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ALL OUT 100 FIELDS AND ADDITIONAL INFO FOR NON-QUALIFIED CARS
07/13/2010



The “All Out 100” format was designed as a way to recognize the top 20 teams for a combination of their competitiveness and weekly support. It will allow more time to showcase those drivers and regular points will be awarded. Any driver not in the top 20 that would like a little more seat time will be allowed to participate in the hot lap sessions. The following are qualified drivers by division:


Big Block Modified: Kenny Brightbill, Matt Jester, Jamie Mills, Joseph Watson, H.J. Bunting, Beau Wilkins, Jordan Watson, Robert Dutton, Tim Trimble, Norman Short, Jr., Chad Clark, Dale Hawkins, Scott VanGorder, George Richardson, Brad Trice, Jeff Brown, Howard O’Neal, Michael White, Bobby Watkins, and Dana Walker.

Super Late Models: Donald Lingo, Jr., Ray Davis, Jr., David Hill, Rob Schirmer, Kerry King, Hal Browning, Amanda Whaley, Herb Tunis, David Pettyjohn, Staci Warrington, Mark Byram, Derrike Hill, Bob Geiger, Mark Pettyjohn, Bryan Driver, Andrew Mullins, Mike Parsons, Dale Lingo, IV, Kenny Pettyjohn and Ross Robinson.

AC Delco Modifieds: Joseph Tracy, John Curtis, Tom Moore, Jr., Scott Baker, Westley Smith, Scott Calhoun, Kyle Fuller, Shawn Ward, Brandon Blades, Matt Hawkins, Billy Carr, Brandon Sturgis, Brandon Perdue, Jon Callaway, Danny Smack, Scott Hitchens, Ryan Anderson, Herbie Hempel, Garrie Bostwick and Ted Reynolds.

Crate Model: Tyler Reed, Joe Warren, Eric Vent, Chris Hitchens, Matt Hill, Clint Chalabala, Jack Mullins, Jr., Nick Davis, Justin Breeding, John Imler, Mike Wilson, Dylan Evans, Roy Hassler, Skip Syester, Mike Williams, Randy Given, Michael Wharton, Rob Bragg, Robbie Emory and Clay Tatman.

Mod Lites: Brandon Dennis, Timmy White, Tyler Reed, James Hill, Curt Miles, Jr., Billy Thompson, Steve White, Kirk Miles, Alan Passwaters, Chris Jestice, Kevin McKinney, Ray Gulliver, Chad Passwaters, Ty Short, Scott Tessman, Jason Musser, Trent Willey, Staci Roberts, Shawn Weber, Kerry King, Jr.
 

CHAD CLARK GETS FIRST DELAWARE BIG BLOCK WIN



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE (7/3/10) – Former Rookie of the Year, Chad Clark put together the best performance of his career as he held off Kenny Brightbill to win his first career NAPA Big Block Modified feature Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway.

Clark looked strong early in the night running the top groove and winning his heat race. In the 25-lap main he started on the pole and immediately went back to the top line. Tim Trimble gave chase in the second spot with Howard O’Neal running in third.

The first yellow was out on lap five when H.J. Bunting lost and engine and rolled to a stop in the top of turn four. Kenny Brightbill, who had started in tenth, had worked his way into the top five just before the yellow. On the restart, O’Neal took the second spot and Brightbill followed into third.

Brightbill got by O’Neal for second on lap seven and began the process of catching Clark who had already built a sizable lead. That lead was erased on lap 18 when the second and final yellow came out as Dana Walker rolled to a stop.

Brightbill immediately began to challenge in the bottom groove and was able to nose out front going into the turn. Clark relied on his line that he had used all race long and pulled back by Brightbill. Clark, in the Clark’s Pools/Teo was flawless to the checkered to collect his first win.

“We’ve been struggling all year to get this car to work,” said Clark. “We got some help this week and I certainly appreciate it. I messed up a little bit down there and I saw him (Brightbill) get up under me. I just had to keep running the same line and make it work and it all worked out for the good.”

Brightbill extended his point lead by finishing in second with Matt Jester staying in the hunt finishing in third. Fourth went to O’Neal and Joseph Watson rounded out the top five. O’Neal was the other heat winner.

Westley Smith led the first lap of the 15-lap AC Delco TSS Modified feature before Tom Moore moved on top. A series of cautions kept the field tightly bunched with the final yellow coming out at halfway. By that point, Jon Callaway had moved into third behind Joseph Tracy and Moore and the battle was on.

Tracy tried to make a pass on several occasions but Moore was up to the challenge and he drove his JEM Transport/Bicknell to his second win of the season. Tracy finished in the second spot with Callaway third. Fourth went to John Curtis and Justin Griffith rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Moore.

Billy Thompson head the 15-lap Mod Lite feature for the first two circuits before James Hill took the point. Brandon Dennis got by Tyler Reed for second on lap four and pressured Hill until taking the lead on lap nine.

Hill tried to regain the spot but spun to bring out the final yellow with five to go. Dennis was able to hold off Tim White for the final five laps to post his first win since opening night in his Back in Action/Pro. White finished in the second position with Reed third. Fourth went to Chris Jestice and Kerry King, Jr. rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Dennis.

A strong field of 15 Vintage cars was on hand.. Freddy Brightbill led the first three laps of the ten lap feature before C.J. Schirmer moved on top. Jim Pride, Jr. debuted his new Vega wagon and took the lead just past halfway. Pride went on to take the checkered followed by Schirmer, Brightbill, Charlie Moore and Mark Williams in the top five.

This Tuesday night will be the 38th Annual Camp Barnes Benefit with the Big Block Modifieds and Super Late Models going 25 laps each for $3000 to win plus the Crate Models, AC Delco Modifieds, Mod Lites and Little Lincoln cars. Gates open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. Saturday night will feature the five weekly divisions plus the Slide for 5. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.





MARK BYRAM RETURNS TO VICTORY LANE AFTER A LONG ABSENCE IN DELAWRE LATE MODELS



Mark Byram returned to Super Late Model competition this season after a couple years absence when car owner Charles Jarvis offered him a ride. The team had been struggling with the car up until Saturday night when Byram took the lead on the final lap and drove to his first win since joining the team.

Amanda Whaley started on the pole but it was Staci Warrington making the pass and leading lap one. The caution was out before the second lap could be completed when Herb Tunis got upside down on the front straight. Tunis was not injured in the accident. Under the yellow Warrington gave up the lead as she headed to the pits but was able to return and restart at the rear of the field.

Whaley was back on top and led lap two before sixteen year old Andrew Mullins shot out front. Donald Lingo, Jr. was on a mission and took second. Lingo became the fourth different leader on lap six just before Mullins got around bringing out the yellow.

On the restart David Pettyjohn took up the chase from second driving the car his brother Mark had won in the week prior. Byram was charging hard and took second at the halfway sign. The final yellow flew with six to go when Bob Geiger slowed putting Byram on Lingo’s rear bumper for the restart.

Byram went all out taking the lead coming to the white flag and holding on for the final circuit to win in the Seaside Builders/Rocket. Lingo got back by Pettyjohn on the final lap to finish in second. Kerry King came from the rear to finish in fourth with Ray Davis, Jr. finishing in fifth. Heats were won by Amanda Whaley and Staci Warrington.

Nick Davis led the first three laps of the 15-lap Crate Model feature before Matt Hill took the lead. Clint Chalabala followed into second and kept the pressure on the leader. The only caution of the event came on lap 11 when Clay Tapman came to a stop.

Hill had one close call in traffic but would make no mistakes and he drove the Lynch’s Towing//Warrior to his second win of the season. Chalabala, who set fast time in qualifying, finished in second with Eric Vent third. Fourth went to Tyler Reed and Davis rounded out the top five.

A good field of 20 Slide for 5 cars closed out the night’s action. Jessie Betts led the first lap before Matt Carmean powered his way to the front. Once out front, Carmean kept it straight and went on to the win. Ronnie Layton, who started in 19th finished in second and Ashley Wilkerson rounded out the top three.

RESULTS (7/3/10) – BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH: 1. Chad Clark; 2. Kenny Brightbill; 3. Matt Jester; 4. Howard ONeal; 5. Joseph Watson; 6. Tim Trimble; 7. Beau Wilkins; 8. Brad Trice; 9. Scott Van Gorder; 10. Brad Brightbill; 11. George Richardson; 12. Dale Hawkins; 13. Robert Dutton; 14. Dana Walker; 15. Tim Millman; 16. Jordan Watson; 17. Jamie Mills; 18. HJ Bunting; Did not Start: CJ Faison.

SUPER LATE MODEL FEATURE FINISH; 1. Mark Byram; 2. Donald Lingo Jr; 3. David Pettyjohn; 4. Kerry King; 5. Ray Davis Jr; 6. Hal Browning; 7. Staci Warrington; 8. Ross Robinson; 9. Rob Schirmer; 10. Amanda Whaley; 11. Mike Parsons; 12. Bob Geiger; 13. Andrew Mullins; 14. Richard Jarvis Jr; 15. Bryan Driver; 16. Herb Tunis; Did not Start: David Hill.

CRATE MODEL FEATURE FINISH: 1. Matt Hill; 2. Clint Chalabala; 3. Eric Vent; 4. Tyler Reed; 5. Nick Davis; 6. Joe Warren; 7. Chris Hitchens; 8. Mike Williams; 9. John Imler; 10. Jack Mullins; 11. Mike Wilson; 12. Dylan Evans; 13. Sparky White; 14. Justin Breeding; 15. Colby Steele; 16. Robbie Emory; 17. Matt Glanden; 18. Roy Hassler; 19. Skip Syester; 20. Randy Given; 21. Richard Harden; 22. Alessa Young; 23. Clay Tatman;; 24. Mike Wharton; 25. Robert Bragg.

AC DELCO TSS MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH: 1. Tom Moore; 2. Joseph Tracy; 3. Jon Callaway; 4. John Curtis; 5. Justin Griffith; 6. Billy Carr; 7. Scott Calhoun; 8. Brandon Blades; 9. Westley Smith; 10. Brandon Sturgis; 11. Rodney Cordrey; 12. Mark Rowe; 13. Scott Baker; 14. Danny Smack; 15. Herbie Hempel; 16. Garrie Bostwick;; 17. Scott Hitchens;;18. Ted Reynolds; 19. Jason Steward; 20. Kyle Fuller; 21. Shawn Ward.

MOD LITE FEATURE FINISH; 1. Brandon Dennis; 2. Tim White; 3. Tyler Reed; 4. Chris Jestice; 5. Kerry King Jr; 6. Billy Thompson; 7. Alan Passwaters; 8. Curt Miles Jr; 9. Ray Gulliver; 10. Trent Willey; 11. Jason Musser; 12. Kirk Miles Sr; 13. Stacy Roberts; 14. James Hill; 15. Chad Passwaters; 16. Shawn Weber.

VINTAGE FEATRUE FINISH; 1. Jim Pride, Jr.; 2. C.J. Schirmer; 3. Freddy Brightbill; 4. Charlie Moore; 5. Mark Williams; 6. Carl Schirmer; 7. Dave Schamp; 8. Chuck Tucker; 9. Kevin Gardner; 10. James Leplant; 11. Adam Leplant; 12. Ronnie Ford; 13. Rick Loveland, Jr.; 14. Dale Schamp; 15. Gary Scott.

 

June 12, 2010

June 4, 2010

ELK MOONEYHAM MEMORIAL TO OFFER BIG PAYDAY IN DELAWARE



Delmar, DE – The 3rd Annual Elk Mooneyham Memorial will be held on Saturday night, June 12th at the Delaware International Speedway and will offer big bonus money in all divisions.

Three years ago drivers Hal Browning and Brian Donley put together the memorial program in memory of Elk Mooneyham. Elk had been a long time sponsor and friend of Browning’s and had been involved in the sport since the early 1960’s.

On June 12th the Super Late Models will compete in a 30 lap feature paying a $2500 bonus to the winner. That will make the winner’s share of the purse a whopping $3750. There will be an open tire rule for Late Models only with any brand or compound 29x11 tire being allowed. All other DIS Late Model rules will apply. Any driver taking part in the heats, consolation or feature will receive 100 points.

The Super Late Model feature will have a very unusual handicapping format. The top two finishers from the heats will report to the front straight with a crew member. The crew member must eat a hot dog and empty a drink then sprint to a finish line. How the members cross the finish is how their respective drivers will line up in the feature!

Lots of extra bonus money will be on hand. The Big Block Modifieds will also be going 30 laps in their feature competing for a $1000 winner’s bonus. That will make their 30 lap event worth $2750 to the winner. The speedway will provide bonus money to the winners of the rest of the weekly divisions with the Crate Models and AC Delco Modified winners receiving $100 bonuses each and the Mod Lite and Little Lincoln feature winners receiving $50 bonuses each.

General admission for the event will be just $12.00 on the spectator side and $25.00 for the pits. Children 13 and under are free when accompanied by an adult on the spectator side only. Child’s pit admission is $3.00. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

KENNY BRIGHTBILL ON A ROLL WITH 4TH WIN AT DELAWARE



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE (5/29/10) – Kenny Brightbill found himself at the right place at the right time in Saturday night’s 25-lap R.C. Holloway Co. Big Block Modified feature at the Delaware International Speedway. Brightbill was running in third and was able to capitalize on a mistake by the leaders to take the point and go on to his fourth win of the season.

