Richard Dejong


Car Number: 61
Division: Kerkstra Services Pro Stock
Birthdate: 5-3-1951
Hometown: Jenison
Family: Wife Tammy; Children-Kim, Mike
"Regular" job:Team leader - Fastco Industries


Number of years racing at Berlin:8
Number of years racing overall: 9
Driving History at Berlin:

2009: Finished 23 in Pro Stock Points. 7 attempts, best finish 12th on 8/15

2008: Finished 20th in Sportsman points… 7 attempts- best finish 6th on 10/18
2007: Finished 24th in Sportsman points...9 attempts; best finish 12th on May 19.
2006: Finished 19th in Sportsman points...best finish was 10th on July 8…missed 4 weeks.
2005: Finished 10th in Sportsman points...10 top 10's...best finish was 6th (7/9)...1 heat win...missed 3 weeks.
2004: Finished 39th in Sportsman points.
2003: Finished 30th in Sportsman points...raced in 1 feature (17th in Oct. 11 non-points special)...2 heat wins...missed 1 points week.
2002: Finished 40th in Sportsman points as a rookie.
2001: Attempted 4 Sportsman races.


Car Owner: Richard Dejong
Primary Sponsors: Automotive Solutions; TruForm Equipment

Other Sponsors:
Engine Builder: Richard DeJong
Chassis Builder: Tommy Nolff

Crew Chief:
Pit Crew Members: Jack DeJong, Brad DeJong, Charlie DeJong; Jackson Walker