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01-14-2009, 09:53 PM
Ray Davis, Jr in only his sixth season in the Super Late Model division became the 12th driver in the division’s history to win a point championship. The 23 year old was consistent throughout the year posting just one win but earning 1953 points to hold off rookie talent, Jon Callaway by just 15 points in the final standings. Davis earned $4350 for his efforts. Sponsors of his Rocket chassis car included Davis Trucking, Virgil F. Davis Trucking, Gumboro Service Center and D& D Trucking.
Moving from the Crate Model division to the Super Late Models looked to be a seamless transition for Jon Callaway of Harrington. Callaway was given the driving chores of the Gary Simpson car and recorded a win at mid-season. Chasing Davis to the final night Callaway finished second in points with 1938 and earned $2400 from the point fund. Rounding out the top ten were 3rd Rick Whaley of Millsboro (1769/$1600) 4th David Hill of Trappe, Md. (1634/ $1200); 5th rookie Staci Warrington of Milton (1584/$1000); 6th Hal Browning of Seaford (1520/$925); 7th Ricky Elliott of Seaford (1453/$850); 8th Richard Jarvis, Jr. of Ocean City, Md. (1419/$750); 9th Bob Geiger of Laurel (1396/$650) and 10th Ross Robinson of Georgetown (1324/$550) Trophies were sponsored by Brownie’s Package Store.

The Street Modified got a new look and an new name in 2008 as the division became the Crate Models. 2006 Champion, Joe Warren of Georgetown spread four wins through the months of May and August to earn 1789 points and his second track championship. Warren was always smooth in his BRC Lazer chassis No. 11 sponsored by the Big Fish Grill, Delaware-South Materials, Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Keys Advisors Group, Naomi’s Sub Shop, Sposato Landscaping and King Croup Insurance. Warren earned $1850 for his championship.

Also receiving cash and trophies were 2nd, Herb Tunis of Georgetown (1681/$800); 3rd, Barry Beauchamp of Salisbury (1640/$650); 4th, Kelly Putz of Georgetown (1575/$500); 5th, Mike Wilson of Salisbury (1464/$400); 6th Tyler Reed of Milton (1436/$350); 7th, Justin Breeding of Federalsburg, Md. (1410/$250); 8th Eric Vent of Milton (1079/$200); 9th, Mike Williams of Princess Anne, Md. (966/$175) and 10th Chris Jestice of Laurel (900/$150). Trophies were presented by Snookie’s Speed Parts of Milton.

The champions received championship jackets from American Race Tires/Lias Tire and competed in a game of chance that netted Joe Warren a diamond necklace that he presented to his mother. Michael White received a Night at the Races for his friends, Jamie Mills received a season pass and Ray Davis and Brandon Dennis received season parking spots.

The $51,750 plus point fund was due largely in part to season sponsors that included: Hertrich Pontiac/Buick/GMC Truck, NAPA Auto Parts, R.C. Holloway Company; American Race Tires from Lias Tire Racing Division; Scott’s Furniture, Snookie’s Speed Parts, Taylor & Messick John Deere, Pepsi Bottling Ventures; Lankford Sysco; Hab Nab Trucking; A-1 Racing Specialties Inc.; NuCar Connection; and Brownie’s Package Store. Door Prizes were provided by Taylor & Messick, Blue Hen Speed & Performance, NuCar Connection and Delmar Liquor.