Story By: CHRIS MOORE / GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY – GEORGETOWN, DE – In the first Super Late Model feature of the season at Georgetown, Georgetown native Ross Robinson claimed the emotional victory in the Camp Barnes Benefit Stock Car Race, claiming his own $5,500 victory after 25 lap.
“It feels good to be home,” proclaimed an elated Robinson in Victory Lane. “It means a lot to have the Camp Barnes race back home.”
Robinson started from the inside of the second row with Rick Eckert and Danny Snyder occupying the front row.
Danny Snyder quickly darted around Eckert on the top side to take the lead and Robinson quickly went to work on Eckert for the runner-up spot.
Robinson ducked underneath Eckert and took the second position on lap three. Mark Pettyjohn would follow Robinson, sliding Eckert back to fourth.
The race’s first yellow flag flew on lap five when Donald Lingo, who had just taken fourth from Rick Eckert, slowed to a stop after a broken driveshaft ended his night.
The restart was all Robinson needed as he used the outside groove to drive Snyder on the restart and take the lead away.
Robinson would lead by a comfortable margin for a majority of the race until Rick Eckert, who had suddenly come to life after struggling in the opening laps, was hot on Robinson’s heels for the lead.
Eckert got a nose underneath Robinson on multiple occasions, but never could gain enough momentum to get by and take the lead.
In the final two laps, Robinson used a pair of lap cars to his advantage, blocking off a passing lane for Eckert and held on for the Camp Barnes victory.
Eckert would settle for second and Trevor Collins rounded out the top three. Brian Bernheisel came home fourth after starting in 12th and Jamie Lathroum rounded out the top five.
Ryan Godown Jr. claimed his second Blue Hen Dispose-All Crate 602 Sportsman feature win of the season, leading all 20-laps for the $1,500 payday.
Scott Hitchens chased Godown Jr. to the line, settling for the runner-up finish. Logan Watt rounded out the podium cars while Dakota Kohler and Eric Kormann were the rest of the top five.
Trevor Collins claimed his first win of the season in First State Chevrolet RUSH Late Models competition. Collins drove around Nick Davis in the early going and set sail for a dominant victory.
Nick Davis would settle for second and Ben Scott rounded out the podium cars.
Kerry King was victorious in Southern Delaware Vintage Stock Car action after starting on the pole, King led all 12-laps for the victory. Michael Patchett was the winner of the Sportsman portion of the event.
Crowd favorite Kirk Lawson topped the Little Lincoln feature after a wild race that included a front row tangle. Dylan Betts and Todd Sammons were the other podium finishers.
Matthew Smith outdueled brother Robert Smith by half a car-length to win the Delaware Super Truck feature. Robert Smith came home second, and David Smith helped the Smith boys sweep the podium on Thursday night.
Joe Waters dominated the Delmarva Charger 12-lap feature after starting in sixth for his first career Camp Barnes victory. Geoff Carey, who started last, came home second and Jesse West rounded out the top three.
Racing at Georgetown Speedway resumes tonight, as Qualifying Night takes place for the annual ‘Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend.’ The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Modifieds and the Super Late Models will run qualifying events for their Saturday features. The PA/NJ spec Small-Block Modifieds will also run a full program culminating in a 30-lap, $5,000-to-win (with Gambler’s Fee) feature affair. Also on the card are the First State Chevrolet RUSH Late Models, Southern Delaware Vintage Stock Car Club, Delaware Super Trucks, and Delmarva Chargers.
Super Late Model Feature Finish (25 laps): ROSS ROBINSON, Rick Eckert, Trevor Collins, Bryan Bernheisel, Jamie Lathroum, Amanda Robinson, Michael Lake, Trevor Feathers, Mark Pettyjohn, Danny Snyder, Gary Stuhler, Cory Lawler, Nathan Long, Robert Paczkowski, John Burton, David Dill, Rob Schirmer, Donald Lingo Jr., Jim McBee, David Smith.
Steel-Block Bonus ($500): David Dill (16th)
Blue Hen Dispose-All Crate 602 Sportsman Feature Finish (20 laps): RYAN GODOWN JR., Scott Hitchens, Logan Watt, Dakota Kohler, Eric Kormann, Jordn Justice, Joe Toth, Brian Calabrese, Greg Humlhanz, Thomas Sherby, Bobby Watkins, James Hill, Brandon Watkins, Jacob King, Billy Hartwig III, Brian Rodgers, Aaron Headley, Zac Weller, Trent Willey, Ryan Sharlane, Tom Moore, Jr., Ryan Simmons, Michael White, Richie Walls, Jr., Adam White, Tim Millman.
Did Not Qualify: Sean Metz, Luke Bunting, Greg Reed, Cody Manmiller, Howard Huepfel, Mia Guy, Tracy Gauger, Jim DeArmitt, Jeff Marker, Trey Hicks
First State Chevrolet RUSH Late Model Feature Finish (20 laps): TREVOR COLLINS, Nick Davis, Ben Scott, Austin Hubbard, Joe Warren, Matt Hill, David Parsons, David Smith, Derek Magee.
Southern Delaware Vintage Modified Feature Finish (12 laps): KERRY KING, DJ Cameron, Brayden Ritter.
Southern Delaware Vintage Sportsman Feature Finish (12 laps): MICHAEL PATCHETT, Roscoe Clough, Nathan Austin, Jamie Schirmer, Chris Killen, Cale Pettyjohn, Jamie Eichholz, Garritt Reagan, Maddy Jefferson, Glen Lyon, Dave Schamp, Terry Chaney.
Little Lincoln Feature Finish (12 laps): KIRK LAWSON, Dylan Betts, Todd Sammons, Scott Calhoun, Tim White, Jordan Herbert, Kelly Hastings, Justin Zook, Mel Joseph, Jr., James Harmon, Wayne Seaton.
Delaware Super Truck Feature Finish (12 laps): MATTHEW SMITH, Robert Smith, David Smith, Dan Streebig, Zack Phillips, Troy Hopkins, Dale Elliott, Tony Guinta, Scott Trice, Jesse West, Travis Bellew, Cameron Benson, Thomas Jackson, Hiram Lasher, Jerry Hill.
Delmarva Charger Feature Finish (12 laps): JOE WATERS, Geoff Carey, Jesse West, Ron Faulkner, Ashley Merritt, Jeff Merryman, Jay Lowman, John Bailey, Robbie Strain, Dan Stein, Jr., Billy Cummings, Randy Merritt, Garrett Smith.