Michael's Mission: URC Star WIns First For New Owner
Delaware Int'l Speedway
DELMAR, Del. — Five-time defending United Racing Company sprint-car champion Curt Michael was on a mission Saturday night at Delaware Int’l Speedway.
Michael, driving Bill Gallagher’s No. 5g, earned $2,000 for winning the 25-lap URC Sprint Series feature on the half-mile oval. It was just Michael’s second night driving for Gallagher.
Michael started 10th in the 25-car field and grabbed the lead on lap 11. He set the pace the remainder of the distance en route to his 36th-career URC triumph.
Randy West finished second, followed by Joey Biasi, Brian Seidel and Robbie Stillwaggon.
Justin Collett finished the race in fifth, but was disqualified in post-race inspection due to an engine infraction.
The finish:
Curt Michael, Randy West, Joey Biasi, Brian Seidel, Robbie Stillwaggon, Chris Coyle, Dave Ely, Kyle Purks, Ed Aikin, Kevin Welsh, Joe Zuczek, Mark Bitner, Becca Anderson, Davey Sammons, Jason Clauss, Jamie Bodo, Adam Gordon, Brandon Weibley, Mares Stellfox, Kramer Williamson, J.J. Grasso, Scott McClaren, Scott Pursell, Dave Betts.