DUANE HOWARD GAMBLES FOR $7330 PAYDAY IN DELAWARE

By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Duane Howard of Oley, Pa. gambled twice in the 50-lap Delaware State Big Block Modified Championship on Sunday at the Delaware International Speedway. His first gamble was to pay the $100 gambler’s fee that would add $1000 to the $5500 first place money if he won. The second gamble was taking to the slick high groove to try to make a pass of leader Wade Hendrickson on lap 10. Howard capitalized on both gambles making the successful pass then leading the rest of the distance collecting the lap leader bonuses and netting $7330.

Craig VonDohren’s good fortune in winning Saturday’s Small Block Modified race didn’t carry over to Sunday. VonDohren banged wheels with David VanHorn, Jr. going down the back straight which resulted in a flat tire for both of the drivers before the first lap was complete.

Wade Hendrickson led the first lap but the yellow was out again when Jeff Brown slowed with mechanical woes. The field then settle into some quick laps with Hendrickson out front while Howard and Richie Pratt, Jr. battle for second. Pratt got inside of Howard but could not complete the pass. It was a wakeup call for Howard who went to the outside going into the third turn and squeezed by Hendrickson for the lead.

The third yellow was out on lap 11 as rookie Chad Clark, who was running in the top 10 slowed with a flat tire. On the restart, Howard pulled away and had built almost a four seconds lead when the fourth yellow flew on lap 19 when Kyle Strickler slowed with a flat.

Howard was able to rebuild that advantage in just five laps but the yellow was out for a fifth time when Gary Hager and Jimmy Horton IV tangled and slowed on the back straight. The field restarted at the halfway sign with Howard out front followed by Hendrickson, Pratt, Jr., Kenny Brightbill and H.J. Bunting who had started in 11th.

Howard had almost a five seconds lead on lap 31 when Mike McAleer detonated a right rear tire on the front straight. On the yellow Stickler’s car didn’t slow as he went to enter the pits and the car ended up deep in the ditch.

The final 29 laps were all green and Howard, in the BPG Motorsports/Feil/Teo steadily pulled away to take the checkered by a full straight over Hendrickson. “I didn’t slow because you can’t tell how close they are to you,” smiled Howard. “I like to keep a little cushion when I get out front if I can.” It was Howard’s second Fall Championship win, his last coming in 2003.

BIG BLOCK RESULTS: Heat 1: 1. Duane Howard; 2. David Vanhorn, Jr.;3. Billy Pauch, Jr.; 4. Ryan Godown; 5. Mike Iles; Heat 2: 1. Wade Hendrickson; 2. Kenny Brightbill; 3. Jeff Brown; 4. Kevin Hirthler; 5. Dale Hawkins. Heat 3: 1. Richie Pratt, Jr.; 2. Craig VonDohren; 3. Kyle Strickler; 4. Jimmy Horton; 5. Jamie Mills. Heat 4: 1. Glenn Reed; 2. Chad Clark; 3. H.J. Bunting; 4. John Willman; 5. Keith Hoffman. Consi 1. 1. Mike McAleer; 2. Jimmy Chester; 3. Robert Dutton; 4. Scott Van Gorder; 5. Jim Horton IV. Consi 2. 1. Sam Wescott Jr; 2. Sean Merkel; 3. Dominick Buffalino; 4. Gary Hager; 5. Chic Cassaboone; DNQ: Ricky Johnson; Chris Grbac; Scott Irwin; Brian Pearson; Colby Steele; Bryant Brown; Brett Hoffman; Darwin Greene; Jason Daliessio; Billy Briggs; Thomas Solderick; Clay Butler; Steve Warner; Tim Millman; Chad James; Ron Roberts; George Richardson; Howard ONeal; Rich Scagliotta

50-Lap Big Block Modified Championship: 1. DUANE HOWARD; 2. Wade Hendrickson; 3. Richie Pratt Jr; 4. Kenny Brightbill; 5. HJ Bunting; 6. Billy Pauch Jr.; 7. John Willman; 8. Jimmy Horton Sr; 9. Ryan Godown; 10. Keith Hoffman; 11. Jamie Mills; 12. Kevin Hirthler; 13. Mike Iles; 14. Jimmy Chester; 15. Sam Wescott Jr; 16. Dale Hawkins; 17. Chic Cassaboone; 18. Chad Clark; 19. Scott Van Gorder; 20. Sean Merkel; 21. Robert Dutton; 22. Dominick Buffalino; 23. Mike McAleer; 24. Kyle Strickler; 25. Gary Hager; 26. Jim Horton IV; 27. Glenn Reed; 28. Jeff Brown; 29. David Vanhorn Jr; 30. Craig VonDohren.

JAMIE LATHROUM UPSETS DELAWARE LATE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Jamie Lathroum of Mechanicsville, Md. had never won a feature event at the Delaware International Speedway prior to Sunday. Lathroum was confident of his chance of pulling the upset. So confident in fact that he took $100 from his own pocket to pay the gambler’s fee that would net him an additional $1000 if he won.

Lathroum was the quickest of the three heat winners which put him on the pole in front of heat winners David Pettyjohn and Roy Deese, Jr. who had won the championship in 2006 and 2007 respectively.

Contact at the drop of the green saw four time Fall Champion, David Hill catapulted into the outside wall bringing out the yellow. On the restart, Richard Jarvis, Jr.’s car made a right hand turn and went head on into the wall. Jarvis was not injured in the crash.

The third try got the first lap in the books with Lathroum setting the pace with Pettyjohn second and Deese third. The yellow was out for a third time on lap seven for a three car spin in turn three involving Ed Drury, Donald Lingo, Jr. and Derrike Hill.

The front three remained the same through lap 12 when the yellow flew as Alan Sagi rolled to a stop. Another five laps clicked off before Drury and Kyle Merkel tangled for yellow number five.

David Pettyjohn’s challenge ended as he suddenly slowed coming off the second turn on lap 21 but he was able to get clear and the green stayed out. Rookie Barry Beauchamp got around on the following circuit for yellow number six.

At the halfway sign the top five were Lathroum, Deese, Simpson, Devin Freise and Booper Bare. Four more single car incidents were spaced through the second half of the race which worked in Lathroum’s favor by keeping him out of traffic.

Lathroum would maintain a comfortable lead to the finish for his biggest career win in the 3 Mules Welding/Race Cars by Huey/Mastersbilt/Ford. With his gambler’s bonus and by collecting all of the lap leader bonuses, Lathroum netted $6025. Deese finished in the second spot with Simpson, making his first start of the season, finishing in third. Fourth went to Freise and Bare rounded out the top five.

LATE MODEL RESULTS: Heat 1: Roy Deese, Jr; 2. Devin Friese; 3. Richard Jarvis, Jr.; 4. Ross Robinson; 5. Randy Stoudt; 6. Hal Browning; 7. Jere Wierman; 8. Al Cheney. Heat 2: 1. Jamie Lathroum; 2. Booper Bare; 3. David Hill; 4. Scott Cross; 5. Ray Davis, Jr.; 6. Scott Haus; 7. Rick Hulson; 8. Ed Drury. Heat 3: 1. David Pettyjohn; 2. Ray Kable, Jr.; 3. Gary Simpson; 4. Dave Hertz; 5. Rob Schirmer; 6. Chuck Shutz; 7. Kerry King; 8. Norman Short. Consi. 1. Kyle Merkel; 2. Donald Lingo Jr; 3. Staci Warrington; 4. Alan Sagi; 5. Barry Beauchamp; 6. Austin Hubbard. DNQ: Greg Hoffmaster; Jonathan Favinger; Chris Cromer; Roland Mann.

50-Lap Late Model Championship: 1. JAMIE LATHRUM; 2. Roy Deese Jr; 3. Gary Simpson; 4. Devin Friese; 5. Booper Bare; 6. Ray Kable Jr; 7. Ross Robinson; 8. Ray Davis Jr; 9. Rob Schirmer; 10. Chuck Schutz; 11. Kerry King; 12. Dave Hertz; 13. Hal Browning; 14. Rich Holson; 15. Austin Hubbard; 16. Kyle Merkel; 17. Scott Haus; 18. Staci Warrington; 19. Al Chaney; 20. Barry Beauchamp; 21. Ed Drury; 22. Randy Stoudt; 23. Jere Wierman; 24. David Pettyjohn; 25. Derike Hill; 26. Alan Sagi; 27. Donald Lingo Jr; 28. Norman Short Jr; 29. David Hill; 30. Richard Jarvis Jr.

November 2, 2008

WHITE, VENT, WILLS, BRITTINGHAM, SCHIRMER AND GRAY TAKE FALL CHAMPIONSHIP SUPPORT DIVISION WINS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – A variety of support division helped comprise the two-day Delaware State Dirt Track Championships. Divisions that were represented included the AC Delco Modifieds, Crate Models, Mod Lites, Little Lincoln Vintage, Vintage Stock Cars and the Slide for 5’s.

Michael White added the proverbial icing to the cake in winning Sunday’s 25 lap AC Delco Modified feature. White had posted four wins in route to winning the 2008 point championship. Heats on Saturday were won by White, Tim Trimble, and John Curtis. White’s quick time in the heat put him on the pole.

At the drop of the green White set the pace with Curtis second and Trimble third. White’s only close call on lap eight when a lapped car got out of shape in front of him. White made it by clean and Trimble went to work on Curtis, taking second at the halfway sign. Herman Powell followed in fourth and Brad Trice was fifth.

The first yellow of the race came out on lap 15 when Scott Baker got around. The second and final yellow would fly on the next lap when Kelly Putz slowed. White would never falter as he drove the J&M Roofing/Carey’s Towing/Teo to the win worth $1545. Trimble finished in the second spot with Curtis third. Fourth went to Powell and Trice rounded out the top five.

Eric Vent was the class of the field in the Crate Model 25-lap championship. Vent was the quickest of the heat winners over Herb Tunis placing the pair first and second in the starting lineup.

Vent led the first lap before the first yellow flew for Bunky White who spun in the second turn. On the restart, Vent set the pace ahead of Herb Tunis and Mike Wilson as the race stayed green until lap seven when Barry Beauchamp got around.

The order remained the same through lap 12 when the yellow flew again when Mark Williams broke coming off the second turn. At the halfway sign the top five were Vent, Tunis, Wilson, Clint Chalabala and Joe Warren.

The field would be slowed two more times in the final ten laps keeping Vent within striking distance. Vent would make no mistakes as he drove to his first Fall Championship win in the Clark’s Pools/Snookie’s Speed Parts/Lazer. Vent had paid the gambler’s bonus and earned all of the lap leader money to earn $1885.

The Mod Lite 20-lap championship was a dream come true for fifteen years old Jimmy Wills of Felton, Del. Wills and Kevin McKinney won the heats on Saturday and Wills’ quicker time put him on the pole.

At the drop of the green Wills pulled away from the field and got quicker every lap. Rick Wheatley got by Nick Hendricks for second on lap three. Wills had over a four seconds lead at the halfway point and was followed by Wheatley, Hendricks, Sparky White and Erik McKinney in the top five.

The first yellow didn’t fly until lap 15 when Tim White got around. The green would come out for two more laps when James McKinney tangled with Connecticut’s Ryan Charland bringing out the second and final yellow.

Wills controlled the final three laps taking his first win at the speedway and his first Fall Championship in the Price Honda/Accura/American Legion/Pro. Wills had paid the $50 gambler’s fee out of his personal savings which netted him an additional $500 bringing his total for the win to $1350! Wheatley finished in second with Hendricks, Sparky White and Erik McKinney rounding out the top five.

C.J. Schirmer recorded his third straight Vintage Stock Car championship but it didn’t come easy. Mel Joseph, Jr. took the lead from pole sitter, Rick Loveland, Jr. on the first lap of the 10-lap event.

The race went caution free with Schirmer making a lead pass on Joseph coming for the white flag. Schirmer held off Joseph, Jr. on the final lap to take the win. Loveland, Jr. finished in third with Chuck Tucker fourth and Sonny Ritter fifth. First sportsman was James LaPlant.

In Saturday’s 10-lap Little Lincoln Championship, Bill Brittingham and Matt Johnson raced side by side for the lead. Jamie Wagner blew a tire in a big pack of cars collecting Steven Baker and Tony Daisey before the first lap was complete. Wagner made the tire change a was back out at the rear. Matt Johnson led the first lap before Bill Brittingham moved on top. The caution was out on lap three when Emory West and Chris Loveland came to a stop. Under the yellow Donald Robinson, Jr. lost a drive shaft while running in the top five.

On the restart, Johnson and Mel Joseph, Jr. got together with Joseph getting around and collecting Duke Walsen. At the halfway sign the top five were Brittingham, John Stevenson, Johnson, Mark Cashdan and Brian Brasure. The yellow fever continued in the second half with Stevenson getting around while running in second. Johnson was now in the second spot with the yellows keeping the field in a bunch.

Cashdan spun giving up the third spot on lap 8 and on the restart Brian Brasure got around bringing out the final yellow. Wagner had benefited from the yellows and had worked back into third, coming from the rear after changing a tire. Wagner got by Johnson with one lap to go but could not catch Brittingham who collected his second Fall Championship win. Wagner finished a hard fought second with Johnson third. Stevenson finished in the fourth spot and Baker rounded out the top five.

The 2008 season concluded with the Slide for 5. The event was the most competitive for the division this season with Mike Jefferson jumping out to the early lead. Shane Phillips avoided the spinning leader to lead lap three.

Phillips got around and Randy Gray took the point for lap four. Gray, from Frankford, Del., went on to his first career win in the Slide for 5 class. Tyler White finished in the second spot with Dylan Betts third. Fourth went to Jordan Herbert and Matt Carmean rounded out the top five.

RESULTS: 25-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. MICHAEL WHITE; 2. Tim Trimble; 3. John Curtis; 4. Herman Powell; 5. Brad Trice; 6. Andy Hammond; 7. Chris Hitchens; 8. Bobby Watkins; 9. John Wynn; 10. Adam Jarrell; 11. Grant Ireland; 12. Bryan Applegate; 13. Jason Bishop; 14. Danny Smack; 15. Jeff Marker; 16. Ted Reynolds; 17. Scott Baker; 18. Herbie Hempel; 19. Tom Moore Jr.; 20. Garrie Bostwick; 21. Westley Smith; 22. Randy Hill Jr; 23. Matt Hawkins; 24. Joseph Tracy; 25. Mark Rowe; DNS: Brandon Perdue

25-lap Crate Model Feature: 1. ERIC VENT; 2. Mike Wilson; 3. Herb Tunis; 4. Clint Chalabala; 5. Joe Warren; 6. John Imler; 7. Tyler Reed; 8. Jack Mullins; 9. Chris Hitchens; 10. Mike Williams; 11. Barry Beauchamp; 12. Darin Henderson; 13. Travis Justice; 14. Jeff Swartz; 15. Roy Hassler; 16. Nick Davis; 17. Jimmy Randall; 18. Kelly Putz; 19. Ryan Walls; 20. Jody Cahall; 21. Mark Williams; 22. Bunky White; DNS Jeff Patilla.

20-Lap Mod Lite Feature: 1. JIMMY WILLS; 2. Rick Wheatley; 3. Nick Hendricks; 4. Sparky White; 5. Erik McKinney; 6. Brandon Dennis; 7. Kirk Miles Sr; 8. Steve White; 9. Robert Hamm; 10. Kyle Fuller; 11. Tim White; 12. James McKinney; 13. Ty Short; 14. Cody Belote; 15. Jeff Weber; 16. Ryan Charland; 17. Taylor McCracken; 18. Kirk Miles Jr; 19. Chad Passwaters; 20. TJ Williams; 21. Alan Passwaters; 22. Paul McGinley; 23. Tim Williams; 24. Kevin McKinney.

10-Lap Vintage Stock Car Feature: 1. C.J. SCHIRMER; 2. Mel Joseph Jr.; 3. Rick Loveland Jr.; 4. Chuck Tucker; 5. Sonny Ritter; 6. Paul Bacctus; 7. Rick Paston; 8. Eric Vent; 9. Fred Krickbaum; 10. John McGarrey; 11. James LaPlant; 12. Adam LaPlant; 13. Jim Reed; 14. John Irwin.

10-Lap Little Lincoln Vintage Championship: 1. BILL BRITTINGHAM; 2. Jamie Wagner; 3. Matt Johnson; 4. John Stevenson; 5. Steven Baker; 6. Mark Cashdan; 7. Chris Loveland; 8. Brian Breasure; 9. Emory West; 10. Mel Joseph, Jr.; 11. Duke Walsen; 12. Donald Robinson, Jr.; 13. Tony Daisey

11/01/2008

CRAIG VONDOHREN WIRES DELAWARE SMALL BLOCK CHAMPIONSHIP

By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – The past two weeks have been rough ones for Craig VonDohren but Saturday’s 50-Lap Delaware State Small Block Championship race was a cake walk in comparison. The Barto, Pa. chauffer started on the pole and drove a picture perfect race for his first win in the Fall event since he won back to back years in 1998 and 1999.

“Two weeks ago, I was in the hospital with pneumonia,” smiled VonDohren in victory lane. “While I was taking it easy the guys back at the shop were getting the car ready. You have to time good and start good to win here. The last few years we haven’t been able to do that.”

But Saturday, VonDohren was back on track. He timed quickest in the hot laps which put him on the pole in the third heat. VonDohren held off MeMe DeSantis in the heat with Billy Pauch, Jr. finishing a close third.

In the main, the caution was out on the first lap when Mike McAleer caught one of the inside tires and flipped. McAleer landed on his wheels and was able to drive the car to the pits but was done for the day. The restart was critical with VonDohren easily keeping the point. Gary Hager quickly tucked in behind the leader with defending champion, Mike Iles in third.

VonDohren quickly settled into a rhythm but he almost grazed the front straight wall on lap seven. The second yellow was the most serious of the event when Rich Scagliotta had his throttle stick and he rocketed off the first turn hard into the dirt retaining bank. The car was destroyed and Scagliotta was momentarily stunned but was able to climb from the car under his own power for the ride back to the pits.

At the halfway sign the top five were VonDohren, Hager, Iles, Keith Hoffman and DeSantis. Billy Briggs rolled to a stop at the top of the second turn to bring out the fifth caution of the event. The order remained unchanged on the restart and VonDohren was able to slowly pull away..

His lead was erased for a final time on lap 37 when the sixth and final yellow flew for Thomas Solderich who came to a stop. VonDohren had managed his tire wear well and picked up the pace on the final restart. From that point on he pulled away to collect the victory in the Mike Harvey owned Felty Farms No. 1C. The team had paid the gamble fee so VonDohren picked up $3500 for the victory, $1000 for the gambler’s bonus and $645 in lap money for a day total of $5145.

Gary Hager was saved once by a yellow when Iles had made a pass but had to go back to third when the lap didn’t get in. Hager made no mistakes the rest of the distance to finish in second with Iles third, Hoffman fourth and DeSantis fifth. Heats were won by Iles, Ryan Godown, VonDohren and Hager with the two consolations going to local racer Bobby Watkins and Rick Holsten. Forty-two cars took part in the program.

Heat 1: 1. Mike Iles; 2. Kevin Hirthler; 3. Rich Scagliotta; 4. Mike McAleer; 5. Ryan Watt. Heat 2: 1. Ryan Godown; 2. Keith Hoffman; 3. Chic Cossaboone; 4. Chad James; 5. David Vanhorn, Jr. Heat 3: 1. Craig VonDohren; 2. MeMe DeSantis; 3. Billy Pauch, Jr.; 4. Shawn Reimert; 5. John Willman. Heat 4: 1. Gary Hager; 2. Jimmy Horton; 3. Duane Howard; 4. Sean Merkel; 5. Richie Pratt, Jr. Consi 1: 1. Bobby Watkins; 2. Ray Swinehart; 3. Jimmy Chester; 4. Thomas Solderich; 5. Chris Esposito. Consi 2: 1. Rick Holsten; 2. Gary Wagner, Jr.; 3. Billy Briggs; 4. Brad Trice; 5. Clay Butler.

DNQ: Wade Hendrickson; Chris Grbac; Darwin Greene; Craig Ott; Jeff Brown; Tim Millman; Dan Cogdill; Tom Hager; Steve Wagner; Dave Gerhart; Doug Ostwald; Jason Smythe.

50-Lap Delaware State Small Block Championship: 1. CRAIG VONDOHREN; 2. Gary Hager; 3. Mike Iles; 4. Keith Hoffman; 5. Meme DeSantis; 6. Ryan Godown; 7. Kevin Hirthler; 8. Billy Pauch Jr; 9. Duane Howard; 10. David Vanhorn Jr; 11. Richie Pratt Jr; 12. Chic Cossaboone; 13. Sean Merkel; 14. Chad James; 15. Jim Chester; 16. Ryan Watt; 17. Rick Holston; 18. Bobby Watkins; 19. Brad Trice; 20. Clay Butler; 21. Gary Wagner Jr; 22. John Willman; 23. Shawn Reimert; 24. Thomas Solderich; 25. Billy Briggs; 26. Ray Swinehart; 27. Chris Esposito; 28. Rich Scagliotta; 29. Jimmy Horton; 30. Mike McAleer.

11/01/2008

BIG BLOCK & LATE MODEL QUALIFYING FROM SATURDAY


QUALIFIED CARS FOR SUNDAY’S BIG BLOCK AND LATE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIPS



BIG BLOCK: Heat 1: 1. Duane Howard; 2. David Vanhorn, Jr.;3. Billy Pauch, Jr.; 4. Ryan Godown; 5. Mike Iles; Heat 2: 1. Wade Hendrickson; 2. Kenny Brightbill; 3. Jeff Brown; 4. Kevin Hirthler; 5. Dale Hawkins. Heat 3: 1. Richie Pratt, Jr.; 2. Craig VonDohren; 3. Kyle Strickler; 4. Jimmy Horton; 5. Jamie Mills. Heat 4: 1. Glenn Reed; 2. Chad Clark; 3. H.J. Bunting; 4. John Willman; 5. Keith Hoffman.

Not yet qualified: Mike McAleer; Jimmy Chester; Ricky Johnson; Scott Irwin; Chris Grbac; Darwin Green; Robert Dutton; Scott VanGorder; Jimmy Horton IV; Colby Steele; Bryant Brown; Jason Deliessio; Sam Wescott, Jr.; Tim Millman; Dominick Buffalino; George Richardson; Chic Cossaboone; Howard O’Neal; Sean Merkel; Chad James; Ron Roberts; Gary Hager; Norman Short; Rich Scagliotta.

LATE MODEL: Heat 1: Roy Deese, Jr; 2. Devin Friese; 3. Richard Jarvis, Jr.; 4. Ross Robinson; 5. Randy Stoudt; 6. Hal Browning; 7. Jere Wierman; 8. Al Cheney. Heat 2: 1. Jamie Lathroum; 2. Booper Bare; 3. David Hill; 4. Scott Cross; 5. Ray Davis, Jr.; 6. Scott Haus; 7. Rick Hulson; 8. Ed Drury. Heat 3: 1. David Pettyjohn; 2. Ray Kable, Jr.; 3. Gary Simpson; 4. Dave Hertz; 5. Rob Schirmer; 6. Chuck Shutz; 7. Kerry King; 8. Norman Short.

Not yet qualified: Kyle Merkel; Johnny Favinger; Greg Hoffmaster; Staci Warrington; Barry Beauchamp; Alan Sagi; Donald Lingo, Jr.; Chris Cromer; Roland Mann.

September 22, 2008

JAMIE MILLS’ 7TH WIN NOTCHES DELAWARE BIG BLOCK TITLE



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Jamie Mills of Milford, Del. had a solid point lead coming into the 25-lap Big Block Modified Feature on R.C. Holloway Night, Saturday at the Delaware International Speedway. Mills left no room for a challenge as he dominated the event for his 7th win of the season and his second career track championship. Michael White of Laurel, Del. finished fifth in the AC Delco 15-lap main but was able to edge Joseph Tracy for his first point title and Bandon Dennis of Greenwood, Del. took a hard flip down the front straight wall in the 15-lap TUSA Mod Lite main but still came out on top if the standing for his first championship. In the same event Tim White took the win and also won the TUSA Regional championship.

The Big Block main was intense from the drop of the green. Norman
Short led the first lap before rookie Chad Clark shot to the point. Short regrouped and went back on top for lap three and the yellow was out on lap four as Ernie Lowe got around. Jeff Brown spun on the restart keeping the field bunched.

Jamie Mills was taking no prisoners as he charged from his tenth starting spot into third. By lap six, Mills was running in second and two laps later he shot by Short for the lead. At the halfway sign the top five were Mills, Tim Millman, Short, Robert Dutton and Clark.

H.J. Bunting entered the top five on lap 18 and on lap 21 took fourth just as the final yellow flew when Drew Simmons blew an engine. On the restart Mills quickly vaulted away in the lead. With one lap to go Bunting got by Short for third. At the checkered, it was Mills, in the I.G. Burton/Bicknell taking his seventh win. Millman ended a good season finishing in second and Bunting ended the runner-up in points by finishing in third. Short ended a good run in fourth and Matt Jester drove a smooth race to finish in fifth. Heats were won by Short and Mills.

Adam Jarrell headed the 21 car starting field in the 15-lap AC Delco Modified feature. The first and only caution fell on lap two when Bubba Sears spun. Back to green Jarrell set the pace with Brad Trice in second and John Curtis third. Michael White locked into a good battle for the fourth spot with Tim Trimble. Trimble took fourth on lap five and at the halfway sign the top five were Jarrell, Trice, Curtis, Trimble and White.

With the exception of a lapped car getting out of shape in front of Jarrell on lap 11, it was all smooth sailing through the closing laps. Jarrell, in the Taylor & Messick/Teo took his second win of the season. Trice ended a good year in second with Jarrell’s teammate, Curtis third. Fourth went to Trimble and White notched the championship with his fifth place finish.

Tim White established himself as the car to beat right from the start of the TUSA 15-lap feature. A season high field of 20 cars was on hand for the TUSA regional event. Brandon Dennis held second until Curt Miles, Jr. took up the chase on lap four. Ty Short followed into the third spot and Kevin White, driving his brother Tim’s car held down the top five.

Short worked into second with two laps to go just as Dennis’ night ended on a scary note. Dennis’ car lost a right front wheel at the flagstand with Dennis hitting and flipping down the wall. Dennis climbed from the badly damaged car shaken but uninjured.

Miles, Jr. regained second on the restart but it was Tim White, in the CLC Cabling/Lightning recording his fifth win of the year and claiming the TUSA Region Championship. Miles, Jr. finished in second with Short third. Kevin White did an outstanding job to finish in fourth and Erik McKinney rounded out the top five.

The next event on the Delaware International Speedway will be the two-day Delaware State Dirt Track Championships on November 1st and 2nd.

RESULTS: 25-Lap Big Block Modified Feature: 1. JAMIE MILLS; 2. Tim Millman; 3. HJ Bunting; 4. Norman Short Jr; 5. Matt Jester; 6. Robert Dutton; 7. Ricky Johnson; 8. Jordan Watson; 9. Chad Clark; 10. Howard O’Neal; 11. Dana Walker; 12. Joseph Watson; 13. Jeff Brown; 14. Craig Ott; 15. George Richardson; 16. Ernie Lowe; 17. Dave Simmons; 18. John Barnett; 19. Bobby Watkins.

15-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. ADAM JARRELL; 2.Brad Trice; 3. John Curtis; 4. Tim Trimble; 5. Michael White; 6. Joseph Tracy; 7. Scott Calhoun; 8. Scott Baker; 9. Brandon Perdue; 10.Herman Powell; 11. Randy Oswald; 12. Grant Ireland; 13. C J Tracy; 14. Bryan Applegate; 15. Garrie Bostwick; 16. Jason Bishop; 17. Herbie Hempel; 18. Dan Reidy; 19. Mark Rowe; 20. Bubba Sears; 21. Westley Smith.

