Greenville, SC (April 20, 2008): Austin Dillon’s inaugural run in the NASCAR Camping World Series East will not be long forgotten. The 17-year-old driver led 75 laps and concluded the An American Revolution 150 presented by Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet with a runner-up finish to teammate Peyton Sellers. Dillon’s finish earned car owner ASM Motorsports a commanding 1-2 finish in the season opener.

Dillon, who started the race from the 5th spot, settled into his line in fifth while his teammate Sellers led the field around the half-mile oval. Around lap 40, Sellers began to drop back as Dillon moved forward. On lap 45, Dillon put the pressure on then-leader Brian Ickler and was able to maneuver his #3 Garage Equipment Supply Chevrolet around for the lead.

“We just took our time and people started pushing up the center, and our car was good enough to cut under. We knew we had to be loose for the race. I saved my brakes and my tires and worked our way up through there and got the lead,” explained Dillon.

The former dirt racer dominated the race over the course of the next 75 laps – sometimes pulling away by half a straightaway. He was not only fast, but defensive by holding off all restart challengers.

Sellers, who had pitted and taken care of a brake problem, had come back through the field and was quickly closing up the comfortable distance Dillon had built on is competition. On lap 120, a caution flew and put Dillon and Sellers side-by-side, but it was Sellers out front when racing when back to green. Dillon didn’t give up and continued to keep the pressure on, but after an extended lap distance for a green-white-checkered finish, it was still Sellers at the line.

“We knew it,” Dillon said about Sellers’ progress back through the field. “It was a good race all and all, and a good team effort for Andy Santerre Motorsports. I thought we might have had something for him, but it’s just awesome for Peyton and for us. We’re happy with this finish for Andy Santerre Motorsports and our sponsor Garage Equipment Supply.”

Dillon’s performance at Greenville-Pickens Speedway puts him atop of the Rookie-of-the-Year standings and second in the NASCAR Camping World Series East championship point standings.

“I think we’re going to have a great year. I’ve got one thing down. I think we’re going to lead some laps and compete in the front. Now we’ve just got to go out there and win one,” he said.

Dillon will be back in action on Sunday, May 18th when the series heads to Iowa Speedway for the running of the US Cellular 200.

For more information on Austin Dillon or ASM Motorsports, visit www.andysanterremotorsports.com.