Chad Clark took control at the start with Robert Dutton applying the pressure. On lap three two of the top contenders, Jamie Mills and H.J. Bunting, who had just taken second, experienced mechanical problems and slowed bringing out the yellow.

Clark got a good restart with Tim Trimble grabbing second from Dutton. Brightbill was on the move from ninth and was up to fourth with Beau Wilkins running in fifth. Dutton regained the second spot and started to once again pressure Clark. Brightbill pulled into the third spot making it a three car battle for the lead.

Just past the halfway point, Dutton made a move under Clark for the lead in turn two. Dutton’s car slid up forcing Clark to go high. Brightbill spotted the opportunity on the bottom side and shot by both to take the lead on lap 16.

From that point on it was all Brightbill as the race remained green for the rest of the distance. “You never know what’s going to happen,” said Brightbill. “I was just at the right spot at the right time. I want to thank the crew, Keith Coulbourne and all the guys for the good job they do on the car. It’s a pleasure driving for them.

Dutton posted his best finish of the year in second and Clark did likewise by placing third. Fourth went to Wilkins and Jordan Watson rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Bunting and Mills.

Scott Baker survived three cautions to turn in his best run and to record his first career victory in the 15-lap AC Delco TSS Modified feature. Matt Hawkins held second for the first lap before John Curtis moved into second.

Curtis would chase Baker the rest of the distance but Baker would make no mistakes in collecting his first win in the T.W. Construction/Diversified Imports/Teo. Curtis finished in the second spot with Hawkins holding on to third. Fourth went to Tom Moore and Brandon Blades, who set quick time in qualifying, rounded out the top five.

Steve White remains on a roll in the Mod Lites. Tyler Reed led the first two laps before White moved on top. Brandon Dennis got by Reed just past the halfway sign. A caution would allow Dennis to challenge in the closing laps but White stepped up the pace and drove to his fourth win of the season.

Dennis finished in second and remained on top in the point standings with Reed posting a good run finishing in third. Fourth went to Tim White and Kevin McKinney rounded out the top five. Tim White set fast time in qualifying.

This Saturday night it will be “Twin 20’s” for the Big Block Modifieds along with the weekly divisions and the Little Lincoln Vintage Cars. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS: Big Block Modified Feature Finish: 1. Kenny Brightbill; 2. Robert Dutton; 3. Chad Clark; 4. Beau Wilkins; 5. Jordan Watson; 6. Tim Trimble; 7. Joseph Watson; 8. Dale Hawkins; 9. Scott Van Gorder; 10 George Richardson; 11. Dana Walker; 12. HJ Bunting; 13. Jamie Mills; 14. Norman Short Jr; Did not start: Michael White; Matt Jester.

AC Delco TSS Modified Feature Finish: 1. Scott Baker; 2. John Curtis; 3. Matt Hawkins; 4. Tom Moore; 5. Brandon Blades; 6. Greg Taylor Jr; 7. Scott Calhoun; 8. Billy Carr; 9. Kyle Fuller; 10. Westley Smith; 11. Nate Benson; 12. Scott Hitchens; 13. Joseph Tracy; 14. Brandon Sturgis; 15. Bryan Applegate; 16. Justin Griffith; 17. Ryan Anderson; 18. Danny Smack; 19. Taylor McCracken; 20. Shawn Ward; 21. Jason Steward; 22. Corey Cohee; 23. Herbie Hempel; 24. Ted Reynolds; DQ; Brandon Perdue.

Mod Lite Feature Finish: 1.Steve White; 2. Brandon Dennis; 3. Tyler Reed; 4. Tim White; 5. Kevin McKinney; 6. Chad Passwaters; 7. Billy Thompson; 8. Kerry King Jr; 9. Kirk Miles Sr; 10. James Hill; 11. Ray Gulliver; 12. Curt Miles Jr; 13. Chris Jestice; 14. Shawn Weber; 15. Alan Passwaters; 16. Stacy Roberts; 17. Ty Short; 18. Jason Musser.


THIRD GENERATION DRIVER, DERRIKE HILL GETS FIRST CAREER WIN IN DELAWARE LATE MODELS



Nineteen year old Derrike Hill added to a long family tradition on Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. Derrike’s grandfather Larry Hill was the Late Model champion in 1976 and ’77. Derrike’s father David is the all-time leading feature winner at the speedway with 138 wins and a five time champion and Uncle Steve Hill was an eight time winner at the track. Saturday night Derrike was able to track down Hal Browning by the halfway sign to take the lead.

Browning started on the pole in the 20-lap feature and quickly pulled away from the field as Derrike Hill and Amanda Whaley battled for second. Mark Byram quickly climbed from sixth to third. Donald Lingo, Jr. was slicing through the field from 11th and was running in fourth by the halfway sign.

On lap 11 Hill got a good run on Browning and took the lead at lap 12. Byram followed into second two laps later with Lingo in tow. Byram seemed to have the quicker car in the first and second turns and was able to stick a nose along side of Hill. Hill was the quicker of the two off the turn and maintained his lead to earn his first career victory in the Teco/Westinghouse/Rocket.

“I’ve literally been waiting 19 years to be here,” said Hill in victory lane. “It’s great to get that first win in. I know I saw someone diving inside of me late in the race but I figured that he couldn’t get by me if I could just keep my momentum around the top.”

Byram turned in his best run of the season in second with Lingo, Jr. third. Fourth went to Ray Davis, Jr. and David Hill rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Derrike Hill and Amanda Whaley.

In the 15-lap Crate Model feature it was former champion Jack Mullins, Jr. taking the lead from pole sitter, John Imler on lap one. Mullins was able to open a comfortable lead as Imler and Nick Davis battle for second.

The only caution of the race came on lap 11 when Skip Syester got around. On the restart, Davis was able to mount a challenge and take second with two laps to go but he would not be able to mount a challenge on Mullins.

Mullins took the R&J Poultry/The Speed Shop//Warrior home in first. Davis finished in the second spot with Imler posting a personal best in third. Fourth went to Joe Warren and Chris Hitchens rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Mullins.

RESULTS: Super Late Model Feature Finish: 1.Derrike Hill; 2. Mark Byram; 3. Donald Lingo Jrl; 4. Ray Davis Jr; 5. David Hill; 6. Hal Browning; 7. Mark Pettyjohn; 8. Amanda Whaley; 9. Kerry King; 10. Rob Schirmer; 11. Bryan Driver; 12. Staci Warrington; 13. Bob Geiger; 14. Herb Tunis; 15. David Pettyjohn.

Crate Model Feature Finish: 1. Jack Mullins; 2. Nick Davis; 3. John Imler; 4. Joe Warren; 5. Chris Hitchens; 6. Tyler Reed; 7. Eric Vent; 8. Clint Chalabala; 9. Justin Breeding; 10. Kelly Putz; 11. Mike Wilson; 12. Mike Williams; 13. Skip Syester; 14. Roy Hassler; 15. Randy Given; 16. Dylan Evans; 17. Mike Wharton; 18. Robert Bragg; 19. Robbie Emory; 20. Tony Bowers; Did not start: Matt Hill; Richard Harden.


ANDY BEST SCORES FIRST CAREER URC WIN AT DELAWARE


Andy Best of Dover, DE had his dream come true Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway, after winning the twenty-five lap Rislone URC Sprint feature that is part of the Taylor & Messick Delaware State Sprint Series. For Best, it was his childhood dream to win a URC feature and everything fell perfectly into place at URC’s fourth race of the season. A rookie with URC in 2009, it was ironic that his two biggest threats for the win were also 2009 rookie drivers, Jonathan Swanson the early race leader and Eddie Wagner, who raced in third most of the feature event. It was 2009 URC rookie sweep with Andy Best taking the win over Jonathan Swanson and Eddie Wagner. Making up the top five were Justin Collett and six time URC Champion Curt Michael.

A strong field of thirty-three URC sprint cars took part in the racing program with heat race victories going to Swanson, Best and Wagner as Kevin Darling won the twelve lap “B” Main.

In the twenty-five lap Rislone URC Sprint feature, Jonathan Swanson was the early race leader followed by Andy Best and Eddie Wagner. Swanson quickly ran to hide from the rest of the field as Best and Wagner settled in to run second and third. It was a mad dash to the front as drivers like Curt Michael, JJ Grasso, Trevor Lewis and Davey Sammons started the feature outside of the top twelve starting positions.

A very fast speedway saw the URC sprint cars racing at top speed and even at the halfway point, the brass of URC was still not in the top five. As the crossed flags were displayed, the top five running order was Swanson, Best, Wagner, Nick Schaluch Jr, and Justin Collett, with Swanson and Best in a battle for the lead.

On lap sixteen, the yellow flag was displayed for Randy West and Jimmy Stitzel who tangled in turn four, on the restart, Swanson and Best locked into battler and with a strong run off turn four, Best took the lead. By lap seventeen, Curt Michael moved into fifth with JJ Grasso and Davey Sammons on a charge. Sammons started last due to mechanical issues earlier in the night, but he was on his charge and inside the top ten.

With the checker flag waiving on lap twenty-five Andy Best scored the win, his first ever under the URC banner. Jonathan Swanson delivered an impressive second with Eddie Wagner third. After Wagner crossed the finish line, motor problems were evident as the sprinter coasted to a stop on the backstretch. Justin Collett finished fourth with Curt Michael fifth.

FEATURE FINISH: Andy Best, Jonathan Swanson, Eddie Wagner, Justin Collett, Curt Michael, JJ Grasso, Nick Schlauch Jr., Kramer Williamson, Art Liedl, Davey Sammons, Josh Weller, Robbie Stillwaggon, Kenny Meisner, Kyle Purks, Rory Janney, Kevin Darling, Kevin Nouse, Tim Higgins, Scott Pursell, Trevor Lewis, Chris Coyle, Randy West, Jimmy Stitzel, Tim Hogue, Mike Kostic. DNQ- - Bill Urglert, Jack Conover, Gary Gollub, Chris Weiss, Justin Jones, Tim Iulg, Troy Severin, Johnny Zimmerman.

May 22, 2010

HAL BROWNING BLISTERS THE TRACK IN DELAWARE WINGS & THINGS LATE MODEL WIN



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE - Saturday night’s performance by Hal Browning in the “Wings & Things” 20-lap Super Late Model feature was so amazing it is hard to put into words. Browning set the tone in winning his heat turning a phenomenal lap of 16.936 seconds and an average speed of 106.282 miles per hour! The only other cars to go faster at the track have been a select few 410 sprint cars.

In the feature it was like the “on” button had been through on Browning’s car when the green came out. By lap one he was two seconds ahead of the hard charging Amanda Whaley who was running her standard car. David Pettyjohn took over second on lap two as Browning continued to pull away.

On lap five, Whaley tagged the wall coming off the second turn bringing out the yellow and ending her night. Browning was able to rocket away from Pettyjohn on the restart and Austin Hubbard took over in second.

As Browning headed off into the sunset, Pettyjohn regained second and Staci Warrington climbed from ninth to fourth. Pettyjohn’s charge ended on lap nine when he slowed and headed to the pits.

Browning was slicing through lapped traffic by the halfway sign. Warrington got by Hubbard with seven to go but there was no catching Browning who lapped all but the second and third place cars to take the checkered.

“It was fast,” said Browning. “It felt pretty good but I missed my line a couple of times. It was hard to see when I got down to the end of the straightaway.” I was the first win of the season for the driver of the Race Track Auto/Art Collins Trucking/Brian Donley Rocket and Browning received a $500 bonus for the win.

Warrington turned in her best performance of the season finishing in second and collecting the $250 bonus. Third went to Hubbard with Bob Geiger fourth and Donald Lingo, Jr. finished in fifth collecting the $250 bonus for first stock bodied car. Browning and Whaley won the heats.

Matt Hill led started on the pole and made no mistakes to lead wire to wire in the 15-lap Crate Model feature. Chris Hitchens chased from second until Tyler Reed took over the runner-up spot on lap five.

Hill’s only scare in the race came on the final lap when a lapped car got sideways in front of his car in the second turn. Hill managed to just scrape by and went on to his first checkered of the year and his second career win in the Lynch’s Towing/Warrior. Reed finished in the second spot with Jack Mullins, who set fast time in qualifying coming from ninth to finish in third. Fourth went to Hitchens and Clint Chalabala rounded out the top five.

Steven Baker led the first three laps of the 12-lap Little Lincoln feature before Mel Joseph, Jr. moved on top. Brian Brasure followed into the second spot and traded paint with Joseph with two to go before taking over the lead. Joseph faded with a flat tire and Brasure went on to his first career win. John Stevenson came on strong in the closing laps to finish in second with Bill Brittingham third. Fourth went to Donald Robinson, Jr. and Ryan Walsen rounded out the top five.