15-Lap TUSA Mod Lite Feature: 1. TIM WHITE; 2. Kirk Miles Jr; 3. Ty Short; 4. Kevin White; 5. Erik McKinney; 6. Rick Wheatley; 7. Kirk Miles Sr; 8. Jimmy Wills; 9. James McKinney; 10. Ray Gulliver; 11. Cody Belote; 12. Kyle Fuller; 13. Paul McGinley; 14. Shawn Weber; 15. Jeff Weber; 16. Brandon Dennis/; 17. TJ Williams; 18. Alan Passwaters; 19. Chad Passwaters; DNS: Tim Williams.

September 22, 2008

RICHARD JARVIS, JR GETS 5TH DELAWARE WIN IN LATE MODEL THRILLER



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE - Richard Jarvis, Jr. was lightning fast all night Saturday at the Delaware International Speedway. The Super Late Model 25-lap main was a thriller with four different drivers leading the event.

The caution was out before lap one was complete when Bryan Driver got around in turn one. Bob Geiger would lead the first lap before Hal Browning took the point on lap two. Browning held the lead for three laps before defending point champion, Donald Lingo, Jr. shot to the point. Richard Jarvis, Jr. followed into second one lap later and became the fourth different lead on lap eight.

By the halfway point, Jon Callaway had climbed into the second spot from his sixth starting position with point leader, Ray Davis, Jr. following into third. Fourth was Lingo, Jr. and Ricky Elliott was on the climb in fifth.

Jarvis was comfortably out front with Callaway trying to close in second. Elliott climbed into the third spot just as the yellow came out as Derrike Hill took a wicked end over end flip off the third turn. Hill quickly climbed from the car shaken but not injured.

Elliott went to work on Callaway for second on the restart and took the spot with four to go. Ray Davis, Jr. entered the top five and with two to go appeared to lose power coming off the fourth turn. What actually had happened was the brake fluid was leaking on his gas petal and his foot slipped off. The caution came out just as Davis got back on the gas and there was no penalty as he only slowed and did not stop.

All eyes were on Jarvis and Elliott as the green came out but Jarvis was on his game and pulled away to take his fifth win of the year in the King’s Country Pride/Mid Coastal Siding/Rocket. Elliott finished in the second spot with Rick Whaley making a late race charge to finish in third. Fourth went to Callaway and Davis locked up the championship over Callaway finishing in fifth. Heats were won by Whaley and Jarvis.

The 15-lap Crate Model feature was a crash filled affair with seven cautions in fifteen laps. Kelly Putz chased leader Mike Wilson in through the halfway point with Joe Warren running in third. Multi-car tangles eliminated a third of the 26 car starting field and the cautions kept the field tightly bunched.

Kelly Putz made his winning pass of Wilson with two laps to go. Joe Warren followed into second with Mike Williams in third. Putz drove his Goodwrench/Brown’s Service & Repair No. 59 to his third win with Warren finishing in second to earn his second point crown. Williams had his best run of the year to finish in third with Herb Tunis fourth and Justin Breeding fifth.

25-Lap Super Late Model Feature: 1. RICHARD JARVIS, JR.; 2. Ricky Elliott; 3. Rick Whaley; 4. Jon Callaway; 5. Ray Davis Jr; 6. Hal Browning; 7. Donald Lingo Jr; 8. David Pettyjohn; 9. Ross Robinson; 10. Staci Warrington; 11. Kerry King; 12. Bob Geiger; 13. Dave Hertz; 14. Bryan Driver; 15. David Hill; 16. Derrike Hill; 17. Rob ; Schirmer; DNS: Kevin Scott Jr.

15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. KELLY PUTZ; 2. Joe Warren; 3. Mike Williams; 4. Herb Tunis; 5. Justin Breeding; 6. Russell Dadds; 7. Mark Williams; 8. Roy Hassler; 9. Chris Hitchens; 10. Skip Syester; 11. Brenty James; 12. Jeff Swartz; 13. Kevin Witcher; 14. Mike Wilson; 15. Nick Davis; 16. Barry Beauchamp; 17. Richard Harden; 18. Clint Chalabala; 19. Travis Justice; 20. Richie Hornsby; 21. Mike Parsons; 22. Josh Millman; 23. Ryan Walls; 24. Gus Economides; 25. Tyler Reed; 26. Jeff Patilla.

September 14, 2008


RICK WHALEY SURVIVES TO WIN THIRD OF SEASON IN SUPER LAT E MODELS



Rick Whaley came out on top in a real survival match in the 25-lap Super Late Model feature. By the end of the race only half of the starting field was still running.

At the drop of the green, pole sitter, Kevin Scott, Jr. got sideways and spun in the front of the pack with Richard Jarvis, Jr. and Kerry King also involved. On the restart, Rick Whaley and Hal Browning made contact with Browning coming to a stop in turn two. The third try was the charm but for only a lap as Donald Lingo, Jr. got by Staci Warrington for lap one. The yellow was out for a third time as Browning’s front suspension broke going down the front straight.

The race would stay green for the next five circuits with Lingo, Jr. out front and Ray Davis, Jr. working by Rick Whaley for second. Davis’ drive ended with a broken drive shaft on lap 10 and David Hill coasted into the pits on the yellow. Jon Callaway was now up to third and on the move. At the halfway sign the top five were Lingo, Whaley, Callaway, Warrington and Dave Hertz.

On lap 14, Lingo got out of shape and Whaley shot by for the lead. Callaway followed into second one lap later but the yellow was out as Scott came to a stop and was done for the night. The carnage continued as Lingo spun off the top of turn four to bring out the yellow on lap 19.

Derrik Hill was putting on the drive of his young career as he climbed to the fourth spot with five to go. Hill lost the handle on the next lap in turn three and the caution was out for the ninth and final time.

Callaway was keeping the pressure on the leader Whaley with Warrington running in third. Richard Jarvis, Jr. returned to the top five after changing a tire under one of the many yellow and Hertz held on to fifth.

On the final turn, Whaley got out of shape and Callaway made a bid on the bottom groove but Whaley recovered and out-raced Callaway back to the checkered for his third win of the season in the Whaley’s Concrete/Rocket. Callaway settled for a close second with Jarvis getting third. Warrington finished in the fourth spot and Hertz rounded out the top five Heats were won by Callaway and Browning.

The Crate Model 15-lap feature was controlled from the start by pole sitter Justin Breeding. Tyler Reed and Chris Hitchens kept the pressure on from the start. Cautions on laps three and four would keep the field tightly bunched and at the halfway sign the top five were Breeding, Reed, Hitchens, Herb Tunis and Joe Warren.

Reed went to the very top of the speedway and worked his way out front to lead lap 13. Reed survived a restart with two laps to go, holding off Breeding for the second win of his young career in the Reed Trucking/Quillen Signs No. 44. Breeding finished a personal best in second with Tunis taking third from Warren on the final lap. Barry Beauchamp rounded out the top five. Beauchamp also set fast time in qualifying.

Tony Daisey led the first lap of the Little Lincoln 10-lap main. Mel Joseph, Jr. took over the lead on lap two and quickly pulled away from the rest of the field. Bill Brittingham was working his way through the pack from his second starting spot, taking second at the halfway sign. Daisey held on to third with John Stevenson and Jamie Wagner running in the top five.

It looked like Joseph, Jr. would have an easy run of it until Bryan Brasure got around with two laps left togo to bring out the only yellow. This erased Joseph’s lead and put Brittingham on his outside for the restart. Joseph kept the lead on the green and drove to the win in the Mitchell’s Auto & Truck Salvage ’57 Chevy. Brittingham finished in second with Wagner coming from the rear to finish in third. Fourth went to Stevenson and Mark Cashdan rounded out the top five.

Dylan Betts was his usual smooth and consistent self as he posted his third straight win in the Slide for Five. Matt Carmean finished in second with Brian Nailor third. Fourth went to Jordan Herbert and Earl Truitt rounded out the top five in the 21 car field.

RESULTS: 25-Lap Super Late Model Feature: 1. RICK WHALEY; 2. Jon Callaway; 3. Richard Jarvis Jr; 4. Staci Warrington; 5. Dave Hertz; 6. Bob Geiger; 7. Derrik Hill; 8. Donald Lingo Jr; 9. Kevin Scott Jr; 10. Ray Davis Jr; 11. David Hill; 12. Kerry King; 13. Ross Robinson; 14. Hal Browning.

15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. TYLER REED; 2. Justin Breeding; 3. Herb Tunis; 4. Joe Warren; 5. Barry Beauchamp; 6. Mike Wilson; 7. Clint Chalabala; 8. Richie Hornsby; 9. John Imler; 10. Kelly Putz; 11. Russell Dadds; 12. Skip Syester; 13. Chris Hitchens; 14. Roy Hassler; 15. Mike Wharton; 16. Josh Millman; 17. Kevin Witcher; 18. Nick Davis; 19. Michael Wilkins; 20. Richard Harden; 21. Mike Williams; 22. Travis Justice; 23. Jeff Swartz; DNS: Jeff Patilla; Eddie Williams.

10-Lap Little Lincoln Feature: 1. MEL JOSEPH, JR.; 2. Bill Brittingham; 3. Jamie Wagner; 4. John Stevenson; 5. Mark Cashdan; 6. Tony Daisey; 7. Duke Walsen; 8. Emory West; 9. Matt Stevenson; 10. Steven Baker; 11. Chris Loveland; 12. Bryan Brasure; 13. Albert Mitchell; 14. Donald Robinson, Jr.

September 14, 2008

MATT JESTER DOMINATES FOR THIRD WIN IN DELAWARE MODIFIEDS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Matt Jester brought his “A” game to Saturday night’s Hertrich Pontiac/Buick/GMC Modified feature at the Delaware International Speedway. Jester was by far the dominate car in the event that was slowed only once in the 25-lap distance.

Robert Dutton led the first lap of the Big Block Modified main before Jester, who started in fifth, took the point. H.J. Bunting raced his way past Chad Clark for third on lap three and Jamie Mills followed into the top five.

Mills continued to climb through the field taking fourth from Clark and third from Bunting on lap 12. His climb ended at the halfway sign as the car slowed and pulled to the infield with mechanical problems while running in fifth behind Jester, Dutton, Clark, and Bunting..

The one and only yellow was out on lap 14 when Dana Walker came to a stop in the second turn erasing the almost six second lead that Jester had built. Back under the green Jester went right back to pulling away with Dutton and Clark nose to tail for second and third. Bunting lost out on a chance to gain on Mills in points as he began to slow when his engine went sour and Norman Short moved into fourth.

Jester opened up a comfortable margin of over three seconds and went on to his third checkered of the season in the Clearview Farms/Smith Concrete/Teo. Dutton turned in his best performance of the season in second as Clark did in third. Fourth went to Short and Ricky Johnson came on in the closing laps to finish in fifth. Heats were won by Dutton and Mills.

“I figured we were going to have another caution free race but it worked out,” smiled Jester. “We were pretty much junk in the heat race but we did a little work on in and everything came around for the feature.”

The 15-lap AC Delco Modified feature was an excellent battle. Adam Jarrell worked past Herman Powell to lead the first lap. Michael White was on a charge from seventh and dropped John Curtis to fourth on lap two. Two laps later White got by Powell for second. Tim Trimble joined the chase taking third on lap six.

Casey Lynch came to a stop bringing out the only yellow of the event. Under the yellow, the leader Jarrell headed to the pits with a flat rear tire. White was the new leader at the halfway point and was followed by Trimble, Joseph Tracy, Brad Trice and Powell. White and Powell put on a great battle for the lead with Trimble leading lap 11. White moved back on top for lap 12 but it was Trimble back out front for laps 13 and 14.

Trimble lost just a little momentum in the final turn and White ducked to the inside and edged out the win. It was White’s fourth win of the season and padded his point lead in the J&M Builders/Teo. Trimble finished in second by just .03 seconds. Tracy finished in third with Trice fourth and Powell fifth. Tracy set fast time in qualifying.

The 15-lap Mod Lite feature turned out to be a very special event for 15 year old Ty Short. The race got off to a shaky start as pole sitter, James McKinney spun and Rick Wheatley went off the third turn. Short was the leader on the restart but by the end of the first lap Brandon Dennis had rim-rode to the front from his seventh starting spot.

Cautions kept the field tight through halfway with Dennis keeping the point and Short chasing him in the bottom groove. Mike Stratton ran in the third spot with Kirk Miles fourth and James McKinney coming back to fifth.

Dennis got out of shape on the very next lap and Short went into the lead. The final yellow was out with two laps left to go when Cody Belote flipped on the front straight. Short never abandoned the bottom line and held one for the final two laps to take his first career win in the R&F Auto/Wood Contracting/Lightning. Dennis finished in second with Curt Miles, Jr. third. Fourth went to McKinney and Kirk Miles rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Tim White.

This Saturday night will be the final point event of the season and will be sponsored by R.C. Holloway Co. and will feature the URC Sprints. It will also be “Bonus Night” paying $1750 to win for the Big Block Modifieds and $1250 to win for the Super Late Models. A $50 “Gamblers Fee” will take the winning in the two divisions to $2000 and $1500 respectively. It will also be Millsboro Fan Appreciation Night with anyone with a picture I.D. that includes a Millsboro home address admitted to the spectator side free of charge. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS: 25-Lap NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1. MATT JESTER; 2.Robert Dutton; 3. Chad Clark; 4. Norman Short Jr; 5. Ricky Johnson; 6. Tim Millman; 7. Joseph Watson; 8. Ryan Walls; 9. Craig Ott; 10. HJ Bunting; 11. George Richardson; 12. Dana Walker; 13. Jamie Mills; 14. Jeff Brown; 15. Steve Cooper; DNS: Howard ONeal.

15-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. MICHAEL WHITE; 2. Tim Trimble; 3. Joseph Tracy; 4. Brad Trice; 5. Herman Powell; 6. Brandon Perdue; 7. Westley Smith; 8. John Curtis; 9. Bobby Watkins; 10. Randy Oswald; 11. Scott Calhoun; 12. Jason Bishop; 13. Scott Baker; 14. Grant Ireland; 15. Danny Smack; 16. John Wynn; 17. Bryan Applegate; 18. Garrie Bostwick; 19. Herbie Hempel; 20. Mark Rowe; 21. Adam Jarrell; 22. Ted Reynolds; 23. Casey Lynch.

10-Lap Mod Lite Feature: 1. TY SHORT; 2. Brandon Dennis; 3. Kirk Miles Jr; 4. Mike Stratton; 5. James McKinney; 6. Kirk Miles Sr; 7. Shawn Weber; 8. Tim Williams; 9. Alan Passwaters; 10. Cody Belote; 11. Rick Wheatley; 12. Sparky White; 13. Chad Passwaters; 14. TJ Williams; 15. Tim White; 16. Paul McGinley; DNS: Scott Tessman.

DELAWARE INTERNATIONAL QUIETED BY HANNA

By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE - Tropical storm Hanna dumped several inches of rain on Delmarva Saturday washing out the R.C. Holloway Night featuring the URC Sprints. Action returns this Saturday with Hertrich Pontiac/Buick/GMC Night and will include the Little Lincoln cars and the Slide for 5 racers along with the five weekly divisions. It will be a "Bonus Night" with the weekly point racers competing for additional cash. General admission to the spectator side will be just $12 with pit admission $25. Due to the rainout, it will still be Queen Anne, Md. Fan Appreciation Night with anyone with a picture I.D. that includes a Queen Anne, Md. address admitted to the spectator side free of charge.

August 31, 2008

JAMIE MILLS PADS POINT LEAD WITH DELAWARE BIG BLOCK WIN



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Jamie Mills seems to be hitting his stride as he posted his sixth win of the season Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway in the 25-lap NAPA Big Block Modified feature. Mills started in the ninth starting spot and took the lead from Jeff Brown just before the halfway sign.

Brown started on the pole and was strong in the early laps. Howard O’Neal gave chase in second with Tim Millman running in third. Mills, driving is own No. 30, was hooked up in the high groove and was running in the top five by lap two. On the next circuit he dropped Jordan Watson to fifth.

H.J. Bunting, who only trailed Mills by 39 points going into the night’s racing, pulled to the infield with mechanical problems on lap seven placing him 14th in the final results. Mills battled his way past both Millman and O’Neal to take second on lap nine.

Brown gave Mills a good fight for the lead as the two ran wheel to wheel for three laps before Mills took the top spot on lap 12. At the halfway sign Mills was followed by Brown, O’Neal, Jordan Watson, and Millman in the top five.

Ricky Johnson entered the top five just as the first and only yellow flew on lap 18 for Brown as he slowed to a stop at the end of the back straight. Robert Dutton was now running in fifth. O’Neal slipped high and Millman grabbed second with Johnson following into third.

Mills opened a comfortable margin to the checkered in his I.G. Burton Chevrolet/Bicknell as he collected his sixth checkered of the season. Millman finished in the second spot with Dutton coming on strong in the closing laps to finish in third. Fourth went to O’Neal and Chad Clark notched the fifth spot. Heats were won by Bunting and Mills.

“We got this motor back on Thursday night and the guys behind me came down and worked all night long,” said Mills. “We’ve got a lot of time in the car and this thing was on a rail tonight.”

The AC Delco 15-lap feature was a caution filled affair starting with a tangle between the second and third place cars of Tim Trimble and Brad Trice before the first lap could be completed. Both restarted at the rear of the field but would be heard from later in the race.

Herman Powell set the pace with Joseph Tracy running in second. By lap five Trimble was back in the top five in fifth as Michael White got by Tracy for second. Trimble took fourth from Jason Bishop on lap seven with Trice following into fifth. At the halfway sign the top five were Powell, White, Tracy, Trimble and Trice.

By five to go, Trimble was third. White took the lead from Powell on lap 12 and one lap later, Trimble followed into second. The yellow was out with one lap to go for Casey Lynch who came to a stop in turn three. On the restart a lapped car came to a stop setting up yet another try to get the final lap in the books. On the third restart, White went high in the second turn and tagged the outside wall. He then slid across the track in front of the pack collecting Scott Calhoun and the yellow was out for a third time on the last lap.

Trimble now found himself out front and he held off Powell on the final lap to take his fourth win in the Courtland Manor/Covey’s Car Care/Troyer. Powell ended a good drive in second with Trice salvaging a fine third. Fourth went to Tracy and Westley Smith rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Trimble.

Cody Belote led the first two laps of the Mod Lite 10-lap feature before Brandon Dennis took the point. Running the high groove, Dennis maintained a comfortable margin over Curt Miles, Jr. in second with Belote holding on to third.

Tim White climbed to the fourth spot but Dennis was smooth and error free in the high line as he drove to his fourth win of the season in the Simpson Construction/Pro. Miles, Jr. finished in the second spot with White third. Fourth went to Alan Passwaters and Rick Wheatley came back from an early spin to finish in fifth. Fast time in qualifying was set by Chad Passwaters.

This Saturday night will be R.C. Holloway Night and will included the URC Sprints along with the five weekly divisions. It will also be Queen Anne, Md. fan appreciation night with any fan with a picture I.D. and a Queen Anne address admitted free to the spectator side. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS: 25-Lap NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1. JAMIE MILLS; 2. Tim Millman; 3. Robert Dutton; 4. Howard ONeal; 5. Chad Clark; 6. Ricky Johnson; 7. Matt Jester; 8. Ryan Walls; 9. Joseph Watson; 10. Jordan Watson; 11. George Richardson; 12. Craig Ott; 13. Jeff Brown; 14. HJ Bunting; 15. Jason Daliessio; 16. Deron Rust; DNS: Dana Walker; Andy Hammond.

15-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. TIM TRIMBLE; 2. Herman Powell; 3. Brad Trice; 4. Joseph Tracy; 5. Westley Smith; 6. Jason Bishop; 7. Justin Griffith; 8. John Curtis; 9. Garrie Bostwick; 10. Bryan Applegate; 11. Herbie Hempel; 12. Dan Reidy; 13. Michael White; 14. Scott Calhoun; 15. Harvey Toomey; 16. Casey Lynch; 17. Bubba Sears; 18. Danny Smack; 19. Brandon Perdue; 20. Scott Baker; DNS: Rodney Cordrey.

10- Lap Mod Lite Feature: 1. BRANDON DENNIS; 2.Curt Miles Jr; 3. Tim White; 4. Alan Passwaters; 5. Rick Wheatley; 6. Cody Belote; 7. Shawn Weber; 8. TJ Williams;9. Kirk Miles Sr; 10. Chad Passwaters; 11. Paul McGinley; 12. Tim Williams.

August 31, 2008



HILL LOSES POWER ON FINAL TURN – ELLIOTT GETS THIRD STRAIGHT WIN IN DELAWARE LATE MODELS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – David Hill appeared to be headed to his first win of the season in Saturday night’s 20-lap Super Late Model feature but, as the old saying goes, “It’s not over until it’s over,” he found himself in second as Ricky Elliott recorded his third straight win.

Hill started on the pole when Kevin Scott, Jr., who flipped in the heat, couldn’t make the call. Hill looked strong in the high groove with Rick Whaley running close behind in second. Jon Callaway was on the move taking third on lap three and Ricky Elliott, who started in 12th, entered the top five.

The battle in the top five was an intense one with Ray Davis, Jr. grabbing third on lap six with Elliott taking fourth and Staci Warrington cracking the top five. At the crossed flags Hill was out front holding off Callaway as Elliott worked by Davis for third.

Elliott made several challenges on Hill pulling even in the bottom groove but Hill was able to hold him off every time. The yellow was out for a final time with five to go when Dave Hertz came to a stop.

Again Hill was able to stay on top and actually opened about a three car length advantage with two to go. Elliott once again closed going into the final turn. Just as it appeared that Hill would be able to hold off Elliott for the win his engine sputtered in the final turn. Elliott shot to the bottom and took the win by .11 seconds in his Charles Jarvis/Rocket.

Hill carried enough momentum to barely hold off Davis for second with Callaway fourth and Warrington fifth. Heats were won by Whaley and Callaway.

“Last week I was in the wrong place, this week I was in the right place,” said Elliott. “No, I hated that for David. David is a good customer of mine and his dad and mom are good friends of mine.”

The 15-lap Crate Model feature was a caution filled affair with eight yellows. Mike Wharton led the first two laps before Barry Beauchamp moved on top. Tyler Reed climbed to third but then brought out the yellow on lap four. Joe Warren jumped into second on the restart.

At the halfway sign the top five were Beauchamp, Warren, Wharton, Kelly Putz, and Mike Williams. Yellows would keep the field tightly bunched. Beauchamp slipped high on lap 11 and Warren moved by to take the lead.

Warren survived two more yellows on laps 13 and 14 to take his fourth win of the year in the King’s Crop Insurance/Lazer. Beauchamp finished in the second spot with Putz third. Eric Vent made a late race charge to finish in fourth and Williams rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Beauchamp.

Duke Walsen led the first three laps of the 10-lap Little Lincoln Vintage feature. Mel Joseph, Jr. held second until lap three when Jamie Wagner shot into the spot. Wagner took the lead on the next lap and would never look back.

Walsen held second until the final lap when Bill Brittingham used the outside to take second. Wagner easily took the win in the ’53 Chevy with Brittingham second and Walsen third. Fourth went to Joseph and Mark Cashdan rounded out the top five.

Dylan Betts led every laps to collect his third straight win in the Slide for 5. Matt Carmean avoided a traffic jam on the final lap to finish in second with Greg Nailor, Jr. third. Fourth went to Randy Gray and Shane Phillips rounded out the top five.

RESULTS: 20-Lap Super Late Model Feature: 1. RICKY ELLIOTT; 2. David Hill; 3. Ray Davis Jr; 4. Jon Callaway; 5. Staci Warrington; 6. Rick Whaley; 7. Kerry King; 8. Hal Browning; 9. Dave Hertz; 10. Bryan Driver; 11. Derrike Hill; 12. Bob Geiger; DNS: Kevin Scott Jr; Ross Robinson.

15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. JOE WARREN; 2. Barry Beauchamp; 3. Kelly Putz; 4. Eric Vent; 5. Mike Williams; 6. Chris Hitchens; 7. Justin Breeding; 8. Jody Cahall; 9. Travis Justice; 10. Nick Davis; 11. Richie Hornsby; 12. Clint Chalabala; 13. Skip Syester; 14. Jeff Swartz; 15. Gus Economides; 16. Richard Harden; 17. Tyler Reed; 18. Michael Wilkins; 19. Josh Millman; 20. Mike Wharton; 21. Mike Wilson; 22. Herb Tunis; 23. Roger Moore; 24. Roy Hassler; 25. Bobby Bayly.

10-Lap Little Lincoln Vintage Feature: 1. JAMIE WAGNER; 2. Bill Brittingham; 3. Duke Walsen; 4. Mel Joseph Jr.; 5. Mark Cashdan; 6. Donald Robinson Jr.; 7. Matt Johnson; 8. John Stevenson; 9. Emory West; 10. Steve Baker; 11. Chris Loveland; 12. Albert Mitchell; 13. Tony Daisey; 14. Bryan Brasure; 15. Pat McNeal.

August 24, 2008

NO JOKE, JESTER WINS IN DELAWARE MODIFIEDS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Matt “the Joker” Jester took the lead just before the halfway sign and took advantage of the caution free 25-lap NAPA Big Block Modified feature to record his second win of the season at the Delaware International Speedway. Adam Jarrell led wire to wire and ended a ten year drought to post his first career victory in the 15-lap AC Delco Modified main.

H.J. Bunting and Joseph Watson collected the heat wins in the Big Block Modifieds. Rookie Chad Clark was in perfect form as he set the pace from the drop of the green in the feature.

Howard O’Neal held the second spot until lap six when Jester, who had started in fifth, moved by to take up the chase. Jester had caught Clark by lap ten but Clark was not willing to give up without a fight. On lap 11, Jester used the low groove in turn one to pull even then take the lead going down the back straight.

With Jester in front and Clark solidly in second a battle shaped up for third between O’Neal, Jordan Watson, Joseph Watson and H.J. Bunting. Jordan climbed to fourth by lap 15 with Bunting following into fifth.

The final laps would go quickly with the race staying green. Jester had a comfortable lead in the top groove with O’Neal for third and Bunting staying in tow to take fourth. Robert Dutton got by Watson with three to go to hold down fifth.

Jester, in the Clearview Farms/Teo stopped the clocks at 8:35.185 for his second win of the season. Clark made no mistakes to finish in the second spot with O’Neal third. Fourth went to Bunting and Dutton rounded out the top five.

“I was definite glad to see it go caution free,” said Jester. “We kind of hit on something for the feature. We’ve been tearing up quite a bit of stuff here lately so hopefully the money will help us out.”

The 15-lap AC Delco Modified feature may not have been caution free but it was perfect in the eyes of drive Adam Jarrell. Jarrell started on the pole with teammate, John Curtis in second.

Tim Trimble took advantage of a lap three restart to get by Curtis for second. Joseph Tracy climbed to the third spot but not for long as Michael White dropped him to fourth just before halfway and Westley Smith was turning in his personal best running in fifth.

Curtis’s drive ended on the final lap as he made a bid to regain fourth from Smith and spun in the second turn. Jarrell didn’t let his opportunity for his first career win escape him as he held off Trimble on the final lap to take the win in the Taylor & Messick/Bicknell. Trimble finished in second with point leader, White in third. Fourth went to Smith for a person best and Tracy, who set fast time in qualifying, rounded out the top five.

Tim White made it three in a row in the 10-lap Mod Lite feature. Cody Belote and pole sitter, James McKinney tangled before the first lap was in the books. Alan Passwaters inherited the lead and held the top spot until lap four when Tim White moved on top.

