, it’s a rush and it’s what I live for.
What is your greatest accomplishment/best memory?
There are quite a few. I don’t think I could pin point any specifically. All my wins of course and the nights we fought back from crashing or having to change motors.
What is the worst thing that has happened to you in racing, or your worst season?
My string of bad luck last year while leading points late in the season.
In your own words, describe your 2008 season:
Started off great but went down hill quick after loosing the primary car in a crash at Lincoln Speedway
Where do you see Sprint Car racing 5 years from now?
Hopefully as strong as it is now! Hopefully I will have succeeded further in my racing carear by then.
