First State Tradition: Delaware State Dirt Track Championship Nov. 17-18
DELMAR, DE – A First State tradition.
The annual Delaware State Dirt Track Championship, a staple of autumn on Delmarva, returns to November in 2023 when BD Motorsports Media LLC presents a two-day event at Delaware International Speedway in Delmar, Del., Friday-Saturday Nov. 17-18.
Eleven feature events for nine divisions highlight the program which is headlined by twin 40-lap events paying up to $7,000 to win for the Millman’s NAPA Auto Parts Modifieds and Stockley Speed & Supply Super Late Models.
Millman’s NAPA Auto Parts Modifieds compete in hot laps and qualifying heat races Friday (Nov. 17), with consolations and the 40-lap main on Saturday (Nov. 18). Drivers can take home more than $7,000 by posting the “Gambler’s Fee” prior to qualifying.
Stockley Speed & Supply Super Late Models time trial and compete in heat races on Friday (Nov. 17) with the 40-lap feature on Saturday (Nov. 18). Like their Modified counterparts, Super Late Models can take home more than $7,000 with the “Gambler’s Fee” posted.
Spec Small-Block Modifieds make their first ’23 appearance at Delaware International with heat races and a 30-lap feature on Friday (Nov. 17) paying up to $5,000 to the winner with the “Gambler’s Fee” posted.
Blue Hen Dispose-All Crate 602 Sportsman are in competition with practice on Friday (Nov. 17, offering a guaranteed redraw position) and all qualifying and a 25-lap feature paying $1,500 to the winner on Saturday (Nov. 17).
Crate Late Models race in qualifying heats and a 20-lap feature for $1,000 on Saturday (Nov. 18), preceded by practice offering a guaranteed redraw position on Friday (Nov. 17).
Both the Delaware Super Trucks and Delmarva Chargers take part in 12-lap features on both days of the weekend.
Southern Delaware Vintage Stock Cars (Friday, Nov. 17) and Little Lincolns (Saturday, Nov. 18) are single-day participants.
On Nov. 17, all gates open at 3 p.m. Hot laps begin at 6:20 p.m., with racing at 7:15 p.m.
Admission is $25 (Adults), $20 for Seniors (ages 65 and up) & Students (ages 13-17). Kids (ages 9-12) pay $10 and Children 8 and under are FREE.
Pit admission is $40 (Non-Members), $35 (NASCAR Members), $10 Kids (ages 6-12) and $2 for Children (ages 5 and under).
On Nov. 18, all gates open at noon. Hot laps begin at 3 p.m., with racing to follow at 4 p.m.
Admission is $30 (Adults), $25 for Seniors (ages 65 and up) & Students (ages 13-17). Kids (ages 9-12) pay $10 and Children 8 and under are FREE.
Pit admission is $45 (Non-Members), $40 (NASCAR Members), $10 Kids (ages 6-12) and $2 for Children (ages 5 and under).
Weekend passes are also available. Grandstand passes are $50 (Adults), $40 for Seniors (ages 65 and above) & Students (ages 13-17), $15 for Kids (ages 9-12) and Children 8 and under are FREE all weekend.
Weekend pit passes are available at $80 (ages 13 and up) and $75 for NASCAR Members, $20 for Kids (ages 6-12) and $4 Children for 5 and under.
Car Registration: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1418/registrations/
Rules & Procedures: https://www.delawareinternationalspeedway.com/rules/
Pay Structures: https://www.delawareinternationalspeedway.com/payout/
A new office phone number exclusively for the dirt track has been set up: 302.567.8294 and e-mail delawareinternationalspeedway@gmail.com.
A new-for-2023 website is live at www.delawareinternationalspeedway.com.
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Delaware International Speedway is located at 37854 Sussex Highway Delmar, DE 19940.
Delaware State Dirt Track Championship Weekend Schedule & Pricing
Delaware International Speedway/Delmar, Del.
Friday-Saturday Nov. 17-18 (Rain Date: Nov. 19)
Friday, November 17 – Spec Small-Block Modifieds (30 laps, up to $5,000 to win with “Gambler’s Fee” posted), Stockley Speed & Supply Super Late Model time trials & heat races, Millman’s NAPA Auto Parts Modified heat races, Southern Delaware Vintage Stock Cars, Delaware Super Trucks & Delmarva Chargers – Practice laps available for Crate 602 Sportsman & Crate Late Models (redraw positions available)
Gates Open: 3 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:20 p.m.
Racing: 7:15 p.m.
Friday Grandstand Admission: $25 (Adult) – $20 Seniors (ages 65 and above) & Students (ages 13-17) – $10 Kids (ages 6-12) – Children 8 and under FREE
Friday Pit Admission: $40 (ages 13 and up) – $35 (NASCAR Member) – $10 Kids (ages 6-12) – Children 5 and under $2
Saturday, November 18 – Millman’s NAPA Auto Parts Modifieds (40 laps, up to $7,000 to win with “Gambler’s Fee” posted) preceded by consolations, Stockley Speed & Supply Super Late Models (40 laps, up to $7,000 to win with “Gambler’s Fee” posted) preceded by consolations, Blue Hen Dispose-All Crate 602 Sportsman (25 laps, $1,500 to win), Crate Late Models (20 laps, up to $1,500 to win) Little Lincolns, Delaware Super Trucks & Delmarva Chargers
Gates Open: Noon
Hot Laps: 3 p.m.
Racing: 4 p.m.
Saturday Grandstand Admission: $30 (Adult) – $25 Seniors (ages 65 and above) & Students (ages 13-17) – $10 Kids (ages 9-12) – Children 8 and under FREE
Saturday Pit Admission: $45 (ages 13 and up) – $40 (NASCAR Member) – $10 Kids (ages 6-12) – Children 5 and under $2
Sunday, November 19 – Rain Date (Schedule TBA)
Weekend Grandstand Pass: $50 (Adult) – $40 Seniors (ages 65 and above) & Students (ages 13-17) – $15 Kids (ages 9-12) – Children 8 and under FREE
Weekend Pit Pass: $80 (ages 13 and up) – $75 (NASCAR Member) – $20 Kids (ages 6-12) – $4 Children 5 and under
Sources: Chad Cathell/Delaware International Speedway PR