The race was caution free after the first lap tangle and White was able to build up enough of a lead to keep the hard charging Ricky Wheatley at bay to win in the CLC Cabling/Lightning. Wheatley finished in second with Curt Miles, Jr. third. Fourth went to Brandon Dennis with Passwaters rounding out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by White.

The 10-lap Vintage Stock Car feature went right down to the wire. C.J. Schirmer took the lead from Mel Joseph, Jr. on the first lap but could never shake him. Coming to the checkered in lapped traffic, Joseph, Jr. went low and Schirmer went high around a lapped car with Joseph’s Ritter Farms coupe getting the victory by about a foot. Schirmer finished in second with Morris Tucker, Rick Loveland, Jr. and Dave Schamp rounding out the top five. First sportsman was John Irwin.

This Saturday night the Little Lincoln Cars join the five weekly divisions. It will be Milton Fan Appreciation Night with any fan with a picture I.D. which includes a Milton , Del. address, admitted free on the spectator side. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS: 1. MATT JESTER; 2.Chad Clark ; 3. Howard O'Neal; 4. HJ Bunting; 5. Robert Dutton; 6. Jordan Watson; 7.Joseph Watson; 8. Tim Millman; 9. Jamie Mills; 10. Ricky Johnson; 11. Jeff Brown; 12. Craig Ott; 13. Ryan Walls; Did Not Start: George Richardson; Norman Short Jr.

15-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. ADAM JARRELL; 2. Tim Trimble; 3. Michael White; 4. Westley Smith; 5. Joseph Tracy; 6. Scott Calhoun; 7. Rodney Cordrey; 8. Scott Baker; 9. Brandon Perdue; 10. Casey Lynch; 11. Justin Griffith; 12. Grant Ireland; 13. Herman Powell; 14. Ted Reynolds; 15. Garrie Bostwick; 16. Herbie Hempel; 17. Bryan Applegate; 18. Dan Reidy; 19. John Curtis; 20. Brad Trice; 21. Randy Oswald; 22. Jason Bishop; 23. Bobby Ballantine.

10-Lap Mod Lite Feature: 1. TIM WHITE; 2. Rick Wheatley; 3. Curt Miles Jr; 4. Brandon Dennis; 5. Alan Passwaters; 6. Donnie Short; 7. Cody Belote; 8. James McKinney; 9. Kirk Miles Sr; 10. TJ Williams; 11. Chad Passwaters; 12 Shawn Weber; 13. Kevin McKinney

10-Lap Vintage Car Feature: 1. MEL JOSEPH, JR.; 2. C.J. Schirmer; 3. Morris Tucker; 4. Rick Loveland, Jr.; 5. Dave Schamp; 6. James Laplant (1st sportsman); 7. Brad Picard; 8. John Irwin; 9. Adam Laplant.

August 24, 2008

ELLIOTT’S BACK FOR BACK TO BACK WINS IN DELAWARE LATE MODELS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Ricky “the Rocket” Elliott was back at Delaware International for the second week in a row on Saturday night and posted his second consecutive win in the 20-lap Super Late Model main. It was far from a cakewalk for Elliott as he narrowly avoided a couple of tangles to take the lead at the white flag.

Rick Whaley took the green and immediately moved to the high groove with Staci Warrington chasing in second. Warrington got out of shape on lap two and dropped to fifth as the caution came out for Bryan Driver and Kerry King in the second turn.

Defending point champion, Donald Lingo, Jr. was now running in second with Ross Robinson holding down third. Elliott had been struggling through the field from his eighth starting spot and was up to fourth before David Hill and Jon Callaway momentarily dropped him out of the top five.

Elliott fought back and was running third behind Whaley and Lingo by the halfway sign. With five to go, Lingo lost power and Elliott had to dive to the infield to avoid the tangle. The caution was out but both Callaway and Ray Davis, Jr. had gotten by Elliott for second and third.

Callaway challenged Whaley for the lead on the restart but quickly found himself being challenged as Elliott made a charge with time running out. Elliott took second with three to go and then edged by Whaley to take the lead at the white flag. Elliott, in the Seaside Builders/Rocket took his fifth win of the season with Whaley second. In a photo finish for third, Callaway barely edged Davis, Jr. and Hal Browning closed strong to finish in fifth. Heats were won by Warrington and Lingo, Jr.

“I seemed to be in the wrong place at the right time all night long until right at the end,” laughed Elliott.

Eric Vent was glad that he started on the pole in the in the 15-lap Crate Model feature. By the end of lap one, 13 of the 22 started had been involved in two separate pileups. When things finally settled down, Kelly Putz would chase Vent the rest of the distance.

Barry Beauchamp made it a good battle as he kept the pressure on Putz. Vent crossed the line first for his third win in the Clark ’s Pool/Lazer. Putz finished in second with Beauchamp third. Chris Hitchens put on a good run to finish in the fourth spot and Joe Warren survived being in one of the crashes to finish in fifth. Fast time was set by Vent in qualifying.

RESULTS: 20-Lap Super Late Model Feature: 1. RICKY ELLIOTT; 2. Rick Whaley; 3. Jon Callaway; 4. Ray Davis Jr; 5. Hal Browning; 6. David Hill; 7. Ross Robinson; 8. David Pettyjohn; 9. Rob Ormsbee; 10. Rob Schirmer; 11. Dave Hertz; 12. Staci Warrington; 13. Derrik Hill; 14. Bryan Driver; 15. Bob Geiger; 16. Donald Lingo Jr; 17. Kerry King; DNS: Kevin Scott Jr; Trent Collins; Richard Jarvis Jr.

15- Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. ERIC VENT; 2. Kelly Putz; 3. Barry Beauchamp; 4. Chris Hitchens; 5. Joe Warren; 6. Mike Wilson; 7. Clint Chalabala; 8. Mike Williams; 9. Tyler Reed; 10. Richie Hornsby; 11. Skip Syester; 12. Jeff Swartz; 13. Mike Parsons; 14. Roy Hassler; 15. Nick Davis; 16. Herb Tunis ; 17. Josh Millman; 18. Richard Harden; 19. Chris Jestice; 20. Justin Breeding; 21. Michael Wilkins; DNS: Eddie Williams.

August 17, 2008

JAMIE MILLS REMAINS STRONG IN DELAWARE MODIFIEDS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Since moving from his own car to the NAPA Big Block Modified of Keith Coulbourne in 2008, Jamie Mills has been solid – very solid at Delaware International Speedway. On Saturday night, Mills grabbed the lead from Tim Millman with four laps to go and extended his point lead in the division with his fifth win of the season.

Jeff Brown started on the pole and was strong in the early stages of the race. Millman ran in the second spot with Howard O’Neal in third. Hard contact between Robert Dutton and Matt Jester on lap five brought out the yellow and ended the night for both.

Jamie Mills was on the climb and up to fourth from his ninth starting spot by lap seven. Millman moved by Brown for the lead just as the yellow flew as Judd Mills flipped end over end down the front straight. Mills quickly exited the car to the relief of the crowd.

On the restart, Jamie Mills got by Brown for second. At the halfway sign the top five were Millman, Mills, Brown, H.J. Bunting and O’Neal. The high groove was the fast way around but Mills was able to get a good run off the bottom of the second turn with five to go. Mills slid up and slammed the door on Millman going into the third turn. Millman gave him a shot in the back bumper but that was as close as he would get the rest of the distance.

Mills, in the Coulbourne Farms/Bicknell, pulled away to the comfortable win. Millman finished in the second spot with Brown turning in a personal best in third. Bunting stayed in the point chase with a fourth place finish and Jordan Watson rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Jamie Mills and Bunting.

Tim Trimble took advantage of his outside second row starting spot shoot past John Curtis and pole sitter, Adam Jarrell to lead at the start of the 15-lap AC Delco Modified feature.

With Trimble in control a great battle between Brad Trice, Joseph Tracy, Jarrell and Curtis raged in the top five. Tracy and Trice swapped the second spot several times with Tracy actually getting by Trimble and leading by a bumper with two laps to go.

Trimble, in the Courtland Manor/Covey’s Car Care/Troyer moved back on top on the back straight and proceeded to drive to his third victory of the season. Tracy held off Trice to finish in second. Curtis finished in the fourth spot and Michael White rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Tracy.

Cody Belote led the first two laps of the Mod Lite 10-lap feature before the yellow was out for Shawn Weber who went hard off the first turn. On the restart, Tim White grabbed the top spot and would lead the rest of the distance.

Curt Miles, Jr. held second until Kevin McKinney took the spot with three laps to go. Brandon Dennis made a hard charge on the outside from eighth but ran out of time. At the checkered, it was White posting his second consecutive win and his third overall in the Floyd Carey/CLC Cabling/Lightning. McKinney finished in the second spot with Dennis third. Rick Wheatley finished in the fourth spot and Miles, Jr. rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Wheatley.

In a recent addition to the schedule the United Racing Club will join the five weekly divisions this Saturday night. It will also be Milford, Del. Fan Appreciation Night with Milford residents admitted free to the spectator side with a picture I.D. that includes a Milford, Del. address. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS 25-lap NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1. JAMIE MILLS; 2.Tim Millman; 3. Jeff Brown; 4. HJ Bunting; 5. Jordan Watson; 6. Howard O'Neal; 7. Chad Clark; 8. Joseph Watson; 9. Donny Radd; 10. Craig Ott; 11. Ryan Walls; 12. Glenn Reed; 13. Andy Hammond; 14. Ricky Johnson; 15. Judd Mills; 16. Matt Jester; 17. Robert Dutton; 18. George Richardson.

15-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. TIM TRIMBLE; 2.Joseph Tracy; 3. Brad Trice; 4. John Curtis; 5. Michael White; 6. Adam Jarrell; 7. Brandon Perdue; 8. Jason Bishop; 9. Scott Baker; 10. Scott Calhoun; 11. Westley Smith; 12. Bobby Watkins; 13. Herman Powell; 14. Grant Ireland; 15. Rodney Cordrey; 16. Brian Robbins; 17. Bryan Applegate; 18. Danny Smack; 19. Garrie Bostwick; 20. Herbie Hempel; 21. Dan Reidy; 22. Randy Oswald; 23. Mark Rowe.

10-Lap Mod Lite Feature: 1. TIM WHITE; 2. Kevin McKinney; 3. Brandon Dennis; 4. Rick Wheatley; 5. Curt Miles Jr; 6. Alan Passwaters; 7. Kirk Miles; 8. Cody Belote; 9. TJ Williams; 10. James McKinney; 11. Chad Passwaters; 12. Billy Thompson; 13. Donnie Short; 14. Shawn Weber.

August 17, 2008

RICKY “THE ROCKET” ELLIOTT LIVES UP TO HIS NICKNAME IN DELAWARE LATE MODELS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Ricky Elliott may spend most of his time on the road racing up and down the East Coast in the Super Late Model division but he still enjoys racing at his home track at Delaware International on Saturday nights. After about a month’s absence, Elliott returned “home” on Saturday night and walked away the $1250 25-lap Super Late Model feature.

Rookie Staci Warrington continues to impress as she took control of the feature at the drop of the green. Defending point champion, Donald Lingo, Jr. was running hard in the second spot with Elliott catapulting from eight to third on lap one. A hard tangle between Rick Whaley and Norman Short brought out the yellow on lap five with both cars taken to the pits on the wrecker.

The restart produced a three car battle for the lead between Warrington, Lingo, Jr. and Elliott. Elliott took second on lap seven and one lap later powered by Warrington off turn two for the lead.

Jon Callaway was on the move coming from his 11th starting spot to take third just before the halfway sign. Callaway grabbed second from Warrington at the crossed flags with Lingo, Jr. holding on to fourth and Kerry King running in the fifth spot.

King’s drive ended with a flat tire on lap 22 and erased a big lead that Elliott had developed. On the restart, Elliott bolted away from the rest of the field and drove to his fourth win in the Charles Jarvis/Seaside Builders/Rocket. Rookie Jon Callaway stayed in the point chase with a strong second and Warrington turned in another stellar performance in third. Lingo, Jr. finished in fourth. Point leader, Ray Davis, Jr. crossed the finish in fifth but had a tire fail post race inspection and was disqualified. Fifth was credited to Richard Jarvis, Jr. Heats were won by Warrington and Elliott.

Kelly Putz edged ahead of Mike Wharton to lead the first lap of the 15-lap Crate Model feature. Defending point champion, Jack Mullins, Jr. returned to action after a two month absence and took second while point leader, Herb Tunis battled from third.

At the halfway sign the top five were Putz, Mullins, Tunis, Joe Warren and Chris Hitchens. The race would stay green and the order would not change the rest of the distance. It was the second win of the year for Putz in the Brown’s Service & Repair No. 59.

Twenty-three cars took the green for the Slide for 5 finale. Dylan Betts built up a strong head of steam on the first lap and drove to his second consecutive win. Wayne White, Jr. came from the back row to finish in second with Tyler White third, Shane Phillips fourth and Greg Nailor, Jr. fifth.

RESULTS: 25-Lap Super Late Model Feature: 1. RICKY ELLIOTT; 2. Jon Callaway; 3. Staci Warrington; 4. Donald Lingo Jr; 5. Richard Jarvis Jr; 6. David Hill; 7. Ross Robinson; 8. Derrik Hill; 9. Kevin Scott Jr; 10. Bob Geiger; 11. Kerry King; 12. Ron Ormsbee; 13. Al Chaney; 14. Dave Hertz; 15. Norman Short Jr; 16. Rick Whaley; DNS: Hal Browning; DQ: Ray Davis Jr.

15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. KELLY PUTZ; 2. Jack Mullins; 3. Herb Tunis; 4. Joe Warren; 5. Chris Hitchens; 6. Travis Justice; 7. Barry Beauchamp; 8. Mike Wharton; 9. Darin Henderson; 10. Mike Wilson; 11. Justin Breeding; 12. Josh Millman; 13. Skip Syester; 14. Jeff Patilla; 15. Jeff Swartz; 16. Russell Daddsl; 17. Roy Hassler; 18. Sparky White; 19. Chris Jestice; 20. Clint Chalabala; 21. Mike Parsons; 22. Mike Williams; 23. Tyler Reed; 24. Nick Davis; 25. Richie Hornsby; DNS: Michael Wilkins; DNQ: Richard Harden.

August 11, 2008

JOSEPH WATSON GETS FIRST CAREER WIN IN DELAWARE BIG BLOCKS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Three weeks ago at the Delaware International Speedway 17 year old rookie, Joseph Watson, almost pulled off the upset in the NAPA Big Block Modifieds until a late race caution erased his lead and allowed his uncle, Jamie Mills, to take the lead with five laps to go. On Saturday night, Watson was not to be denied as he held off the challenges of defending point champion, H.J. Bunting to record his first career win in the Bonus Night 25-lap feature. Brad Trice held off the two car challenge of Herman Powell and John Curtis to win the exciting 15-lap AC Delco Modified win and Tim White started on the pole but had to contend with Rick Wheatley before winning the 15-lap Modified Lite feature.

Joseph Watson has been very quick on the learning curve in his rookie season and has been consistently turning in stronger and stronger performances. On Saturday night, Watson captured his qualifying heat then started on the pole in the feature. He immediately took control at the drop of the green as Jeff Brown and Ricky Johnson battled for second.

The yellow was out on lap four when George Richardson came to a stop. Under the yellow Tim Millman headed into the pits. H.J. Bunting was on the move from his seventh starting spot taking fourth on lap six and third from Brown on lap later.

The race stayed green with Watson comfortably in command. At the halfway sign Bunting had climbed past Johnson for second with Johnson, Brown, and Robert Dutton holding down the top five.

It looked as if Joseph might once again get bitten by the yellow as his brother, Jordan Watson (who had captured the second qualifying heat), came to a stop with just five laps left to go.

On the restart, Bunting cranked up the pressure taking the lead by a nose in the third turn. Joseph raced back to the front by the start/finish line and would hold on for the rest of the distance in his Cortland Manor/Bicknell to take the win by one second over Bunting. Johnson finished in the third spot with Matt Jester coming on strong late to finish in fourth and Howard O’Neal rounded out the top five. The Bonus Night win was worth $1750 for Watson.

The 15-lap AC Delco Modified Feature was a thriller. Herman Powell led the first lap before Brad Trice moved on top. A three car tangle brought out the yellow on lap two. On the restart, Tim Trimble moved by Joseph Tracy for fourth while John Curtis held down the third spot.

Scott Baker came to a stop on lap five bringing out the yellow for the second and final time. Curtis grabbed second from Powell on the restart and at the halfway point the top five were Trice, Curtis, Powell, Trimble and Tracy.

The order would not change the rest of the distance but coming to the checkered, Curtis and Powell made one final challenge. Curtis went to the inside of Trice with Powell going to the outside and the trio crossed the finish line separated by less than two tenths of a second. Trice, in the Mitchell’s Auto & Truck Salvage/Bicknell took his third win of the season with Powell second and Curtis third. Trimble finished in the fourth spot with Tracy fifth.

Tim White started on the pole and took the early lead in the 15-lap Mod Lite feature. Rick Wheatley challenged from the second spot taking the lead just before halfway. Two laps later, Wheatley got around and White found himself back on the point.

Curt Miles, Jr. was now running in the second spot with Brandon Dennis charging by Eric McKinney for third. White would make no mistakes as he brought the Floyd Carey/CLC Cabling/Lightning home for the win by less than an second over Miles, Jr. Dennis took the third spot with Jimmy Wills getting by McKinney with two laps to go to finish in third. James McKinney also got by Eric McKinney on the final lap to finish in fourth.

This Saturday night will be another “Bonus Night” at Delaware International. It will also be Laurel, Del. Fan Night with any resident of Laurel with a picture I.D. admitted free to the spectator side. The NAPA Big Block Modifieds will run 25 laps for $1750 to win plus an extra $50 in positions 2nd thru 6th. The Super Late Models will also run 25 laps for $1250 to win plus $100 to take the green and an additional $50 for positions 2nd thru 6th. The AC Delco Modifieds, Crate Models, and Modified Lites will all compete for an additional $100 for the winner and $25 extra in positions 2nd thru 6th. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. Spectator general admission will be $12 with pit admission $25 and children 13 and under admitted free with a paying adult on the spectator side. The United Racing Company Sprints that were rained out on August 2 have been rescheduled for Saturday night, August 23rd.

RESULTS: 25-Lap NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1. JOSEPH WATSON; 2. H.J. Bunting; 3. Ricky Johnson; 4. Matt Jester; 5. Howard O’Neal; 6. Robert Dutton; 7. Jamie Mills; 8. Jeff Brown; 9. George Richardson; 10. Donny Radd; 11. Ernie Lowe; 12. Jordan Watson; 13. Andy Hammond; 14. Crag Ott; 15. Tim Millman; 16. Chad Clark; DNS: Judd Mills.

15-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. BRAD TRICE; 2. Herman Powell; 3. John Curtis; 4. Tim Trimble; 5. Joseph Tracy; 6. Michael White; 7. Brandon Perdue; 8. Scott Calhoun; 9. Bobby Watkins; 10. Rodney Cordrey; 11. Justin Griffith; 12. Westley Smith; 13. Grant Ireland; 14. Jason Bishop; 15. Casey Lynch; 16. Bobby Ballantine; 17. Scott Baker; 18. Herbie Hempel; 19. Danny Smack; 20. Dan Reidy; 21. Matt Hawkins; 22. Ted Reynolds; 23. Garrie Bostwick; 24. Mark Rowe.

15-Lap Mod Lite Feature: 1. TIM WHITE; 2. Curt Miles, Jr.; 3. Brandon Dennis; 4. Jimmy Wills; 5. James McKinney; 6. Erik McKinney; 7. Ty Short; 8. Alan Passwaters; 9. Rick Wheatley; 10. Kyle Fuller; 11. Cody Belote; 12. Shawn Weber; 13. Kirk Miles; 14. Billy Thompson; 15. T.J. Williams; 16. Chad Passwaters.

August 11, 2008

RICK WHALEY SURVIVES CAUTIONS TO WIN IN DELAWARE LATE MODELS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Rick Whaley gave testimony to the fact that the best place to always be is out front. Whaley survived nine caution flags to take the $1250 to win 25-lap Super Late Model feature Saturday night at Delaware International. Joe Warren was back in victory lane in the 15-lap Crate Model main and Donald Robinson, Jr. got his first win of the year in the 10-lap Little Lincoln feature.

Bob Geiger led the first lap of the Super Late Model main before getting out of shape. Geiger was able to keep moving but both Staci Warrington and Ed Drury were left sitting. Whaley, who started in the second spot, was now on the point and in control.

Cautions on laps five, seven, eight and ten kept the field tightly bunched with Jon Callaway chasing Whaley from second until both Ray Davis, Jr. and Richard Jarvis, Jr. moved by for second and third. At the halfway sign the top five were Whaley, Jarvis, Davis, Callaway and Mark Byram. Callaway’s drive ended at this point as he rolled to a stop with a flat tire.

David Pettyjohn was now running in the top five but it was Hal Browning taking fourth on a lap 15 restart. Jarvis kept the pressure on Whaley with Byram getting back by Browning for fourth. The final yellow came out for Bryan Driver on lap 22. Davis edged into second on the restart but Jarvis regained the spot one lap latter but it was too late to catch Whaley.

Whaley, in the Richard Whaley Concrete No. 18, held on for his second win of the season by four tenths of a second over Jarvis. Davis finished a close third with Byram fourth and Browning fifth. Heats were won by Whaley and Browning.

Justin Breeding led the first five laps of the 15-lap Crate Model feature before Joe Warren, who had started in fifth, moved on top. Just as Warren took the lead the yellow was out for Skip Syester who hit the inside wall on the back straight.

At the halfway sign the top five were Warren, Tyler Reed, Breeding, Barry Beauchamp and Herb Tunis. Beauchamp was on the move taking third with two to go just as the yellow flew for the final time.

On the restart, Beauchamp battled his way by Reed for second with one to go but Warren was gone as he drove to his third win in the Big Fish Grill/Lazer. Beauchamp finished in the second spot with Reed third. Fourth went to Tunis with Justin Breeding rounding out the top five.

The Little Lincoln feature got off to a wild start with a front straight tangle that involved Jeff Wheatley, Albert Mitchell, Matt Johnson, Duke Walsen and Richard Zach. When the race resumed, Donald Robinson, Jr. was out front with Mel Joseph, Jr. taking second.

Joseph challenged Robinson the rest of the distance but the former champion made no mistakes as he drove to his first checkered of the season. Joseph finished in the second spot with Brittingham, Jamie Wagner and Mark Cashdan rounding out the top five.

RESULTS: 1. RICK WHALEY; 2. Richard Jarvis, Jr.; 3. Ray Davis, Jr.; 4. Mark Byram; 5. Hal Browning; 6. Dave Hertz; 7. Kevin Scott, Jr.; 8. Derrik Hill; 9. David Pettyjohn; 10. David Hill; 11. Staci Warrington; 12. Kerry King; 13. Bryan Driver; 14. Jon Callaway; 15. Bob Geiger; 16. Trent Collins; 17. Ed Drury.

15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. JOE WARREN; 2. Barry Beaucham; 3. Tyler Reed; 4. Herb Tunis; 5. Justin Breeding; 6. Eric Vent; 7. Mike Wharton; 8. Mike Wilson; 9. Darin Henderson; 10. Josh Millman; 11. Nick Davis; 12. Clint Chalabala; 13. Gus Economides; 14.Chris Hitchens; 15. John McLanigan; 16. Jeff Patilla; 17. Mark Williams; 18. Sparky White; 19. Russell Dadds; 20. Kelly Putz; 21. Jeff Swartz; 22. Roy Hassler; 23. Chris Jestice; 24. Travis Justice; 25. Mike Williams; 26. Skip Syester; DNQ: Richie Hornsby; Eddie Williams; John Imler; Mike Wilkins.

10-Lap Little Lincoln Feature: 1. DONALD ROBINSON, JR; 2. Mel Joseph, Jr.; 3. Bill Brittingham;4. Jamie Wagner; 5. Mark Cashdan; 6. Tony Daisey; 7. Duke Walsen; 8. Steven Baker; 9. Chris Loveland; 10. Albert Mitchell; 11. Pat McNeal; 12. Brian Brasure; 13. Jeff Wheatley; 14. Emory West; 15. Matt Johnson; 16. Richard Zach.

August 3, 2008

RAIN KO’S RACING DURING QUALIFYING AT DELAWARE



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – The second Super Late Model heat was just taking to the Delaware International Speedway when a thunderstorm hit forcing the cancellation of Saturday night’s Lankford Sysco Night featuring the United Racing Company Sprints. Rain checks for the event will be honored for the next four weeks and residents of Georgetown, Del. will once again be admitted free of charge on the spectator side with a photo I.D. that includes a Georgetown address this Saturday night.

This Saturday night, August 9th, will be “Bonus Night” at Delaware International. The NAPA Big Block Modifieds will run 25 laps for $1750 to win plus an extra $50 in positions 2nd thru 6th. The Super Late Models will also run 25 laps for $1250 to win plus $100 to take the green and an additional $50 for positions 2nd thru 6th. The AC Delco Modifieds, Crate Models, and Modified Lites will all compete for an additions $100 for the winner and $25 extra in positions 2nd thru 6th. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. Spectator general admission will be $12 with pit admission $25 and children 13 and under admitted free with a paying adult on the spectator side.

H.J. Bunting captured the first NAPA Big Block Modified heat over Jordan Watson. The second heat went to Tim Millman over Ricky Johnson. Staci Warrington was the winner of the first Super Late Model heat over Rick Whaley. The URC heats were won by Justin Collett, JJ Grasso and Chris Coyle. URC will return to Delaware International on Saturday night, September 6.

July 26, 2008

RICK WHALEY FINALLY GETS WIN IN DELAWARE LATE MODELS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Rick Whaley has been struggling all year in the Super Late Model division at the Delaware International Speedway. Whaley has gone as far as even changing his car number to try to change his luck and on Saturday night his luck finally changed as he took the lead on lap three then held off the challenges of Donald Lingo, Jr. for the entire second half of the 20 lap feature to take his first win of 2008. It was also a big night for Crate Model driver Barry Beauchamp as he drove the race of his racing career to post his first ever win.

The green was only out for a moment as Richard Jarvis, Jr. slammed the wall hard coming off the second turn. The car was heavily damaged but Jarvis was not injured. On the restart Kevin Scott held the lead with Rick Whaley in second. Whaley took the top spot on lap three with Donald Lingo, Jr. following into second. Jon Callaway took third on lap five. The yellow was out on lap six for Kerry King. On the restart a hard crash involved the cars of Al Chaney, Rob Massey, Staci Warrington, Bryan Driver and Dave Hertz. Only driver was able to continue.

Callaway started to fade and Ray Davis Jr. was on the move. At the halfway sign the top five were Whaley, Lingo, Jr., Davis, Jr., David Hill and David Pettyjohn. In the second half the race settled into a three car battle between Whaley, Lingo and Davis. Whaley continued to run hard on the bottom and was able to post his first win in the Richard Whaley Concrete/Lazer.

“I seen him (Lingo) a couple of times on the bottom and I really wanted to move up to the middle because the bottom was going away,” said Whaley. “I said man I’m going to run the bottom and that’s where we ended up.”

Lingo finished in the second spot holding off Davis who finished in third. Fourth went to David Pettyjohn and Hill rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Hill and Scott, Jr.

Barry Beauchamp has been turning in some good performances in the Crate Models but on Saturday night he turned in the best one of his career. Beauchamp started on the pole with two time winner, Mike Wilson in second. Wilson held the second spot until lap five when last week’s winner, Eric Vent claimed the spot.

