6/11/2017
Delaware International Speedway
THREE IN A ROW FOR HITCHENS IN AC SPORTSMAN
The 15-lap AC Delco PSC 602 Sportsman feature turned out to be a great battle between second place starter, David Jenkins and former champion, Scott Hitchens. Jenkins took the lead from pole sitter, Jeff Marker on lap one and Adam White followed into the second spot.
Hitchens was on the move from ninth and was already up to the second spot by lap two. Jenkins had a sizable lead but Hitchens was on his rear bumper by lap five. The only caution would come just past halfway for debris.
On the restart the Hitchens went to the inside. The pair did the rub rail grind down the front straight with White going three wide for the lead. Hitchens was able to get to the first turn first to lead with four to go and race to his third straight victory in the division. Jenkins finish a personal best in second with Jason Rush coming on strong in the closing laps to finish in third. Fourth went to Dwayne Crockett and Joe Tracy rounded out the top five Heats were won by Jeremy Harrington and Jenkins.
AC Delco 602 Sportsman Finish: 1. Scott Hitchens; 2. David Jenkins; 3. Jason Rush; 4. Dwayne Crockett; 5. Joe Tracy; 6. Jordn Justice; 7. Adam White; 8. Jeremy Harrington; 9. Danny Smack; 10. Nick Alberti; 11. Matt Smith; 12. Ryan Riddle; 13. Jeff Marker; 14. Robert Riley, III; 15. Trey Hicks; 16. Sean Metz; 17. Brandon Dennis.