RESULTS: “Wings & Things” Late Model Feature Finish: 1. Hal Browning; 2. Staci Warrington; 3. Austin Hubbard; 4. Bob Geiger; 5. Donald Lingo Jr; 6. Kerry King; 7. Mark Pettyjohn; 8. Herb Tunis; 9. Derrike Hill; 10. Rob Schirmer; 11. David Pettyjohn; 12. Amanda Whaley; 13. David Hill; Did Not Start: Ray Davis Jr.

Crate Model Feature Finish: 1. Matt Hill; 2. Tyler Reed; 3. Jack Mullins; 4. Chris Hitchens; 5. Clint Chalabala; 6. Dylan Evans; 7. Justin Breeding; 8. John Imler; 9. Eric Vent; 10. Mike Wilson; 11. David Nailor; 12. Mike Williams; 13. Joe Warren; 14. Roy Hassler; 15. Robbie Emory; 16. Richard Harden; 17. Nick Davis; 18. Skip Syester; 19. Robert Bragg.

Little Lincoln Vintage Feature: 1. Brian Brasure; 2. John Stevenson; 3. Bill Brittingham; 4. Donald Robinson, Jr.’ 5. Ryan Walsen; 6. Jamie Wagner; 7. Emory West; 8. Bobby Williamson; 9. Jeff Adkins; 10. Tim Archer; 11. Steven Baker; 12. Mel Joseph, Jr.; 13. Brian Nailor; Did not Start: Wayne Wilkerson.



H.J. BUNTING GETS 1ST WIN OF SEASON IN DELAWARE BIG BLOCKS



Defending NAPA Big Block Modified point champion, H.J. Bunting has had a dismal season plagued by small things braking on his car. On Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway everything stayed together and this week Bunting was able to hold off Kenny Brightbill for the win.

Tim Trimble looked strong from his pole starting spot as he led the first to laps of the 25-lap Big Block feature. Bunting, who started in fourth, was running second by lap one and took over the top spot for lap three.

Norman Short and Joseph Watson were waging a good battle for the third spot with Watson getting the spot on lap five. With the race staying green Bunting was able to build a full half track lead by the halfway sign.

The first yellow flew on lap 15 erasing Bunting’s lead. Watson had just gotten by Trimble for second when Jamie Mills came to a stop in the second turn. Under the yellow, Norman Short, who had been running in fourth, headed to the pits.

Kenny Brightbill and Matt Jester were now running fourth and fifth. Brightbill got by Trimble on the restart with Jester following into fourth. With five to go Brightbill edged by Watson for second and Robert Dutton moved into the top five.

The second and final yellow flew with just three to go putting Brightbill on Buntings bumper just as it had happened a week prior. This time Bunting got a good restart and was able to open a two car length advantage to the checkered.

“It’s been a rough year,” said Bunting. “The crew has been working hard but it’s just been little stuff that’s been braking. It’s not anybody’s fault. It’s just something that you have to put up with and keep coming back every week.” It was the first win of the season for the five time champion in the J&M Roofing/Jake Marine/Teo.

Brightbill turning in another strong performance with his second place finish as Watson ended a good drive in third. Fourth went to Jester and Dutton rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Jamie Mills and Jester.

Sixteen year old Kyle Fuller took full advantage of his pole starting spot in the 15-lap AC Delco Modified feature. Fuller lead every lap in the race that was only slow once by a caution.

Scott Baker challenged from second but could not make the winning pass. Fuller made no mistakes as he picked up his first win of the year and his second career victory in the C.W. Matthews Logging/Teo. Baker finished a strong second with Joseph Tracy getting by Shawn Ward on the final lap to finish in third and fourth respectively. Westley Smith rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Jon Callaway.

Curt Miles Jr. led the first five laps of the caution filled 15-lap Mod Lite feature. Steve White moved on top for lap six. A two car flip occurred on lap nine when Rick Wheatley and Alan Passwaters tangled. No one was injured.

Tim White moved into the second spot but could not mount a challenge on Steve White who posted his third win of the season in the Northeast Heating & Air/Lightning. Tim White settled for second with Brandon Dennis coming from the rear of the field to finish in third. Fourth went to Miles, Jr. and Kevin McKinney rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Tyler Reed.

This Saturday night will be R.C. Holloway Night and will included the United Racing Company Sprint Cars. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS: NAPA Big Block Modified Feature Finish: 1. H.J. Bunting; 2. Kenny Brightbill; 3. Joseph Watson; 4. Matt Jester; 5. Robert Dutton; 6. Jamie Mills; 7. Beau Wilkins; 8. Dale Hawkins; 9. Michael White; 10. George Richardson; 11. Tim Trimble; 12. Norman Short Jr; 13. Larry Crouse; Did not Start: Jordan Watson; Bobby Watkins; Scott Van Gorder.

AC Delco TSS Modified Feature Finish: 1. Kyle Fuller; 2. Scott Baker; 3. Joseph Tracy; 4. Shawn Ward; 5. Westley Smith; 6. Jon Callaway; 7. Tom Moore; 8. Brandon Perdue; 9. Billy Carr; 10. Ted Reynolds; 11. John Curtis; 12. Brandon Blades; 13. Greg Taylor Jr; 14. Scott Hitchens; 15. Justin Griffith; 16. Brandon Sturgis; 17. Scott Calhoun; 18. Ryan Anderson; 19. Taylor McCracken; 20. Danny Smack; 21. Nate Benson; 22. Garrie Bostwick; 23. Herbie Hempel; 24. Bryan Applegate.

Mod Lite Feature Finish: 1. Steve White; 2. Tim White; 3. Brandon Dennis; 4. Curt Miles Jr; 5. Kevin McKinney; 6. Ty Short; 7. Scott Tessman; 8. Kirk Miles Sr; 9. Chad Passwaters; 10. Jason Musser; 11. James Hill; 12. Ray Gulliver; 13. Trent Willey; 14. Chris Jestice; 15. Stacy Roberts; 16. Matt Glanden; 17. Billy Thompson; 18. Rick Wheatley; 19. Alan Passwaters; 20. Tyler Reed; 21. Paul McGinley.


 

TOPLESS KENNY BRIGHTBILL BY A WHEEL FOR 3RD WIN IN DELAWARE BIG BLOCKS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE (5/15/10) – Right up to the final turn it looked as if defending point champion, H.J. Bunting had shook off his run of bad luck and was headed for his first win of the season during “Topless Night” at the Delaware International Speedway. “Mr. Excitement” Kenny Brightbill however lived up to his name as he drove under Bunting in the final turn and won the drag race to the finish line by a wheel for his third win of the season in the Keith Coulbourne No. 55.

The yellow was out before the first lap was complete in the 25-lap NAPA Big Block Modified feature when Jamie Mills, George Richardson, Billy Collingsworth and Scott VanGorder tangled in the first turn. Chad Clark controlled the restart as Bunting shot from fourth to second.

Bunting cranked it up on the outside and took the lead for lap two. Jeff Brown followed Bunting into second as Joseph Watson advanced from sixth to third by lap five. By lap ten Bunting had build a seven second lead but that was erased when Matt Jester got off the top of turn three bringing out the yellow.

On the restart Bunting once again pulled away from Brown who was now being challenged by Watson. Kenny Brightbill was on the move and had climbed from tenth to fourth by the halfway sign.

Watson got by Brown on lap 17 and Brightbill followed into third one lap later. Brightbill worked his was past Watson for second with five to go. Bunting again had built a five second lead but the turning point of the race happened with three to go when Robert Dutton lost and engine and slowed bringing out the final yellow.

On the restart, Brightbill began searching for a faster line. He caught Bunting going into the final turn and moved to the low groove coming off turn for. At the wire it was Brightbill by .016 seconds for the win. “I thought that I had gotten him (Bunting) but I wasn’t sure,” said an exhausted Brightbill.

Bunting posted his best finish of the season in second with Watson ending an excellent drive in third. Jester charged back through the field for fourth and Beau Wilkins rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Wilkins and Bunting.

Scott Baker led the first three laps of the AC Delco Modified feature before John Curtis took the point. Joseph Tracy grabbed second on lap seven. Curtis survived a rash of caution through the middle of the race and held off the late race challenges of Tracy to score his second win of the season in the Taylor & Messick/Teo. Tracy finish on Curtis’ bumper for second with Baker holding on to third. Fourth went to Shawn Ward and Matt Hawkins rounded out the top five. Jon Callaway, who debuted his new car and set fast time, finished in sixth.

The 15-lap Mod Lite feature got off to a wild start with a five car pileup coming off the first turn. Two cars flipped by no one was injured. When the dirt settled it was Kevin White taking the lead and Brandon Dennis running in second.

The duo would pull away from the rest of the field. Dennis made a last lap challenge but White, in the CLC Cabling/Lightning collected his first win of the season. Dennis finished in second with Billy Thompson turning in his best performance finishing in third. Fourth went to Chris Jestice in his best run and NASCAR Sprint Cup driver, A.J. Allmendinger drove from 17th to finish in fifth.

This Saturday night will be “Wings & Things” for the Super Late Models plus the weekly point divisions and the Little Lincoln Vintage Cars. Late Model drivers will receive 100 points plus there will be a $500 bonus for first and a $250 bonus for the second place finishers. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS: Big Block Modified Feature Finish: 1. Kenny Brightbill; 2. HJ Bunting; 3. Joseph Watson; 4. Matt Jester; 5. Beau Wilkins; 6. Jamie Mills; 7. Jordan Watson; 8. Norman Short Jr; 9. Chad Clark; 10. Jeff Brown; 11. Don Hallowell; 12. Tim Trimble; 13. Billy ;Collingsworth; 14. Robert Dutton; 15. Scott Van Gorder; 16. George Richardson; Did not Start: Bobby Watkins; Dale Hawkins.

AC Delco Modified Feature Finish: 1. John Curtis; 2. Joseph Tracy; 3. Scott Baker; 4. Shawn Ward; 5. Matt Hawkins; 6. Jon Callaway; 7. Kyle Fuller; 8. Brandon Blades; 9. Tom Moore; 10. Brandon Perdue; 11. Brandon Sturgis; 12. Danny Smack; 13. Westley Smith; 14. Ryan Anderson; 15. Gary Simpson; 16. Herbie Hempel; 17. Taylor McCracken; 18. Scott Hitchens; 19. Garrie Bostwick; 20. Dan Reidy; 21. Nate Benson; 22. Scott Calhoun; 23. Greg Taylor Jr; 24. Billy Carr.

Mod Lite Featue Finish: 1. Tim White; 2. Brandon Dennis; 3. Billy Thompson; 4. Chris Jestice; 5. AJ Allmindinger;; 6. James Hill; 7. Chad Passwaters; 8. TJ Williams; 9. Trent Willey; 10. Ray Gulliver; 11. Rick Wheatley; 12. Stacy Roberts; 13. Curt Miles Jr; 14. Alan Passwaters; 15. Kevin White; 16. Scott Tessman; 17. Kirk Miles Sr; 18. Ty Short; 19. Steve White; 20. Tyler Reed; 21. Matt Glanden.


DONALD LINGO, JR WINS THIRD IN TOPLESS DELAWARE LATE MODELS



Donald Lingo, Jr. said he was still upset with himself after Thursday night’s performance in the World of Outlaw show at Delaware International Speedway. He was able to channel his frustration into a dominating performance as he drove to his third win of the season.

Hal Browning led the first two circuits before Lingo, who started in sixth, blasted on top. David Hill worked his way into second for lap four and the chase was on. At the halfway sign the top five were Lingo, Hill, Mark Byram, Ray Davis, Jr. and Ross Robinson.

Byram’s charge ended with a flat rear tire on lap 14 bringing out the yellow. On the next circuit, Amanda Whaley got around tightening the field once again. Lingo quickly opened a two car advantage on the restart and charged the remaining distance to the checkered in the Lingo Marine/Rocket.

“Thursday night put a fire under my butt,” said Lingo. “I haven’t been that disappointed in a long while. We spent all day yesterday and today trying to get this thing back together. We needed this tonight to get over Thursday night.”

Hill, who kept himself in contention all race long, finished in second with Ray Davis, Jr. coming on strong in the closing laps to finish in third. Fourth went to Ross Robinson and Andrew Mullins took fifth on the final lap. Heats were won by Lingo, Jr. and Amanda Whaley.

Third generation driver, Eric Vent started on the pole in the 15-lap Crate Model feature. Vent did exactly what he needed to do making no mistakes in the race. Clint Chalabala worked by Matt Hill and was able to get along side of Vent with four laps to go.

Vent answered the call and went on to take the win in the Clark’s Pools machine. Chalabala finished a close second with Matt Hill third. Fourth went to Chris Hitchens and Jack Mullins came from ninth to finish in fifth. Fast time in qualifying was set by Chalabala.

The Slide for 5 cars rounded out the night. Matt Carmean slid to his second straight win followed by Zack Moore and Preston Lindey in third.

RESULTS: Super Late Model Feature Finish: 1. Donald Lingo Jr; 2. David Hill; 3. Ray Davis Jr; 4. Ross Robinson; 5. Andrew Mullins; 6. Mark Pettyjohn; 7. Rob Schirmer; 8. Herb Tunis; 9. Kerry King; 10. Staci Warrington; 11. Derrike Hill; 12. Mark Byram; 13. David Pettyjohn; 14. Bob Geiger; 15. Amanda Whaley; 16. Brian Donely; 17. Hal Browning; 18. Bryan Driver.