At the halfway sign Beauchamp held a 1.5 seconds advantage over Vent with Joe Warren, Wilson and Herb Tunis running in the top five. Warren put on a strong drive in the closing laps taking second from Vent and challenging Beauchamp with two laps to go. Beauchamp, in the Quality Mechanical Incorporated/Lazer remained flawless to take his first checkered. Warren finished in the second spot with Vent third. Fourth went to Wilson and Tunis rounded out the top five. Beauchamp was the only car in the top five that was not a multiple feature winner this season.

RESULTS: 20-Lap Super Late Model Feature: 1. RICK WHALEY; 2.Donald Lingo Jr; 3. Ray Davis Jr; 4. David Pettyjohn; 5. David Hill; 6. Kevin Scott Jr; 7. Kerry King; 8. Bryan Driver; 9. Bob Geiger; 10. Kevin VanVorst; 11. Trent Collins; 12. Jon Callaway; 13. Al Chaney; 14. Hal Browning; 15. Staci Warrington; 16. Dave Hertz; 17. Rob Massey; 18. Richard Jarvis Jr; DNS; Dale Lingo.

15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. BARRY BEAUCHAMP; 2. Joe Warren; 3. Eric Vent; 4. Mike Wilson; 5. Herb Tunis; 6. Chris Jestice; 7. Tyler Reed; 8. Josh Millman; 9. Travis Justice; 10. Darin Henderson; 11. Kelly Putz; 12. Justin Breeding; 13. Skip Syester; 14. Clint Chalabala; 15. Bunky White; 16. Jeff Swartz; 17. Nick Davis; 18. Mike Williams; 19. Randy Oswald; 20. Michael Wilkins

July 26, 2008

JAMIE MILLS PADS POINTS LEAD WITH 4TH WIN IN DELAWARE MODIFIEDS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, Del. – Jamie Mills had to take advantage of a late race caution to catch his nephew, rookie Joseph Watson and then drive to his fourth win of the season in the 25-lap NAPA Big Block Modified feature Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. It was a very competitive night that produced two first career wins and one first season win.

Joseph Watson took full advantage of his first time starting on the pole in the NAPA Big Blocks. It took three attempts to get the first lap in when Howard O’Neal and Tim Millman had problems in separate incidents. When the race did get a lap in, it was Watson pulling away on the point. Jeff Brown separated Joseph from his brother, Jordan who was running in third. H.J. Bunting made a quick charge from ninth to fourth and Matt Jester held fifth.

Bunting started his move through the top five with Jamie Mills following him. Bunting took second on lap nine but was still a straight away distance behind Joseph Watson at halfway. Mills held down third with Jester in fourth and Robert Dutton, who had started in 13th running in fifth.

The caution that Watson didn’t want to see came out on lap 15 when Chad Clark came to a stop erasing his 4.3 seconds lead. Under the yellow Bunting pulled to the infield with mechanical problems moving Mills to the back bumper of his nephew.

Mills immediately mounted a challenge taking the lead on lap 17. Jester was still in the hunt and followed into second. Bishop was closing on Mills but he slid high when he missed his line in the turn on lap 23 and went high eliminating his chance for a last lap challenge. Mills, in the Coulbourne Farms/Bicknell drove to his fourth win.

“I tell you what he would have been tough!” said Mills in reference to catching Joseph if there hadn’t been a caution. “I kind of slid him there twice and I figured well he’s my nephew. He won’t get mad with me if a slide up in front of him. It would have been interesting if we didn’t have the caution.”

Jester finished in a well earned second with Joseph Watson turning in a great performance in third. Fourth went to Dutton and Jordan Watson rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Jordan and Bunting.

John Curtis proved once again that he is tough to beat from the pole in the makeup AC Delco 15 lap feature. Tim Trimble chased Curtis the whole distance and had one final shot when the yellow came out with one lap to go when last week’s winner, Herman Powell spun.

On the restart Curtis was smooth but he slid high in the final turn giving Trimble one final chance. Curtis was able to recover and drove to his fourth checkered of the season in the Taylor & Messick/Teo. Trimble finished in second with Brad Trice third. Fourth went to Michael White and Joseph Tracy rounded out the top five.

In the regular 15-lap AC Delco Modified feature, Brad Trice started on the point with Joseph Tracy giving chase in second. Adam Jarrell was dialed in and used the outside groove to move from fifth to second by lap three.

As Trice set the pace, Jarrell and Tracy swapped the second spot until lap 13 when Jarrell secured it. Trice was never seriously challenged as he posted his second win in the Mitchell’s Auto & Truck Salvage/Bicknell. Tracy finished in the third spot with Michael White fourth and Trimble fifth. Fast time in qualifying was set by Trimble.

Alan Passwaters may only be a second year driver but he drove like a seasoned pro in the 10-lap Mod Lite feature. Passwaters held off Cody Belote in the early laps before Tim White came charging from seventh to second. At the halfway sign the top five were Passwaters, White, Kevin McKinney, Ty Short and Belote.

The one and only caution in the event came on lap six when Kyle Fuller came to a stop. On the restart, White turned up the pressure on Passwaters and McKinney made it a three car battle for the lead. White locked bumpers with Passwaters coming off the final turn but Passwaters managed to drag the pair to his first career win in the Dick’s Auto Body/Hornet. McKinney made a move to the outside and actually edged White for second as the trio crossed the finish line under a blanket. Rick Wheatley finished in the fourth spot and Short rounded out the top five. White set fast time in qualifying.

Morris Tucker took the lead from Rick Loveland, Jr. on the second lap of the Vintage Stock Car 10-lap main and drove to his third win of the year. Mel Joseph, Jr. finished in the second spot with C.J. Schirmer third. Fourth went to Dave Schamp and Fred Krickbaum rounded out the top five. John Irwin and James LaPlant were division winners.

This Saturday night will be Lankford Sysco Night and will include the United Racing Company Sprints along with the five weekly divisions. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. As a special, this Saturday night is Georgetown Appreciation Night with fans with a picture I.D. and a Georgetown, Del. address will be admitted to the spectator side free of charge.

RESULTS: 25-Lap NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1. JAMIE MILLS; 2. Matt Jester; 3. Joseph Watson; 4. Robert Dutton; 5. Jordan Watson; 6. Ricky Johnson; 7. Howard O'Neal; 8. Jeff Brown; 9. Dana Walker; 10. Judd Mills; 11. Norman Short Jr; 12. Craig Ott; 13. George Richardson; 14. Ryan Walls; 15. Chad Clark; 16. HJ Bunting; 17. Tim Millman.

15-Lap Makeup AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. JOHN CURTIS; 2. Tim Trimble; 3. Brad Trice; 4. Michael White; 5. Joseph Tracy; 6. Adam Jarrell; 7. Scott Calhoun; 8. Casey Lynch; 9. Matt Hawkins; 10. Chris Hitchens; 11. Justin Griffith; 12. Scott Baker; 13. Westley Smith; 14. Jason Bishop; 15. Garrie Bostwick; 16. Ted Reynolds; 17. Dan Reidy; 18. Bryan Applegate; 19. Herman Powell; 20. Danny Smack; 21. Herbie Hempel; 22. Rodney Cordrey; 23. Bobby Watkins; DNS; Jerry Carter; Brian Robbins; John Wynn; Randy Hill Jr.

15-Lap Regular AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. BRAD TRICE; 2. Adam Jarrell; 3. Joseph Tracy; 4. Michael White; 5. Tim Trimble; 6. Brandon Perdue; 7. Matt Hawkins; 8. Casey Lynch; 9. Justin Griffith; 10. Jason Bishop; 11. Westley Smith; 12. Rodney Cordrey; 13. Bobby Ballantine; 14. Chris Hitchens; 15. Scott Calhoun; 16. Garrie Bostwick; 17. Ted Reynolds; 18. Danny Smack; 19. Bryan Applegate; 20. Jamie Wagner; 21. Herbie Hempel; 22. Dan Reidy; 23. Scott Baker; 24. Herman Powell; 25. Bobby Watkins; 26. John Curtis.

10-Lap Mod Lite Feature: 1. ALAN PASSWATERS; 2. Kevin McKinney; 3. Tim White; 4. Rick Wheatley; 5. Ty Short; 6. Brandon Dennis; 7. Kirk Miles; 8. Cody Belote; 9. Curt Miles Jr; 10. Chad Passwaters; 11. Aaron Bada; 12. TJ Williams; 13. Shawn Weber; 14. Tommy Wall III; 15. Kyle Fuller.

10-Lap Vintage Feature: 1. MORRIS TUCKER; 2. Mel Joseph, Jr.; 3. C.J. Schirmer; 4. Dave Schamp; 5. Fred Krickbaum; 6. John Irwin; 7. Rick Loveland, Jr.; 8. James LaPlant; 9. Sonny Ritter.

July 19, 2008

BUNTING REMAINS RED HOT WITH ELK MOONEYHAM MEMORIAL WIN



H.J. Bunting was hotter than the 90 degree temperatures on Saturday night as he came from the rear of the field after a mid-race tangle to take the lead from Jamie Mills with one lap to go, posting his third consecutive win and picking up the $1000 bonus in the 30-lap Elk Mooneyham Memorial at the Delaware International Speedway.

Heat racers for the 19 NAPA Big Block Modifieds were won by Chad Clark and Jamie Mills. Jeff Brown looked strong from his pole stating position maintaining the early lead. A heated battle for second was being waged by Clark, Scott Van Gorder and Jordan Watson. VanGorder took second on lap three but three laps later it was Watson moving into the spot.

Jamie Mills was on the charge from his tenth starting spot taking third from Van Gorder on lap nine. The cautions was out two laps later when Matt Jester and Bunting tangled in the third turn with both cars restarting at the rear. Mills got by Watson for second and at the halfway sign drove past Brown on the outside for the lead as Judd Mills moved into the top five.

Van Gorder’s drive ended with smoke and fire under the hood on lap 22 and Brown spun to bring out the yellow. Bunting was back up to sixth at this point and got by both Clark and Judd Mills coming off the second turn on the restart to take third. Two laps later, Bunting got by Watson for second and went to the high side catching Jamie Mills with one to go. Going into the first turn Mills edged back by Bunting but the pass was for naught as the yellow came out for the final time for Brown.

The set up a one lap shoot-out and Bunting cranked it up one final time to bring home the J&M Builders/Simpson Construction/Teo for the checkered. Jamie Mills finished a car length back in second with rookie Jordan Watson posting a solid third. Judd Mills held on for fourth and Tim Millman rounded out the top five.

Hometown driver, Herman Powell drove the race of his career in the 15-lap AC Delco Modified feature. Powell started on the pole with Bobby Watkins taking second on lap one driving the John Wynn No. 79. Watkins would chase Powell the remaining 14 laps pulling along side on several occasions but never being able to make the pass.

At the checkered it was Powell, in the Delmar Auto Outlet/Mid Atlantic Fabrication/Dirt Wheels taking his first career win. Watkins finished in the second spot with Michael White taking third on the final circuit. Brad Trice finished in the fourth spot and Tim Trimble rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Trice.

It was double features for the Mod Lites on Saturday night. In the opening feature which was the makeup from June 14th, Rick Wheatley led wire to wire for his fourth win of the year. Brandon Dennis who was running in second on lap two tangled with Curt Miles, Jr. with Miles, Jr. flipping hard but was not injured. Ty Short took over in second until Kyle Fuller moved into the spot on lap five. Fuller would chase Wheatley for the final five laps but Wheatley was able to pull away in his Tink’s Fab Shop No. 14. Fuller turned in a personal best at the track finishing in second with Kirk Miles, Cody Belote, and Short rounding out the top five.

In the regular 15-lap Mod Lite feature it was Kevin McKinney leading the first two laps in a side by side battle with Wheatley. Wheatley took the lead on lap three but two laps later it was McKinney back on top. Just past the halfway sign, McKinney caught a tire on the inside and spun bringing out the yellow.

Wheatley was now back on top with James McKinney in second and Eric McKinney in third. Jimmy Wills made a strong drive from fourth to take third with one to go. At the checkered it was Wheatley with his second win of the night followed by James McKinney and Wills in the top three. Kirk Miles finished in the fourth spot and Eric McKinney rounded out the top five. Kevin McKinney set fast time in qualifying.

This Saturday night will be a special night with anyone with a picture I.D. and a Greenwood, Del. address being admitted to the spectator side for free. On tap will be the five weekly divisions plus the Vintage Cars and the rained out AC Delco Modified feature from June 14th. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS: 30-Lap Elk Mooneyham Memorial NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1. H.J. BUNTING; 2. Jamie Mills; 3. Jordan Watson; 4. Judd Mills; 5. Tim Millman; 6. Matt Jester; 7. Chad Clark; 8. Dana Walker; 9. Joseph Watson; 10. Ernie Lowe; 11. Jeff Brown; 12. Craig Ott; 13. Steve Downs II; 14. George Richardson; 15. Scott Van Gorder; 16. Colby Steele; 17. Dale Hawkins; 18. Robert Dutton; 19. Ricky Johnson.

15-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. HERMAN POWELL; 2. Bobby Watkins; 3. Michael White; 4. Brad Trice; 5. Tim Trimble; 6. Brandon Perdue; 7. Joseph Tracy; 8. Casey Lynch; 9. Rodney Cordrey; 10. John Curtis; 11. Justin Griffith; 12. Matt Hawkins; 13. John Wynn; 14. Brian Robbins; 15. Chris Hitchens; 16. Scott Baker; 17. Grant Ireland; 18. Herbie Hempel; 19. Jason Bishop; 20. Scott Calhoun; 21. Danny Smack; 22. Dan Reidy; 23. Westley Smith; 24. Garrie Bostwick; 25. Bobby Ballantine.

10-Lap Mod Lite Makeup: 1. RICK WHEATLEY; 2. Kyle Fuller; 3. Kirk Miles; 4. Cody Belote; 5. Ty Short; 6. Alan Passwaters; 7. Chad Passwaters; 8. Shawn Weber; 9. Brandon Dennis; 10. Curt Miles Jr; DNS: TJ Williams; Tim White

15-Lap Regular Mod Lite Feature: 1. RICK WHEATLEY; 2. James McKinney; 3. Jimmy Wills; 4. Kirk Miles; 5. Erik McKinney; 6. Cody Belote; 7. Brandon Dennis; 8. Curt Miles Jr; 9. Kevin McKinney; 10. Ty Short; 11. Tim White; 12. Kyle Fuller; 13. Alan Passwaters; 14. Chad Passwaters; 15. Tommy Wall III; 16. Shawn Weber; 17. Tim Williams; 18. Aaron Bada.

July 19, 2008

RAY DAVIS, JR. WIN LAST TURN THRILLER AND $5000 IN THE ELK MOONEYHAM MEMORIAL LATE MODEL MAIN IN DELAWARE



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – “It ain’t over until it’s over,” could not have been more true as Ray Davis, Jr. of Millsboro, Del. came from third on the final lap to win the 30-lap Elk Mooneyham Memorial Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. Davis not only picked up the $1000 weekly Late Model winners share of the purse but he also pocketed the $2500 bonus and an additional $1500 bonus for being the first weekly racers across the finish line.

The race boiled down to a one lap shootout. Ricky Elliott had started in 12th. Hal Browning was driving an inspired race in memory of his partner for 45 years, Elk Mooneyham and had led since lap two when he passed pole sitter, Bob Geiger. David Hill gave chase in second until lap seven when David Pettyjohn moved by and took up the chase.

At the halfway sign the top five were Browning, David Pettyjohn, Ray Davis, Jr., Mark Pettyjohn and Elliott. Elliott was putting on a rim riding exhibition taking fourth on lap 18 and one lap later moving into second. Running on the very top edge of the speedway, Elliott quickly caught Browning and on lap 19 moved into the lead.

Mark Pettyjohn got as high as second but it was David Pettyjohn taking the runner-up spot with six laps to go. Just when it looked like Elliott would be heading to victory the yellow was out when a car came to stop in turn three on the final lap. On the restart, David Pettyjohn made a strong bid for the lead but spun to bring out the yellow one more time.

David, Jr. was now running in the second spot with Jon Callaway in third. On the green, Elliott again went to the very top of the speedway leading down into the third turn. In turn four, Elliott missed is line by inches and slid off the top of the track. Davis, Jr. was in the bottom groove and brought home his Virgil Davis III Trucking/Rocket to his first win of the season and to the roar of the crowd. Elliott recovered to finish in the second spot with Callaway third. Fourth went to Mark Pettyjohn and Browning finished a strong fifth.

Heats for the 25 cars were won by Browning and David Pettyjohn with Rob Schirmer winning the consolation. With his win, Davis, Jr. not only collected $5000 but he also increased his point lead in the division.

Eric Vent was picture perfect in the caution filled 15-lap Crate Model feature. Vent took control from the pole at the drop of the green and made no mistakes. By halfway he was being chased by Herb Tunis who had started in fifth and Tyler Reed in third.

Vent, in the Clark’s Pools/Lazer cruised to his second win of the season. Tunis finished in the second spot and Joe Warren grabbed third on the final lap. Reed finished in the fourth spot with Barry Beauchamp rounding out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Vent.

Jamie Wagner picked up his second win of the season in the 10 lap Little Lincoln feature. Wagner charged from 11th to take the lead from Mel Joseph, Jr. with one lap to go then drive to the checkered in his ’53 Chevy. Joseph, Jr. finished in second with Bill Brittingham coming from 13th to finish in third. Fourth went to Donald Robinson, Jr. and Pat McNeal rounded out the top five.

RESULTS: 30-Lap Elk Mooneyham Memorial Late Model Feature: 1. RAY DAVIS, JR.; 2. Ricky Elliott; 3. Jon Callaway; 4. Mark Pettyjohn; 5. Hal Browning; 6. Rob Schirmer; 7. David Hill; 8. Mark Bryum; 9. Kenny Pettyjohn; 10. Al Chaney; 11. Bob Geiger; 12. Bobby Dryden; 13. David Pettyjohn; 14. Kerry King; 15. Ross Robinson; 16. Richard Jarvis Jr; 17. Rick Whaley; 18. Dale Lingo; 19. Norman Short; 20. Kevin Scott Jr; DNQ: Bryan Driver; Staci Warrington; Rob Massey; Trent Collins; Donald Lingo, Jr.

15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. ERIC VENT; 2. Herb Tunis; 3. Joe Warren; 4. Tyler Reed; 5. Barry Beauchamp; 6. Chris Jestice; 7. Skip Syester; 8, Justin Breeding; 9. John Imler; 10. Clint Chalabala; 11. Mike Wilson; 12. Darin Henderson; 13. Kelly Putz; 14. Michael Wilkins; 15. Nick Davis; 16. Mike Williams; 17. Sparky White; 18. Bunky White; 19. Travis Justice; 20. Jeff Patilla; 21. Josh Millman.

10-Lap Little Lincoln Feature: 1. JAMIE WAGNER; 2. Mel Joseph Jr.; 3. Bill Brittingham; 4. Donald Robinson Jr.; 5. Pat McNeal; 6. Emory West; 7. Duke Walsen; 8. Steven Baker; 9. Chris Loveland; 10. Albert Mitchell; 11. Mark Cashden; 12. Matt Johnson; 13. Bryan Brasure; 14. John Stevenson.

July 12, 2008

NO FLAT THIS TIME – JARVIS, JR. WINS SUPER LATE MODELS AT DELAWARE



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Richard Jarvis, Jr. saw his hopes for a win disappear when he suffered a flat tire while leading Thursday night’s Camp Barnes Benefit. On Saturday night at Delaware International all of his tires stayed inflated and he was able to hold off Ricky Elliott to take the win.

Bob Geiger had looked impressive in winning his heat started on the pole in the 20-lap main. Geiger fought off the challenges of Kevin Scott, Jr. for the first three laps before Richard Jarvis, Jr. moved into second.

Jarvis went to the point on the fifth circuit dragging Ricky Elliott into second and the chase was on. At the halfway sign Jarvis held a one car length lead over Elliott with Geiger still strong in third. Staci Warrington had gotten by Scott, Jr. after a great wheel to wheel battle and Ross Robinson had moved into third.

Jarvis was just a tick faster than Elliott in the second half and was able to hold off his challenges. A caution was out on the final lap setting up a one lap shoot-out by Jarvis held on to post his fourth win of the year in the Mid-Coastal Siding/Rocket. Elliott finished in the second spot with Warrington getting by Robinson with three to go to finish in third. Fourth went to Robinson and Hal Browning, who started in 13th passed Kenny Pettyjohn on the final lap to round out the top five. Heats were won by Geiger and Scott, Jr.

After running second in the makeup feature earlier in the night, Mike Wilson was able to do one better and equal his win of last week. Wilson started on the pole with Kelly Putz providing the pressure until Joe Warren took over second just before the halfway sign.

Warren tried every move but Wilson was there to hold him off and take the win in the Sundance Pool Supplies No. 12. Warren had to settle for second with Putz ending a very good night in third. Fourth went to Tyler Reed and Travis Justice rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Warren.

In the makeup Crate Model feature from June 14th, last week’s winner, Mike Wilson jumped out to the early lead with Tyler Reed in second. Kelly Putz took over the second spot on lap two and by the halfway point was challenging Wilson for the lead with Reed in third and Barry Beauchamp fourth.

Putz took the lead one lap later just as the first yellow flew for Nick Davis. Putz remained in control the rest of the distance for his first win of the season. Wilson finished in the second spot with Reed third. Fourth went to Beauchamp and Herb Tunis rounded out the top five.

The Slide for 5 cars finished out the night with Dylan Betts blasting from the back row to lead all five laps for the win. Wayne White, Jr. in his big station wagon chased Betts the entire way for second with Bryan Nailor turning in another good performance to finish in third.

RESULTS: 20-Lap Super Late Model Feature: 1. RICHARD JARVIS, JR.; 2. Ricky Elliott; 3. Staci Warrington; 4. Ross Robinson; 5. Hal Browning; 6. Kenny Pettyjohn; 7. Kevin Scott Jr; 8. Rick Whaley; 9. Ray Davis Jr; 10. Jon Callaway; 11. Kerry King; 12. David Hill; 13. Bob Geiger; 14. Derrik Hill; 15. Bryan Driver; 16. Donald Lingo Jr; 17. Ed Drury; 18. Norman Short Jr; 19. Jim Tony; DNS: Austin Hubbard; Kevin VanVorst;

Regular 15-lap Crate Model Feature: 1. MIKE WILSON; 2.Joe Warren; 3. Kelly Putz; 4. Tyler Reed; 5. Travis Justice; 6. Chris Jestice; 7. Herb Tunis; 8. Justin Breeding; 9. Barry Beauchamp; 10. Sparky White; 11. Darin Henderson; 12. Mike Williams; 13. Josh Millman; 14. Gus Economides; 15. Skip Syester; 16. Michael Wilkins; 17. Randy Oswald; 18. Bunky White; 19. Clint Chalabala; 20. Jeff Patilla; 21. Nick Davis; 22. Mike Parsons; 23. Jeff Swartz; DNS: Gary Manos.

Makeup 15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. KELLY PUTZ; 2. Mike Wilson; 3. Tyler Reed; 4. Barry Beauchamp; 5. Herb Tunis; 6. Mike Williams; 7. Justin Breeding; 8. Travis Justice; 9. Sparky White; 10. Randy Oswald; 11. Joe Warren; 12. Chris Jestice; 13. Skip Syester; 14. Nick Davis; 15. Darin Henderson; 16. Mike Parsons; 17. Josh Millman; 18. Bunky White; 19. Jeff Patilla; DNS: Kevin Witcher.

July 12, 2008

BUNTING GETS 2ND DELAWARE BIG BLOCK WIN IN THREE NIGHTS




By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Sometimes things go good and sometimes things go really good. Such was the case for H.J. Bunting on Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. Coming off one of his biggest paydays of his career in Thursday night’s Camp Barnes Benefit, Bunting found a way around Tim Millman with just two laps left to go to win the 25-lap NAPA Big Block Modified main.

Jeff Brown led the first two laps of the Big Block feature before Tim Millman, who had started in fifth pulled to the front. Bunting following into the second spot with Brown holding on in third. Bunting quickly caught Millman and had just edged out front when the yellow came out for Ernie Lowe before the lap seven was complete. This put Millman back out front and he moved to the high line to fend off Bunting.

At the halfway sign Millman and Bunting ran nose to tail with Jamie Mills joining the battle in third. Matt Jester was running strong in fourth and Judd Mills held down fifth. Bunting again turned up the pressure on the leader as Jamie Mills and Jester battle for the third spot.

Bunting moved to the bottom groove with five to go but Millman was able to hold him off down the straights. With two laps to go, Bunting took the lead coming off turn four and held it to the checkered for his second win in 72 hours and his third of the year in the J&M Builders/Simpson Constrcution/Teo. Millman finished in second with Jamie Mills third. Jester had to settle for the fourth spot and Robert Dutton made a nice late race charge to finish in fifth. Heats were won by Brown and Jester.

The AC Delco Modified drivers were on their best behavior in their 15-lap final. John Curtis started on the pole in his Taylor & Messick/Curtis Farms/Teo and never made a single mistake as he drove to his third win of the year in the non-stop event that was run in a time of 5:54.598 seconds. Brad Trice, coming off his first win of the year on Thursday night chased Curtis the entire distance for second with Bobby Watkins, driving for John Wynn finishing third. Fourth went to Tim Trimble and Joseph Tracy rounded out the top five. Tracy set fast time in qualifying.

The Mod Lite 10-lap feature was a four car battle right from the drop of the green. Kirk Miles led the first four laps before Kevin McKinney moved on top at the halfway sign with Curt Miles, Jr. following on his bumper into second. Brandon Dennis got by Kirk for third and with two laps to go took second from Miles, Jr. On the final turn, Dennis dropped to the bottom groove and out raced McKinney back to the checkered for the win in his Simpson Construction/Pro. McKinney finished in second with Alan Passwaters turning in his best performance in third. Fourth went to Miles, Jr. Cody Belote finished in fifth but was too light at the scales moving Rick Wheatley into the fifth spot. Fast time in qualifying was set by Tim White who was unable to start in the main.

This Saturday night will be an exciting special event – the 1st Annual Elk Mooneyham Memorial. The Big Block Modifieds will race 30 laps for a $1000 bonus and the Super Late Models will also go 30 laps with a $2500 bonus going to the winner and an additions $1500 to the first track regular across the finish line make the winner’s share a possible $5000! Plus the Mod Lite rainout feature from June 14. All classes will receive additional bonus money. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS 25-Lap NAPA Big Block Feature: 1. H.J. BUNTING; 2. Tim Millman; 3. Jamie Mills; 4. Matt Jester; 5. Robert Dutton; 6. Chad Clark; 7. Judd Mills; 8. Jordan Watson; 9. Ricky Johnson; 10. Joseph Watson; 11. Jeff Brown; 12. Steve Downs II; 13. Craig Ott; 14. George Richardson; 15. Ernie Lowe; 16. Howad ONeal; DNS: Gary Blessing; Scott Van Gorder; Ted Roberts.

15-Lap AC Delco Modified Featrue: 1. JOHN CURTIS; 2. Brad Trice; 3. Bobby Watkins; 4. Tim Trimble; 5. Joseph Tracy; 6. Michael White; 7. Brandon Perdue; 8. Scott Calhoun; 9. Casey Lynch; 10. Scott Baker; 11. Chris Hitchens; 12. Rodney Cordrey; 13. Justin Griffith; 14. Herman Powell; 15. Jason Bishop; 16. Westley Smith; 17. Grant ; Ireland; 18. Garrie Bostwick; 19. Ted Reynolds; 20. Bryan Applegate; 21. Dan Reidy; 22. Herbie Hempel; 23. Brian Robbins; DNS: Danny Smack

10-Lap Mod Lite Feature: 1 BRANDON DENNIS; 2. Kevin McKinney; 3. Alan Passwaters; 4. Curt Miles Jr; 5. Rick Wheatley; 6. Kirk Miles; 7. Tommy Wall III; 8. Dick Passwaters; 9. Shawn Weber; 10. TJ Williams; 11. Ty Short; 12. James McKinney; DQ: Cody Belote; DNS: Tim White.

