DDRA celebrates success on and off the track

November 17, 2009 - David W. Ryan

The Dirt Drag Racing Association (DDRA) held their 2nd Annual DDRA Awards Banquet this past weekend at the home of Gayla and David McMillin in the Sandy Lake community. More than a 100 members, guests, and staff joined in the celebration of the past racing year.

“It was a great turnout,” DDRA President David McMillin said of the event which included more than $7,000 in plaques, awards, and door prizes. “I think most everyone walked away with something.”

McMillin explained more: “This year we gave each of our eight class winners a GOLD CARD which gives them free entry into their class at every DDRA sanctioned event. We don’t know of any other association that is doing this and it’s just one of the extra things we are doing for our members.”

In addition to lots of prizes, BASE Fuels provided two 55 gallon drums of racing fuel to be raffled with McMillin winning one of the chances and Harold Bordelon of Jonesville the other.

Attendees were treated to meal comprised of smoked chicken and baked potatoes from caterer Gerald Huffman; some specialty baked beans loaded with sausage and beef with secret ingredients from Austin Butler; and pastalaya made by John Chambers of Denham Springs, La.

A few specialty awards were given to various groups and individuals including Death Valley Racing for being such a big part of the Dirt Drag Racing Association and Louisiana Off Road Race Park. Others awards included Walter Keyes, Mike Taylor, Gayla McMillin, Ronda Baker, and John Chambers.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank our drivers, sponsors, fans, and everyone who helped make this season so successful for the DDRA and Louisiana Off Road Race Park,” McMillin closed the event by saying. “I would also like to say a very special thank you to Mike Lee, Terry Hilton, Eddie Butler, Billy Maxie, Rose Glass and the entire Marsala Beverage Company of Ferriday (La.), for their continued support.”

“We have enjoyed this season of racing and are already looking forward to next year. Our goal is to have eight racing dates and to have our schedule finalized by the end of January.”

McMillin said the 2010 racing schedule will be posted on the DDRA website as soon as it is finalized.

5.75 Breakout
1st Randell Billiot                             Slingshot
2nd Amy/Willard Chevallier          Wildfire
3rd James Longlois                          Bad Influence

5.0 Breakout
1st Darren Lacaze               Flashback
2nd Brandon Fontenot       Tiger 419
3rd Dewain Littleton           Bodaucious

Stock ET
1st Tracy Dauzat                 Swamp Monster
2nd Ronnie Duncan             Junk Money
3rd Raymond Collins           Z77

Big Block
1st Blake Rabalais
1st Jay Turner
2nd David McMillin             Mad Mac’s
3rd Tim Davis                        Terminator

Super Stock
1st Greg Kile                                     Mr. Truck
1st Blake Rabalais                Mr. Truck
2nd Darin Lacaze                 Flashblack
3rd Glendon Norman         Nontypical

4.6 Breakout
1st Corey Basco                   Flatwoods Fury
2nd Austin Butler                 Sassified
3rd Kevin Lang                      Midnite Rumble

2-Wheel Drive
1st Paul Stott                                    Mud Rat
2nd Morton Stott                            Gator
3rd Ronnie Bumgarden                  Lil Bryse

Open Limited
1st Jerry Basco                     Ghost Rider
2nd Corey Basco                  Flatwoods Fury

The LSU crowd cheers as the Tigers score prior to passing out awards.

Lots and lots of door prizes were handed out.

Derrick Adams won a t-shirt, decal, and other stuff.

David McMillin (left), Remi Baker, and Gayla McMillin prepare to hand out more prizes.

Even John Chambers won something...

There were lots of door prizes.

Walter Keyes also received a special award.

Donnie Littleton (with plaque) accepts a special award to Death Valley Racing on their behalf.

Stock ET: 1st Place Tracy Dauzat, 2nd Place Ronnie Duncan.

2 Wheel Drive: 3rd Place Ronnie Bumgarden; 1st Place Paul Stott, 2nd Place Morton Stott.

5.75 Breakout: 2nd Place Amy Chevallier (from left), 1st Place Randell Billot, 3rd Place James Longlois.

5.0 Breakout: 2nd Place (from left) Brandon Fontenot, 1st Place Darin Lacaze, 3rd Place Dewaine Littleton.

Super Stock 1st Place Greg Kile (left) and 2nd Place Darin Lacaze.

4.6 Breakout: 1st Place Corey Basco

Big Block 2nd Place David McMillin (from left), 1st place Jay Turner, 3rd Place Tim Davis.