Crate Model Feature Finish: 1. Eric Vent; 2. Clint Chalabala; 3. Matt Hill; 4. Chris Hitchens; 5. Jack Mullins; 6. Joe Warren; 7. Nick Davis; 8. John Imler; 9. Tyler Reed; 10. Mike Wilson; 11. Justin Breeding; 12. Mike Williams; 13. Dylan Evans; 14. Skip Syester; 15. Randy Given; 16. Ryan Deztraze. 17. Robbie Emory; 18. Clay Tatman; 19. Roy Hassler; 20. Richard Harden.

 

Just Enough Power: Richards Holds Off Brady Smith To Capture 'First State 50' At Delaware International Speedway



DELMAR, DE – May 13, 2010 – Josh Richards had just enough power left under the hood of his Rocket Chassis house car to capture Thursday night's World of Outlaws Late Model Series 'First State 50' at Delaware International Speedway.

Running more than half the A-Main's distance on what he said was seven cylinders, Richards managed to turn back a furious late-race challenge from Brady Smith to record his series-leading third victory of the 2010 WoO campaign. He is the only driver who has won more than once in the national tour's 13 events contested to date.

Richards, 22, of Shinnston, W.Va., led the rough-and-tumble 50-lapper from start-to-finish, never faltering on the restarts that followed the race's nine caution flags. The defending WoO LMS champion crossed the finish line 0.244 of a second ahead of Solon Springs, Wis.'s Smith, whose runner-up placing in his Team Zero by Bloomquist mount was his best since he won the tour's second event of '10 on Feb. 13 at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla.

The victory also moved Richards back into the WoO LMS points lead by 22 points over Tim McCreadie of Watertown, N.Y., who fell from the catbird's seat in the standings following a dismal 16th-place finish. McCreadie cut a right-rear tire while running fifth on lap 23 and later retired on lap 43 with apparent jackshaft problems after climbing back to 10th place.

"Luck was definitely on our side tonight," said Richards, who earned $10,675 for his 23rd career triumph on the WoO LMS. "We ran good in our heat, drew the outside pole (starting spot for the A-Main), were able to run up front and keep in clean air the whole way in the feature, and survived an engine problem. I guess it was just meant to be tonight."

Steve Francis of Ashland, Ky., lost second place to Smith on a lap-23 restart and battled an overheating engine for much of the distance, but he held on to finish third in his Valvoline Rocket car. Teenage Rookie of the Year contender Austin Hubbard of Seaford, Del. – racing at a track just minutes from his home – advanced from the 19th starting spot to finish fourth in Dale Beitler's Rocket car, while 11th-starter Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, Ga., completed the top five in NASCAR star Clint Bowyer's Warrior Chassis after ceding fourth to Hubbard on a lap-48 restart.

The road to victory was certainly nerve-racking for Richards, who thought his tough luck in WoO LMS action at the half-mile oval was about to continue when his Cornett engine began to sour as he set the pace. His previous disappointments at DIS included a tangle with a lapped car after leading the first 20 laps of the 2007 event and a first-lap incident in 2009 that forced him to run the remainder of the distance one lap down in an extremely beat-up machine.

"I don't know what happened exactly, but I felt something change in the engine just before halfway," said Richards. "When it happened I thought we were done, because we were definitely down huge on power all of a sudden. But after 10 or 15 laps I was still leading and I really hadn't heard anybody, so I was like, 'I must be O.K.'

"Actually, being down on power might have helped because I could roll through the corner, run wide open and the car stuck. I could keep all my momentum up."

Richards was chased throughout the race's second half by Smith, who started fourth. Smith closed right up on the rear bumper of Richards's car exiting turn two several times during the final laps and stuck his machine's nose under Richards after a lap-48 restart, but he couldn't pull off a pass.

Less than one week after Richards saw a potential victory at Lincoln (Ill.) Speedway slip through his fingers because he tangled with a lapped car on the last lap and was then nipped at the finish line by Shane Clanton of Locust Grove, Ga., the young sensation made it all the way to the checkered flag first.

"I saw (Smith) with like two (laps) to go," said Richards. "I slipped in three and four and I saw him flash under me for a second, but I had enough momentum to pull him off the corner. Then I just tried to hold on for the last lap.

"This track bit us a couple times in the past, so it's nice to come out here and finally get a win."

Smith, who turns 33 on May 31, wore a satisfied smile despite falling short of victory.

"I gave it all I had, and I'm sure (Richards) was giving it all he had," said Smith. "It was a good race. It was fun.

"I really thought I was gonna be able to run under him coming through (turns) three and four on that last lap, but I just over-charged the corner because I was trying not to leave anything on the racetrack and do everything I could to win.

"We'll take second," he added. "Oh my god, we needed a paycheck worse than you could ever imagine. We've had a great race car and my guys have been working hard, but we just haven't had things fall into place this year."

Among the WoO LMS stars who ran into trouble during the event were good buddies Clint Smith of Senoia, Ga., and Tim Fuller of Watertown, N.Y. Both drivers brought out caution flags after their cars' noses were bent under from digging into the racetrack – Smith on lap nine after he had started from the pole position and run second for laps 1-8, and Fuller on lap 48 when slid off the track in turn one while holding 11th place.

Finishing in positions 6-10 was fifth-starter Rick Eckert of York, Pa., who climbed as high as fourth; Clanton, who started 15th; Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., who started and finished in the same spot; 17th-starter Chub Frank of Bear Lake, Pa.; and Russell King of Bristolville, Ohio, who registered his first top-10 finish of the 2010 season.

DIS regular Donald Lingo Jr. of Millsboro, Del., who finished 12th, received the $500 WoO LMS 'Bonus Bucks' cash for being the highest-finishing driver who hasn't won a tour A-Main and isn't ranked among the top 12 in the points standings.

Forty cars were signed in for the event, which was run on an overcast evening with no threat of rain.

Eckert was fastest in Ohlins Shocks Time Trials with a lap of 18.377 seconds (97.949 mph). It was his first fast-time honor of 2010.

Heat winners were Eckert, Francis, McCreadie and Brady Smith. The B-Mains were captured by Frank and Mark Byram of Georgetown, Del.

Millsboro, Del.'s Amanda Whaley, a 15-year-old Late Model rookie at Delaware International Speedway, finished third in the second B-Main to qualify for a WoO LMS A-Main in her first-ever appearance on the tour. She placed 19th in the 50-lapper, completing 33 laps before retiring.

Whaley became just the third female driver to start a WoO feature, joining WoO rookie Jill George of Cedar Falls, Iowa, who finished 23rd in the First State 50 after gaining entry to the field thanks to a provisional, and April Farmer of Livingston, Tenn. Both George and Farmer broke the tour's gender barrier during the 2009 season.

Mel Joseph, Jr. of Georgetown, Del. won the companion Little Lincoln Vintage feature of Jame Wagner.

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



1. (2) Josh Richards/50 $10,675

2. (4) Brady Smith/50 $5,500

3. (3) Steve Francis/50 $3,600

4. (19) Austin Hubbard/50 $3,300

5. (11) Dale McDowell/50 $2,000

6. (5) Rick Eckert/50 $2,250

7. (15) Shane Clanton/50 $1,900

8. (8) Darrell Lanigan/50 $1,900

9. (17) Chub Frank/50 $1,700

10. (20) Russell King/50 $1,600

11. (1) Clint Smith/50 $1,550

12. (16) Donald Lingo Jr./50 $1,500

13. (21) Brent Robinson/50 $950

14. (18) Mark Byram/50 $900

15. (13) Tim Fuller/50 $1,350

16. (6) Tim McCreadie/43 $1,400

17. (14) Kenny Pettyjohn/40 $770

18. (10) Jamie Lathroum/37 $750

19. (22) Amanda Whaley/33 $730

20. (9) Jeremy Miller/28 $700

21. (24) Ross Robinson/24 $700

22. (7) Vic Coffey/15 $700

23. (23) Jill George/13 $725

24. (12) Ricky Elliott/12 $700


* Earnings include Winners Circle program and cash contingency award bonuses


Time of Race: 42 Mins., 39.881 Secs.

Margin of Victory: 0.244 Secs.

Yellow Flags: 9 (Laps 9, 13, 16, 23, 25, 27, 42, 44, 48)

Lap Leaders: Richards (1-50)

Provisional Starters: George, R. Robinson

Rookie of the Race: Hubbard ($250)

WoO LMS ‘Bonus Bucks’ Winner: Donald Lingo Jr. ($500)


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



1. 24-Rick Eckert/York, PA 18.377

2. 6-Jamie Lathroum/Mechanicsville, MD 18.508

3. 39-Tim McCreadie/Watertown, NY 18.543

4. 2-Brady Smith/Solon Springs, WI 18.545

5. 1-Josh Richards/Shinnston, WV 18.578

6. 44-Clint Smith/Senoia, GA 18.586

7. 43A-Jason Covert/York Haven, PA 18.698

8. 29-Darrell Lanigan/Union, KY 18.715

9. 20-Staci Warrington/Milton, DE 18.737

10. 19H-Austin Hubbard/Seaford, DE 18.765

11. 7-Darryl Hills/Great Mills, MD 18.789

12. 55L-Donald Lingo Jr./Millsboro, DE 18.801

13. 1M-Jeremy Miller/Gettysburg, PA 18.844

14. 15-Steve Francis/Ashland, KY 18.893

15. 25-Shane Clanton/Locust Grove, GA 18.914

16. 88-Ricky Elliott/Seaford, DE 18.942

17. 3-Brent Robinson/Smithfield, VA 18.954

18. 5K-Kirk Ryan Jr./Lewisberry, PA 18.989

19. 32c-Vic Coffey/Caledonia, NY 19.016

20. 45-Mark Byram/Georgetown, DE 19.035

21. 19-Tim Fuller/Watertown, NY 19.061

22. 57-Derrike Hill/Trappe, MD 19.079

23. 17M-Dale McDowell/Chickamauga, GA 19.103

24. 56-Russell King/Bristolville, OH 19.139

25. 1*-Chub Frank/Bear Lake, PA 19.174

26. 7R-Ross Robinson/Georgetown, DE 19.211

27. 75-David Hill/Trappe, MD 19.262

28. 44W-Amanda Whaley/Millsboro, DE 19.291

29. 8-Mark Pettyjohn/Milton, DE 19.311

30. 38s-Kenny Pettyjohn/Millsboro, DE 19.313

31. 99L-Dale Lingo IV/Millsboro, DE 19.490

32. 5M-Herb Tunis/Georgetown, DE 19.741

33. 84-Ray Davis Jr./Millsboro, DE 19.819

34. 22-Jill George/Cedar Falls, IA 20.094

35. 8x-Eddie Pettyjohn/Milton, DE 20.221

36. 59-Kelly Putz/Georgetown, DE 20.418

37. 35-Mike Parsons/Lewes, DE 20.571

38. KB-Kerry King/Delmar, DE 21.001

39. 100-Hal Browning/Lewes, DE 27.212

40. 22*-G.R. Smith/Cornelius, NC N/T


Heat No. 1 (10 laps – Top 4 Transfer): Eckert, Richards, J. Miller, Fuller, Frank, B. Robinson, Warrington, M. Pettyjohn, Davis, Parsons

Heat No. 2 (10 laps – Top 4 Transfer): Francis, C. Smith, Lathroum, K. Pettyjohn, Hubbard, George, Derrike Hill, Ryan, R. Robinson (DNS) K. King

Heat No. 3 (10 laps – Top 4 Transfer): McCreadie, Coffey, McDowell, Clanton, David Hill, E. Pettyjohn, Browning, Dale Lingo, Covert (DNS) Hills

Heat No. 4 (10 laps – Top 4 Transfer): B. Smith, Lanigan, Elliott, Donald Lingo Jr., Byram, R. King, Whaley, Tunis, Putz (DNS) G.R. Smith

B-Main No. 1 (12 laps – Top 3 Transfer): Frank, Hubbard, B. Robinson, Davis, Warrington, Parsons, R. Robinson, M. Pettyjohn, George (DNS) Derrike Hill, Ryan, K. King

B-Main No. 2 (12 laps – Top 3 Transfer): Byram, R. King, Whaley, David Hill, Tunis, E. Pettyjohn, Putz, Browning (DNS) Dale Lingo, Covert, Hills, G.R. Smith

May 8, 2010

NO JOKE, MATT JESTER WIN IN DELAWARE MODIFIEDS



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – Mother Nature provided some brutal conditions that made for a dry and hard race track on Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. It turned out that the conditions were just what Matt Jester needed to nurse his NAPA Big Block Modified to victory in the 25-lap feature.

Chad Clark led the first three laps before the yellow flew as Robert Dutton and Jamie Mills made contact in the first turn with both receiving flat tires. Under the yellow, Clark ran over some debris and he headed to the pits with a flat right rear.

Matt Jester had been riding in second and was now the new leader. Norman Short worked past Joseph Watson for second and Beau Wilkins began to climb through the top five. The race stayed green from lap seven on allowing Jester to build almost a half track lead.