July 10, 2008

BUNTING, ELLIOTT & LAUBACH COLLECT BIG PAYDAYS AT DELAWARE’S CAMP BARNES BENEFIT



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Wednesday night thunderstorms that postponed the 36th Annual Camp Barnes Benefit for 24 hours didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for the event as a large crowd and 145 racers attended Thursday night’s rain date making the benefit a huge success. Defending NAPA Big Block Modified Champion, H.J. Bunting staved off the challenges of the mid-week invaders to post one of his best paydays of his career ($4,400) in the 25-lap feature. Ricky Elliott benefited from Richard Jarvis, Jr.’s flat tire just past he halfway sign to win the 25-lap Super Late Model main and collect $3896 and Rick Laubach started in last and won the Camp Barnes Modified vs. Late Model Shoot-Out collecting $1000 in just 12 laps. Other winners on the night included: Herb Tunis in the Crate Models; Brad Trice in the AC Delco Modifieds; Tim White in the Modified Lites; Bill Brittingham in the Lincoln Vintage Cars and Morris Tucker (modified) and James LaPlant (sportsman) in the Vintage Stock Cars.

In the NAPA Big Block Modifieds drivers started heads up in their heats from their lap times in hot laps. Heats were won by Bunting, Wade Hendrickson, and Chad James.

Bunting would start on the pole by virtue of his heat race win with Hendrickson and James in the second row. The race quickly settled into a fast paced affair with Bunting riding in the high groove and defending race champion, Hendrickson giving chase. James was running solid until lap seven when he pulled into the infield. Tim Millman was now in charge of third with Laubach running in fourth and Richie Pratt, Jr. in fifth.

Millman’s night ended on lap 14 as he slowed to a stop bringing out the first caution of the race. Bunting was able to open a four car length advantage over Hendrickson with Laubach now running in third and Matt Jester advancing from 11th to fourth.

Bunting was able to maintain the advantage but a final yellow came out with three laps left to go. H.J. wasn’t about to give up the lap money or the winners share as he hit a perfect restart and drove to his second career Camp Barnes win in the J&M Builders/Simpson Construction/Teo. Hendrickson finished a close second with Laubach, Jester and Pratt, Jr. rounding out the top five.

“If you’re going to win one this is the one to win,” smiled Bunting. “It represents a good cause and it pays a lot of money. That will help pay a lot of bills and hopefully put a new motor together because this one was getting a little tired.”

The Super Late Model qualifying was identical to the Big Blocks with heat race wins going to Richard Jarvis, Jr., Donald Lingo, Jr. and Jon Callaway. Jarvis set sail at the drop of the green with Callaway and Elliott dicing for second. The first yellow as out on lap eight when Trent Collins came to a stop and under the yellow Lingo, Jr. pulled to the infield.

Elliott shot into the second spot on the restart dropping Callaway to third. Invader, Roland Mann was up to fourth and Norman Short held down fifth. Jarvis would take the $100 midway bonus which was donated in the memory of Edward Lee Jones by his children.

Two laps later, Jarvis’ perfect night came to sudden end when he exploded a right rear tire in the fourth turn and quickly came to a stop. Elliott was now in the top spot with Mann grabbing second with eight laps to go. A late race caution did not affect he outcome as Elliott cruised to the win in the Charles Jarvis/Seaside Builders/Rocket. Mann posted his best finish at the speedway in second with Callaway third. Fourth went to Short and Austin Hubbard rounded out the top five.

“We always seem to go a little better when the track slicks off,” said Elliott. “It finally started to burn off the cushion right around the top. Once you open a lane up and make the track a little wider it makes for better racing.”

The top five from each of the features advanced into the Shoot-Out. Drivers drew for starting positions with Norman Short on the pole and Austin Hubbard in second. Bunting started in the sixth spot but went to the bottom and was running second by lap two. Hubbard got around on lap four collecting Elliott, Laubach, Jester, and Mann. All cars were able to restart.

In accordance with the race’s format, the caution came out at the halfway sign with the top five redrawing for starting spot and sixth through tenth going to the pits. Laubach, who was running in fourth, drew the pole with Hendrickson restarting in second followed by Short in the only remaining late model, Bunting and Pratt, Jr.

The restart was what Laubach was waiting for as he pulled away in the final six laps to take the $1000 win. “Oh my god, we drew number ten for the first half and everyone knows that we have a pretty long ride so we were like – should we just put it on the trailer and go home?” smiled Laubach. “Then we were oh hell, we’re already down here so we might as well race. I haven’t been here in five years. I don’t know why.”

Fast qualifier, Andy Hammond started on the pole for the first time in the AC Delco 15-lap feature and held the point while Michael White and Brad Trice ran wheel to wheel for second. Herbie Hempel got over the front of a spinning Garrie Bostwick and flipped onto his roof on lap five but was not injured.

Trice took the second spot for good with six laps to go and two laps later, pulled by Hammond for the lead. Hammond spun to bring out the yellow with just two laps remaining which put White back in contention with Trice. Trice, in the Mitchell’s Auto and Truck Salvage/Teo was determined to get his first win of the season and held off White for the victory, Tim Trimble came on strong late to finish in third with John Curtis fourth and Brandon Perdue fifth.

Herb Tunis had a perfect night setting fact time then leading every lap to post his best career payday in the 15-lap Crate Model feature. Eric Vent gave chase in the first half of the main before Kelly Putz mounted a charge. Putz was able to get along side of Tunis but was unable to complete the pass as Tunis, in the Tink’s Fab Shop/GMR/Warrior took the checkered. Putz finished a narrow second with Vent, Joe Warren and Travis Justice rounding out the top five.

Tim White raced wheel to wheel with Brandon Dennis for the entire 10-lap Modified Lite feature to post his first win of the year in the Floyd Carey/Lightning. Dennis made one final try for the victory in the final turn but spun and ended up in 16th. Curt Miles, Jr. posted a career best at the track in second followed by Rick Wheately, Jimmy Wills, and Kirk Miles in the top five.

Bill Brittingham led the entire 10-lap Little Lincoln feature but ended up winning by just a bumper as Jamie Wagner made a last lap bid that came up just one foot short. Brittingham claimed both the $50 halfway bonus and the $50 winners bonus posted by Mitchell’s Auto & Truck Salvage. Mel Joseph, Jr. finished in third with Jeff Wheatley fourth Pat McNeal fifth.

The Vintage Stock Cars closed out the night. Mel Joseph, Jr. who was doing double duty led the first seven laps before getting caught in traffic and Morris Tucker, in the Scott’s Furniture Gremlin drove to his second win of the year. Joseph finished in second with C.J. Schirmer third. Fourth went to Dave Schamp and Sonny Ritter rounded out the top five. James LaPlant was first sportsman.

July 7, 2008

LINGO, JR. REPEATS IN DELAWARE LATE MODELS – JON CALLAWAY GETS CAREER 1ST AS ROOKIE IN MAKEUP MAIN



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Donald Lingo, Jr. may have learned something when he posted his first win of the season last week in the 20-lap Super Late Model feature at the Delaware International Speedway as last Saturday night he took the lead on the second lap and never looked back for his second straight victory. Jon Callaway moved into the Super Late Model division this season driving for Gary Simpson. He didn’t seem mind the three week wait from the rain delayed main from June 14th as has he posted his first career win in the division.

The evening started on lap 4 of the postponed 20-lap Super Late Model feature. When the rains came three weeks ago the youth squad of Kevin Scott, Jr., Ross Robinson and Staci Warrington were locked in a torrid battle. When the race restarted, Callaway moved by Warrington for third behind the lead Scott, Jr. and Robinson.

By the halfway sign the top three were still Scott, Robinson, and Callaway with Norman Short climbing to fourth and Warrington holding on to fifth. Callaway locked into a battle with Robinson for second and took the spot with four laps left to go. Callaway continued his drive to the front taking the lead at the white flag and holding off Scott, Jr. by a mere .82 seconds at the checkered for his first win in the Simpson Construction/Kelly’s Transport No. 12K. Robinson held off a fast closing Ray Davis, Jr. for third was Davis maintained his point lead by finishing in fourth. Veteran Hal Browning turned in a solid run, finishing in fifth.

In the regular 20-lap Super Late Model feature, Rob Massey led the first lap before Donald Lingo, Jr., who had started on the outside of the second row, took the lead. Once out front, Lingo, Jr. would never be headed.

Hal Browning took over the second spot on lap three with Staci Warrington running in third. Ricky Elliott was on the move from his eighth starting spot jumping into fourth and taking third from Warrington on lap five. Elliott took second behind Lingo, Jr. at the halfway sign with Browning holding on in third. Callaway held the fourth spot at this point with Kenny Pettyjohn, driving for Alex Beaumont, running in fifth.

Lingo turned the quickest lap of the night with a 19.036 and was able to stave off the challenge of Elliott for the win. Lingo crossed the checkered .941 seconds ahead driving the Lingo Marine/Atkins Masonry/Parker Farm/Rocket. Elliott finished in second with Callaway topping off a great night taking third from Browning on the final lap. Ross Robinson also finished out a good evening by rounding out the top five.

In the 15-lap Crate Model feature, Justin Breeding held the lead from his pole starting position for the first three circuits. Mike Wilson, who started in second, took the point on lap three and at the halfway sign the top five were Wilson, Breeding, Tyler Reed, Kelly Putz, and Joe Warren.

Wilson would make no mistakes as he drove his Sundance Pool Supplies No. 12 to his first win of the season and the third of his career. Breeding finished out an outstanding run in second Reed nailing down third. Herb Tunis made a late race charge to finish in the fourth spot with Putz finishing in fifth.

RESULTS: 20-LAP Makeup Late Model Feature: 1. JON CALLAWAY; 2. Kevin Scott, Jr.; 3. Ross Robinson; 4. Ray Davis, Jr.; 5. Hal Browning; 6. Kerry King; 7. David Pettyjohn; 8. David Hill; 9. Bob Geiger; 10. Staci Warringon; 11. Norman Short, Jr.; 12. Trent Collins; 13. Rick Whaley; 14. Rob Schirmer; 15. Harold Dorsey, Jr., DNS: Jim Tony.

Regular 20-lap Late Model Feature: 1. DONALD LINGO, JR.; 2. Ricky Elliott; 3. Jon Callaway; 4. Hal Browning; 5. Ross Robinson; 6. Rick Whaley; 7. Staci Warrington; 8. Ray Davis, Jr.; 9. Bob Geiger; 10. David Hill; 11. Kenny Pettyjohn; 12. Kerry King; 13. Derrik Hill; 14. Bryan Driver; 15. Richard Jarvis, Jr.; 16. Rob Massey; 17. Kevin Scott, Jr.; 18. Al Chaney; 19. David Pettyjohn; 20. Norman Short.

15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. MIKE WILSON; 2. Justin Breeding; 3. Tyler Reed; 4. Herb Tunis; 5. Kelly Putz; 6. Joe Warren; 7. Mike Williams; 8. Barry Beauchamp; 9. Sparky White; 10. Chris Jestice; 11. Skip Syester; 12. Randy Oswald; 13. Nick Davis; 14. Darin Henderson; 15. Clint Chalabala; 16. Bunky White; 17. Eric Vent; 18. Josh Millman; 19. Kevin Witcher; 20. Travis Justice; 21. Jeff Patilla; 22. Mike Parsons; 23 Jeff Swartz.

July 7, 2008

HOMETOWN RICKY JOHNSON GETS SECOND WIN IN DELAWARE NAPA BIG BLOCKS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Ricky Johnson of Delmar, Del. may have the shortest tow of any of the drivers that race in the NAPA Big Block Modified division but for the second time this season he proved that he is far from short on horsepower as he took the lead from rookie Chad Clark late in the race then held of defending point champion, H.J. Bunting to take the 25-lap main. John Curtis of Harrington, Del. led flag to flag for his second win of the season in the 15-lap AC Delco Modified feature. Rick Wheatley of Seaford, Del. notched his third win of the year in the 10-lap Modified Lite main and Wayne Willing of Delmar won the Vintage Car feature.

Chad Clark looked strong from his pole starting position as he took early control in the 25-lap NAPA Big Block main. The caution was out on lap three eliminating Craig Ott and Howard O’Neal. Jordan Watson grabbed second from Matt Jester but Jester fought back into the spot two laps later. Johnson was on the climb from sixth taking third from Watson on lap eight and one lap later he moved by Jester for second.

At the crossed flags, Clark maintained the top spot with Johnson in second and Jester in third. H.J. Bunting, who stated in seventh was running in fourth and Chad James, making his first start of the season ran in fifth.

With nine to go, Johnson pulled on top as Bunting got by Jester for third. Three laps later, Bunting powered into the second spot and the chase was on. Johnson would never falter as he drove his Johnson’s Exhaust Center/Teo across the finish with Bunting just .373 second behind in second. James put on a good late race charge to take third on the final lap with Jordan Watson fourth and Clark fifth.

In the 15-lap AC Delco Modified John Curtis started on the pole and for the second time this season led wire-to-wire for the win. Defending point champion, Brad Trice worked by last week’s winner, Tim Trimble to grab second on the first lap. At the halfway sign the top five were Curtis, Trice, Trimble, Michael White, and Wade Perdue.

Curtis, in the Taylor &Messick/Curtis Farms/Teo opened up a 1.092 seconds lead at the checkered for the win. Trice finished in the second spot with Perdue getting by both White and Trimble late in the race to finish in third. White followed into fourth and Trimble held on to finish in fifth.

Cody Belote led the first lap of the 10-lap Modified Lite feature before Rick Wheatley moved on top. Brandon Dennis followed into the second spot and at the halfway sign the duo were followed by Alan Passwaters, Belote and Curt Miles, Jr. in the top five.

Wheatley would open up a comfortable lead as he drove to his third win of the year in the Tink’s Fab Shop No. 14. Dennis finished in the second spot with Tim White coming on strong in the second half to finish in third. Fourth went to Miles, Jr. and Passwaters turned in one of his best performances finishing in fifth.

The Sportsman Vintage Stock Cars were on hand. Hometown driver, Wayne Willing took the win over New York’s Bill Manzo. John Irwin of Laurel, Del. finished in the third spot and Jimmy Lapant, also of Laurel rounded out the field.

This Wednesday night will be the 37th Annual Camp Barnes Benefit Race. The NAPA Big Block Modifieds and Super Late Models will be running 25-lap features with $3500 to win each. The top six finishers from each of these division will end the night with the 11th Annual Camp Barnes Shoot-Out which is 12 laps paying $1000! Also in competition will be the Crate Models, AC Delco Modifieds, Mod Lites, Little Lincoln Vintage and Vintage Stock Cars. Gates open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. Rain date for this event is Thursday, July 10th.

RESULTS: 25-Lap NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1. RICKY JOHNSON; 2. H.J. Bunting; 3. Chad James; 4. Jordan Watson; 5. Chad Clark; 6. Richie Pratt, Jr.; 7. Jeff Brown; 8. Robert Dutton; 9. Scott VanGorder; 10. Judd Mills; 11. Joseph Watson; 12. Tim Millman; 13. Matt Jester; 14. Jamie Mills; 15. Steve Downs II; 16. George Richardson; 17. Howard O’Neal; 18. Craig Ott.

15-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. JOHN CURTIS; 2. Brad Trice; 3. Brandon Perdue; 4. Michael White; 5. Tim Trimble; 6. Joseph Tracey; 7. Bobby Watkins; 8. Rodney Cordrey; 9. Chris Hitchens; 10. Herman Powell; 11. Scott Baker; 12. Westley Smith; 13. Casey Lynch; 14. Garrie Bostwick; 15. Scott Calhoun; 16. Jason Bishop; 17. Bryan Applegate; 18. Herbie Hempel; 19. Danny Smack; 20. Dan Reidy; 21. Adam Jarrell; 22. Bryan Tracy; 23. Justin Griffith; 24. Jerry Carter.

10-Lap Mod Lite Feature; 1. RICK WHEATLEY; 2. Brandon Dennis; 3. Tim White; 4. Curt Miles, Jr.; 5. Alan Passwaters; 6. Kirk Miles; 7. T.J. Williams; 8. Ty Short; 9. Chad Passwaters; 10. Cody Belote; 11. Shawn Weber.

June 28, 2008

DONALD LINGO, JR. GETS FIRST WIN OF SEASON IN DELAWARE LATE MODELS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Defending Point Champion, Donald Lingo, Jr. of Millsboro, Del. would be the first to admit that he has been struggling with his new Super Late Model this season at the Delaware International Speedway. “We’ve been throwing a lot of things at this new car and tonight we just went back to basics,” smiled Lingo in victory lane after winning the 20-lap Pepsi Super Late Model feature – his first of the season on Saturday night.

Lingo, Jr. and Ricky Elliott claimed the two heats for the solid field of 18 cars setting the stage for what was yet to come. A big tangle occurred on the first lap when Ray Davis, Jr. and Elliott got hung together coming down the front straight causing a chain reaction back deeper in the field. Although the pair was able to get untangled and continue the cars of Bob Geiger, Trent Collins, Hal Browning, and Kerry King all received damage.

On the restart Lingo pulled away as David Hill and Staci Warrington battled for second. The duo raced side by side for the spot for the next five laps until Warrington nailed down the spot. Norman Short ran in the fourth spot as Elliott jumped from ninth to fifth.

The top five remained unchanged through the halfway sign as Lingo opened up a 7.5 seconds lead. Bryan Driver came to a stop on lap 11 bringing out the yellow and erasing Lingo’s lead. Lingo again was able to pull away on the restart with Warrington solidly in second. On lap 16, Hill lost a motor going into the third turn and Rick Whaley went hard off the turn after getting in the fluid.

This set up the race to the checkered with four laps to go. Again Lingo was able to scoot away as Elliott went to work on Warrington for second. Elliott was able to take the spot with two laps to go but was unable to close on Lingo who took his first checkered of the season in the Lingo Marine/Ellwanger Insurance/Ford. Elliott finished in second with Warrington third. Fourth went to Davis, Jr. and Ross Robinson rounded out the top five.

The 15-lap Pepsi Crate Model feature was a competitive one with four different leaders in the event. Travis Justice led the first lap before Tyler Reed took the point. Reed’s lead would be short lived as Joe Warren moved on top on lap three. At the halfway sign the top five were Warren, Herb Tunis, Reed, Sparky White, and Justin Breeding.

Tunis cranked it up and took the lead down the back straight on lap ten. The yellow was out as Reed and Sparky White made contact and went off the first turn. Breeding now found himself in third with Mike Wilson running fourth and Josh Millman fifth.

Tunis, in the Greg Mitchell Racing/Tink’s Fab Shop car took his third win of the season with Warren finishing second. Breeding turned in his best performance of the season in third with Wilson fourth and rookie Millman posting his personal best in fifth. Fast time in qualifying was set by Warren.

RESULTS: 20-Lap Pepsi Super Late Model Feature: 1. DONALD LINGO, JR.; 2. Ricky Elliott; 3. Staci Warrington; 4. Ray Davis Jr; 5. Ross Robinson; 6. Jon Callaway; 7. Trent Collins; 8. Bryan Driver; 9. Norman Short Jr; 10. David Hill; 11. Rick Whaley; 12. Kerry King; 13. Hal Browning; 14. Rob Schirmer; 15. Bob Geiger; 16. Erik McKinney; DNS: David Pettyjohn; Kevin Scott Jr.

15-Lap Pepsi Crate Model Feature: 1. HERB TUNIS; 2. Joe Warren; 3. Justin Breeding; 4. Mike Wilson; 5. Josh Millman; 6. Kelly Putz; 7. John Imler; 8. Nick Davis; 9. Barry Beauchamp; 10. Travis Justice; 11. Jeff Swartz; 12. Sparky White; 13. Kevin Witcher; 14. Chris Jestice; 15. Tyler Reed; 16. Eddie Williams’ 17. Ryan Chism; 18. Clint Chalabala; 19. Bunky White; 20. Skip Syester; 21. Michael Wilkins; DNS: Mike Williams.

June 28, 2008

JAMIE MILLS ONCE AGAIN IN CONTROL OF DELAWARE BIG BLOCKS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Jamie Mills of Milford, Del. came out on top of a good battle with his nephew, rookie Jordan Watson and then held off defending point champion H.J. Bunting to post his third win of the season in the Pepsi sponsored 25-Lap NAPA Big Block Modified feature, Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. Tim Trimble of Easton, Md. posted his second win in the AC Delco Modifieds and Kevin McKinney got his first win of the year in the 10-Lap Modified Lite feature.

Chad Clark led the first two laps of the NAPA Big Block feature before another rookie, Jordan Watson took the top spot. Jamie Mills was on a mission from his seventh starting spot, taking third on lap two and immediately began working on Clark for second. Mills took second just as the first of only three cautions came out on lap five when Glenn Reed came to a stop.

Mills locked into a good battle for the lead with his nephew, Watson for the next three circuits before moving on top. At the halfway sign the top five were Mills, Watson, Clark, H.J. Bunting, and Scott VanGorder.

Bunting got by Clark for third on lap 16. The yellow as out one lap later as Tim Millman, who was driving Jeff Brown’s backup car after he lost an engine in the heat, came to a stop in the fourth turn.

On the restart Bunting took second down the front straight. The final yellow was out on lap 21 when Andy Hammond, who was making his first NAPA Big Block start, came to stop in the second turn.

Mills again went to the top of the speedway and was able to maintain a three car length lead over Bunting to the checkered. It was the third win of the season for the driver of the Coulbourne Farms/Bicknell and increased he points lead in the division. Jordan Watson turned in a strong performance to finish in third with VanGorder fourth and Ricky Johnson fifth. Heats were won by Bunting and Mills.

John Curtis led the first seven laps of the AC Delco Modified feature with Tim Trimble and Bobby Watkins jockeying for second. Trimble took control of second on lap five and moved into the lead at the halfway sign. He was followed at this point by Curtis, Watkins, Joseph Tracey and Brad Trice.

Watkins worked his was past Curtis for second but could not catch Trimble who posted his second win of the season in the Courtland Manor/Covey’s Car Care No. 21. Watkins finished in second with Tracey third. Fourth went to Trice and point leader Michael White came on strong to finish in fifth. White also set fast time in qualifying.

Aaron Bada led the first two laps of the 15-lap Modified Lite main before spinning to bring out the yellow before lap three. Curt Miles, Jr. took over the top spot on the restart but on lap five, Kevin McKinney blasted into the lead. At the halfway point he was followed by Miles, Jr., Brandon Dennis, Kirk Miles, and Tim White.

Dennis was on the climb and took second with five laps to go. The final yellow as out with two laps to go but McKinney was able to pull away on the restart to take the win in his Hovey Performance/Pro. Dennis finished in second with Curt Miles, Jr. third. Fourth went to Kirk Miles and Tim White, who set fast time in qualifying, finished in fifth.

This Saturday night, July 5th will feature the five weekly division along with the Vintage Cars and the makeup Super Late Model feature from June 14th. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. General admission and pit admission prices will increase by two dollars for the remainder of the season.

RESULTS: 25-Lap NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1. JAMIE MILLS; 2. HJ Bunting; 3. Jordan Watson; 4. Scott Van Gorder; 5. Ricky Johnson; 6. Joseph Watson; 7. Howad O’Neal; 8. Chad Clark; 9. Judd Mills; 10. Robert Dutton; 11. Dale Hawkins; 12. Craig Ott; 13. Steve Downs II; 14. George Richardson; 15. Andy Hammond; 16. Gary Blessing; 17. Tim Millman; 18. Jeff Brown; 19. Jason Daliessio; 20. Glenn Reed.

15-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. TIM TRIMBLE; 2. Bobby Watkins; 3. Joseph Tracy; 4. Brad Trice; 5. Michael White; 6. Chris Hitchens; 7. John Curtis; 8. Brandon Perdue; 9. Adam Jarrell; 10. Grant Ireland; 11. Rodney Cordrey; 12. Randy Hill Jr; 13. Justin Griffith; 14. Casey Lynch; 15. Herman Powell; 16. Garrie Bostwick; 17. John Wynn; 18. Brian Robbins; 19. Scott Calhoun; 20. Matt Hawkins; 21. Bryan Applegate; 22. Herbie Hempel; 23. Jason Bishop; 24. Scott Baker; 25. Westley Smith; 26. Ted Reynolds.

15-Lap Modified Lite Feature: 1. KEVIN MCKINNEY; 2. Brandon Dennis; 3. Curt Miles Jr; 4. Kirk Miles; 5. Tim White; 6. Ty Short; 7. Rick Wheatley; 8. Aaron Bada; 9. Shawn Weber; 10. TJ Williams; 11. Scott Tessman; 12. Chad Passwaters; 13. Tony Aguilar; 14. Alan Passwaters; 15. Cody Belote; 16. Kyle Fuller; 17. Tommy Walls III

BUNTING BEATS FIELD AND RAIN IN DELAWARE MODIFIEDS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Defending Point Champion, H.J. Bunting of Milford, Del. picked up his first win of the season in the NAPA Big Block Modified 25-lap main Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. The NAPA Big Blocks and the Southern Delaware Vintage Stock Cars were the only two features that were able to beat the weather. Four laps into the 20-lap Super Late Model main the rains came and the program was deemed complete. The remainder of the Super Late Model feature will be added to this Saturday night’s program. The remaining division features will be made up in the following order: AC Delco Modifieds on July 5th, Crate Model feature on July 12th, and Mod Lite feature on July 19th.

In the 25-lap NAPA Big Block Main, Steve Downs got around before the first lap was complete bringing out the yellow. On the restart, Judd Mills led the first lap but the yellow was out again for a tangle between Gary Blessing and Downs. H.J. Bunting was on the move from his fifth starting spot and dropped Howard O’Neal from second on the restart. Jamie Mills followed into third.

Bunting took the lead from Judd Mills on lap four and Jamie Mills dropped Judd to third one lap later. A flurry of yellows on the next three laps kept the field tightly bunched through the halfway sign. At the halfway flags Bunting held a three car length lead over Jamie Mills with O’Neal in third. Judd Mills held on to fourth and rookie, Joseph Watkins was running in fifth.

The final 10 laps were run under the green with Bunting seeming to get stronger on the green flag run. Chad Clark was on the move taking fifth with eight to go. By the checkered, Bunting had built a 1.5 seconds lead over Jamie Mills who finished in second. It was the first win for Bunting in his J&M Builders/1st State Chevrolet/Teo. Jamie Mills finished in second and padded his point lead with O’Neal third. Fourth went to Judd Mills and Clark rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Judd and Jamie Mills.

Morris Tucker’s only close call came on the second lap of the Vintage Stock Car 10-lap feature. Tucker got crossed up while leading and tangled with Mel Joseph, Jr. Tucker’s car never came to a complete start as both he and Joseph got straightened out but Joseph stalled and brought out the yellow.

Because Tucker had kept moving he was able to restart on the pole and would never look back for the remained of the distance to take the checkered in his Gremlin Modified. Joseph came from the rear of the field to finish in second with C.J. Schirmer third. Fourth went to Sonny Ritter and Rick Loveland, Jr. rounded out the top five.

