Dallas Ashley, the great‑grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., has cultivated a modest but dedicated following on YouTube with his channel "Speed Demon 407," where he posts high‑speed motorcycle rides across central Florida. His videos often feature daring maneuvers, including wheelies, lane‑splitting and accelerations that appear to exceed 150 mph on public roadways.
When Speed Becomes a Crime
In July 2025, Florida enacted the "Super Speeder" law, which authorizes law‑enforcement officers to arrest drivers who exceed the posted limit by 50 mph or more, or who travel at 100 mph or higher in a dangerous manner. The statute was not in effect when News 6 first reported on Ashley’s channel in May 2025, but it now casts a legal shadow over the stunts that once seemed like harmless entertainment.
The Florida Highway Patrol reviewed the uploaded footage but elected not to file charges, citing insufficient evidence to identify the riders. Nonetheless, the mere possibility of prosecution has prompted Ashley to reconsider the sustainability of his channel, especially after a viewer raised concerns that such performances could endanger other motorists.
More than 120 videos were deleted or set to private shortly after News 6 contacted Ashley, and YouTube later removed additional clips for violating its community‑guideline policy against content that encourages dangerous or illegal activities. In what may be his final message to subscribers, Ashley expressed gratitude to his audience while hinting that the channel might be discontinued.