Story By: CHRIS MOORE / SHORT TRACK SUPER SERIES – DELMAR, DE – In Short Track Super Series Crate 602 Sportsman competition Wednesday at Delaware International Speedway, Upper Makefield, Pa.’s Joe Toth led all 25-laps for the $1,500 victory in Round No. 3 of the Belmont’s Garage South Region.
Toth, much like Friesen, answered the call on several restarts to claim the victory. Scott Hitchens, Michael White, Dylan Madsen, and Addison Meitzler rounded out the top five.
Payton Talbot crossed the line second but was disqualified in post-race tech by a carburetor infraction.
The STSS quickly fires back to life in busy May with the ‘Battle at the Bullring’ at Accord (N.Y.) Speedway. The STSS Modifieds go for 50-laps and a $9,090.90 top prize in honor of Barry Davis. It’s the opening Round of the River Valley Builders North Region and Round No. 4 of the Ollie’s Overall Championship. The STSS Crate 602 Sportsman will also be on hand for Round No. 1 of the Madsen Overhead Doors North Region for a 25-lap, $1,500 top prize.
Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco Crate 602 Sportsman Belmont’s Garage South Region Round No. 3 Feature Finish (25 laps): 1. 9J-JOE TOTH[1]; 2. 15-Scott Hitchens[3]; 3. 43-Michael White[4]; 4. 89-Dylan Madsen[7]; 5. 29G-Addison Meitzler[2]; 6. 14B-Ethan Bill[5]; 7. 94J-Jordn Justice[8]; 8. 73H-Paulie Hartwig III[12]; 9. 69-James Hill[11]; 10. 97-Matt Smith[14]; 11. 02-Greg Humlhanz[17]; 12. 59K-Dakota Kohler[18]; 13. 51-Matt Peck[15]; 14. 94-Jacob King[19]; 15. 7J-Jarod Millman[20]; 16. 142-Justin Zook[26]; 17. 12-George Schweigart[25]; 18. 37-Chris Martinez[22]; 19. 4M-Logan Watt[10]; 20. 10-Adam White[13]; 21. 20-Ryan Simmons[21]; 22. 74-Jax Yohn[9]; 23. 59-Colin Cox[23]; 24. 41-Nick Van Wickle[16]; 25. 91-Luke Bunting[24]
Disqualified: 14T-Payton Talbot (carburetor)
Did Not Start: 1-Austin Dean
Did Not Qualify: 17T-Kris Thompson; 97B-Donnie Broderick; 30T-Robert Tete; 23H-Troy Hopkins
American Racer/Lias Tire Bonus (FREE Tire Certificate): Matt Smith (10th)
Belmont’s Garage Bonuses ($100): Addison Meitzler (sixth); Ethan Bill (seventh); Jordn Justice (eighth); Paulie Hartwig III (ninth); James Hill (10th)
Belmont’s Garage Hard Charger Award ($100): Justin Zook (26th to 17th)
Beyea Custom Headers Redraw Bonus ($25): Paulie Hartwig III (Redrew 12th)
Fastline Performance Bonuses ($100 Certificates): Payton Talbot (second) & Greg Humlhanz (12th) Fastline Performance ‘Hot Lap Hero ($50): Logan Watt (21.036)
Henry’s Exhaust Power Position ($50 Certificate): Matt Smith (11th)
Feebs Distilling Delmarva Charger Feature Finish (12 laps): 1. 2A-JAY LOWMAN[3]; 2. 67-Joey Waters[1]; 3. 92-Robbie Strain[4]; 4. 51-Dennis Nelson[2]
Delaware Super Truck Feature Finish (12 laps): 1. 01-ROBERT SMITH[1]; 2. 84-TJ Williams[10]; 3. 37-Sean Martinez[2]; 4. 94-LJ Walburt[4]; 5. 327-Chase Carter[8]; 6. 2-Steve Portillo[5]; 7. 00-Mackenzie Williams[3]; 8. 13-Josh Wilson[12]; 9. 4-Carl Walker[13]; 10. 89-Thomas Jackson[9]; 11. 71-Tim Quay[6]; 12. 34-Scott Trice[7]; 13. 7-Tyrell Burkett[11]
Southern Delaware Vintage Late Model Feature Finish (15 laps): 1. 71S-GARRIT REAGAN[1]; 2. 1-Cale Pettyjohn[3]; 3. 15-Jamie Schirmer[2]; 4. 24-Luke Dill[4]; 5. 19-Jason Cahall[5]; 6. 18-Chris Killen[6]; 7. 3S-Nathan Austin[7]