Racerchaser
08-31-2008, 02:12 PM
By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE – David Hill appeared to be headed to his first win of the season in Saturday night’s 20-lap Super Late Model feature but, as the old saying goes, “It’s not over until it’s over,” he found himself in second as Ricky Elliott recorded his third straight win.
Hill started on the pole when Kevin Scott, Jr., who flipped in the heat, couldn’t make the call. Hill looked strong in the high groove with Rick Whaley running close behind in second. Jon Callaway was on the move taking third on lap three and Ricky Elliott, who started in 12th, entered the top five.
The battle in the top five was an intense one with Ray Davis, Jr. grabbing third on lap six with Elliott taking fourth and Staci Warrington cracking the top five. At the crossed flags Hill was out front holding off Callaway as Elliott worked by Davis for third.
Elliott made several challenges on Hill pulling even in the bottom groove but Hill was able to hold him off every time. The yellow was out for a final time with five to go when Dave Hertz came to a stop.
Again Hill was able to stay on top and actually opened about a three car length advantage with two to go. Elliott once again closed going into the final turn. Just as it appeared that Hill would be able to hold off Elliott for the win his engine sputtered in the final turn. Elliott shot to the bottom and took the win by .11 seconds in his Charles Jarvis/Rocket.
Hill carried enough momentum to barely hold off Davis for second with Callaway fourth and Warrington fifth. Heats were won by Whaley and Callaway.
“Last week I was in the wrong place, this week I was in the right place,” said Elliott. “No, I hated that for David. David is a good customer of mine and his dad and mom are good friends of mine.”
RESULTS:
20-Lap Super Late Model Feature:
1. RICKY ELLIOTT;
2. David Hill;
3. Ray Davis Jr;
4. Jon Callaway;
5. Staci Warrington;
6. Rick Whaley;
7. Kerry King;
8. Hal Browning;
9. Dave Hertz;
10. Bryan Driver;
11. Derrik Hill;
12. Bob Geiger;
DNS:
Kevin Scott Jr;
Ross Robinson.
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The 15-lap Crate Model feature was a caution filled affair with eight yellows. Mike Wharton led the first two laps before Barry Beauchamp moved on top. Tyler Reed climbed to third but then brought out the yellow on lap four. Joe Warren jumped into second on the restart.
At the halfway sign the top five were Beauchamp, Warren, Wharton, Kelly Putz, and Mike Williams. Yellows would keep the field tightly bunched. Beauchamp slipped high on lap 11 and Warren moved by to take the lead.
Warren survived two more yellows on laps 13 and 14 to take his fourth win of the year in the King’s Crop Insurance/Lazer. Beauchamp finished in the second spot with Putz third. Eric Vent made a late race charge to finish in fourth and Williams rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Beauchamp.
15-Lap Crate Model Feature:
1. JOE WARREN;
2. Barry Beauchamp;
3. Kelly Putz;
4. Eric Vent;
5. Mike Williams;
6. Chris Hitchens;
7. Justin Breeding;
8. Jody Cahall;
9. Travis Justice;
10. Nick Davis;
11. Richie Hornsby;
12. Clint Chalabala;
13. Skip Syester;
14. Jeff Swartz;
15. Gus Economides;
16. Richard Harden;
17. Tyler Reed;
18. Michael Wilkins;
19. Josh Millman;
20. Mike Wharton;
21. Mike Wilson;
22. Herb Tunis;
23. Roger Moore;
24. Roy Hassler;
25. Bobby Bayly.
Hill started on the pole when Kevin Scott, Jr., who flipped in the heat, couldn’t make the call. Hill looked strong in the high groove with Rick Whaley running close behind in second. Jon Callaway was on the move taking third on lap three and Ricky Elliott, who started in 12th, entered the top five.
The battle in the top five was an intense one with Ray Davis, Jr. grabbing third on lap six with Elliott taking fourth and Staci Warrington cracking the top five. At the crossed flags Hill was out front holding off Callaway as Elliott worked by Davis for third.
Elliott made several challenges on Hill pulling even in the bottom groove but Hill was able to hold him off every time. The yellow was out for a final time with five to go when Dave Hertz came to a stop.
Again Hill was able to stay on top and actually opened about a three car length advantage with two to go. Elliott once again closed going into the final turn. Just as it appeared that Hill would be able to hold off Elliott for the win his engine sputtered in the final turn. Elliott shot to the bottom and took the win by .11 seconds in his Charles Jarvis/Rocket.
Hill carried enough momentum to barely hold off Davis for second with Callaway fourth and Warrington fifth. Heats were won by Whaley and Callaway.
“Last week I was in the wrong place, this week I was in the right place,” said Elliott. “No, I hated that for David. David is a good customer of mine and his dad and mom are good friends of mine.”
RESULTS:
20-Lap Super Late Model Feature:
1. RICKY ELLIOTT;
2. David Hill;
3. Ray Davis Jr;
4. Jon Callaway;
5. Staci Warrington;
6. Rick Whaley;
7. Kerry King;
8. Hal Browning;
9. Dave Hertz;
10. Bryan Driver;
11. Derrik Hill;
12. Bob Geiger;
DNS:
Kevin Scott Jr;
Ross Robinson.
************************************************** ******************
The 15-lap Crate Model feature was a caution filled affair with eight yellows. Mike Wharton led the first two laps before Barry Beauchamp moved on top. Tyler Reed climbed to third but then brought out the yellow on lap four. Joe Warren jumped into second on the restart.
At the halfway sign the top five were Beauchamp, Warren, Wharton, Kelly Putz, and Mike Williams. Yellows would keep the field tightly bunched. Beauchamp slipped high on lap 11 and Warren moved by to take the lead.
Warren survived two more yellows on laps 13 and 14 to take his fourth win of the year in the King’s Crop Insurance/Lazer. Beauchamp finished in the second spot with Putz third. Eric Vent made a late race charge to finish in fourth and Williams rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Beauchamp.
15-Lap Crate Model Feature:
1. JOE WARREN;
2. Barry Beauchamp;
3. Kelly Putz;
4. Eric Vent;
5. Mike Williams;
6. Chris Hitchens;
7. Justin Breeding;
8. Jody Cahall;
9. Travis Justice;
10. Nick Davis;
11. Richie Hornsby;
12. Clint Chalabala;
13. Skip Syester;
14. Jeff Swartz;
15. Gus Economides;
16. Richard Harden;
17. Tyler Reed;
18. Michael Wilkins;
19. Josh Millman;
20. Mike Wharton;
21. Mike Wilson;
22. Herb Tunis;
23. Roger Moore;
24. Roy Hassler;
25. Bobby Bayly.