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 12^th, 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.”

            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.

            Duke Walsen led the first three laps of the 10-lap Little Lincoln Vintage feature. Mel Joseph, Jr. held second until lap three when Jamie Wagner shot into the spot. Wagner took the lead on the next lap and would never look back.

            Walsen held second until the final lap when Bill Brittingham used the outside to take second. Wagner easily took the win in the ’53 Chevy with Brittingham second and Walsen third. Fourth went to Joseph and Mark Cashdan rounded out the top five.

            Dylan Betts led every laps to collect his third straight win in the Slide for 5. Matt Carmean avoided a traffic jam on the final lap to finish in second with Greg Nailor, Jr. third. Fourth went to Randy Gray and Shane Phillips rounded out the top five.

            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.

            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.

            10-Lap Little Lincoln Vintage Feature: 1. JAMIE WAGNER; 2. Bill Brittingham; 3. Duke Walsen; 4. Mel Joseph Jr.; 5. Mark Cashdan; 6. Donald Robinson Jr.; 7. Matt Johnson; 8. John Stevenson; 9. Emory West; 10. Steve Baker; 11. Chris Loveland; 12. Albet Mitchell; 13. Tony Daisey; 14. Bryan Brasure; 15. Pat McNeal.