Jordan Watson and Dale Hawkins got by Short for third and fourth. With five to go, Jester had reached the rear of the pack and was not eager to jump up on the outside. As Wilkins began to close the gap it became evident that he would not have enough time to catch Jester.

Jester was able to nurse his Clearview Farms//Holly Hills Farms/Bicknell to the checkered as Wilkins came up just 4.06 seconds short. “Beau is usually good on these hard slick tracks,” said Jester. “Coming off of four you just couldn’t see nothing so the 888 he just slowed up because he couldn’t see. So I just waited and I thought I saw the checkered but I’ve had a couple of buddies lose races because they pulled off with one to go so I was going an extra one.”

Jordan Watson finished in the third spot with Dale Hawkins turning in a season best in fourth and Short rounded out the top five. Heats were won by H.J. Bunting and Jester.

Shawn Ward made no mistakes as he led wire to wire to win the 15 lap AC Delco Modified feature. Ward got by Scott Calhoun to lead lap one and would never look back. Westley Smith dropped Calhoun to third on lap five but Ward had already built a lead of almost five second.

That lead was erased with two laps to go for a three car tangle. On the restart Ward was able to pull away and go on to post his second career victory in the Primo Team/Fleetwood Farms/No 14K. Smith finished a personal best in second with Calhoun ending a good drive in third. Fourth went to Scott Baker who set fast time in qualifying and Joseph Tracy rounded out the top five. Results are unofficial pending on-going tech at time of writing.

The Mod Lite 15 lap feature was a heated battle throughout the distance. Ty Short led the first half of the race. Tim White got by second place runner Billy Thompson for lap seven and began to challenge for the lead.

Sixteen year old Tyler Reed joined the lead battle with five to go and took second from White with one two laps to go. Reed made a daring move on the outside going into the third turn and took the white flag as the leader. He then drove the Bonneville’s Roofing/Suzuki to his first win.

Ty Short ended a great drive in second with Tim White third. Brandon Dennis got by Steve White on the final lap for fourth with Steve finishing in fifth. Dennis set fast time in qualifying.

Veteran Dave Schamp of Dover, Del. captured the 12-lap Vintage Stock Car feature. Schamp held off the last lap challenge of Chuck Tucker to take the win. Tucker finished a close second with Paul Weaver coming from the rear of the field to finish in third. Fourth went to C.J. Schirmer and Ronnie Ford rounded out the top five.

RESULTS: NAPA Big Block Modified Feature Finish: 1. Matt Jester; 2. Beau Wilkins; 3. Jordan Watson; 4. Dale Hawkins; 5. Norman Short Jr; 6. Tim Trimble; 7. Jeff Brown; 8. Michael White; 9. Scott Van Gorder; 10. Dana Walker; 11. Joseph Watson; 12.Bobby Watkins; 13. George Richardson; 14. Robert Dutton; 15. Kenny Brightbill; 16. Larry Crouse; 17. Chad Clark; 18. Jamie Mills; 19. HJ Bunting.

AC Delco Modified Feature Finish (unofficial pending tech): 1. Shawn Ward; 2. Westley Smith; 3. Scott Calhoun; 4 Scott Baker; 5. Joseph Tracy; 6. John Curtis; 7. Brandon Sturgis; 8. Jason Bishop; 9. Garrie Bostwick; 10. Herbie Hempel; 11. Tom Moore; 12. Nate Benson; 13. Danny Smack; 14. Taylor McCracken; 15. Scott Hitchens; 16. David Scarano; 17. Brandon Perdue; 18. Bryan Applegate; 19. Dan Reidy; 20. Brandon Blades; 21. Ryan Anderson; 22. Greg Taylor Jr; 23. Ted Reynolds; 24. Corey Cohee; 25. Billy Carr; Did Not Start: Kyle Fuller.

Mod Lite Feature Finish: 1. Tyler Reed; 2. Ty Short; 3. Tim White; 4. Brandon Dennis; 5. Steve White; 6. Curt Miles Jr; 7. Kirk Miles Sr; 8. Chris Jestice; 9. Scott Tessman; 10. Ray Gulliver; 11. James Hill; 12. Stacy Roberts; 13. Shawn Weber; 14. Alan Passwaters; 15. Rick Wheatley; 16. Trent Willey; 17. Billy Thompson; 18. Jason Musser; 19. Chad Passwaters; Did Not Start: TJ Williams.

Vintage Feature Finish: 1. Dave Schamp; 2. Chuck Tucker; 3. Paul Weaver; 4. C.J. Schirmer; 5. Ronnie Ford; 6. Rick Loveland, Jr.; 7. Carl Schirmer; 8. Gary Scott; 9. Mark Williams.


ROB SCHIRMER ENDS EIGHT YEAR DROUGHT IN DELWARE LATE MODELS



Rob Schirmer turned in an outstanding run on Saturday night to record his second career win at the Delaware International Speedway. His first and only other victory came eight years earlier on July 20, 2002. Schirmer lead the entire distance and held off former track champion, David Pettyjohn to notch the win.

Schirmer started on the pole and took off from the field at the drop of the green. David Pettyjohn and Herb Tunis swapped the second spot back and forth until lap five when Pettyjohn took over the spot for good.

At the halfway sign the top five were Schirmer, Pettyjohn, Tunis, Mark Byram and Ray Davis, Jr. Schirmer had built almost a seven second lead when the second and final yellow flew on lap 13. Schirmer had an excellent restart and was able to keep about a car length between himself and Pettyjohn.

Schirmer stayed smooth and mistake free the rest of the distance to earn the win in the Wade R. Hudson Truck Repair/All About the Dogs/Lazer/Myers. “It’s been a long time. A lot of money and a lot of hard work,” said Schirmer. “I just found the right track and was in the right spot. All I had to do is stay on the bottom and run. The car felt great.”

David Pettyjohn finished in second with Tunis ending a solid drive in third. Fourth went to Byram and Davis, Jr. rounded out the top five. Mark Pettyjohn in his father’s famed Eight Ball started last in the field and finished sixth. Heats were won by Warrington and Davis, Jr.

Nick Davis was smooth and error free as he drove to his first win of the season in the 15-lap Crate Model feature. Davis started on the pole with Clint Chalabala literally knocking on his back bumper. Matt Hill ran in third with Tyler Reed fourth and Joe Warren coming from seventh to fifth by lap seven.

A tangle brought out the caution with four laps to go. Davis had an excellent restart and was able to put a little breathing room between himself and Chalabala. At the checkered it was Davis, in the Virgil F. Davis,III Trucking/Davis Trucking/Rocket taking his first win of the season. Chalabala finished in second with Hill third. Fourth went to Reed and Warren rounded out the top five. Reed also set fast time in qualifying.

Thursday night the World of Outlaw Late Models will come to Delaware International. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. The Little Lincoln Vintage cars will also be on the program. Come out and see the best professional Super Late Model drivers take on the stars and cars of Delmarva in this once a year event.

RESULTS: Super Late Model Feature Finish: 1. Rob Schirmer; 2. David Pettyjohn; 3. Herb Tunis; 4. Mark Byram; 5. Ray Davis Jr; 6. Mark Pettyjohn; 7. Donald Lingo Jr; 8. Mike Parsons; 9. Ricky Elliott; 10. Hal Browning; 11. David Hill; 12. Kelly Putz; 13. Kenny Pettyjohn; 14. Staci Warrington; 15. Bob Geiger; 16. Bryan Driver; 17. Amanda Whaley; Did Not Start: Kerry King.

Crate Model Feature Finish: 1. Nick Davis; 2. Clint Chalabala; 3. Matt Hill; 4. Tyler Reed; 5. Joe Warren; 6. Eric Vent; 7. Chris Hitchens’ 8. Justin Breeding; 9. Jack Mullins; 10. John Imler; 11. Robert Bragg; 12. Dylan Evans; 13. Roy Hassler; 14. Gus Economides; 15. Clay Tatman; 16. Skip Syester; 17. Randy Given; 18. Richard Harden; 19. Robbie Emory; 20. Mike Wilson.
 

KENNY BRIGHTBILL CAPTURES KYLE DIXON MEMORIAL IN DELAWARE



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE (5/1/10) – Kenny Brightbill of Sinking Springs, Pa. seems to have adjusted to his new Keith Coulbourne ride in a very short period of time. Brightbill backed up his win last week by capturing Saturday night’s non-stop 25-lap Kyle Dixon Memorial at the Delaware International Speedway.

Robert Dutton looked strong from his pole starting spot with Norman Short and Beau Wilkins giving chase from second and third. Brightbill started in the seventh spot and was already making ground on the outside. By lap four he was into the top five and two laps later he worked by Wilkins for third.

Dutton continued to pace the field as Brightbill got by Short for second on lap nine. Two laps later Brightbill worked his way into the lead. H.J Bunting had worked his way up to third from tenth but pulled to the infield with mechanical problems. Jamie Mills took over the spot and got by Dutton for second with seven laps to go.

With five to go, Brightbill’s lead was 4.5 seconds but as he cautiously started to work lapped traffic Mills began to close. We two laps to go the distance was under two seconds but the race would remain caution free and Mills would run out of time.

Brightbill, in the Coulbourne Farms/Liquid Assets/Bicknell collected the checkered about three car lengths ahead of Mills. “It went straight through and it was starting to wear me out a little bit,” said Brightbill. “The guys have done a good job and we’ve got the car coming off the corner better and that helps a lot.”

Mills finished in the second spot with Dutton turning in a strong performance in third. Fourth went to Matt Jester and Joseph Watson rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Short and Mills.

In the 15-lap AC Delco TSS Modified feature it was Matt Hawkins leading the first lap before John Curtis moved on top. Curtis enjoyed a comfortable lead while Hawkins and Shawn Ward swapped second back and forth.

Ward to second for good just past the halfway sign and when the yellow came out for the final time on lap 11 it closed the gap and set up a good battle to the finish. Ward was able to get the nose of his car under Curtis on a couple of occasions but Curtis, in the Taylor & Messick/Curtis Farms/Teo held off the challenges to take the win.

Ward, who got his first career win last week, turned in another outstanding performance to finish in second with Hawkins holding on to finish in third. Fourth went to Joseph Tracy and Brandon Blades came from tenth to finish in fifth. Fast time in qualifying was set by Tracy.

Steve White was back in top form in the Mod Lite 15-lap feature. Curt Miles, Jr. led the first lap before White, who started in fourth, shot to the lead. Kevin McKinney gave chase from second with Brandon Dennis coming from sixth to third by lap six.

White worked the track with perfection as Dennis got by McKinney at the halfway sign. A yellow with one lap to go erased White’s lead but he was able to with the one lap shoot out for his second straight victory in the Northeast Heating & Air/Durham Racing/Lightning. Dennis finished in the second spot with Tyler Reed coming from tenth to finish in fourth. Miles, jr. rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by White.

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

RESULTS: NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1.Kenny Brightbill; 2,.Jamie Mills; 3. Robert Dutton; 4. Matt Jester; 5. Joseph Watson; 6. Norman Short Jr; 7. Beau Wilkins; 8, Jordan Watson; 9.Tim Trimble; 10. Brad Trice; 11. Scott Van Gorder; 12. Chad Clark; 13. George Richardson; 15.HJ Bunting; 16.Dale Hawkins; DNS: Jeff Brown; Billy Collingsworth.

AC Delco Modified Feature: 1.John Curtis; 2.Shawn Ward; 3.Matt Hawkins; 4.Joseph ; Tracy; 5.Brandon Blades; 6.Danny Smack; 7.Ted Reynolds; 8.Billy Carr; 9.Scott Calhoun; 10.Garrie Bostwick; 11.Westley Smith; 12.Brandon Perdue; 13.Kyle Fuller; 14.Tom Moore; 15.Ryan Anderson; 16.Herbie Hempel; 17.Corey Cohee; 18.Taylor McCracken; 19.Brandon Sturgis; 20.Nate Benson; 21.Greg Taylor Jr; 22.Scott Hitchens; DNS:Scott Baker.

Mod Lite Feature: 1..Steve White; 2..Brandon Dennis; 3..Kevin McKinney; 4..Tyler Reed; 5. Curt Miles Jr; 6..Tim White; 7. Billy Thompson; 8..Chris Jestice; 9..Kirk Miles Sr; 10.Ray Gulliver; 11..Chad Passwaters; 12..Alan Passwaters; 13..Jason Musser; 14..TJ Williams; 15..Scott Tessman; 16..Trent Willey; 17..Shawn Weber; 18. Stacy Roberts; 19..Rick Wheatley; DNS..James Hill



DAVID HILL ENDS DROUGHT IN DELAWARE LATE MODELS



David Hill, former five time Super Late Model Champion and all-time leading feature winner at the Delaware International Speedway, had come very close on several occasions but had not recorded a win since September 15, 2007. That all changed in dramatic fashion on Saturday night as it was the veteran against the kid in the 20-lap Kyle Dixon Memorial Super Late Model feature.

Fifteen year old Amanda Whaley gave no hit that she is a rookie in the division as she won her first heat race in a field that included three past track champions. Whaley started on the pole and immediately settled into a rhythm that saw her pulling away from the field.

