Josh Richards "Kid" Won "The Diamond State 50" In The WoOLMS Held May 13, 2010

 

Seaford, DE Local Austin Hubbard Finished 4th In The WoOLMS Held May 13, 2010

 

Plenty Of Racing Action Continues At The Delaware International Speedway

 

May 27, 2010

Bonnie Nibblett

 

Delmar, DE…..On May 13, 2010 the fast ˝ mile clay oval was invaded with Outlaws.  The Delaware International Speedway hosted the 6th visit of the WoOLMS (World of Outlaws Late Mode Series) of their 7th year running on tour to dirt tracks all over the nation.  It was a grand night of racing action for all.

 

There were 40 cars to qualify for the 24 available positions.  Four heats were held with 10 cars in each but only taking 4 cars to qualify; 2 B-Mains of 12 cars were held only taking 2 cars from each main.  The fastest speed in qualifying was set by Rick Eckert # 24 with 18.377 seconds and 97.949 MPH.  Eckert also had the fastest heat time of 18.557 seconds.  The fastest time in the 50 lap feature was set by Brady Smith # 2.

 

The feature was won by Josh “Kid” Richards who dominated the lead on the start from 2nd position.  But around lap 25 Richards said he had lost a cylinder and was running on 7 cyl.  Richards held off both Brady Smith and Steve Francis # 15 to the very end.  Both Smith and Francis were held off but they did make Richards work for his money. 

 

There were quite a few drivers in the top five during the feature that had to make a trip to the pits for a new tire or mechanical woes.  Local favorite Seaford, DE, native, Ricky Elliott suffered woes early with only 12 laps in and did not return to the track.  Others that fought for position and returned were Clint Smith, Vic Coffey, Tim Fuller, point’s leader going in at the start Tim (T-Mac) McCredie had to give up position on lap 23.  T-Mac returned to finish 16th but gave the points lead to Richards after Richards winning the A Main.  Others falling by giving up positions were Ross Robinson, Jeremy Miller, Jamie Lathroum to name a few more.  

 

Another local favorite Austin Hubbard in #19H started 19th and finished 4th.  Hubbard is running most of the WoOLMS features after landing a ride with Beitler Motorsports for the 2010 season.  The WoOLMS schedule currently boasts 48 events at 41 tracks in 19 states and two Canadian regions.  Hubbard had his sixth top-five finish of 2010. 

 

The evening had 3 females compete for a position in the A Main.  WoO LMS Rookie of the Year candidate Jill George of Cedar Falls, Iowa, as well as DIS regulars Staci Warrington of Milton, DE, and Amanda Whaley of Millsboro, DE.  Amanda became the third female driver in the history of the WoO LMS to start an A-Main, qualifying through a B-Main in what was her first-ever Outlaw appearance plus just her fifth Super Late Model start.  Whaley said she wants to race in the World of Outlaws someday. She completed 33 laps to record a 19th-place finish in the 'First State 50.'

 

The top ten went to Josh Richards 1*, Brady Smith 2, Steve Francis 15, Austin Hubbard 19H, Dale McDowell 17M, Rick Eckert 24, Shane Clanton25, Darrell Lanigan 29, Chub Frank 1, and Russ King 56.  A complete rundown can be viewed on the tracks web site at delwareracing.com.

 

Late Model heat action on Topless Night

 

 

Big Block Modified heat action on Topless Night

 

Just 2 weeks ago the track held “Topless Night” where all the regular race divisions removed the top sheet metal & side panels off the top of the cars.  The roll cages exposed with an up close look at the drivers sitting in the cock pit.  Wing & Thing night for Late Models was last week.  The track has made the 2010 scheduled with specials events every week or so to give the fans a great night of racing.  This Saturday the URC Sprints return for their 2nd appearance of the season. 

 

The schedule and events can be viewed on the tracks web site at delawareracing.com or check the tracks hot line for upcoming events at 302-846-3968 and become a fan on Facebook too.  Any track questions call the office at 302-875-1911 open 9-4 m-f.

 

The US 13 Dragway continues with weekly action every Sunday with gates opening at 10AM.  The dragway will switch gears to Friday nights starting June 11 until Aug. 22.  Gates open 3:30 PM and time trials starting at 4:30 PM. 

 

The racing action continues to be a remarkable nights of fun.  Don’t miss out on all the tracks action every weekend.  Those drivers put on shows each time they are on the track.   

 

The US 13 Kart club Track is off this weekend, but will return on Saturday, June 7, 2010 for the 3rd state divisional event.  June 13 will be the next club race event on Friday night.

 

Be sure to check out www.redbud69racing.com Your Delaware and Surrounding Tracks Race News Plus NASCAR for all your DE news, results, photos.  Visit the largest message board on the shore at http://redbud69racing.proboards2.com/index.cgi which is powered by Hab Nab Trucking of Seaford, DE. 

 

The speedway is located on the Delaware Motorsports Complex just one mile north of the MD / DE state line, 50 minutes South of Dover, DE and 30 minutes west from the beaches on Sussex Hwy.  The complex is also the home of the U S 13 Dragway quarter mile strip, with the U S 13 Kart Club Track just on the left before you enter the main grounds of Delaware International Speedway (DIS) or the complex.  See you at the track!