Diamond State 50 This Coming Wednesday, September 15, 2004 At Delaware International Speedway
$3,000 Plus For Each Feature, 50 Lap Late Model and 50 Lap Modified Features
Delmar, DE.....This coming Wednesday, September 15, 2004 the Delaware International Speedway will host the annual Diamond State "50". The show will host the Big Block Modified and the Super Late Models to each compete in a 50 lap feature with a purse of $3000 to each feature winner. Then there is the gamble's chance if you are willing to gamble to increase your odds to win a larger purse. Enter $50 and gamble on a chance to win $4000, or pay $100 to gamble and win receive $5000 if you win. Fill out the entry form or call the track to register at 302.875.1911.
Each year this event packs in a great crowd and a lot of hot drivers making their way to the DIS track. Last year a real big crowd was in line when a large black cloud hovered the track and caused a big down pour forcing cancellation. Lets' hope there is a great night of action ahead this year. The rain date has been set for the following night Thursday, Sept. 18. There have been a lot of mid-week shows this year at surrounding tracks, but each show DIS has had this year has been some grand fast racing. The World Of Outlaws Late Models loved the track and hopefully will return next year. The DIRT/ SE Dirt Show was another big hit along with the Camp Barnes Benefit race. So come out and get one last big show before the DE Championship races in November.
Sept 25, will be a regular show but it will add a plus hosting the Eastern Shore Sprint Championship. The URC Sprints will be in town with hefty $3000 purse to the winner. Time trials, two Last Chance DASH events and the 30 lap feature will be the format along with a regular night of action. Tenth in the feature will pay $500 with a hefty $250 offered just to take the green in the thirty lap event. Drivers are required to pre-enter for the posted payoff and bonus money. No entry fee is required. To pre-enter, call 973.839.0603. URC rules apply including the URC club rear tires. Mufflers are mandatory.
The action in Delaware has been hot as ever this year with a real close battle in points in almost all the divisions. The last points race will be Sept. 25, 2004. So the next two weeks will be crucial to the top ten in points. Some teams are separated by mere points and anything counts. All the drivers need to be on the track and have lady luck on their side so they don't have a DNF. These drivers have been hard at it all year and really heating up in action. So there is a lot of good action left in DE, so come on down and see the fastest half mile running in Delaware.
As of 9/4/04 Points in Modifieds stand as:
| 1. H.J. Bunting III 91 Milford, DE | 1725 |
| 2. Craig Mullins 2 Bridgeville, DE | 1679 |
| 3. Rick Bishop 62 Greensboro, MD | 1638 |
| 4. Ricky Johnson 69 Delmar, DE | 1608 |
| 5. Beau Wilkins 9 Milford, DE | 1569 |
| 6. Gary Simpson 12 Denton, MD | 1482 |
| 7. Robert Dutton 888 Milford, DE | 1433 |
| 8. Glenn Reed 35 Milton, DE | 1383 |
| 9. Tim Millman 410 Milton, DE | 1261 |
| 10. Norman Short Jr. 8 Georgetown, DE | 1143 |
Late Model Points: * denotes Rookie
| 1. David Pettyjohn RT9 Millsboro, DE | 1790 |
| 2. David Hill 75 Trappe, MD | 1774 |
| 3. Mark Byram 4B Georgetown, DE | 1709 |
| 4. Rick Whaley 4 Millsboro, DE | 1703 |
| 5. Donald Lingo, Jr. 55L Millsboro, DE | 1640 |
| 6. Ray Davis, Jr. 84 Millsboro, DE | 1456 |
| 7. Richard Jarvis Jr. 47 Ocean City, MD | 1364 |
| 8. Michael Givens 9 Laurel, DE | 1093 |
| 9. Robert Massey* 6X Ellendale, DE | 934 |
| 10. Dale Lingo IV 99L Millsboro, DE | 872 |
Street Modified Points: * denotes Rookie
| 1. Mark Williams 26 Georgetown, DE | 1679 |
| 2. Kelly Putz 59 Georgetown, DE | 1415 |
| 3. Kerry King K&B Delmar, DE | 1398 |
| 4. Jason Cahall 19C Cordova, MD | 1358 |
| 5. Jeff Patilla 48 Delmar, DE | 1351 |
| 6. Mike Wilson 12 Salisbury, MD | 1307 |
| 7. Eric Reed 25 Georgetown, DE | 1280 |
| 8. Steve Stamps* 83 Milton, DE | 1260 |
| 9. Vic Thomas A1 Georgetown, DE | 1182 |
| 10. David Nailor 9 Greenwood, DE | 1135 |
The "NEW" AC Delco had 20 cars to field the feature with top five in points: * denotes Rookie
| 1. Tom Curtis* 57 Hartly, DE | 1565 |
| 2. Mark West* 91 Georgetown, DE | 1505 |
| 3. Jack Mullins Jr.* 1 Seaford, DE | 1455 |
| 4. Dale Hawkins* 83 Dover, DE | 1395 |
| 5. Dave Betts Jr.* 22B Newark, DE | 1355 |
| 6. Jeff Brown* 9 Parsonsburg, MD | 1300 |
| 7. Rodney Cordrey 20 Greensboro, MD | 1045 |
| 8. Morris Tucker 28 Seaford, DE | 1010 |
| 9. Landis Musser* 45 Laurel, DE | 995 |
| 10. Terry Chaney* 66 Milford, DE | 975 |
Modified Lites Points: * denotes Rookie
| 1. Erik McKinney 76 Dover, DE | 1624 |
| 2. Bobby Walls III 22 Ridgely, MD | 1450 |
| 3. Tim White 16 Salisbury, MD | 1306 |
| 4. Herb Tunis 85 Georgetown, DE | 1160 |
| 5. Ryan Walls 14W Eldora, MD | 1115 |
| 6. Steve A. White 1W Laurel, DE | 1091 |
| 7. Jon Callaway 95 Harrington, DE | 1080 |
| 8. Kevin McKinney* 75 Smyrna, DE | 930 |
| 9. Kirk Miles* 21 Saxis, VA | 827 |
| 10. Steven Lang Jr.* 11L Parksley, VA | 822 |
ENTRY FORM For DIAMOND STATE "50"
The Delaware State Dirt Championship is scheduled for Nov. 6 & 7. The racing on day time is so different from the night racing, but the encounter with all the cars in the fields make some really supreme racing. You won't want to miss that either. But before that come on down this Wednesday and see some really sizzling, fancy dirt driving.
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Bonnie Nibblett
redbud69racing@aol.com
Delmar, DE.....The Diamond State 50 scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 15, has been canceled due to the rain in our area. Good News though, everything is on for Thursday night, if weather is permitting. Hope to see you there. For more information contact the tracks office 302.875.1911, or view my web site for the latest updates at www.redbud69racing.com.
The show will host the Big Block Modified and the Super Late Models to each compete in a 50 lap feature with a purse of $3000 to each feature winner plus additional monies. Then there is the gamble's chance if you are willing to gamble to increase your odds to win a larger purse. Enter $50 and gamble on a chance to win $4000, or pay $100 to gamble and win receive $5000 if you win. Fill out the entry form or call the track to register at 302.875.1911. Gates open 5:00 PM, warm-ups starting 6:30 PM, and racing at 7:00 PM. See you at the track!
Bonnie Nibblett
redbud69racing@aol.com