After 10-Year Absence, The ‘Diamond State 50’ Returns To Delaware International Speedway On Tuesday, August 4; $25,000-Plus Pay Structure In Place For Modified 50; Crates Featured In $1,000-To-Win Main; Bonuses Adding Up
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DELMAR, DE – For the first time in 10 years, the ‘Diamond State 50’ has returned to the Delaware International Speedway schedule.
Now, the event is just one week away!
On Tuesday, August 4 (rain date: August 5), the Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek Modifieds roll into Charlie Cathell’s historic Route 13 facility for a 50-lap, $5,000-to-win ‘Diamond State 50’ showcase of drivers from Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and more. This marks the first ‘Diamond State 50’ running since 2005.
Taylor & Messick, in addition to Hurlock Auto & Speed, are presenting sponsors of the ‘Diamond State 50’ special.
The event takes added significance as event No. 4 of the five-race STSS Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region presented by Scotty’s Speed & Diesel. Entering the Delaware International program, six drivers are within 19 points of the series lead in search of a $7,500 championship.
Ryan Watt and Rick Laubach are locked into a tie for the STSS South Region point lead with 242 points each. Anthony Perrego (237 points), Billy Pauch Jr. (228 points), David Van Horn Jr. (225 points) and Ryan Godown (223 points) trail.
A huge, non-top-heavy pay structure of $25,000-plus is in place for the big-block/small-block Modified competitors, with $1,000 reserved for the 10th-place finisher and $400 to take the green flag.
A number of special awards and bonuses are in place, as well. The STSS Modified heat winner turning the fastest lap via the speedway transponder system will receive $100 cash courtesy of Vahlco Wheels.
The highest-finishing Delaware International Speedway regular will pocket $250 cash via DTM Motorsports.
Lap money is adding up at $20 per lap, which will be distributed among the top-seven in the running order during the main event.
Product certificates and gift cards will be distributed from Allstar Performance, American Racer/Lias Tire, ATL Fuel Cells, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Bob Hilbert Sportswear, Fast Axle, Lineman Racing, Shiley Fabrication, Vahlco Wheels and more.
Crate 602 Sportsman are featured in a $1,000-to-win, $100-to-start showcase open to New Jersey invaders and the Delaware faithful. The Super Trucks complete the program with a 12-lap feature.
For the ‘Diamond State 50’ gates will open at 3 p.m. The drivers’ meeting takes place at 5:45 p.m., with hot laps at 6:20 p.m. and qualifying at 7 p.m.
Adult grandstand admission is $22. Students (ages 7-13) pay $5 and Kids 6 and under are FREE. Pit admission is $35, with Students (ages 7-13) paying $10 and Kids 6 and under FREE.
Complete rules and information have now been posted on the Short Track Super Series website: http://bdmotorsportsmedia.com/diamond-state-50-rules-general-information.
Delaware International Speedway, located at 37854 Sussex Highway Delmar, Delaware 19940, is on the web at www.delawareracing.com and can be contacted by phone,Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at 302.846.3911.
To learn more about the Short Track Super Series or BD Motorsports Media LLC, visitwww.shortttracksuperseries.com or www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com, call 845.728.2781or e-mail bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com. “Like” Short Track Super Series on Facebook or follow @ShortTrackSS on Twitter.
The Short Track Super Series is presented by Hi-Tek Race Fuel, American Racer/Lias Tire, Bob Hilbert Sportswear, Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc., Scotty’s Speed & Diesel, East Coast Speed/ECS Auto, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Allstar Performance, ATL Fuel Cells, Bicknell Racing Products, COMP Performance Group (COMP Cams, Driven Racing Oil & Quarter Master), Crane Ignition, Dirt Track Digest, Fast Axle, Fox Racing Shocks, Henry’s Stainless Steel Exhaust, Hig Fab Chassis, Hyperco, Kirkey Racing Fabrication, Lineman Racing, Pilat Graphic Design, Race Pro Weekly, Racers Guide, S&D Bodyline, S&W Awards, Shiley Fabrication, Simplicity Design, Teo-Pro Car, Vahlco Wheels & VP Racing Fuel.
Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region Presented By Scotty’s Speed & Diesel
Sunday, April 19 – Bridgeport Speedway/Bridgeport, NJ: South Jersey Shootout – WINNER: RICK LAUBACH
Tuesday, May 5 – Big Diamond Speedway/Minersville, PA (Combo): Anthracite Assault – WINNER: RICK LAUBACH
Thursday, June 11– New Egypt Speedway/New Egypt, NJ: Dirty Jersey 3 – WINNER: DANNY CREEDEN
Tuesday, Aug. 4 (Rain Date: Aug. 5) – Delaware International Speedway/Delmar, DE –Diamond State 50
Tuesday, Sept. 1 (Rain Date: Sept. 2) – Georgetown Speedway/Georgetown, DE –Beach Blast 2 – Championship Points
Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region Presented By Scotty’s Speed & Diesel Point Fund (*based on 5 events): 1. $7,500; 2. $3,000; 3. $2,250; 4. $1,500; 5. $1,250; 6. $1,000; 7. $900; 8. $850; 9. $800; 10. $750.
Drivers with perfect attendance outside the Top-10 receive $250.
