Dennis Crow Named Race Director for the Belleville 305 Nationals
Belleville, Kansas — The Belleville 305 Nationals is proud to announce the appointment of Dennis Crow as Race Director for the prestigious event. Crow brings more than two decades of experience in dirt track racing management and competition direction, making him a highly respected and trusted leader in the sport.
Dennis has worked with the Belleville 305 Nationals since its inception in 2018, playing a key role in event operations and competition management. His promotion to Race Director marks a continuation of his deep commitment to the event and to sprint car racing as a whole.
Over his career, Crow has contributed to many of the nation’s top racing series and events. He spent 24 years working with both the Tulsa Shootout and the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, serving in numerous roles ranging from coordinating logistics to leading infield operations. His leadership resume also includes 14 years as ASCS Sooner Region Competition Director, 2 years with the ASCS Lonestar Region, and 2 years as Competition Director at Creek County Speedway.
In addition, Crow has provided Competition Director training for the Super Sprint of Oklahoma Series and the Sprint Car Bandit Series out of Texas. His experience extends across several major sanctioning bodies, having worked with USAC, High Limits, ASCS, and NCRA, as well as collaborating with notable figures such as Tommie Estes and Lonnie Wheatley.
“Dennis’s knowledge, leadership, and professionalism make him the perfect fit to guide the Belleville 305 Nationals into the future,” said Drew Erkenbrack, Event Promoter of the Belleville 305 Nationals. “He understands what it takes to run a smooth, competitive, and fair event — and we’re excited to have him leading the team.”
Erkenbrack also extended his appreciation to longtime promoter Tommie Estes for his dedication to the event:
“I want to sincerely thank Tommie Estes for his tireless efforts in getting the Belleville 305 Nationals off the ground and building it into what it is today,” said Erkenbrack. “Tommie’s vision and hard work helped establish this event as one of the premier 305 sprint car races in the country. We wish him nothing but success in his future endeavors.”
As Race Director, Crow will oversee all aspects of race operations, officiating, and competition management during the Belleville 305 Nationals, ensuring the continued tradition of excellence that fans and teams have come to expect at the historic Belleville High Banks.
The 2026 Belleville 305 Nationals will be contested under IMCA rules, continuing the event’s commitment to fair and competitive sprint car racing.