The 20-lap Super Late Model feature quickly settled into a battle of the young lions with 16 year old Kevin Scott, Jr. holding off 18 year old Ross Robinson and 17 year old Staci Warrington. The top three had just started to pull away from the field when the rains came. The remainder of the feature will be run this Saturday night. The order for the restart will be: 1. Kevin Scott, Jr.; 2. Ross Robinson; 3. Staci Warrington; 4. Jon Callaway; 5. Bob Geiger; 6. David Hill; 7. Norman Short, Jr.; 8. Ray Davis, Jr.; 9. Rob Schirmer; 10. Kerry King; 11. Hal Browning; 12. David Pettyjohn; 13. Trent Collins; 14. Harold Dorsey, Jr.; 15. Rick Whaley and 16. Jim Tony. The Slide for 5 will also join the program for seven big feature events. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS: NAPA Big Block Modified 25-Lap Feature: 1. H.J. BUNTING; 2. Jamie Mills; 3. Howard O’Neal; 4. Judd Mills; 5. Chad Clark; 6. Joseph Watson; 7. Dale Hawkins; 8. Ricky Johnson; 9. Jason Daliessio; 10. Craig Ott; 11. Gary Blessing; 12. George Richardson; 13. Matt Jester; 14. Steve Downs II; 15. Tim Millman; 16. Jeff Brown; 17. Jordan Watson; 18. Scott Van Gorder; DNS: Robert Dutton.

10-Lap Vintage Stock Car Feature: 1. MORRIS TUCKER; 2. Mel Joseph Jr; 3.  C J Schirmer; 4. Sonny Ritter;5. Rick Loveland Jr; 6. Dave Schamp; 7. Brad Pickard; 8. James Laplant; 9. Jim Reed; 10. Fred Karickbaum; 11. John Irwin; 12. John McGarrey.

June 8, 2008

JAMIE MILLS REPEATS IN DELAWARE BIG BLOCKS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Jamie Mills of Milford, Del. recorded his second consecutive win in the NAPA Big Block Modifieds at the Delaware International Speedway. Although Mills won going away its was a highly competitive race which saw four lead changes among five different drivers. Michael White was in the right place at the right time and posted his third win of the season in the 15-lap AC Delco Modified feature and Brandon Dennis came out on top of a see-saw battle to win the 15-lap TUSA Regional Modified Lite main.

H.J. Bunting and Jamie Mills captured the twin heats for the NAPA Big Blocks. In the 25-lap feature, Jeff Brown was off to a quick start before Judd Mills moved on top. The first yellow was out on lap six when Robert Dutton came to a stop.

Judd would hold off Matt Jester for the next two laps before Jester moved on top to become the third different leader. Jester’s lead was short lived as he slowed on the next lap giving the point to Ricky Johnson. The caution was out on lap ten when Jester came to a stop and Judd Mills headed to the pits.

By the halfway sign Jamie Mills, who had started in ninth was knocking on the door of Johnson. Bunting was riding in third with Tim Millman charging in fourth and Howard O’Neal in fifth.

Jamie took the top spot on lap 14 and the race would remain green for the next eight circuits. By that point Mills had pulled away to a 5.6 seconds lead but the yellow was out for a final time with three laps to go when Brown and George Richardson tangled in the second turn.

Mills had no problem controlling the restart and drove to his second win of the season in the Coulbourne Farms/Bicknell. Johnson finished in second with Millman making a late race charge to finish in third. Fourth wen to O’Neal and rookie, Chad Clark rounded out the top five.

John Curtis, looking for his second win of the season, jumped out to the early lead in the 15-lap AC Delco Modified feature. Defending point champion, Brad Trice worked by Tim Trimble on lap two and the chase was on. By the halfway sign the top five were Curtis, Trice, Michael White, Trimble and Rodney Cordrey.

A three car tangle with on the white flag set up a one lap shoot-out. Going into the first turn, Trice made the pass for the lead and led down the back straight. Curtis tried to dive under Trice going into the third turn but the car pushed up the track and he tangled with Trice with Trimble spinning to miss the two.

White found himself in the lead and had no problems on the final restart as he drove the J&M Builders/Teo to his third win of the year. Jerry Carter posted a person best in second with Joseph Tracey third. Fourth went to Bobby Watkins after starting in 12th and Scott Calhoun rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by White.

A strong field of 18 Modified Lites took the green in the 15-lap TUSA Regional points event. Aaron Bada went right to the top of the track and opened a lead over the field. Tim White was running strong in the second spot with Brandon Dennis in third.

White and Dennis put on a great battle for the second spot as Kevin McKinney held down fourth and Rick Wheatley fifth. Wheatley spun to bring out the yellow on lap 11 and Erik McKinney, who had started in 17th, moved into the top five.

Bada was smooth on the restart but with two laps to go, missed his mark in the fourth turn and slid off the banking to bring out the final yellow. Dennis led the field back to the green but White moved on top going into the first turn. White led through turn three but left the bottom open for Dennis. Dennis pulled even coming off of turn four then shut the door on White to take the checkered in his Simpson Construction/Pro. White finished in second with Kevin McKinney third. Fourth went to Erik McKinney and Cody Belote had a solid run finishing in fifth.

This Saturday night the Southern Delaware Vintage Stock Cars will join the five weekly divisions. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS: 25-Lap NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1. JAMIE MILLS; 2. Ricky Johnson; 3. Tim Millman; 4. Howard ONeal; 5. Chad Clark; 6. Joseph Watson; 7. Dale Hawkins; 8. George Richardson; 9. Gary Blessing; 10. Jeff Brown; 11. Jordan Watson; 12. Steve Downs II; 13. HJ Bunting; 14. Donny Radd; 15. Judd Mills; 16. Matt Jester; 17. Robert Dutton; 18. Dave Simmons; DNS: Scott Van Gorder.

15-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. MICHAEL WHITE; 2. Jerry Carter; 3. Joseph Tracy; 3. Bobby Watkins; 5. Scott Calhoun; 6. Brandon Perdue; 7. Casey Lynch; 8. Herman Powell; 9. Adam Jarrell; 10. John Wynn; 11. Westley Smith; 12. Jason Bishop; 13. Rodney Cordrey; 14. Herbie Hempel; 15. Danny Smack; 16. John Curtis; 17. Bryan Applegate; 18. Tim Trimble; 19. Brad Trice; 20. Scott Baker; 21. Jeff Marker; 22. Matt Hawkins; 23. Ted Reynolds; 24. Justin Griffith; DNS: Chris Hitchens.

15-Lap TUSA Mod Lite Feature: 1. BRANDON DENNIS; 2. Tim White; 3. Kevin McKinney; 4. Erik McKinney; 5. Cody Belote; 6. Kirk Miles; 7. Rick Wheatley; 8. Donnie Ackenbrack; 9. Robert Ham; 10. Curt Miles Jr; 11. Aaron Bada; 12. Kyle Fuller; 13. TJ Williams; 14. Shawn Weber; 15. Chad Passwaters; 16. Alan Passwaters; 17. James McKinney; 18. Jimmy Wills.

June 8, 2008

June 8, 2008

STACI WARRINGTON MAKES HISTORY WITH DELAWARE LATE MODEL WIN



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Going into Saturday night’s 20-lap Super Late Model feature at the Delaware International Speedway, Milton, Del.’s Staci Warrington’s odds of winning were probably higher than those of Da’Tara’s at the Belmont earlier that day. The result however was the same as the diminutive 17 year old who recently graduated from Cape Henlopen High School, led wire to wire holding off former champion Richard Jarvis, Jr. to post her first career win. It was a great night for the young chargers in the fendered divisions as Tyler Reed of Milton, who just celebrated his 15th birthday in April, drove to the win in the 15-lap Crate Model main.

Warrington moved into the Super Late Models this season after a single year in the Crate Model division in 2007. At five feet tall and less than 100 pounds she is far from your typical driver in the division. What would later turn out to be a perfect night, Warrington demonstrated that she was on her “A” game when she captured her qualifying heat and by becoming the first female driver to ever do so in the division.

In the main, Warrington started on the pole in the 20 lap feature and immediately found the upper groove to her liking. Defending point champion, Donald Lingo, Jr. challenged from second with Rob Massey running strong in third.

Ross Robinson worked his way into the third spot just as the yellow flew when Lingo rolled to a stop on lap four. On the restart Jarvis, who had started in eighth, went to work on Robinson for second, taking the spot on lap eight. At the halfway sign the top five were Warrington, Jarvis, Robinson, Jon Callaway and David Hill.

Once in second, Jarvis was able to close the comfortable lead that Warrington had built and was running on her back spoiler by lap 14. The caution was out on the next circuit when Bob Geiger and Derrike Hill came to a stop. Warrington controlled the restart but the yellow was quickly out again for debris.

Warrington’s patience would be tested one final time when the caution came out with just two laps to go. Under the yellow Robinson pulled from the top five with mechanical problems. Warrington would never falter as Jarvis pulled to her inside in turn four. She had the better line coming off the turn and drove to her first career checked before the cheering crowd in her Warrington’s Construction/ASI/Rocket.

When questioned why she had moved from the Crate Models to the Super Late Models this season Warrington replied, “We just weren’t doing too well in the Crate class. I like the Crate class but I just wanted to do something different and it was a chance of a lifetime.”

Javis settled for the second spot with David Hill coming on strong for his best finish of the season in third. Fourth went to Callaway and David Pettyjohn rounded out the top five. The second heat was won by Massey.

In the 15-lap Crate Model feature it only took Tyler Reed one lap to work by Kelly Putz for the lead. Reed slowly pulled away from the field as Jack Mullins worked into second and Joe Warren came from seventh to third.

Warren’s run ended with the first caution at the halfway sign as he rolled to a stop. The top five were now Reed, Mullins/Herb Tunis, Putz, and Sparky White. Reed was able to open a slight advantage over Mullins as the race stayed green until two laps to go when Nick Davis got around bringing out the final yellow.

Reed hit the restart perfect and was able to hold on for the final two laps to post his first career win in the Reed Trucking/Quillen Signs/Warrior. Mullins finished in second with Tunis third. Fourth went to Putz and Barry Beauchamp rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Warren.

The Little Lincoln Vintage Cars were on hand and in their ten-lap feature, Pat McNeal of Baltimore, Md. pulled by John Stevenson on the first lap and would never look back. Stevenson chased McNeal the rest of the distance but had to settle for second at the checkered in the non-stop event. Bill Brittingham came from eighth to finish in third with Donald Robinson, Jr. fourth and Jamie Wagner fifth.

RESULTS: 20-lap Super Late Model Feature: 1. STACI WARRINGTON; 2. Richard Jarvis Jr; 3. David Hill; 4. Jon Callaway; 5. David Pettyjohn; 6. Bobby Dryden; 7. Trent Collins; 8. Ray Davis Jr; 9. Derrike Hill; 10. Bob Geiger; 11. Ross Robinson; 12. Hal Browning; 13. Kerry King; 14. Bryan Driver; 15. Rob Massey; 16. Rick Whaley; 17. Kevin Scott, Jr.; 18. Donald Lingo Jr; 19. Norman Short Jr; DNS: Ricky Elliott.

15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. TYLER REED; 2. Jack Mullins; 3. Herb Tunis; 4. Kelly Putz; 5. Barry Beauchamp; 6. Sparky White; 7. Justin Breeding; 8. Eric Vent; 9.

Mike Wilson; 10. Travis Justice; 11. Darin Henderson; 12. Josh Millman; 13. Jeff Patilla; 14. Skip Syester; 15. Mike Parsons; 16. Punky Chism; 17. Nick Davis; 18. Mike Williams; 19. Mark Williams; 20. Bunky White; 21. Jeff Swartz; 22. Chris Jestice; 23. Joe Warren.

10-Lap Little Lincoln Vintage Feature: 1. PAT MCNEAL; 2. John Stevenson; 3. Bill Brittingham; 4. Donald Robinson; 5. Jamie Wagner; 6. Mel Joseph Jr.; 7. Duke Walsen; 8. Matt Johnson; 9. Mark Cashdan; 10. Steven Baker; 11. Emory West.
  

May 31, 2008

JAMIE WAGNER WINS LITTLE LINCOLN MAIN THURSDAY – SATURDAY NIGHT FALLS TO SEVERE WEATHER

By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Jamie Wagner wrecked his car but won Thursday night’s support 10-lap Little Lincoln feature at the Delaware International Speedway. Promoter Charlie Cathell hoped for another big crowd for Saturday night’s URC Sprint show but it was not to be as severe weather storms moved in during the afternoon washing out the program.

In the Little Lincoln Vintage feature, Baltimore’s Pat McNeal held off the challenges of Millsboro’s Jamie Wagner for the first two laps before Wagner moved on top. Wagner quickly pulled away from the field with Tony Daisey moving in to challenge McNeil for second.

By halfway, Bill Brittingham was on the move taking third with Donald Robinson, Jr. following into fifth. Wagner had a huge lead but Chris Loveland spun in the final turn in front of the leader with Wagner making heavy contact. Wagner somehow managed to keep moving and had a big enough lead that when the caution did come out, he was still out front.

It was a one lap shoot-out with Wagner’s car damaged in the front and the question was whether or not it would stay together for one final lap. It did and Wagner held off McNeil for the win. Brittingham finished in the third spot with Robinson, Jr. fourth and Mel Joseph, Jr. fifth. Sixth through tenth were John Stevenson, Daisey, Duke Walsen, Richard Zach and Mark Cashdan. Rounding out the field were Steve Baker, Loveland and Emory West.

This Saturday night the Little Lincoln Vintage Cars return along with the five weekly divisions. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

May 30, 2008

DARRELL LANIGAN WINS NON-STOP WoO “FIRST STATE 50” IN DELAWARE



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE — Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky. Became the first two-time World of Outlaw winner at the Delaware International in winning Thursday night’s “First State 50.” Lanigan did so in record time as the 50 lap event was completed in a time of 17 minutes, 39.962 seconds.

Lanigan jumped out to the lead on the first lap as he battled his way past Seaford, Del.’s Ricky Elliott who started on the pole. Lanigan, in his gottarace.com Rocket quickly settled into a rhythm that made him the obvious car to beat.

Illinois racer, Shannon Babb kept the pressure on Elliott for third while defending point champion Steve Francis ran in fourth and Tim McCreadie chased in fifth. The order remained unchanged through the halfway point as the race stayed caution free.

Lanigan was patient as he worked his way through traffic with many of the back of the pack cars racing him hard to stay on the lead lap. Babb started to turn up the heat taking second in traffic from Elliott on lap 33.

In the closing laps, Babb made several runs on Lanigan, pulling along side of the leader in turn two at one point. Lanigan remained focused and powered his way to the checkered and the $10,150 first place prize. It was his fourth consecutive top five and tied him for the lead in the WoO point standings with Francis who came on strong to finish in third. Elliott finished out the night with a solid fourth place run and McCreadie rounded out the top five.

Thirty-nine cars were entered in the event, including NASCAR Sprint Cup standout Dave Blaney. Blaney drove WoO LMS regular Tim Fuller’s second car, timed 10th-fastest in qualifying and finished 25th after dropping out early in the main.

Heat winners were Babb, Richards, Lanigan and Francis. John Blankenship of Williamson, W.Va., and Donald Lingo Jr. of Millsboro, Del., captured the B-Mains.

Results of WoO Late Model Series ‘First State 50’ (Finishing Position/Start/Driver/Laps Completed/Money Won):

1. (2) Darrell Lanigan/50 $10,150
2. (5) Shannon Babb/50 $5,100
3. (6) Steve Francis/50 $3,000
4. (1) Ricky Elliott/50 $3,000
5. (3) Tim McCreadie/50 $2,000
6. (10) Rick Eckert/50 $1,700
7. (8) Josh Richards/50 $1,400
8. (12) Shane Clanton/50 $1,300
9. (4) Vic Coffey/50 $1,450
10. (7) Chub Frank/50 $1,100
11. (9) Tim Fuller/50 $1,050
12. (14) Clint Smith/50 $1,000
13. (16) Jason Covert/49 $950
14. (11) Jeremy Miller/49 $900
15. (13) Jamie Lathroum/49 $850
16. (18) John Blankenship/49 $800
17. (17) Donald Lingo Jr./49 $770
18. (19) Darryl Hills/49 $750
19. (20) Scott Cross/49 $730
20. (22) Mark Pettyjohn/49 $700
21. (23) Danny Johnson/49 $700
22. (24) Joe Isabell/48 $700
23. (21) David Pettyjohn/15 $700
24. (15) David Hill/11 $700
25. (25) Dave Blaney/2 $700

Time of Race: 17 Mins., 39.962 Secs.
Margin of Victory: 0.377 Secs.
Yellow Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Lanigan (1-50)
Provisional Starters: D. Johnson, Isabell (WoO); Blaney (track)
Rookie of the Race: Vic Coffey ($250)
WoO LMS ‘Bonus Bucks’ Winner: Ricky Elliott ($500)
Integra Shocks Crew Chief of the Race ($50): Chris Burton (Lanigan)
Chick Hawk Racing Hot Lap Award: Lanigan (half-off tire warmers)

Time Trial Results (Position/No./Driver/Hometown/Best Lap):

1. 19-Tim Fuller/Watertown, NY 18.888
2. 1-Josh Richards/Shinnston, WV 18.956
3. 11J-Richard Jarvis Jr./Ocean City, MD 19.144
4. 25-Shane Clanton/Locust Grove, GA 19.150
5. 18-Shannon Babb/Moweaqua, IL 19.154
6. 32c-Vic Coffey/Leicester, NY 19.203
7. 29-Darrell Lanigan/Union, KY 19.257
8. 19-Steve Francis/Ashland, KY 19.258
9. 45-Ricky Elliott/Seaford, DE 19.365
10. 19b-Dave Blaney/Hartford, OH 19.371
11. 24M-Jeremy Miller/Gettysburg, PA 19.422
12. 1*-Chub Frank/Bear Lake, PA 19.478
13. 55L-Donald Lingo Jr./Millsboro, DE 19.531
14. 24-Rick Eckert/York, PA 19.542
15. 39-Tim McCreadie/Watertown, NY 19.557
16. 49-Mark Pettyjohn/Milton, DE 19.601
17. 6-Jamie Lathroum/Mechanicsville, MD 19.608
18. 4-Rick Whaley/Millsboro, DE 19.629
19. 6J-Joe Isabell/Pennellville, NY 19.645
20. 43A-Jason Covert/York Haven, PA 19.708
21. 12K-Jon Callaway/Harrington, DE 19.733
22. 44-Clint Smith/Senoia, GA 19.759
23. 55-Roland Mann/Chaptico, MD 19.827
24. 23-John Blankenship/Williamson, WV 19.850
25. KB-Kerry King/Delmar, DE 19.882
26. 7H-Darryl Hills/Great Mills, MD 19.883
27. 119-Rob Ormsbee/Wall, NJ 19.899
28. 12-Kevin Scott Jr./Laurel, DE 19.967
29. 80-David Pettyjohn/Millsboro, DE 20.013
30. 46-Mike Wharton/Bridgeville, DE 20.054
31. 07-Scott Cross/Odenton, MD 20.054
32. 20-Staci Warrington/Milton, DE 20.115
33. 118-Rob Schirmer/Milton, DE 20.165
34. 84-Ray Davis Jr./Millsboro, DE 20.388
35. 8-Norman Short Jr./Georgetown, DE 20.488
36. 27J-Danny Johnson/Phelps, NY 20.489
37. 18s-Sean Beardsley/Central Square, NY 20.656
38. 38-Bob Geiger/Laurel, DE 20.960
39. 75-David Hill/Trappe, MD 22.428

Heat No. 1 (10 laps – Top 4 Transfer): Babb, Elliott, Fuller, Lathroum, Callaway, Lingo, D. Pettyjohn, Schirmer, Beardsley, King

Heat No. 2 (10 laps – Top 4 Transfer): Richards, Coffey, Eckert, C. Smith, Hills, Davis, Blaney, Wharton, Geiger, Whaley

Heat No. 3 (10 laps – Top 4 Transfer): Lanigan, McCreadie, J. Miller, Hill, Cross, Mann, Isabell, Ormsbee, Short (DNS) Jarvis

Heat No. 4 (10 laps – Top 4 Transfer): Francis, Frank, Clanton, Covert, Blankenship, D. Johnson, M. Pettyjohn, Scott, Warrington

B-Main No. 1 (12 laps – Top 3 Transfer): Lingo, Hills, D. Pettyjohn, Davis, Schirmer, Wharton, Callaway, Beardsley, Geiger (DNS) Blaney, King, Whaley

B-Main No. 2 (12 laps – Top 3 Transfer): Blankenship, Cross, M. Pettyjohn, D. Johnson, Mann, Scott, Ormsbee, Isabell, Warrington, Short (DNS) Jarvis

May 24, 2008

RICHARD JARVIS HOLDS OFF RICKY ELLIOTT TO WIN IN DELAWARE LATE MODELS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Richard Jarvis, Jr. got some help from a late race caution which negated a pass by Ricky Elliott and was able to hold off Elliott on the restart to go on to the win in the 20-lap Super Late Model feature Saturday night at Delaware International.

Jon Callaway looked strong for the second week in a row putting the Gary Simpson late model out front at the start of the feature. Donald Lingo, Jr. ran in second with Rick Whaley moving by Richard Jarvis, Jr. for third. By lap four, Ricky Elliott had charged from his tenth starting spot into the top five.

Callaway built a comfortable lead but had a close call on lap eight when a lapped car slowed in front of his as he came off the fourth turn. At the halfway sign the top five were Callaway, Jarvis, Whaley, Elliott and Lingo.

With the race staying under the green, Callaway was in heavy traffic and Jarvis was able to rapidly close the gap. Jarvis moved into the lead just as the first yellow flew on lap fourteen when Lingo slowed to a stop and David Hill headed to the pits.

On the restart, Elliott worked into second with Whaley following into third. The caution was out again on lap 16 when Whaley rolled to a stop. Elliott pulled even with Jarvis on the restart with the two making contact coming off the second turn and Elliott taking the lead.

The pass was erased when the caution came out before the lap was completed as Bob Geiger rolled to a stop. On the restart, Jarvis closed the bottom line and was able to hold off Elliott on the final two laps to take his third win of the season in the Mid Coastal Siding/Rocket. Elliott finished a close second with Callaway third. Fourth went to David Pettyjohn with Ray Davis, Jr. rounding out the top five. Heats were won by Callaway and Jarvis.

“Everything worked out in our favor here,” smiled Jarvis. “We still need to make some adjustments to get ready for Thursday night (World of Outlaw show) but we are definitely in the ballpark.”

Fifteen year old Tyler Reed set the pace at the start of the 15-lap Crate Model feature with Barry Beauchamp giving chase along with Joe Warren. As Reed took advantage of a clear track ahead the battle for second added Jack Mullins.

Warren broke free to take second and wasted no time in taking the point on lap seven. At the halfway sign the top five were Warren, Reed, Beauchamp, Mullins and Chris Jestice. Cautions on laps 11 through 14 kept Warren from building a lead.

The final lap shoot out was all Warren as he recorded his second straight win in the Big Fish Grill/Lazer. Reed finished a personal best in second with Beauchamp third. Sparky White came on strong to finish in fourth and Justin Breeding rounded out the top five. Fast time was set by Kelly Putz in qualifying.

The Slide for 5 final saw Wayne White, Jr. jump out to the early lead with Bryan Nailor in second. Dylan Betts slid his way to the front for laps three and four but could not hold off Nailor.

Nailor, despite a front tire that was smoking badly due to the front fender rubbing on it but the tire stayed up and Nailor took the win which was worth $133 in memory of Kyle Dixon who drove the No. 133. Betts finished in second with Dave Redick third, Matt Carmean fourth and Jordan Herbert fifth.

This Thursday night the World of Outlaw Late Models will make their fourth appearance at Delaware International. Gates open at 3 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup driver, Dave Blaney will pilot the Tim Fuller backup car. Defending champion of the event is Chub Frank who is currently second in the WoO Point Standings. Saturday night will be Area Auto Racing Night with the United Racing Company Sprint Cars joining the five weekly divisions. Miss Motorsports 2008, Tiffany Skias will be on hand to greet fans and sign autographs. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. For more information contact the speedway office at 302-875-1911.

RESULTS: 20-Lap Super Late Model Feature: 1. RICHARD JARVIS, JR. 2. Ricky Elliott; 3. Jon Callaway; 4. David Pettyjohn; 5. Ray Davis Jr; 6. Staci Warrington; 7. Bob Geiger; 8. Kerry King; 9. Derrik Hill; 10. Rick Whaley; 11. Kevin Scott; 12. Donald Lingo Jr; 13. David Hill; 14. Mike Wharton; 15. Ed Drury.

15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. JOE WARREN; 2. Tyler Reed; 3. Barry Beauchamp; 4. Sparky White; 5. Justin Breeding; 6. Herb Tunis; 7. Kelly Putz; 8.

Mike Wilson; 9. John Imler; 10. Josh Millman; 11. Mike Parsons; 12. Travis Justice; 13. Bunky White; 14. Gary Manos; 15. Jeff Swartz; 16. Nick Davis; 17. Skip Syester; 18. Mike Williams; 19. Darin Henderson; 20. Chris Jestice; 21. Jack Mullins; 22. Ryan ;Chism; 23. Eric Vent.

May 25, 2008

JAMIE MILLS TAKES NAPA BIG BLOCKS ON KYLE DIXON TRIBUTE NIGHT



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Jamie Mills took the lead from his cousin, Judd Mills on lap seven and went on to his first win in the Unity Tribute to Kyle Dixon 25-lap NAPA Big Block Modified feature Saturday at the Delaware International Speedway.

Matt Jester won the first qualifying heat and Jamie Mills gave an indication of things to come when he won the second qualifier. Judd Mills looked strong at the drop of the green holding off last week’s winner, Ricky Johnson who had jumped from sixth to take second from Howard O’Neal on lap three.

Cautions on laps three and four kept the field tightly bunched with Jamie Mills working from fifth to second by lap five. Jamie had to fight off Johnson for one more circuit before moving by Jamie Mills to lead lap seven. Johnson followed into second and at the halfway the duo were followed by Tim Millman, H.J. Bunting and Judd Mills in the top five.

Judd Mills’ car started to smoke and he drifted to a stop to bring out the yellow on lap 14. Under the yellow, Millman pulled off with mechanical problems. On the restart it was Jamie Mills and Johnson still one and two with Bunting now in third and Norman Short climbing to fourth.

The race would stay green the rest of the distance and Mills cruised to the win in the Coulbourne Farms/Bicknell. “We had some problems at the beginning (of the season) but now we are getting things worked out,” said Mills of his new ride from Keith Coulbourne. “Any new teams is going to have some bugs they have to work out but these guys have stayed behind me and worked their butts off.”

Johnson finished in the second spot with Bunting third. Fourth went to Short and Matt Jester rounded out the top five.

John Curtis started on the pole of the 15-lap AC Delco Modified feature and did exactly what he had to do – make no mistake to post his first win of the year. Defending champion chased Curtis until halfway when Tim Trimble moved into the runner-up spot.

As Curtis cruised in the high groove, Michael White battle by Trice for third. A caution with one lap left to go gave Trimble on final shot at Curtis but Curtis was up for the challenge and held on for the final lap to take the win in the Taylor & Messick/Teo. Trimble finished in second with White third. Trice held on for the fourth spot and Joseph Tracey rounded out the top five. Fast time was set by White in qualifying.

The 10-lap Modified Lite feature saw Brandon Dennis take the lead from Aaron Bada just past the halfway point after a three lap side by side battle. Once out front Dennis moved to the high groove and went on to his first win. Bada got into a tangle with two laps to go and Curt Miles, Jr. would chase Dennis the rest of the distance. Kirk Miles finished in the third spot with Kyle Fuller coming on strong to finish in fourth and Alan Passwaters fifth. Fast time in qualifying was set by Rick Wheatley.

RESULTS: 25-Lap NAPA Big Block Feature: 1. JAMIE MILLS; 2. Ricky Johnson; 3. HJ Bunting; 4. Norman Short; 5. Matt Jester; 6. Steve Downs II; 7. Howard ONeal; 8. Jeff Brown; 9.Glenn Reed; 10. Jordan Watson; 11. Dave Simmons; 12. Tim Millman; 13. Judd Mills; 14. Chad Clark; 15. Dale Hawkins; 16. George Richardson; 17. Donny Radd; 18. Robert Dutton; DNS: Scott Van Gorder; Craig Ott’ Joseph Watson.

