DIRT: Meet #11 Dan Ferguson - 2005 DIRT Sportsman Rookie

PICTON, ON – The world of DIRT Sportsman racing will see a fresh face in the pit area during the 2005 season. Twenty year old Dan Ferguson of Picton, Ontario Canada will pilot the #11 Sportsman at a variety of tracks throughout Southern Ontario and Upstate New York. The team will compete in a Bicknell chassis purchased from Brockville regular Tim Alton.

This second generation driver may be young but he brings a lifetime of experience to the Sportsman ranks. In 1999, with already three years of experience in karts, Dan made his first attempt at racing a full sized stock car at the tender age of 14 in the Comp 4 division.

As part of an agreement that would allow Ferguson to race at such a young age a stipulation was made that he must start last in each of his first three events in order to gain experience. That wouldn’t hamper this young drivers’ talent though as he would go on to win a feature event that season as well as capture the division championship. Dan remains the youngest driver in Brighton Speedway history to both start and win a race.

Over the following seasons, Ferguson methodically worked his way to Brighton’s top division, the Canadian Modifieds. In 2004 he claimed 4 feature wins and the season championship along with being awarded as the fans favourite driver for the third time in six seasons at the track.

Dan will be leaving his home track in 2005 and will compete at either the Brockville or Thunder Alley Speedpark on Friday nights. The team has also scheduled appearances at Ohsweken, Ransomville, Merrittville, Humberstone, Cayuga County and Rolling Wheels throughout the year.

As Ferguson Racing prepares for the upcoming season many expect this youngster to be competitive out of the box. He has always shown that he has a short learning curve and unmatched enthusiasm when it comes to a new challenge. “I am really excited to get behind the wheel of a sportsman” said Dan. “The car is starting to take shape but some sponsorship help could really make us that much more competitive” he added.

Working together with ImageFactor.ca the team recently unveiled its new web site for the 2005 season. The site contains in-depth information about Dan and his career as well as his 2005 schedule and rookie season diary.

With the beginning of the new season just around the corner Ferguson Racing is busy preparing the car for what should be an educational rookie year. So make sure to watch for the #11 Sportsman this summer at a track near you.

For more information visit Dan Ferguson Online at www.imagefactor.ca/danferguson or by email at fergusonracing2002@hotmail.com