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CHRIS ALLEN, JR. WINS THRILLER USAC EAST COAST IN DELAWARE 

CHRIS ALLEN, JR. WINS THRILLER USAC EAST COAST IN DELAWARE  Written By: Alison Watson  Delmar, Delaware- From the drop of the green, the USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series battled door to door throughout the field for position, with Chris Allen, Jr. ultimately collecting his first series win on the Delaware International Speedway half-mile.  Bill Unglert and Trevor Kobylarz immediately went to war for the top-position. By lap five, Chris Allen, Jr. was putting pressure on the leaders, battling Unglert for the [...]

April 18, 2019
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DÉJÀ VU FOR BLAIR ON NIGHT ONE OF RUSH LATE MODEL “BATTLE OF THE BAY”

DÉJÀ VU FOR BLAIR ON NIGHT ONE OF RUSH LATE MODEL “BATTLE OF THE BAY” Written By: Alison Watson  Delmar, Delaware- Max Blair captured night one of the RUSH Late Model “Battle of the Bay” mini-series event at Delaware International Speedway, in memory of Raelyn Huffman. Blair proudly displayed a door that was commemorated in Huffman’s honor. “I did not know Raelyn very well, but I knew her Dad (Ray) really well. They are a great family and I am glad [...]

April 18, 2019
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Race Cars Needed!! Clayton Homes Open House

On April 6, 2019 Clayton Homes will be having their annual Open House and are looking for any type of race cars to join them for a display area. Please contact the office for more information. 302-846-3911 Your support is greatly appreciated. (You can also call Chuck at Clayton Homes 443-324-0241) Event will be at Clayton Homes in Delmar (Across the street from track entrance) from 11am – 3pm.

March 21, 2019
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Long Time Sponsors Return for 2019

The highly anticipated Delaware International Speedway Race Season is rapidly approaching, and we are proud to announce an impressive contingent of sponsors that will provide their continued support in 2019! Thank you, Scott’s Furniture, L&J Sheet Metal, Elliott Farms, and Chesapeake Paving & Sealing Inc. We are looking forward to great 2019 Race Season!

January 22, 2019
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2018 Delaware International Speedway Awards Banquet

Written By: Alison Watson   A capacity crowd filled the Laurel Fire Department to celebrate the accomplishments of Delaware International Speedway’s 2018 champions on Saturday, January 5, 2019 for the annual awards banquet. Track owner, Charles Cathell and grandson, Chad Cathell officiated the event.    Jordan Watson and Ricky Elliott were the headliners, each earning their second championships in their respective divisions, Big Block Modifieds and Super Late Models. Greg Humlhanz scored his first AC Delco PSC Modifieds championship at Delaware International Speedway [...]

January 10, 2019
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WATSON NOTCHES WIN FOR THE “HOME TEAM” AT DEL. STATE CHAMP SHOW

  WATSON NOTCHES WIN FOR THE “HOME TEAM” AT DEL. STATE CHAMP SHOW Jordan Watson looked stout in the No. 58 Big Block Modified, taking the lead from H.J. Bunting on lap 31 and driving away to collect a nearly $7,500 payday. The 50-lap Delaware State Dirt Track Championship was Watson’s second of his career and topped off his championship season at Delaware International. “Someone had to do something about these guys coming down here and beating us,” in reference [...]

October 21, 2018
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LINGO LEVELS THE COMPETITION TO CAPTURE FIRST DEL. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SUPER LATE MODEL WIN

    Donald Lingo, Jr., continued his strong season, redrawing the pole position and leading wire-to-wire to win the 50-lap Delaware State Dirt Track Championship Super Late Model feature event with significant action occurring behind him. “It seems like the Champ Show and Camp Barnes eludes us, so it is nice to finally get this win,” said Lingo about his first ever Champ Show victory. “My Dad builds a hell of a motor and this car has been fast all year.” Lingo [...]

October 21, 2018
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CVD HOLDS OFF WATT FOR DELAWARE STATE DIRT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP SMALL BLOCK MODIFIED VICTORY

  Written By: Alison Watson Delmar, Delaware- By virtue of the redraw, Craig Von Dohren started from the pole position and held off many challenges from Ryan Watt and lapped traffic to capture the Delaware State Dirt Track Championship Small Block feature event, pocketing more than $5,000 with the gambler’s fee and lap money. “We had a good car tonight,” said Von Dohren in victory lane. “The track was a little different then how we are used to, so we [...]

October 20, 2018
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Delaware State Dirt Track Championship

Gates open Friday, October 19th 3:00pm, Warm Ups 5:30pm Hot Laps- 602 Sportsman, Crate Models, Small Blocks, Mod Lites, Big Blocks & Super Late Models Heats- 602 Sportsman 8 laps, Crate Models 8 laps, Mod Lites 6 laps, Small Blocks 8 laps, Super Late Models 8 laps, Big Blocks 8 laps Hot Laps- Little Lincoln, Chargers, Trucks Consolation- Small Blocks Intermission Feature Events- Little Lincoln 12 laps, Delmarva Chargers 12 laps, Super Trucks 12 laps, 50 lap Small Block Modifieds Friday Spectator Admission $25, Friday Pit [...]

October 16, 2018
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