15-Lap AC Delco Feature: 1. JOHN CURTIS; 2. Tim Trimble; 3. Michael White; 4. Brad Trice; 5. Joseph Tracy; 6. Jerry Carter; 7. Herman Powell; 8. Rodney Cordrey; 9. Adam Jarrell; 10. Brandon Perdue; 11. Scott Calhoun; 12. Scott Baker; 13. John Wynn; 14. Casey Lynch; 15. Westley Smith; 16. Randy Hill Jr; 17. Grant Ireland; 18. Herbie Hempel; 19. Jeff Marker; 20. Dan Reidy; 21. Bobby Watkins; 22. Chris Hitchens; 23. Danny Smack; 24. Justin Griffith; 25. Jason Bishop.

10-Lap Modified Lite Feature: 1. BRANDON DENNIS; 2. Curt Miles, Jr.; 3. Kirk Miles; 4. Kyle Fuller; 5. Alan Passwaters; 6. Cody Belote; 7. Aaron Bada; 8. Chad Passwaters; 9. Shawn Weber; 10. T.J. Williams; 11. Rick Wheatley.

May 17, 2008

HOMETOWN RICKY JOHNSON TAKES DELAWARE NAPA MODIFIEDS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – NAPA Big Block Modified driver, Ricky Johnson has the luxury of having the Delaware International Speedway literally right in his back yard. On Saturday night he made the two mile tow even more enjoyable as he won the 25-lap NAPA Big Block feature.

H.J. Bunting and Jamie Mills captured the two heats for the solid 21 car field. Scott VanGorder controlled the start but the yellow was out before lap one was completed for a spin by Jeff Brown. On the restart, Johnson shot to the high groove and took the lead going down the back straight. Johnson’s strength was obvious as he immediately opened a six car length margin over VanGorder.

The second yellow was out on lap three as Matt Jester, who was on a charge on the outside, slowed to a stop with mechanical problems. Once again Johnson pulled away on the restart. A torrid four car battle developed for second through fifth with VanGorder, Howard O’Neal, Mills, and Bunting.

O’Neil climbed to second for five laps but VanGorder was not done and regained the spot on lap nine. By the halfway point, Tim Millman had climbed into the top five and was running in fourth. Millman got by O’Neal for third but began to slow with five laps left to go. His night finally ended in a cloud of engine smoke on lap 22, bringing out the final yellow.

Bunting was able to get by VanGorder on the restart but Johnson was just too strong as he again pulled away for his first win of the season in the Johnson’s OK Exhaust Center/Teo. Bunting finished in the second spot with VanGorder ending a good run in third. Fourth went to O’Neal and Mills rounded out the top five.

Tim Trimble took advantage of his outside second row starting spot to race his way past Brad Trice to lead lap one of the 15-lap AC Delco TSS Modified feature. Bobby Watkins dueled with Trice for three circuits before taking second on lap four. At the halfway sign the top five were Trimble, Watkins, Trice, Joe Tracy and Michael White.

Trimble appeared to be headed for his second win of the season but the car lost power coming off the fourth turn for the white flag. Trimble came to a stop in the first turn bringing out the yellow and setting up a one lap shoot out with Watkins now the leader. Watkins was able to hold off Trice on the final lap to take the win in his Vortex Bed Liners by Gene’s Auto/Teo. Tracy finished in third with White, who set fast time in qualifying, fourth and Scott Calhoun fifth.

The Mod Lite 10 lapper was a good one. Rick Wheatley led the first five laps before Steve White moved on top. Brandon Dennis moved in to challenge in third bringing Tim White in fourth.

Wheatley was determined and kept the pressure on Steve White. On the final lap White got loose in the second turn and spun bringing out the yellow with one to go. Wheatley would hold off Dennis and Tim White to take the win in his Tink’s Fab Shop machine. Kevin McKinney finished in the fourth spot and Kirk Miles came from the rear of the field to finish in fifth, Fast time in qualifying was set by Steve White.

C.J. Schirmer in his ’37 Ford Coupe took the lead on lap one of the Southern Delaware Vintage Racing Club 10-lap feature and was never headed to take the win. Mel Joseph, Jr. chased Schirmer the entire distance to finish in second and Morris Tucker finished in third. Fourth went to Chuck Tucker and fifth to Rick Loveland, Jr. Jim Laplant as first Sportsman finishing in eighth.

RESULTS: 25-Lap NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1. RICKY JOHNSON; 2. HJ Bunting; 3. Scott Van Gorder; 4. Howard ONeal; 5. Jamie Mills; 6. Norman Short; 7. Robert Dutton; 8. Jordan Watson; 9. Chad Clark; 10. Joseph Watson; 11. Jeff Brown; 12. Craig Ott; 13. Glenn Richards; 14. Tim Millman; 15. Steve Downs II; 16. George Richardson; 17. Judd Mills; 18. Dana Walker; 19. Matt Jester; DNS: Donny Radd; Jason Deliessio.

15-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. BOBBY WATKINS; 2. Brad Trice; 3. Joseph Tracy; 4. Michael White; 5. Scott Calhoun; 6. John Curtis; 7. Randy Hill Jr; 8. Jerry Carter; 9. Herman Powell; 10. Grant Ireland; 11. Westley Smith; 12. Justin Griffith; 13. Chris Hitchens; 14. Brian Robbins; 15. Scott Baker; 16. Garrie Bostwick; 17. Jason Bishop; 18. John Wynn; 19. Herbie Hempel; 20. Brandon Perdue; 21. Jeff Marker; 22. Dan Reidy; 23. Tim Trimble; 24. Bryan Applegate; 25. Bubba Sears.

10-Lap Modified Lite Feature: 1. RICK WHEATLEY; 2. Brandon Dennis; 3. Tim White; 4. Kevin McKinney; 5. Kirk Miles; 6. Cody Belote; 7. Jimmy Wills; 8. Kyle Fuller; 9. Chad Passwaters; 10. Shawn Weber; 11. Aaron Bada; 12. Steve White; 13. James McKinney; 14. Alan Passwaters; 15. TJ Williams.

10-Lap Vintage Feature: 1. C.J. Schirmer; 2. Mel Joseph, Jr.; 3. Morris Tucker; 4. Chuck Tucker; 5. Rick Loveland, Jr.; 6. Dave Schamp; 7. Brad Picard; 8. Jim Laplant; 9. Chris Loveland; 10. John Irwin; DNS: Sonny Ritter; Jim Reed.

May 17, 2008

RICKY ELLIOTT DOUBLES IN DELAWARE LATE MODELS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Ricky Elliott of Seaford, Del. made it two for two as he won his heat and his second consecutive Super Late Model feature Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. Elliott took advantage of a late race caution to catch rookie Jon Callaway and take the lead.

Callaway, who looked impressive in his heat race win, worked his way by 17 year old high school senior, Staci Warrington to lead lap one. Callaway quickly settled into a rhythm in the high groove with Warrington keeping place in second. Donald Lingo, Jr. held the third spot with 16 year old Kevin Scott in fourth and Ross Robinson in fifth.

The first caution came out on lap seven for Brian Driver. Ricky Elliott had just entered the top five after starting in tenth and on the restart took third from Lingo, Jr. Warrington held off Elliott’s challenges for the next two laps before a four car tangle brought out the yellow just one lap shy of halfway.

On the restart, Lingo was able to regain second as Callaway once again pulled away from the field. Elliott’s Charles Jarvis owned mount came alive regaining third on lap 12 and taking second from Warrington one lap later. Once again the yellow was out for a spin erasing Callaway’s lead and putting Elliott on his bumper.

Callaway held on for one more lap before Elliott moved on top to stay with three laps to go. It wasn’t over as Warrington ended her outstanding drive with one lap to go when the front suspension broke, bringing out the final yellow. On the restart, Elliott cruised to his second win in the Seaside Builders/Rocket. Callaway finished a personal best in the division in second and Lingo, Jr. finished in third. Fourth went to point leader, Ray Davis, Jr. and Rick Whaley rounded out the top five.

The Crate Model 15-lap feature was a caution filled event that kept race long leader, Joe Warren on his toes. Warren held off defending champion, Jack Mullins throughout the entire distance. Herb Tunis worked his way into third from fifth just before the halfway sign.

The final yellow in the event flew with just two laps left to go when Barry Beauchamp and John Imler tangled in the third turn. Warren remained flawless on the final two laps as he drove his King Crop Insurance/Lazer to the checkered. Mullins finished in the second spot with Tunis third. Fourth went to 15 year old Tyler Reed and Sparky White rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Tunis.

This Saturday night will be the Unity Tribute to Kyle Dixon night and will feature the Slide for 5 with $133 going to the winner in remembrance of Kyle. The Delmar Senior/Middle School Band will perform along with a video tribute to Kyle. Anyone with a Delmar, Del. or Delmar, Md. picture I.D. will be admitted free to the spectator side. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS: 20-Lap Late Model Feature: 1. RICKY ELLIOTT; 2. Jon Callaway; 3. Donald Lingo Jr; 4. Ray Davis Jr; 5. Rick Whaley; 6. Kevin Scott; 7. Hal Browning; 8. David Pettyjohn; 9. Ross Robinson; 10. Bobby Dryden; 11. Kerry King; 12. Derrik Hill; 13. David Hill; 14. Bob Geiger; 15. Austin Hubbard; 16. Rob Schirmer; 17. Staci Warrington; 18. Bryan Driver; 19. Ed Drury; 20. Rob Massey.

15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. JOE WARREN; 2. Jack Mullins; 3. Herb Tunis; 4. Tyler Reed; 5. Sparky Whitte; 6. Justin Breeding; 7. Kelly Putz; 8. Chris Jestice; 9. Mike Parsons; 10. John McLanigan; 11. Mike Wilson; 12. Travis Justice; 13. Chris McLanigan; 14. Bunky White; 15. Jeff Patilla; 16. Nick Davis; 17. Skip Syester; 18. Barry Beauchamp; 19. John Imler; 20. Mike Williams; 21. Josh Millman; 22. Jeff Swartz; 23. Punky Chism;

May 10, 2008

RAIN WASHES OUT ACTION AT DELAWARE INTERNATIONAL



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – An early morning downpour added to already wet grounds from a previous day or rain forcing the Delaware International Speedway to cancel Saturday night’s racing program which was to include the United Racing Company Sprints.

Action continues this Saturday night with the NAPA Big Block Modifieds, Super Late Models, AC Delco Crate Modifieds, Crate Models and Modified Lites plus the Vintage Stock Cars. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

The following week, May 24th will be the Unity Tribute to Kyle Dixon. On May 24th, anyone with a picture I.D. with a Delmar, Delaware or a Delmar, Maryland address will be admitted to the track for free. The Delmar Middle & Senior High School Band will play the National Anthem and other selections during the night and there will be a video tribute to Kyle during intermission. The Slide for 5 division will join the five weekly divisions that night with the winner receiving $133 which was the number of Dixon’s Slide for 5 car.

Thursday night, May 29th the World of Outlaws will make a stop to play on the tacky half-mile clay oval. Ticket information is available on the track web site.

For more information contact the speedway office at 302-875-1911 or go online at www.delawareracing.com. 

April 28, 2008

UNITY TRIBUTE FOR KYLE DIXON NIGHT AT DELAWARE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY


                            
Delmar, DE – The community of Delmar in which Kyle Dixon lived, straddles the Mason Dixon Line separating Delaware and Maryland and is often called the “town too big for one state.” Such was the spirit of Dixon who tragically lost his life in January from injuries sustained in an auto accident. The impact his memory had was too big to be celebrated by just the racing community so on May 24th the Delaware International Speedway and the community of Delmar will join together for a Unity Tribute to Kyle Dixon Night.

At only 16 years of age, Dixon seemed to touch the lives of everyone he came in contact with. Off the track he was a junior at the Delmar Middle & Senior High School, an honor student, a wrestler and an avid soccer player on the school’s varsity team. On the track, he had been competitor at the U.S. 13 Kart track since age eight. Last year he started competing in the Slide for 5 division and had been a crew member for Brad Trice who won the 2007 AC Delco Modified Championship. With the help of former driver and long time friend and mentor, David Trice, Dixon had planned on running in the AC Delco class in 2008.

On May 24th, anyone with a picture I.D. with a Delmar, Delaware or a Delmar, Maryland address will be admitted to the track for free. The Delmar Middle & Senior High School Band will play the National Anthem and other selections during the night and there will be a video tribute during intermission. The Slide for 5 division will join the five weekly divisions that night with the winner receiving $133 which was the number of Dixon’s Slide for 5 car.

For more information contact the speedway office at 302-875-1911 or go online at www.delawareracing.com. 

May 3, 2008

RICKY ELLIOTT STAY HOME AND WINS IN DELAWARE LATE MODELS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Seaford, Delaware’s Ricky Elliott spends most of his time on the rode as a full-time racer in the Charles Jarvis Super Late Model. Saturday night, Elliott decided to stay home and race at his home track, Delaware International. The break from the road turned out well as he captured the 20-lap main.

Heats were won by Kevin Scott, Jr. and David Hill. Early in the feature, rookie, Kevin Scott, Jr. became the driver to beat for the second week in a row. Veteran Hal Browning held the second spot until lap three when Elliott, who had started in tenth, took over the runner-up spot.

Scott, Jr. would not give up the lead easily as Elliott gave pursuit until lap eight before taking over the lead. Clearly the quickest car in the field, Elliott pulled away as Scott remained solidly in second. Ray Davis, Jr. who has been very consistent this season took over third and Browning held off David Pettyjohn in for fourth.

The second half of the race stayed green and Elliott was on cruise control the rest of the distance taking the win in the Seaside Builders/Starrette Trucking/Rocket. “We tried some new stuff tonight that we don’t get to try when we are out on the road racing and it is amazing how well it worked,” said Elliott. “Kevin Scott did a good job. He is one of my customers.”

Scott, Jr. who is just 16 years old, turned in a person best in second with Davis, Jr. third. Fourth went to Browning and David Pettyjohn rounded out the top five.

Justin Breeding who just celebrated his 16th birthday last week, set fast time in the Crate Model division. In their 15-lap feature, rookie Chris Jestice held off the persistent challenges of former champion, Joe Warren to lead the first six laps. Eric Vent made a bold move on the outside in the third turn to take the lead on lap seven and was followed at the halfway sign by Jestice, Warren, Mike Williams and Barry Beauchamp.

Jestice would chase Vent for the rest of the distance but Vent, in the Clark’s Pools/Snookie’s Speed Parts/Lazer would not be denied his first win of the year. Jestice made no mistake to take second with Warren finishing in third. Fourth went to Mike Williams with Beauchamp rounding out the top five.

The Little Lincoln Vintage Cars made their first appearance of the season. Jamie Wagner set the pace for the first half of the race with Mel Joseph, Jr. quickly moving from ninth to challenge in second. Steering problems dropped Wagner from the field just as Joseph moved into the lead.

A caution with two laps to go put Bill Brittingham on the Joseph’s back bumper but Joseph held off the challenge to take the win. Brittingham finished in second with John Stevenson third. Fourth went to Pat McNeil and Mark Cashdan rounded out the top five. In victory lane, Joseph dedicated the win to former racer, Donald “Duck” Robinson who passed away the week prior.

RESULTS: 20-Lap Super Late Model Feature: 1. RICKY ELLIOTT; 2. Kevin Scott, Jr.; 3. Ray Davis Jr; 4. Hal Browning; 5. David Pettyjohn; 6. Donald Lingo Jr; 7. Richard Jarvis Jr; 8. Jon Callaway; 9. Rick Whaley; 10. David Hill; 11. Staci Warrington; 12. Ross Robinson; 13. Bob Geiger; 14. Trent Collins; 15. Austin Hubbard; 15. Ed Drury; 16. Kerry King; DNS: Derrik Hill; Brian Driver.

15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. ERIC VENT; 2. Chris Jestice; 3. Joe Warren; 4.

Mike Williams; 5. Barry Beauchamp; 6. Sparky White; 7. Mike Wharton; 8. Travis Justice; 9. Mike Wilson; 10. Kelly Putz; 11. Mike Parsons; 12. Skip Syester; 13. Jeff Patilla; 14. Bunky White; 15. Gary Manos; 16. Jack Mullins; 17. Nick Davis; 18. Tyler Reed; 19. Justin Breeding; 20. Herb Tunis; 21. Gus Economides; 22. Josh Millman; 23. Jeff Swartz; DNS: John Imler; Punky Chism

10-Lap Little Lincoln Feature: 1. MEL JOSEPH, JR.; 2. Bill Brittingham; 3. John Stevenson; 4. Pat McNeil; 5. Mark Cashdan; 6. Emory West; 7. Donald Robinson, Jr.; 8. Richard Zack; 9. Chris Loveland; 10. Steven Baker; 11. Jamie Wagner; DNS: Tony Daisey; Matt Johnson; Duke Walsen.

May 3, 2008

MATT JESTER ENDS MILLMAN’S STREAK AT THREE IN DELAWARE MODIFIEDS

By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Matt Jester likes seeing different winners in the NAPA Big Block Modified division especially when one of those winners is him. Saturday night, Jester hovered in the top five until late in the 25-lap feature before making a charge for the win and ending Tim Millman’s streak at three at the Delaware International Speedway.

George Richardson controlled the first three laps after starting on the pole before a determined Ricky Johnson moved on top. Donnie Radd followed into second with Tim Millman riding in third. Jamie Mills marched through the top five taking fourth.

With Johnson comfortably out front, first Millman, then Mills gave chase from second. At the halfway sign the top five were Johnson, Mills, Jester, Millman and Radd. Mills became the third different leader on the next circuit. The caution was out one lap later as Glenn Richards and Norman Short came to a stop. Under the yellow, the leader Mills headed to the pits with engine problems.

Johnson was now back on top with Jester breathing down his neck. Jester used the quick outside groove to take the lead on lap 17. The race remained green the rest of the distance and Jester, in the Clearview Farms/Smith Concrete/Teo crossed under the checkered for his first win of the season.

“The car was definitely tight tonight,” said Jester. “I had to wait until we opened up a little bit so that I could get on the gas quick. It was definitely good to end that streak.”

Johnson ended a good run in second with Millman third. Fourth went to H.J. Bunting and Robert Dutton secured a solid top five. Heats were won by Bunting and Jester.

A record field of 31 AC Delco Modifieds were on hand with Jerry Carter setting fast time in qualifying and Justin Griffith winning the consolation. In the 15-lap feature event, Bobby Watkins led the first two laps before Michael White moved on top.

By the halfway sign Watkins was still pressuring White with Joe Tracey, Herman Powell, and John Curtis in the top five. Tracey and Watkins went three wide for the lead on lap 14 but White held off the challenge to take the win in the J&M Roofing/Teo. Watkins finished in second with Tracey third. Fourth went to Powell and Curtis held off Brad Trice to finish in fifth.

Steve White blitzed from his fifth starting spot to lead lap one of the Modified Lite 10-lap feature. Once out front, White moved to the fast high line around the track and was never seriously challenged. Brandon Dennis and Aaron Bada battled for second with Dennis taking the spot. Fast qualifier, Tim White worked his way up from ninth and was running in third with one to go.

Steve White, in the R&F Auto/Woods Contracting/Northeast Modified Lite picked up his third checkered of the season with Dennis finishing in second. Tim White notched third at the checkered with Bada and Curt Miles, Jr. rounding out the top five.

This Saturday night the United Racing Company Sprints make their second stop if the season along with the five weekly divisions. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS: 25-lap NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1. MATT JESTER; 2. Ricky Johnson; 3. Tim Millman; 4. HJ Bunting; 5. Robert Dutton; 6. Scott Van Gorder; 7. Howard ONeal; 8. Dana Walker;; 9. Judd Mills; 10. Jordan Watson; 11. Dale Hawkins; 12. Glenn Reed; 13. Craig Ott; 14. George Richardson; 15. Chad Clark; 16. Jamie Mills; 17. Donny Radd; 18. Norman Short; 19. Glenn Richards; 20. Joseph Watson; 21. Steve Downs II; DNS: Jeff Brown.

15-lap AC Delco TSS Feature: 1. MICHAEL WHITE; 2. Bobby Watkins; 3. Joseph Tracy; 4. Herman Powell; 5. John Curtis; 6. Brad Trice; 7. Tim Trimble; 8. Matt Hawkins; 9. John Wynn; 10. Justin Griffith; 11. Adam Jarrell; 12. Brandon Perdue; 13. Westley Smith; 14. Grant Ireland; 15. Rodney Cordrey; 16. Scott Baker; 17. Casey Lynch; 18. Scott Calhoun; 19. Jason Bishop; 20. Dan Reidy; 21. Jerry Carter; 22. Chris Hitchens; 23. Brian Robbins; 24. Randy Hill Jr; 25. Herbie Hempel; 26. Danny Smack; 27. Bubba Sears;

10-Lap Modified Lite Feature: 1. STEVE WHITE; 2. Brandon Dennis; 3. Tim White; 4. Aaron Bada; 5. Curt Miles, Jr. ; 6. Rick Wheatley; 7. Kevin McKinney;8. Kirk Miles; 9. Alan Passwaters; 10. Jimmy Wills; 11. T.J. Williams; 12. James McKinney; 13. Cody Belote; 14. Chad Passwaters; 15. Shawn Weber.

April 26, 2008

ROSS ROBINSON GETS 1ST CAREER WIN IN DELAWARE LATE MODELS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Ross Robinson was extremely successful in the Street Modifieds at Delaware International two seasons ago but moved to the highly competitive Late Model division early in the season last year. On Saturday night in only his second season in the class, Robinson held off Rick Whaley by a bumper to record his first win in the 20-lap William J. Cathell Memorial.

Sixteen year old rookie, Kevin Scott looked like he was a seasoned veteran as he easily led the field at the start of the Super Late Model main. Robinson started in the second spot and gave chase with David Pettyjohn challenging in third. Donald Lingo was on the move but his night ended in a cloud of smoke as he came to a stop on lap seven bringing out the yellow.

Scott again took off in the lead on the restart with Robison following in second. By halfway Rick Whaley had worked by Pettyjohn for third and David Hill held down fifth. Scott looked like he might be headed for his first win until the car suddenly slowed on lap 14 bringing out the caution once again.

Robinson was now on top but he could not shake Whaley. Whaley made a bid on lap 17 but Robinson once again pulled away. On the final turn, Whaley squeezed inside of Robinson but Ross was not shaken as the two raced clean to the finish with Robinson, in the Blue Flame Gas Service/Grotto Pizza/Warrior taking the win by just .13 seconds over Whaley. Pettyjohn finished in the third spot with Hill fourth and Ray Davis, Jr. fifth.

Robinson celebrated by pulling up to the flag stand and climbing on top of his car to salute the cheering crowd. Heats were won by Pettyjohn and Bob Geiger.

In the 15-lap Crate Model feature, Jack Mullins wasted no time moving from his outside second row starting spot to take the lead from Mike Williams on lap one. Barry Beauchamp looked strong running in third and two time winner, Herb Tunis drove by Eric Vent for fourth.

Williams came to a stop on lap four ending his drive and bringing out the yellow. Tunis grabbed second on the restart but could not close on Mullins. Beauchamp regrouped and took second back from Tunis. The yellow came out for a final time with just one lap to go.

Mullins had no problem driving away from the field on the restart as the defending champion went on to his first win of the year in the Murray Motors/Bi-Rite Auto/Warrior. Beauchamp finished a well earned second with Tunis third. Fourth went to Vent and Joe Warren came on to finish in the fifth spot. Beauchamp set fast time in qualifying.

The Slide for 5 cars rounded out the program. Dylan Betts led the first lap but slowed with a flat front tire. Wayne White, Jr. in his big station wagon moved on top and dodged all of the obstacles for the rest of the distance for his first win. Brian Nailor took second on the final lap and Layton Pritchett finished in third. Betts held on to finish in the fourth spot and Tyler White came from 18th to finish in fifth.

RESULTS 20-Lap Super Late Model Feature: 1. ROSS ROBINSON; 2. Rick Whaley; 3. David Pettyjohn; 4. David Hill; 5. Ray Davis Jr; 6. Kerry King; 7. Bob Geiger; 8. Jon Callaway; 9. Rob Massey; 10. Staci Warrington; 11. Brian Driver; 12. Roland Mann; 13. Kevin Scott; 14. Donald Lingo Jr; 15. Trent Collins; 16. Austin ;Hubbard; 17. Hal Browning.

15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. JACK MULLINS; 2.Barry Beauchamp; 3. Herb Tunis; 4. Eric Vent; 5. Joe Warren; 6. Chris Jestice; 7. Tyler Reed; 8. Punky Chism; 9.

Kelly Putz; 10. Justin Breeding; 11. Mike Williams; 12. Mike Wilson; 13. Mark Williams; 14. Mike Parsons; 15. Josh Millman; 16. Skip Syester’ 17. Jeff Swartz; 18. Bunky White; 19. Nick Davis.
 

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April 26, 2008


MILLMAN STILL PERFECT IN DELAWARE NAPA MODIFIEDS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – When Tim Millman decided to drive for Jake Marine for the 2008 season he could not have dreamed that three weeks into the season he would be undefeated. In Saturday night’s 25-lap William J. Cathell Memorial NAPA Big Block Modified feature, Millman started in ninth and went from fourth to first in a lap and a half to lead lap seven then go on to his third straight win.

Steve Downs worked by George Richardson to lead lap one of the feature. H.J. Bunting followed into the second spot with Matt Jester riding in third. Millman was running in fifth by lap two and one lap later moved by Judd Mills for fourth.

Bunting slid high and Millman went by both Bunting and Jester to take second on lap six. One lap later he moved by Downs to take the lead as Jester followed into second. The first yellow was out on lap eight as Robert Dutton slowed with a flat. At the halfway sign the top five were Millman, Jester, Bunting, Judd Mills, and Downs.

Jamie Mills was on the move and cracked the top five just as the final yellow flew on lap 16 as Downs came to a stop just off turn two. Mills got by Bunting for third on the restart and Ricky Johnson entered the top five.

Jester made a bid for the lead on lap 23 but Millman was able to hold off the challenge and pull away on the final two laps for his third consecutive win in the J&M Roofing/Finger Lakes/Teo. Jester finished in the second spot with Jamie Mills third. Fourth went to Bunting and Johnson rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Jamie Mills and Downs.

In the 15-lap AC Delco Modified feature, Tim Trimble quickly took command from his pole starting position. Joseph Tracey held the second spot with Brad Trice running in third. Trice climbed to second but on lap seven, Bobby Watkins got over his front wheel in a battle for the position. Trice spun across the back straight and collected Chris Hitchens. There were no injuries but both drivers were done for the night.

Watkins recovered to hold on to second but Trimble would make no mistakes as he piloted the Courtland Manor/Covey’s Car Care/Troyer to his first win of the season. Watkins finished in the second spot with last week’s winner, Michael White third. Fourth went to Tracey with Adam Jarrell fifth. White set fast time in qualifying. The consolation was won by Rodney Cordrey.

Defending point champion, Steve White was in top form in the 10-lap Modified Lite feature. White took off like a rocket at the drop of the green moving from his seventh starting spot to take the lead from Curt Miles, Jr. on lap one.

Once out front White moved to the very top of the speedway and ran the edge the rest of the distance. He was able to pull away from Brandon Dennis who took second on lap three. It was the second with for White this season driving the R&F Auto/Wood’s Contracting/Northeast Modified Lite Lightning. Dennis finished in the second spot with Miles, Jr. third. Fourth went to Ricky Wheatley and Kevin McKinney rounded out the top five. White set fast time in qualifying.

