What won the race: Third-starting Ricky Elliott of Seaford, Del., led all 50 laps of the Delaware State Dirt Track Championships for an $8,065 payday at Delaware International Speedway. Elliott earned $7,000 in purse money, including a gambler's bonus, along with $1,015 in lap money and a $50 bonus from Carolyn "Blondie" Parsons for supporting breast cancer awareness.

Quotable: “We hit upon something at the end of the season and it worked on both of my cars,” Elliott said. “This is my favorite race of the season.”

Key notes: Donald Lingo Jr. lost the second spot late when he slowed to a stop on the backstretch on a restart. ... Austin Hubbard started on the pole and finished fourth. ... Amanda Whaley was running fifth early when she lost power on the frontstretch and collected Ross Robinson, taking them both out of the race. ... Last year's winner Rob Schirmer retired on the 12th lap. ... Kenny Pettyjohn was running third when he got into the wall and retired. ... Devin Friese had a flat tire with 11 laps remaining. ... Andrew Mullins gave up the third spot with a flat tire late. ... The event was sponsored by S.R. Pete & Sons.

Winner's sponsors: Elliott's No. 88 is sponsored by J&M Roofing and Builders, Kelley Condtracting and Brad Penn High Performance Oil.

Points chase: Entering the event, Donald Lingo Jr. of Millsboro, Del., led the Super Late Model standings at DIS with 1,765 points over Nick Davis (1,680) and Herb Tunis (1,669).

Car count: 24

Fast qualifier: Austin Hubbard

Polesitter: Austin Hubbard