Kerry King held off Herb Tunis and Hill for second. Hill took the third spot on lap four with Kenny Pettyjohn, driving the Hal Browning No. 100 following into fourth. Hill diced with King as the yellow came out on lap eight when Andrew Mullins came to a stop.

On the restart Hill took the second spot with Pettyjohn staying in tow in third. Whaley again was able to open a lead but that was erased for a final time when Derrike Hill came to a stop with mechanical problems.

Whaley went right back to the high groove but her car started to lose some bit and
David Hill started to close ground on the bottom. The fans were on their feet, some cheering for the rookie and some for the veteran as the pair went wheel to wheel with four to go.

Whaley got a little too lose coming off turn four on lap 17 and Hill pulled by on the bottom for the two to go sign. Whaley didn’t give up the challenge but at the checkered it was Hill, in the Hill’s Electric/Star Associates/Rocket posting career win number 138.

“It’s been over two years and it’s good to get back in victory lane,” said Hill. “Amanda was running real good and I wasn’t sure if I was going to get her. But the last few laps my car really started coming on on the bottom and it looked like the top was going away.”

Whaley received a standing ovation for her second place finish with Ray Davis, Jr. coming on strong after the final caution to finish in third. Fourth went to Kenny Pettyjohn and Kerry King rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Whaley and Andrew Mullins.

The Crate Model 15-lap feature was an outstanding race. Joe Warren took the lead from Eric Vent on lap one but Vent regained the lead one lap later. Both Matt Hill and Chris Hitchens joined the lead battle with Warren and Hill running wheel to wheel lap after lap.

Hill took second on lap seven but continued to battle with Warren. The final yellow was out on lap 11 and on the restart everyone went for broke. Hitchens nearly got by Warren but Warren moved to the top groove as Hill battle Vent for the lead.

Warren took second with one to go and it was a drag race to the checkered with a photo finish at the line. Warren was awarded the win by inches (.01 seconds) verified by the tape. Vent finished in second with Hitchens third. Jack Mullins slipped in to take fourth and Hill finished in fifth.

The Slide for 5 saw four lead changes on the first lap. Zack Moore was credited with lead lap one before Matt Carmean moved on top. Camean stayed out of trouble the rest of the distance to take the win.

Super Late Model Feature: 1.David Hill; 2.Amanda Whaley; 3.Ray Davis Jr; 4.Kenny Pettyjohn; 5.Kerry King; 6.Mark Byram; 7.Donald Lingo Jr; 8.Herb Tunis; 9.Rob Schirmer; 10.Andrew Mullins; 11.Bob Geiger; 12.Derrike Hill; 13.David Pettyjohn; 14.Mike Parsons; 15.Dale Lingo; 16.Bryan Driver; DNS:.Ross Robinson

Crate Model Feature: 1.Joe Warren; 2.Eric Vent; 3.Chris Hitchens; 4.Jack Mullins; 5.Matt Hill; 6.John Imler; 7.Tyler Reed; 8.Nick Davis; 9.Justin Breeding; 10.Clint Chalabala; 11.Dylan Evans; 12.Robert Bragg; 13.David Nailor; 14.Roy Hassler; 15.Randy Given; 16.Gus Economides; 17.Mike Wilson; 18.Skip Syester; 19.Robbie Emory; 20.Matt White; 21.Clay Tatman; 22.Kelly Putz.

Slide for 5: 1.Matt Carmean; 2.Zack Moore; 3.Tim Short; 4.James Layton; 5.Preston Lindsey; 6.Shane Layton.
 

“MR. EXCITEMENT” KENNY BRIGHTBILL WINS WILLIAM J. CATHELL MEMORIAL IN DELAWARE



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE (4/24/10) – One of modified racing’s all-time best, Kenny Brightbill of Sinking Springs, Pa. demonstrated that at 62 he still has what it takes to win as he captured the 25-lap William J. Cathell Memorial for the Big Block Modifieds Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. Lady Luck did play a role in the win as Jamie Mills was heading for his second straight victory when he cut a tire with ten laps left to go. It was his first win at the speedway since taking the Small Block Fall Championship race in 2000.

Joseph Watson led the first five laps of the main before Mills, who had started in fifth, marched through the top five and into the lead. Brightbill worked by Watson one lap later but Mills had already built a substantial lead.

A series of three quick caution just before halfway kept the field tightly bunched. Matt Jester had worked by Brightbill but on a restart on lap 12 was cited for a jump start and sent to the back of the pack. At the halfway sign the top five were Mills, Brightbill, Watson, Brad Trice and Tim Trimble.

Mills’ drive fell apart on lap 15 just as the yellow came out for debris in turn three. Mills ran over the debris resulting in a flat rear tire. He was able to change the tire and make it out just as the field took the green. Mills’ car got around in the first turn bringing out the yellow once again.

Brightbill was the new leader with Trice grabbing second on the restart. Brightbill would open a two and a half second lead to take the checkered in the Coulbourne Farms/Advance Auto Parts/Bicknell. “I’m glad to be back,” said Brighbill. It’s a good track here and we were lucky to win tonight but we will take what we can get.”

Brad Trice turned in his third consecutive top five run finishing in second with Joseph Watson battling race long to hold on to third. Fourth went to Jester who came from the rear and Norman Short closed strong to finish in fifth. Heats were won by Mills and Beau Wilkins.

Sophomore driver, Shawn Ward of Laurel, Del. put on a great run in the 15-lap AC Delco modified feature to post his first career win. Scott Calhoun set the pace from the pole leading the first six laps. Joseph Tracy had patiently worked his way through the top five from sixth, taking the lead from Calhoun on lap seven.

Ward was able to get by Calhoun with three laps to go and quickly caught Tracy with two to go. Ward took the lead at the white flag and made no mistakes in the final half-mile for the win in the Todd Fleetwood/The Primo Team No. 14K. Tracy finished a close second with Calhoun turning in a person best finishing in third. Fourth went to Westley Smith and Brandon Perdue came on strong in the closing laps to finish in fifth. Fast time in qualifying was set by Tracy.

The 15-lap Mod Lite feature was near perfect for Steve White of Laurel. White started on the pole and immediately moved to the high groove. While James Hill and Tim White battled for second Steve was able to open a comfortable lead.

The race went caution free in a time of 5.50:650 seconds but the perfect run ended there as White, in his Northeast Heating & Air/Lightning, detonated an engine just past the finish line. Tim White was closing in the final laps but had to settle for second with Hill third. Fourth went to Brandon Dennis and Scott Tessman rounded out the top five.

In the 10-lap Vintage Stock Car feature, Phil Claussen led the first lap in his sportsman car before C.J. Schirmer took the lead. Chuck Tucker caught Schirmer at the halfway sign and after a good wheel to wheel battle took the lead. Tucker drove a smooth race the rest of the distance to take the win. Mark Williams took third with Claussen fourth and first sportsman and Dave Schamp rounded out the top five. Claussen got the “long distance award” as he towed 972 miles one way from Oak Brook, Illinois to compete.

RESULTS: NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1. Kenny Brightbill; 2. Brad Trice; 3. Joseph Watson; 4. Matt Jester; 5. Norman Short Jr; 6. Robert Dutton; 7. Beau Wilkins; 8. Jamie Mills; 9. Tim Trimble; 10. Scott Van Gorder; 11. Jordan Watson; 12. Dale Hawkins; 13. Billy Collingsworth; 14. George Richardson; 15. Jeff Brown; 16. HJ Bunting; 17. Jason Daliessio; 18. Chad Clark; 19. Michael White; 20. Bobby Watkins.

AC Delco TSS Modified Feature: 1. Shawn Ward; 2. Joseph Tracy; 3. Scott Calhoun; 4. John Curtis; 5. Westley Smith; 6. Brandon Perdue; 7. Tom Moore; 8. Billy Carr; 9. Brandon Sturgis; 10. Scott Baker; 11. Greg Taylor Jr; 12. Scott Hitchens; 13. Herbie Hempel; 14. Taylor ;McCracken; 15. Danny Smack;; 16. Ryan Anderson; 17. Corey Cohee; 18. Bryan Applegate; 19. Nate Benson; 20. Ted Reynolds; 21. Matt Hawkins.

Mod Lite Feature: 1. Steve White; 2. Tim White; 3. James Hill; 4. Brandon Dennis; 5. Scott Tessman; 6. Ty Short; 7. Paul McGinley; 8. Kirk Miles Sr; 9. Billy Thompson; 10. Chad Passwaters; 11. Alan Passwaters; 12. Jason Musser; 13. Matt Glanden; 14. Curt Miles Jr; 15. Stacy Roberts; 16. TJ Williams; 17. Kevin McKinney; 18. Chris Jestice;

Vintage Stock Car Feature: 1. Chuck Tucker; 2. C.J. Schirmer; 3. Mark Williams’ 4. Phil Claussen; 5. Dave Schamp; 6. Gary Scott; 7. Carl Schirmer; Sr.; 8. James Laplant; 9. Ronnie Ford.



DONALD LINGO, JR. GETS SECOND SUPER LATE MODEL WIN



Donald Lingo, Jr. of Millsboro, Del. double the number of wins that he had last season as he earn his second victory of the year in Saturday night’s William J. Cathell Memorial 20-lap Super Late Model Feature. Third generation driver Derrike Hill of Trappe, Md. put on the best performance of his young career as he challenged for the lead in the closing laps for a strong second place run.

Hal Browing led the first lap of the feature. Ray Davis, Jr. dove inside of Browning going into the third turn but the two made contact with Davis spinning to bring out the yellow. Donald Lingo, Jr. took up the chase through lap three. Lingo nosed past Brown entering turn three and the two touched with Browning spinning off the top of the turn.

Lingo was now on top with Mark Byram in second and Derrike Hill, who had just returned from college making his first start of the season running in third. Lingo was able to open a five car length lead as Byram and Hill diced for second. Dale Lingo ran in the fourth spot and David Hill came from 13th to fifth.

Lingo was able to negotiate lapped traffic with no problems as Derrike Hill got by Byram with six to go. A final yellow came out on lap 17 when Bob Geiger came to a stop erasing Lingo’s 1.5 second lead.

Derrike Hill stayed on the back spoiler of Lingo on the restart and in the final turn made a move to the low side of the leader but it was Lingo, Jr. taking the win in his Lingo Marine/Atkins Masonry/Rocket/Ford. “It was a little exciting there at the beginning,” said Lingo. “I knew the first lap we made we had made some adjustments to the car and it was just stuck down.”

Derrike Hill was cheered by the crowd for his fine second place run. David Hill got by Byram on the final lap to finish in third behind his son with Byram fourth and Davis climbing back to fifth. Heats were won by Rob Schirmer and Ray Davis, Jr.

Eric Vent led the first five laps of the Crate Model feature. Last week’s winner, Tyler Reed was carrying a ton of momentum on the outside of the turns and was trailing Vent at that point. Reed took the lead on the following lap.

Joe Warren worked his way back into second just past the halfway point as Chris Hitchens climbed from sixth to third. Warren was able to reel in the leader in the closing laps but Reed, in the Reed Trucking/Quillen Signs/Warrior took the victory by just .372 seconds. Warren finished in the second spot with Hitchens third. Vent held on to fourth and Clint Chalabala finished in fifth. Fast time in qualifying was set by Matt Hill.

In the 12-lap Little Lincoln Vintage feature it was Ryan Walsen leading the first two laps before Jamie Wagner, who had started in eighth, took the lead. John Stevenson climbed ot the second spot by the halfway sign but could not catch Wagner who posted his first win of the season in his ’53 Chevy. Stevenson finished in second with Donald Robinson, Jr. third. Fourth went to Steven Baker and Jeff Atkins rounded out the top five.

This Saturday night will be the Kyle Dixon Memorial featuring the five weekly divisions plus the Slide for 5. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS: Super Late Model Feature: 1. Donald Lingo Jr; 3. Derrike Hill; 3. David Hill; 4. Mark Byram; 5. Ray Davis Jr; 6. David Pettyjohn; 7. Ross Robinson; 8. Dale Lingo; 9. Amanda Whaley; 10. Herb Tunis; 11. Hal Browning; 12. Kerry King; 13. Rob Schirmer; 14. Mike Parsons; 15. Bob Geiger; 16. Andrew Mullins; 17. Kelly Putz; 18. Staci Warrington; 19. Bryan Driver.

Crate Model Feature: 1. Tyler Reed; 2. Joe Warren; 3. Chris Hitchens; 4. Eric Vent; 5.

Clint Chalabala; 6. Matt Hill; 7. Nick Davis; 8. Mike Wilson; 9. Randy Given; 10. John Imler; 11. Dylan Evans; 12. Roy Hassler; 13. David Nailor; 14. Clay Tatman; 15. Robbie Emory; 16. Jack Mullins; 17. Robert Bragg; 18. Michael Wilkins; 19. Tony Bowers.

Little Lincoln Vintage Feature: 1. Jamie Wagner; 2. John Stevenson; 3. Donald Robinson, Jr.; 4. Steven Baker; 5. Jeff Atkins; 6. Bobby Williamson; 7. John Bower; 8. Tim Archer; 9. Brian Nailor; 10. Ryan Walsen; 11. Dale Bounds; 12. Mel Joseph, Jr.; 13. Brian Brasure; 14 Emory West.
 