This Saturday night the Little Lincoln Vintage Cars will join the five weekly divisions. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS: 25-Lap NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1. TIM MILLMAN; 2. Matt Jester; 3. Jamie Mills; 4. HJ Bunting; 5. Ricky Johnson; 6. Howard O’Neal; 7. Judd Mills; 8. Glenn Richards; 9. Scott Van Gorder; 10. Joseph Watson; 11. Craig Ott; 12. Chad Clark; 13. Dana Walker; 14. George Richardson; 15. Steve Downs II; 16. Dale ;Hawkins; 17. Donny Radd; 18. Robert Dutton; 19. Norman Short; DNS: Jordan Watson; Jeff Brown.

15-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. TIM TRIMBLE; 2. Bobby Watkins; 3. Michael White; 4. Joseph Tracy; 5. Adam Jarrell; 6. Herman Powell; 7. Jerry Carter; 8. Scott Calhoun; 9. Rodney Cordrey; 10. Westley Smith; 11. John Wynn; 12. Justin Griffith; 13. Randy Hill Jr; 14. John Curtis; 15. Scott Baker; 16. Brandon Perdue; 17. Grant Ireland; 18. Casey Lynch; 19. Bryan Applegate; 20. Herbie Hempel; 21. Brian Robbins; 22. Brad Trice; 23. Chris Hitchens; 24. Bubba Sears; 25. Matt Hawkins; 26. Gary Blessing; DNS: Jason Bishop.

10-Lap Modified Lite Feature: 1. STEVE WHITE; 2. Brandon Dennis; 3. Curt Miles Jr; 4. Rick Wheatley; 5. Kevin McKinney; 6. James McKinney; 7. Kyle Fuller; 8. Allan Passwaters; 9. Shawn Weber; 10. Chad Passwaters; 11. TJ Williams; 12. Kirk Miles; 13. Aaron Bada; 14. Cody Belote.

April 19, 2008

RICHARD JARVIS, JR. DOUBLES IN DELAWARE LATE MODELS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Richard Jarvis, Jr. started off the 2008 season in perfect form as he won his second consecutive 20-lap Super Late Model feature at the Delaware International Speedway. His second win however did not come nearly as easy as his opening night wire to wire win. Jarvis started in seventh and finally caught race-long leader, Bob Geiger on lap 16 and taking the lead with just three laps to go.

Veteran Bob Geiger started on the pole and looked like he had hit the setup perfect as he paced the field. Rick Whaley chased from second about four car lengths back and Hal Browning ran in third. The first and only yellow flew on lap six when Jon Callaway got some help and spun in turn three and Staci Warrington clipped his spinning car.

On the restart Jarvis bolted into third with David Pettyjohn in tow. At the halfway sign the top five were Geiger, Whaley, Jarvis, Pettyjohn and Browning.

With Geiger comfortably out front, Jarvis went to work on Whaley, taking second with five laps to go. It only took one lap for Jarvis to close the advantage that Geiger had built and one more lap to take the lead. Jarvis went on to post his second win in as many nights in the Mid-Coastal Siding/Rocket. Geiger finished out an outstanding run in second with Whaley third. David Pettyjohn finished in the fourth spot and Browning finished in fifth. Heats were won by Geiger and Whaley.

“I’m really proud of our crew,” said Jarvis. “We ended up fifth in the heat but we didn’t give up. The guys just really went to work and we put all of our heads together and came up with something and learned a lot tonight.”

In the companion Crate Model 15-lap feature, Herb Tunis also made it two straight as he worked his way from his sixth starting spot to take the lead with five to go. Mike Williams led the first four laps. The second and final yellow came out on lap five just and Eric Vent took the top spot.

At the halfway sign Vent was followed by Williams, Tunis, Mike Wilson and Jack Mullins in the top five. Tunis took second on lap nine and smoothly worked his way by Vent to lead lap 10.

Tunis would make no mistakes from that point on as he drove to his second win in the GMR/Tink’s Fab Shop/Rocket. Vent finished in second with Wilson third. Joe Warren made a late race charge to finish in fourth and Tyler Reed rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Warren.

RESULTS: 20-Lap Late Model Feature: 1. RICHARD JARVIS, JR.; 2.Bob Geiger; 3. Rick Whaley; 4. David Pettyjohn; 5. Hal Browning; 6. Ray Davis Jr; 7. Ross Robinson; 8. Donald Lingo Jr; 9. David Hill; 10. Rob Massey; 11. Kerry King; 12.
Jon Callaway; 13. Kevin Scott; 14. Staci Warrington; 15. Trent Collins; 16. Brian Driver; 17. Derrike Hill; 18. Ed Drury.

15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. HERB TUNIS; 2. Eric Vent; 3. Mike Wilson; 4. Joe Warren; 5. Tyler Reed; 6. Jack Mullins; 7. Mike Williams; 8. Chris Justice; 9. Barry Beauchamp; 10. Bunky White; 11. Gus Economides; 12. Mike Parsons; 13. Mike Wharton; 14. Kelly Putz; 15. Punky Chism; 16. Mark Williams; 17. Gary Manos; 18. Josh Millman; 19. John Imler; 20. Justin Breeding; 21. Skip Syester; 22. Nick Davis

April 19, 2008

MILLMAN MAKES IT TWO STRAIGHT IN NAPA BIG BLOCKS AT DIS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Tim Millman made it look easy in last week’s opener at the Delaware International Speedway when he started on the pole and won the 25-lap NAPA Big Block Modified feature. On Saturday night, Millman started mid-pack in the eighth starting spot but the result was the same as he took the lead on lap seven and went on to his second straight victory.

Rookie George Richardson started on the pole and survived three cautions to lead the first three laps. Jamie Mills, driving the Keith Coulbourne No. 55 took the point on lap four as Millman shot from fourth to second. It only took two more laps for Millman to catch Mills and take the lead.

The race stayed green until lap 12 when Steve Downs came to a stop. The field restarted on the halfway sign with Millman pulling away followed by Jamie Mills, H.J. Bunting, Judd Mills, and Glenn Richards in the top five.

As Millman remained comfortably out front Bunting began to pressure Jamie Mills for second. Bunting made a move on the outside of turn four on lap 17 but nearly spun. He was able to recover and hold on to third. On final yellow would fly on lap 21 putting the field on Millman’s back bumper but that was all they would see as Millman again pulled away in the Jake Marine/J&M Roofing/Teo. Jamie Mills finished in the second spot with Bunting third. Judd Mills turning in a nice performance finishing in fourth and Donnie Radd came on strong in the closing laps to finish in fifth.

“This car is real fast right now,” grinned Millman. “I’m just the lucky one getting to drive it! They had the car set up perfect and it makes it easy for me to drive it.” Heats were captured by Bunting and Jamie Mills.

Jake Marine’s stable of cars continued to have a winning night as Michael White held off the race long challenges of Tim Trimble to win the 15-lap AC Delco Modified feature. White started on the pole as Trimble, Brad Trice and Joseph Tracy battle for second.

Trimble hauled in second and was quicker getting into the turn but White would pull back out front on the straights. At the halfway point the top five were White, Trimble, Trice, Tracy and Bobby Watkins (who started back in ninth).

The top five would stay nose to tail for the remaining distance. The final yellow came out with one lap left to go just as Trice had worked into second. White remained picture perfect on the final lap and went on to the win in the J&M Roofing/Teo. Trice finished in the second spot with Trimble third. Watkins ended his charge in fourth and Tracy rounded out the top five. Fast qualifier of the night was Watkins. Casey Lynch won the consolation.

Rick Wheatley had contemplated going home early in the night because he was not feeling up to par. “I’m glad that I stayed,” was his response in victory lane after he held off the persistent challenges of defending point champion, Steve White in the 10-lap Modified Lite main.

Wheatley took off from his pole starting positing with Cody Belote running in second. Kirk Miles took over the second spot until just past the halfway point when Steve White dropped him to third. White immediately began to challenge Wheatley but Wheatley was up for the challenge as he drove under the checkered in his Tink’s Fab Shop No. 14. White finished in the second spot with Miles third. Fourth went to Kevin McKinney who started in tenth and Tim White rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying went to McKinney.

This Saturday night will be the William J. Cathell Memorial. Along with the five weekly divisions will be the Slide for 5 cars. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS: 25-Lap NAPA Big Block Feature: 1. TIM MILLMAN; 2. Jamie Mills; 3. HJ Bunting; 4. Judd Mills; 5. Donny Radd; 6. Ricky Johnson; 7. Howard O’Neal; 8. Matt Jester; 9. Glenn Richards; 10. George Richardson; 11. Jeff Brown; 12. Joseph Watson; 13. Chad Clark; 14. Robert Dutton; 15. Steve Downs II; 16. Dale Hawkins; 17. Dave ; Simmons; 18. Dana Walker; DNS: Craig Ott.

15-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. MICHAEL WHITE; 2. Brad Trice; 3. Tim Trimble; 4. Bobby Watkins; 5. Joseph Tracy; 6. Grant Ireland; 7. Randy Hill Jr; 8. Justin Griffith; 9. Herman Powell; 10. Rodney Cordrey; 11. Westley Smith; 12. Casey Lynch; 13. Gary Blessing; 14. Scott Calhoun; 15. Matt Hawkins; 16. Brandon Perdue; 17. John Curtis; 18. Taylor Craik; 19. Jason Bishop; 20. Bryan Applegate; 21. Chris Hitchens; 22. Scott Baker; 23. Herbie Hempel; 24. Jerry Carter; 25. John Wynn; 26. Garrie Bostwick; DNQ: Bubba Sears; Brain Robbins.

10-Lap Modified Lite Feature: 1. RICK WHEATLEY; 2. Steve White; 3. Kirk Miles; 4. Kevin McKinney; 5. Tim White; 6. Brandon Dennis; 7. Aaron Bada; 8. Curt Miles Jr; 9. Cody Belote; 10. Chad Passwaters; 11. TJ Williams; 12. Shawn Weber; 13. Sparky White; 14. Allan Passwaters.

TIM MILLMAN PILOTS NEW RIDE TO OPENER WIN AT DELAWARE INTERNATIONAL



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE (4/12/08) – Tim Millman sat out much of last season at the Delaware International Speedway after undergoing back surgery. Saturday night he returned to driving with a new car and new determination as he captured the 25-lap NAPA Big Block Modified feature on opening night.

By virtue of their heat wins, Matt Jester was scheduled to start on the pole with Millman starting second. Jester was late getting out which moved Millman to the point in the Delaware start. Millman would take full advantage of the starting spot as he was never seriously challenged for the entire distance.

Donnie Radd returned to Saturday night racing driving the Jeff Brown No. 9R. Radd held the second spot for the first five circuits before Steve Downs, driving the Bill Wood No. 39W this season took the spot.

Several cautions kept Millman from running away and hiding. At the halfway sign the top five were Millman, Downs, Glenn Richards, Ricky Johnson (who had started in 12th) and Radd.

The final caution would fly on lap 16 as Robert Dutton pulled into the infield and Joe Dekutoski spun to a stop in the second turn. As Millman opened a comfortable lead and Downs ran unchallenged in second, Johnson got by Richards with five to go with Jester following into fourth.

Millman, in the J&M Roofing/Rio Bros. Repair/Teo cruised to the checkered. Downs started to slow in the final turn and Johnson was able to get by to finish in second. Jester finished in the third spot with Downs coasting across in fourth and Jamie Mills coming on strong in the closing laps to finish in fifth.

“I got a call from car owner, Jake Marine a couple of months ago asking me what I was doing this season,” smiled Millman. “He said if I give you a car, motor and trailer, will you drive for me!” A solid field of 22 NAPA Big Blocks were on hand for the opener.

In the 15-lap AC Delco Crate Modified feature, Joe Tracy started on the pole after setting fast time in qualifying. Defending point champion, Brad Trice, driving the
Mitchell’s No. 57 this season, ran wheel to wheel with Tim Trimble for second.

Bobby Watkins started in sixth and was running second by the halfway point behind Tracy with Trimble, Trice, and Herman Powell in the top five. Watkins moved in to challenge with Tracy but on the final lap he pulled to the infield with problems.

Tracy raced unchallenged to the checkered in the Virgil Davis Trucking/Milford Rental Center/Troyer. Trimble drove an excellent race to finish in second with Trice third. Fourth was a career best finish for Herman Powell and Michael White came from tenth to finish in fifth.

Steve White picked up where he left off in the 10-lap Modified Lite feature. Brandon Dennis set fast time in qualifying and led until the halfway point before slipping high in turn four and opening the door for Steve White.

The defending point champion would lead the rest of the distance in the Wood’s Contracting/Durham Racing/Lightning for the win. Dennis finished a close second with Curt Miles, Jr. third. Fourth went to Tim White and Sparky White rounded out the top five.

This Saturday night the United Racing Company Sprint Cars join the five weekly divisions. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS: 25-Lap NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1. TIM MILLMAN; 2. Ricky Johnson; 3. Matt Jester; 4. Steve Downs II; 5. Jamie Mills; 6. Glenn Richards; 7. Donny Radd; 8. HJ Bunting; 9. Norman Short; 10. Judd Mills; 11. Dale Hawkins; 12. Scott Van Gorder; 13. George Richardson; 14. Jeff Brown; 15. Craig Ott; 16. Dana Walker; 17. Joseph Watson; 18. Scott Hulmes; 19. Joe Dekutoski; 20. Robert Dutton; 21. Dave Simmons; DNS: Chad Clark.

15-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. JOE TRACY; 2. Tim Trimble; 3. Brad Trice; 4. Herman Powell; 5. Michael White; 6. Justin Griffith; 7. Casey Lynch; 8. John Curtis; 9. Randy Hill Jr; 10. Matt Hawkins; 11. Jason Bishop; 12. Westley Smith; 13., Gary Blessing; 14.Taylor Craik; 15. Jerry Carter; 16, Grant Ireland; 17. John Wynn; 18. Scott Calhoun; 19. Garrie Bostwick; 20. Scott Baker; 21, Herbie Hempel; 22. Bobby Watkins; 23, Rodney Cordrey; 24. Danny Smack; 25. Brian Robbins; 26. Brandon Perdue.

10-Lap Modified Lite Feature: 1. STEVE WHITE; 2. Brandon Dennis; 3. Curt Miles Jr; 4. Tim White; 5. Sparky White; 6. Kirk Miles; 7. Cody Belote; 8. Allan Passwaters; 9. Rick Wheatley; 10. Shawn Weber; 11. Aaron Bada; 12 Chad Passwaters; 13. TJ Williams.

April 12, 2008

“RAPID” RICHARD LEADS FLAG TO FLAG FOR DELAWARE LATE MODEL WIN



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – “Rapid” Richard Jarvis, Jr. lived up to his nickname as he led all 20 laps of Saturday night’s Super Late Model opener at the Delaware International Speedway. The former champion is back behind the wheel of the Steve Nutall No. 11 for the 2008 season.

The feature started heads up from the heat race finishes with Jarvis on the point and Austin Hubbard in second. Ross Robinson started in third and mounted a challenge on Hubbard on a lap three restart. The two made contact with Robinson going nose first into the wall at the flag stand and collecting Staci Warrington, Derrike Hill, Kevin Scott and Kerry King.

Jarvis had no problems on the restarts and would quickly open an advantage over Hubbard in second. Ray Davis started in 17th and was on a mission, cracking the top five on lap six then working past Rob Massey and David Hill for third by halfway. At that point Massey held on to fourth with Hal Browning running in fifth.

Davis continued his charge taking second from Hubbard with seven laps to go. A final caution on lap 17 gave Davis one final chance at Jarvis but Jarvis darted away on the green and went on to take the win in the Mid-Coastal Siding/Rocket. Davis finished in the second spot with Hubbard third. Fourth went to Massey and David Hill rounded out the top five.

In the Street Modified 15-lap feature, Kelly Putz started on the pole after setting fast time in qualify. The first lap was an exciting one as Putz, Jack Mullins, and Barry Beauchamp came off the fourth turn three wide. Mullins edged the trio to lead the lap with Beauchamp taking second.

Herb Tunis was on the outside and heading to the front after starting in tenth. By lap three, he was fifth and one lap later he passed by Putz and Joe Warren for third. Tunis dropped Beauchamp to third on lap five and two laps later, slipped low under Mullins going into the third turn to take the lead.

At the halfway point the top five were Tunis, Mullins, Beauchamp, Mike Wilson and Justin Breeding. With Mullins in control, Beauchamp and Mullins put on a good battle for second with Mullins gaining the spot with three to go.

Tunis, in the Greg Mitchell Racing/Tink’s Fab Shop/Rocket went on to collect his first career win in the division. Mullins finished in second with Beauchamp third. Fourth went to Wilson and Eric Vent closed strong to round out the top five.

RESULTS: 20-Lap Super Late Model Feature: 1. RICHARD JARVIS, JR.; 2. Ray Davis Jr; 3. Austin Hubbard; 4. Rob Massey; 5. David Hill; 6. Hal Browning; 7. Rob Schirmer; 8. Kevin Scott; 9. Rick Whaley; 10. Stacey Warrington; 11. Bob Geiger; 12. David Pettyjohn; 13. Derrike Hill; 14. Jon Callaway; 15. Larry Meadows; 16. Ross Robinson; 17, Kerry King; DNS: Dale Lingo.

15-Lap Street Modified Feature: 1. HERB TUNIS; 2. Jack Mullins; 3. Barry Beauchamp; 4. Mike Wilson; 5. Eric Vent; 6. Justin Breeding; 7. Mike Williams; 8. Kelly Putz; 9. John Imler; 10. Josh Millman; 11. Skip Syester; 12. Nick Davis; 13. Mike Parsons; 14. Bunky White; 15. Chris Justice; 16. Tyler Reed; 17. Joe Warren; DNS: Punky Chism.

April 6, 2008

TEST NIGHT RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY BEFORE OPENER –

NAPA TO SPONSOR BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS IN 2008


By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – While Mother Nature may have wiped out the Tune & Test Night on Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway, she didn’t wipe it from the schedule as the Tune & Test has been rescheduled for Thursday night, April 10th. Also promoter Charlie Cathell made a big announcement this past weekend when he named Delmarva NAPA Auto Parts Stores as the division sponsors for the Big Block Modifieds for 2008.

“I’m proud of our long time association with NAPA,” said Cathell. “The name recognition of the NAPA Big Block Modifieds will help add to the appeal of the division. The commitment from the 17 Delmarva NAPA Auto Parts stores was coordinated by the father and son team of Bill and Dale Cropper of NAPA of Salisbury, Md.

The rescheduling of the Tune & Test Night was the direct result of request by the drivers. “My phone has been ringing off the hook,” said Cathell. “A lot of drivers have new cars and I don’t blame them for wanting a night to sort things out before they are in actual competition.”

Gates open for the April 10th Tune & Test as 5 p.m. with test sessions running from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. A number of divisions are expected to participate including the NAPA Big Block Modifieds, the Super Late Models, the AC Delco Modifieds, the Street Modifieds, the Modified Lites, the URC Sprint Cars, the Little Lincoln Vintage Cars and the Vintage Stock Cars. Admission on the grandstand side is free.

Opening night, April 12th, gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. For more information log on to www.delawareracing.com  or call the speedway office at 302-875-1911.

DELAWARE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY GEARS UP FOR 2008



Delmar, DE (3/30/08) – The Delaware International Speedway is ready to stage its 37th consecutive year allowing Delmarva fans to stay close to home and see some of the finest dirt track action in the East. Fans will be treated to a preview on Saturday night, April, 5th then the green flag will drop on the 2008 point season on Saturday night, April 12th.

Delaware International will one again headline the Big Block Modifieds and the Super Late Models on a weekly basic along with the AC Delco Modifieds, the Street Modifieds and the Modified Lites. On six dates throughout the season the United Racing Company Sprint Cars will join the weekly divisions. The Little Lincoln Vintage Cars, the Vintage Stock Cars, and the Slide for 5 cars will make periodic visits.

With the introduction of the “crate” engine which makes racing more affordable the support divisions have grown tremendously. Both the AC Delco TSS Modifies and the Street Modifieds run the sealed crate motors and have attracted many new and returning drivers to the two divisions. Also expect some of the top drivers in both of these divisions to move to the big block classes in both open wheel and full bodied cars.

The URC Sprints make their first appearance on April 19th. The following week on April 26th will be the William J. Cathell Memorial which will include the wild and crazy Slide for 5 cars. The Little Lincoln Vintage Stock Cars will join the five weekly divisions on May 3rd.

Be sure to mark you calendars for two big mid-week shows. The World of Outlaw Late Models return on Thursday night, May 29th to kick off the big NASCAR weekend in Dover and the ever-popular Camp Barnes Benefit race will take center stage on Wednesday night, July 9th.

Gates open for the April 5th Tune & Test as 5 p.m. with test sessions running from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Admission on the grandstand side is free. Opening night, April 12th, gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. For more information log on to www.delawareracing.com  or call the speedway office at 302-875-1911.

February 3, 2008

DELAWARE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CELEBRATES 2007 SEASON



By Charlie Brown, Dover, DE – A large crowd assembled this past weekend at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino to celebrate the 2007 season at the Delaware International Speedway. A total of $54,650 in cash and more than $15,000 in contingencies was distributed to the top ten in points in the five weekly divisions.

Taking home the lion’s share of the cash for the third consecutive year was H.J. Bunting, III of Milford, Del. H.J. equaled his father Harold’s three consecutive championships (1984, ’85 & ’86) and four overall. The elder Bunting still builds the engines that powered the potent No. 91 to six wins this season. Driving his own Cortland Manor/First State Chevrolet/Premier Heating & Air/Side Effects sponsored mount Bunting racked up 2445 points earning him $6,500 from the point fund.

Chasing Bunting right up to the final event was Ricky Johnson of Delmar, Del. Johnson posted two wins during the season earning 2339 points and $3600 from the point fund. Third through fifth in points were Matt Jester of Lincoln, Del. (2175 pts. & $2850), Robert Dutton of Milford, Del. (2013 pts. & $2350) and Mark Byram of Georgetown, Del. (1984 pts. & $1850). Sixth through tenth in order were Norman Short of Georgetown (1951 pts. & $1600); Howard O’Neal of Lincoln (1929 & $1400); Glenn Reed of Milton, Del. (1618 pts. & $1300); Jamie Mills of Milford (1605 pts. & $1200) and Joe Dekutoski of Quatertown, Pa. (1362 pts. & $1100). Dekutoski also garnered “Rookie of the Year” honors. Trophies presented were sponsored by Lankford Sysco.

Donald Lingo, Jr. of Millsboro, Del. driving his own Lingo Marine/Atkins Masonry/Ralph’s Custom Dual Exhaust/Rocket spread seven wins throughout the season to record his second consecutive championship. Lingo earned 2275 points and took home $4,500 from the banquet. Lingo accomplished the defense of his 2006 championship driving a car with six seasons on it and powered by an engine built by his father and local cylinder head wizard, Mark Benston.

Having his best finish in the standings was Rick Whaley of Millsboro with three wins for a total of 2060 points worth $2500 from the point fund. Rounding out the top ten were 3rd,David Hill of Trappe, Md. (1959/ $1650); 4th Kerry King of Delmar, Del. (1906/$1250); 5th Ray Davis, Jr. of Millsboro (1611/$1050); 6th Bob Geiger of Laurel, Del. (1542/$950); 7th Kenny Pettyjohn of Millsboro (1540/$875); 8th Vic Thomas of Georgetown (1193/$775); 9th Dale Lingo IV of Millsboro (1031/$675) and 10th Ross Robinson of Georgetown (975/$575). Trophies were sponsored by Autoworld America.

The Street Modified saw a large influx of new drivers including Jack Mullins, Jr. of Seaford, Del. Mullins, the 2006 AC Delco Modified champ, migrated into the Street Modifieds and once he adjusted to the difference in driving stiles, he racked up seven wins and 1909 points to win the division. Mullins was behind the wheel of the Bi Rite Auto Sales/Murray Motors/Gene’s Limos/Warrior earned $2000 in cash and a contingency award from Courtesy Chevrolet, the exclusive distributor for the GM crate engines.

Also receiving cash and trophies were 2nd, Kelly Putz of Georgetown (1745/$900); 3rd, Mike Wilson of Salisbury, Md. (1670/$675); 4th, Joe Warren of Georgetown (1586/$525); 5th, Herb Tunis of Georgetown (1530/$425); 6th Barry Beauchamp of Salisbury (1487/$375); 7th, Justin Breeding of Federalsburg, Md. (1214/$275); 8th, Mark Williams of Seaford, Del. (1147/$225); 9th, Kevin Scott, Jr. of Laurel (1116/$200) and 10th, Eric Vent of Milton (1095/$175). Trophies were presented by Snookie’s Speed Parts of Milton.

The AC Delco TSS Modified class was highly competitive in 2007. The point battle for the second year went down to the final race of the season with Brad Trice of Parsonsburg, Md., who finished in second in 2006, earning his first championship. Trice piloted the Jeff Brown/Chesapeake Paving modified to three wins and earning $2000 for his 1925 points. Joseph Tracey of Millsboro had four wins on the year and kept the pressure on Trice, finishing second with 1855 points and earning $900.

Rounding out the top ten were 3rd, Michael White of Laurel (1775/$675); 4th, Chad Clark of Bridgeville, Del. (1773/$525); 5th, Rodney Cordrey of Cordovia, Md. (1770/$425); 6th, Tim Trimble of Easton, Md. (1573/$375); 7th, John Curtis of Harrington, Del. (1527/$275); 8th, Justin Griffith of Georgetown (1325/$225); 9th, Brandon Perdue of Georgetown (1109/$200) and 10th, John Wynn of Milford (1047/$175). Trophies were presented by R.C. Holloway Company.

The championship in the Modified Lite division was a dream come true for Steve White of Laurel. Over the last 13 years White had raced to over 200 wins, two TUSA National Championships and several track championships at other speedways but the Delaware International championship in his own back yard had eluded him. Driving the Woods Construction/R&F Auto/Durham Racing/Northeast Modified Light Lightning, White dominated the division with 15 wins in 22 events and 2280 points with $1500.

Fifteen year old Curt Miles, Jr. of Saxis, Va. finished in second with 1995 points worth $650. Rounding out the top ten were: 3rd, Brandon Dennis of Greenwood, Del. (1920/$525); 4th, Aaron Bada of Laurel (1855/$425); 5th, Kirk Miles of Saxis (1845/$375); 6th, Rick Wheatley of Seaford (1670/$325); 7th, tie between Tim White of Salisbury and Cody Belote of Laurel (1540/$212.50); 9th, Allen Passwaters of Seaford (1030/$175) and Chad Passwaters of Blades, Del. (920/$150) Trophies were presented by the Pepsi of Delmarva.

The champions received championship jackets and competed in a game of chance that netted Jack Mullins, Jr. a quarter karat diamond necklace that he presented to his grandmother. Donald Lingo received a season pass, Brad Trice a night at the races for 10 of his friends, and H.J. Bunting and Steve White received pit parking spots.

The $54,000 plus point fund was due largely in part to season sponsors that included: Courtesy Chevrolet; R.C. Holloway Company; American Race Tires from Lias Tire Racing Division; Grotto Pizza; Hertrich Pontiac/Buick/GMC Trucks/Isuzu; Pepsi of Delmarva; Snookie’s Speed Parts; Scott’s Furniture; Delmarva NAPA Dealers; Taylor & Messick John Deere; Pro Race Cars; Hab Nab Trucking; I.G. Burton Chevrolet; Sunoco Race Fuels; A-1 Racing Specialties; Lankford Sysco; Autoworld America; Courtesy Chevrolet Parts Dept. and the Delmarva Drivers Club. The 2008 season begins with a Tune & Test on April 5th with the season opener set for Saturday night April 12th.

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