By Pete Wortman
GEORGETOWN, Del. (May 29, 2026) — Defending series champion Troy Betts finally checked a long-sought accomplishment off his list Friday night, capturing his first career victory in his home state of Delaware during the DCB Plumbing & Heating Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series presented by Capitol Renegade at Georgetown Speedway.
The Newark driver started fifth and charged to the front, taking the lead from Cody West on lap 14 before driving away to collect his first RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car win of the season and the fifth MASS victory of his career. Betts also pocketed the $1,000 winner’s share courtesy of Betts Garage Towing and Hauling.
Cody West grabbed the lead at the drop of the green flag in the 25-lap feature while fourth-starting D.J. Tanner quickly moved into second and began pressuring the leader. Betts worked his way into third by lap three and soon joined the battle at the front.
Tanner repeatedly challenged West through the corners, but West maintained the advantage down the straightaways. By lap six, West had begun opening a small gap while Betts reeled in Tanner.
Betts eventually found speed on the inside groove and took over second on lap 11. It quickly became apparent he had the fastest car on the track as he erased West’s advantage in just a couple of laps. Once Betts caught the leader, it took only two turns for him to drive underneath West and take command on lap 14.
As Betts pulled away, Tanner found himself locked in a battle for third with Eddie Wagner and Tim Iulg. The trio put on one of the night’s best races while Betts maintained a comfortable lead.
West mounted one final charge during the closing laps and cut the deficit to within three car lengths in lapped traffic, but Betts remained smooth and steady to score the victory by nearly two seconds.
West recorded his best finish of the season with a runner-up result. Wagner, who was among the fastest cars on the track during the final five laps, finished third. Tanner and Iulg completed the top five.