JAMIE MILLS WINS BIG BLOCKS IN DELAWARE



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE (4/17/10) – Jamie Mills of Milford, Del. was admittedly a little more cautious this week after letting what looked to be a win get away from him the week prior. His patience paid off as he took the lead from Chad Clark on lap eight and went on to win the 25-lap NAPA Big Block Modified feature Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway.

Clark was smooth and fast from the pole at the start of the feature with Beau Wilkins, in Mills’ backup car running in second. Joseph Watson locked into a battle with Mills for third until Mills forged ahead on lap six. Mills shot past Wilkins to laps later and quickly closed to the leader Clark.

Mills worked his way into the top spot just as the first yellow flew as Kenny Brightbill slowed in the third turn. Brightbill headed to the pits and the rest of the race would run caution free.

By halfway, Wilkins had worked his was past Clark for second. Brad Trice was putting on another great run in fourth and Jordan Watson had climbed from 13th to fifth. Mills had a sizeable lead and was working traffic with five to go. Trice and Jordan Watson got by Clark for second and third and Jordan continued his drive taking third with one to go.

At the checkered, it was Mills picking up the win in the Mills Brothers Markets/Bicknell. “We were good last week and I got messed up a little bit in lapped traffic so this week I made sure to take it a little easier,” said Mills.

Wilkins finished in second with Jordan Watson third making it a top three sweep for the Milford based teams. Chad James made a late race charge after starting in 11th to finish in the fourth spot and Trice got his second straight top five in fifth. Heats were won by Clark and Mills.

Brandon Blades turned in what looked like a picture perfect run in the 15-lap AC Delco TSS Modified feature. Blades took off from his poles starting position and led the rest of the distance for what appeared to be his first career win. Blades did not however pass the post race inspection due to a tire infraction and Matt Hawkins, who had chased him the distance, was credited with his second career win.

Last week’s winner, Joe Tracy finished in second with Shawn Ward, Westley Smith and John Curtis rounding out the top five. Smith set fast lap time in qualifying.

Kevin McKinney took the lead from Curt Miles, Jr. on the second lap of the 15-lap Mod Lite feature. Sixteen year old Tyler Reed (no relation to the Crate Model winner), held down the second spot with Tim White in third.

A rash of late race cautions kept the field tightly bunched and Brandon Dennis was able to work by White for third. McKinney would make no mistakes as he powered the Hovey’s Performance Cycle/Pro/GSXR 1000 to the checkered. Reed turned in his best career performance finishing in second with Dennis third. Fourth went to Tim White and Curt Miles, Jr. held on for fifth. Dennis set fast time in qualifying.

This Saturday night will be the William J. Cathell Memorial featuring the five weekly divisions plus the Little Lincoln and Vintage cars. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

RESULTS: Modified Feature Finish: 1. Jamie Mills; 2. Beau Wilkins; 3 Jordan Watson; 4. Chad James; 5. Brad Trice; 6. Chad Clark; 7. Joseph Watson; 8. Robert Dutton; 9. Jeff Brown; 10. Michael White; 11. Tim Trimble; 12. Scott Van Gorder; 13. Billy Collingsworth; 14. George Richardson; 15. Norman Short Jr; 16. Kenny Brightbill; 17. Matt Jester; 18. Dale Hawkins; DNS: HJ Bunting, Bobby Watkins.

AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. Matt Hawkins; 2. Joseph Tracy; 3. Shawn Ward; 4. Westley Smith; 5. John Curtis; 6. Brandon Perdue; 7. Tom Moore; 8. Billy Carr; 9. Scott Calhoun; 10. Kyle Fuller; 11. Bryan Applegate; 12. Greg Taylor Jr; 13. Scott Hitchens; 14. Jerry Carter; 15. Ted Reynolds; 16. Brandon Sturgis; 17. Corey Cohee; 18. Taylor McCracken; 19. Ryan Anderson; 20. Herbie Hempel; 21. Garrie Bostwick; 22. Scott Baker; 23. David Scarano; DNS: Nate Benson; DQ: Brandon Blades.

Mod Lite Feature: 1. Kevin McKinney; 2. Tyler Reed; 3. Brandon Dennis; 4. Tim White; 5. Curt Miles Jr; 6. Alan Passwaters; 7. Billy Thompson; 8. Scott Tessman; 9. Chris Jestice’ 10. Kirk Miles Sr; 11. Matt Glanden; 12. Ty Short; 13. Ray Gulliver; 14. Chad Passwaters; 15. James Hill; 16. Jason Musser; 17. Stacy Roberts; 18. Shawn Weber; 19. Steve White; 20. TJ Williams.

DAVID PETTYJOHN RIDE HIGH GOOVE TO LATE MODEL WIN


It was “David and David” not “David and Goliath” Saturday night in the Super Late Model Feature. David Pettyjohn and David Hill put on a great battle with Pettyjohn coming out the victor.

Fifteen year old Amanda Whaley led the first lap of the Super Late Model 20-lap feature before coming to a stop and bringing out the yellow. David Hill took over in the lead with David Pettyjohn and Rob Schirmer in close pursuit.

Pettyjohn edged into the lead on lap four but he and Hill ran wheel to wheel for the next five laps. The yellow was out again on lap eight and on the restart Schirmer edged ahead of Hill for second. Hill regained the spot down the back straight and went back to work on David Pettyjohn. Kenny Pettyjohn and Ray Davis, Jr. was also putting on a good battle for fourth with Davis keeping a nose ahead of Kenny.

The final yellow flew with five laps to go. David Pettyjohn had a smooth restart and made no slips the rest of the distance to post his first victory of the season in the Hitchens Brothers Trucking/Terra-Firma/Rocket.

“I don’t know who it was or if anybody was behind me or not,” said Pettyjohn. “You know you just got to kind of put through these turns and take it nice and easy. It was a lot of fun with him (Hill) and I was trying to hit my marks and be smooth and I know that he has done this enough that he was going to hit his marks and be smooth.”

Hill finished in the second spot with Schirmer turning in a solid performance in third. Fourth went to Davis, Jr. and Kenny Pettyjohn rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Hill and David Pettyjohn.

Tyler Reed did everything right in the 15-lap Crate Model feature. Reed started on the pole and would lead from flag to flag. Eric Vent gave chase from second until Clint Chalabala took the runner-up spot for lap three. Kelly Putz held down the third spot and that is the way they would cross the finish line. Chris Hitchens made a nice run to finish in fourth and Matt Hill rounded out the top five. Fast time was set by Joe Warren who was involved in an early race tangle.

RESULTS: Super Late Model Feature: 1. David Pettyjohn; 2. David Hill; 3. Rob Schirmer; 4. Ray Davis Jr; 5. Kenny Pettyjohn; 6. Donald Lingo Jr; 7. Mike Parsons; 8. Hal Browning’ 9. Bob Geiger’ 10. Kerry King; 11. Staci Warrington; 12. Herb Tunis; 13. Bryan Driver; 14. Amanda Whaley.

Crate Model Feature: 1.Tyler Reed; 2. Clint Calabala; 3. Kelly Putz; 4. Chris Hitchens; 5. Matt Hill; 6. Mike Wilson; 7. Nick Davis; 8. Eric Vent; 9. Robert Bragg; 10. Roy Hassler; 11. John Emory’ 12. Skip Syester; 13. Joe Warren; 14. Justin Breeding; 15. Dylan Evans; 16. Tony Bowers; 17. Richard Harden; 18. John Imler; 19. Jack Mullins; 20. Randy Given; 21. Clay Tatman; DNS: Michael Wilkins.

JUSTIN COLLETT LEADS WIRE-TO-WIRE, JOHN PINTER SCORES FIRST WIN AS URC CAR OWNER SATURDAY NIGHT AT DELAWARE INTERNATIONAL

It was a cold night at the Delaware International Speedway on Saturday night, but the spirited competition certainly did warm things up. At the end of the twenty-five lap Rislone URC Sprint feature event, Justin Collett of Middletown, DE scored the win, leading all twenty-five laps. For Collett, it was his second career win with URC, but for car owner John Pinter, it was a breakthrough night scoring his first career win as a URC Car Owner. Pinter has been so close on numerous occasions, but Saturday night the hard work finally paid off as the seasoned veteran of this sport, found victory lane. The win for Collett and Pinter was not an easy one has lapped traffic became a factor late in the race. But a caution on lap eighteen gave Collett clean air and clean sailing to the $2,000 first play prize.

The URC heat race events were won by Mark Bitner, Justin Collett and Davey Sammons. The starting field was set for the twenty-five lap Taylor & Messick Delaware State Sprint Series feature event. At the drop of the green flag, Collett quickly ran to hide from the rest of the field with Kevin Welsh and Mark Bitner in the chase.

On lap three, the yellow was displayed when Kevin Darling flipped in turn two. Darling walked away uninjured but damage sustained to the car, took the team out of the race. On the restart, Collett was again fast and furious and immediately established a solid lead. JJ Grasso moved into third on lap six with Kramer Williamson and Randy West in the hunt. Further back, Curt Michael, Trevor Lewis and Davey Sammons were on a charge to the front.

As the field crossed for the halfway sign, Collett was in the lead but slower traffic was becoming a factor as runner-up Kevin Welsh was making up ground and staging a challenge for the top spot. Grasso, Williamson and Michael followed in the top five.

The caution was displayed on lap eighteen when Davey Sammons tagged the outside wall and tumbled down the homestretch. It was a wild ride but Sammons did walk away uninjured.

On the restart, Collett had a clear speedway and established himself as the man to beat. Curt Michael passed JJ Grasso for third and set his sights on runner-up Kevin Welsh. With two lap remaining, Michael put on hold his challenge for second and now had to defend his third place spot as Grasso returned and staged a battle.

With the checker flag waiving, Collett easily took the win with Kevin Welsh second, Curt Michael delivered a strong third place finish as JJ Grasso and Randy West followed in the top five.

West turned in an impressive fifth place finish. Robbie Stillwaggon advanced fourteen spots in the feature and finished an impressive seventh. Chris Coyle, returning from a wild flip at the Bridgeport Speedway the week before, established fast time of the night in his heat race event. An oil leak forced Coyle to pit during his heat race, a bad start for the night. Coyle started deep in the feature starting field and still delivered a strong ninth place feature finish.

FEATURE FINISH: Justin Collett, Kevin Welsh, Curt Michael, JJ Grasso, Randy West,Trevor Lewis, Robbie Stillwaggon, Kramer Williamson, Chris Coyle,Nick Schlauch Jr.,Kyle Purks, Scott Pursell, Eddie Wagner, Andy Best, Jonathan Swanson, Bill Unglert, Justin Jones, Kenny Meisner, Davey Sammons, Art Liedl, Mark Bitner, Kevin Darling, Kevin Nouse, Tim Iulg, .

Brad Penn Oil Heat Winner:: Mark Bitner. Engler Machine & Tool Heat Winner: Justin Collett. Bar's Leaks Heat Winner: Davey Sammons
The Audi Shop 13th Place Bonus: Eddie Wagner
LikeWise Stables Fast Time: Chris Coyle
LikeWise Stables Tire Awards: Randy West, Kyle Purks, Jonathan Swanson
Fred's Trailer Parts Hard Charger: Robbie Stillwaggon Advanced 14 spots in the feature

DIS TUNE & TEST PROMISING FOR 2010 SEASON
04/03/2010



By Charlie Brown

The Delaware International Speedway held its Tune & Test Night on Saturday. Despite racing across the county at Georgetown and just north off Rt. 13 at Middleford, a strong turnout of 77 cars took advantage of the practice session.

The track was in perfect condition and remained table top smooth throughout the night. Lap times were good in all divisions. The quickest time of the night was turned in by J.J. Grasso in the sprint cars. Grasso appeared ready to defend his title and by the second session was down to 17.249 at 104.354 miles per hour average. Satisfied, the Palladino team packed up and headed home. Ken Meisner was quickest in session three with a 17.9 and Robbie Stillwagon topped session four with a 17.9. Andy Best, Nick Schlauch, Chris Coyle, Kevin Darling, and Justin Collett and rookie Tim Ulge also participated. Collett broke a drive shaft in the John Pinter car in session one and was done for the night.

Defending NAPA Big Block modified champion, H.J. Bunting had both his Jake Marine owned mount and his own new No. 91 on hand. Bunting was fastest in the first session with a quick 19.659 in the Marine car. Brad Trice got dialed in and headed sessions two and three running around 20 seconds flat and Robert Dutton topped session four also around 20 flat. Chad Clarks car is a beauty and looks like the pool water that he delivers. Tom Sparks has his two cars looking the best ever for drivers George Richardson and Cory Anderson and rookie Michael White’s new car is a real tribute to his favorite driver including the orange No. 43.

In the Super Late Models there was both a father and son team and a father and daughter team. David and Derrike Hill both were fast. David was fastest in session three and Derrike was fastest in session four. David’s car was sporting new sponsorship from Will Brown’s Truck Repair. The quickest car in the division was Rick Whaley with a very fast 19.422 in session two. It was the first time out for his daughter Amanda who is still not old enough for a driver’s license. Amanda looked smooth in her new No. 44 before having problems with the driveline. She climbed into her father’s No. 4 for the final two sessions and was just as smooth and quick. Hal Browning’s new cars are absolute beautiful. Hal drove one while Brian Donley was in the other and both were quick. Veteran Bob Geiger is ready for another season took advantage of the practice time to dial things in.

Mike Wilkins turned some heads with his quick time in the Crate Model first session. Sophomore driver, Clint Chalabala got dialed in by session two and was fastest for the rest of the night. Eight cars took part. In the AC Delco Modifieds Scott Baker was the quickest heading the first two sessions. Joe Tracey was fastest in session three and Baker was back on top in session four. A dozen AC Delco mods were on hand.

Who other than Steve White would be fastest in the Mod Lites. White was quickest in the first two sessions and was done for the night with a best lap at 22.369. Paul McGinley topped the third session and Billy Thompson was fastest in session four. Almost a full field of 18 cars took part. Bad news for Kirk Miles as it appeared that he lost an engine in the final session. Also Bandon Keim tagged the wall hard in the first session doing quite a bit of damage to the Musser Racing No. 5.

The Little Lincoln cars have some new added variety this season. Emory West was in the Mitchell’s No. 60 Studebaker. Yes a Studebaker. Mel Joseph, Jr. made the debut of his immaculate new early 60’s Thunderbird. The car looks just like a NASCAR Grand National of that period. Six Little Lincoln and four Vintage cars were on hand.

New faces or old faces in new divisions included: Tim Ulge in the sprints, Michael White and Corey Anderson in the modifieds, Brian Donley and Amanda Whaley in the Super Late Models, Ray Gulliver, Jason Musser, and Chris Jestice in the Mod Lites, Taylor McCracken, Greg Taylor, Jr. and Ryan Anderson in the AC Delco modifieds and J.D. Diaz and Timothy Archer in the Vintage and Little Lincoln cars.

DELAWARE INTERNATIONAL READY WITH FREE FAN PREVIEW OF 2010



Delmar, DE (3/28/10) – The Delaware International Speedway is ready to start its 39th consecutive season. Delmarva fans need travel no further than Delmar, Del. to see some of the finest dirt track action in the East. Fans will be treated to a preview on Saturday night, April, 3rd then the green flag will drop on the 2010 point season on Saturday night, April 10th.

Delaware International will one again headline the NAPA Big Block Modifieds and the Super Late Models on a weekly basic along with the AC Delco Modifieds, the Crate Models and the Mod 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 along with the return of the World of Outlaw Late Models in May.

Anticipation is high in the NAPA Big Block Modifieds as “Mr. Excitement” Kenny Brightbill of Sinking Springs, Pa. will make DIS his Saturday night home. The modified legend will be driving the Keith Coulbourne big block and has already scored a heat victory at the Selinsgrove Speedway in the new ride. AC Delco Modified champion, Michael White will be moving to the big blocks as will former champion Brad Trice and multi time winner Tim Trimble. Second generation driver Beau Wilkins has returned from North Carolina and will be driving a new Bicknell car built and fielded by his father Bobby Wilkins.

In the Super Late Models, a potent three car team of Rick Whaley, his daughter Amanda and Mark Byram will be a force to be reckoned with. Amanda will be moving from the crate late models and will be tutored by Byram who returns to the late models with owner Charles Jarvis.

The affordability and safety of the AC Delco Modifieds and the Crate Model divisions have made both attractive entry level classes. Look for several drivers to move from the karting ranks into the full sized racers in 2010.

The Mod Lites comprise the fifth weekly points divisions. Twenty-one DIS competitors competed in February at the TUSA Mod Lite Winter Nationals in Tampa, Fla. with both Landis Musser and Kevin McKinney taking wins. Look for some strong new additions to the field as this division has become a true training grounds for young talent.

The URC Sprints make their first appearance on April 17th and will make five additional stops during the season. Look for a large contingent of the winged sprinters to be on hand for the free to the public Tune & Test Night..

Be sure to mark you calendars for two big mid-week shows. The World of Outlaw Late Models return on Thursday night, May 13th to kick off the big NASCAR weekend in Dover and the ever-popular Camp Barnes Benefit race will take center stage on Tuesday night, July 6th.

Gates open for the April 3rd Tune & Test at 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 10th, 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.

March 1, 2010

“Fall Championship moved to earlier date and night time racing”

DELAWARE INTERNATIONAL RELEASES AMBITIOUS 2010 SCHEDULE
 

By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – The 2010 season schedule at the Delaware International Speedway is one of the most ambitious in the track’s history. Along with some long time staples such as six United Racing Company sprint car dates, the Camp Barnes Benefit and five weekly points divisions the track has also added surprises. The new events include the return of “Twin 20’s” nights for both the NAPA Big Block Modified and the Super Late Models plus an “All Out 100” feature only night.

One of the biggest changes for the 2010 season will be a change in the dates and times of the Delaware State Dirt Track Championship. This year’s event will be held on Friday and Saturday nights, October 22 & 23. The traditional tacky night time surface that the track is noted for should provide some outstanding side by side racing. “Our tradition dates were in direct conflict with very popular local “Pumpkin Chunkin,” said promoter Charlie Cathell. “The World Championships in Charlotte, N.C. are also on the previous date and along with the World of Outlaw Late Models and Sprint Cars they are adding the big block modifieds this year plus I was never very satisfied with the single file racing that the daytime surface provided.”

The season will open in traditional fashion with a “Tune & Test” on Saturday night April 3rd followed by the season opener – “Delmar Night” on Saturday night April 10th. Rounding out the month will be the first of six URC appearances on April 17th and the William J. Cathell Memorial on April 24th which will include the Little Lincoln and Vintage Stock Cars along with the five weekly divisions.

The month of May will be filled with specials. The 3rd Annual “Kyle Dixon Memorial” will be on May 1st and will include the Slide for 5. The “World of Outlaw Late Models” return on Thursday night, May 13th. On May 15th it will be “Topless Night” as all weekly division will run minus their roofs. May 22nd will be “Wings & Things” for the Late Models and the URC Sprints make their second stop on “R.C. Holloway Night” May 29th.

June 6th the “Twin 20’s” for the NAPA Big Block Modifieds returns. Once a regular format at the speedway, it has been several years since a twin feature event has been held. The very popular “Elk Mooneyham Memorial” returns on June 12th with lost of bonus money on tap. June 19th will be stop three for the URC Sprints and June 26th it will be “Wings & Things” for the NAPA Big Block Modifieds.

July will include the Camp Barnes Benefit on Tuesday night, July 6rd and the “All Out 100” feature only night on July 17th. More information on this new format will be forthcoming. The “Mix & Match” Big Block Modifieds vs. Super Late Models format returns on July 24th.

August will be highlighted by Lankford Sysco Night with “Twin 20’s” for the Super Late Models on August 7th. The “King of Kings” shootout for Super Late Model feature winners will be on August 14. On August 21st if will be another “Topless Night” plus Slide for 5 and the “King of Kings for the NAPA Big Blocks will be feature on August 28th.

For more information and the complete schedule log on to www.delawareracing.com.  Fans can now also keep up to date on both Facebook and Twitter by becoming fans of Delaware Racing. For more information contact the speedway office at (302) 875-1911 or by Email at dragway@delawareracing.com.

January 11, 2010

DELAWARE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CELEBRATES 2009 SEASON



By Charlie Brown, Dover, DE – More than 500 of Delmarva’s dirt track faithful assembled this past weekend at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino to celebrate the 2009 season at the Delaware International Speedway. Over $45,000 in cash plus contingencies was distributed to the top ten in points in the five weekly divisions.

Second generation driver, H.J. Bunting III of Milford, Del. claimed his fifth overall championship in the NAPA Big Block Modifieds and received $6000. Bunting earned a personal season best of eight features in 2009. It was the first Big Block Modified Championship for long time car owner Jake Marine of Laurel, Del. who fields the J&M Roofing & Builder/Art Collins Trucking/Dukes Lumber Company/First State Chevrolet/Marine Stables/J&B Speed Supply/Marine Concrete Services/Medford Speed/Carmean’s Appraisal Group/Tommy’s Country Cuts/Bilstein/Teo Pro.

In a reversal of last season, 2008 champion Jamie Mills led the points most of the season but ended up chasing Bunting in the final weeks to finish in second with five wins on the season. Third through fifth in points were Matt Jester (two wins), Joseph Watson and Jordan Watson (one win). Sixth through tenth in order were Scott VanGorder (one win), Bobby Watkins, Jeff Brown, Howard O’Neal and George Richardson. Rookie of the year honors went to Tim Trimble who finished 19th in points after moving into the division at mid-season. Sysco Eastern Maryland presented the trophies.

Ocean City, Md.’s Richard Jarvis, Jr., behind the wheel of Salisbury, Md.’s Steve & Patty Nuttall’s Super Late Model, collected seven wins during the season to earn his second career point title and $4000 in point money. It was the first title for Jarvis as the driver of the Mid-Coastal Siding & Construction/American Racer/Kings Island Pride/Kenny Pettyjohn Racing/Pro Rad Radiators/Rocket/Pro Power O.C. Team.

Through his consistency Ross Robinson finished a person best of second in the division despite not winning a feature. Former two-time champion, Donald Lingo, Jr. finished in the third spot in points with one win and defending point champion, Ray Davis, Jr. finished fourth with one win. Hometown driver Kerry King rounded out the top five. Sixth through tenth were Staci Warrington with one win, Rick Whaley, Bob Geiger and David Hill (tie) and Hal Browning with one win. Trophies were sponsored by Brownie’s Package Store. A total of 11 different drivers had wins in the division.

Joe Warren of Georgetown, Del. amassed a personal best of seven wins to defend his point championship in the Crate Model division. It was his third title in five years earning him $1500. Warren’s patience and smooth driving style kept him comfortably out front in points as he piloted the Big Fish Grill/Delaware-South Materials/Davis, Bowen & Friedel/Keys Advisors Group/First State Flag/Sposato Landscaping//Keizers Wheel/King Croup Insurance/BRC Lazer to the title.

Chris Hitchens moved from the AC Delco Modifieds to the Crate Models in 2009 and ended up second in points with two wins. Young Nick Davis also added two wins to finish third in the standings with Tyler Reed and rookie Clint Chalabala rounding out the top five with one win each. Sixth through tenth were Amanda Whaley, Mike Wilson, Rookie Matt Hill (one win), Skip Syester and Darin Henderson. Trophies were presented by Snookie’s Speed Parts of Milton.

The AC Delco TSS Modified season was dominated by defending point champion Michael White of Laurel, Del who collected $1500. White posted eight wins to help him top the division by almost 400 points more than the next closest competitor. Once again he was behind the wheel of the J&M Roofing & Builders/Jay Ryder’s Plum Creek Farms/Art Collins Trucking/Laurel Motor Company/Carey’s Towing/Kelly’s Garage/Teo.

Turning in an outstanding performance to finish second in points was rookie Shawn Ward. Matt Hawkins earned his first career win in 2009 and finished third in points while rookie Kyle Fuller also made a trip to victory lane and finished fourth. Rounding out the top five was Tim Trimble with four wins.

Rounding out the top ten were John Curtis with a win/Westley Smith, Scott Baker, Joseph Tracy with two wins and Scott Calhoun. Calhoun was also the lucky winner of a driver’s drawing for a signature custom tool box donated by Taylor & Messick of Harrington, Del. Trophies were presented by R.C. Holloway Company.

The championship in the Modified Lite division went to another defending champion - Brandon Dennis of Greenwood, Del. This year Dennis pulled the upset earning only one win during the year but netting him $1100 from the point fund. The key to Dennis’ success was that he finished every feature this season. Sponsorship of his Pro Chassis machine came from ECB Homes and Simpson Construction of Harrington.

Former champion, Steve White rebounded from a mid-season penalty to finish second in points with 10 wins. Kevin McKinney finished third with two wins. Fourth went to Ty Short and Curt Miles, Jr. collected his first career win during the season finishing in fifth. Sixth through tenth were Alan Passwaters and Kirk Miles (tie), Paul McGinley, T.J. Williams and a tie between Tim White and Cody Belote. Trophies were presented by the Pepsi Bottling Ventures.

The champions received championship jackets from American Race Tires/Lias Tire and “Gold Cards” for 2009 admission. They also competed in a game of chance that netted Michael White a diamond necklace. Richard Jarvis, Jr. received a Night at the Races for his friends, Joe Warren received a season pass and H.J. Bunting and Brandon Dennis received season pit parking spots.

A special service award was presented to Lisa Diaz for 20 service at the speedway.

The point fund was due largely in part to season sponsors that included: Sysco Eastern Maryland, NAPA Auto Parts, R.C. Holloway Company; American Race Tires from Lias Tire Racing Division; NuCar Connection of New Castle, Del., Scott’s Furniture, Snookie’s Speed Parts, Taylor & Messick John Deere, Pepsi Bottling Ventures; Insinger Performance, Inc., Pro Chassis and Brownie’s Package Store. Door prizes were courtesy of Taylor & Messick, NuCar Connection and Delmar Liquor.

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