Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Wall Stadium Free Practice Saturday April 2

 Race season is almost here for Wall Stadium fans. This weekend kicks off the first of two, free to the public, practice sessions on Saturday April 2nd. Spectator gates open at 10AM with the cars hitting the track at 11AM. The practice will last approximately 4 hours.
 For more imformation about the upcoming season check out Wall 2011 or the track's website at Wall Township Speedway.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Street Stock Video From Flemington Speedway

 If you never got to see the racing at Flemington Speedway, when it was paved, and before they closed it down then you really missed out on some great action. The Street Stocks were actually faster than the Camping World (Craftman then) Trucks when they competed there. Check out the video, too bad they got the winning driver's name wrong. Sorry Steve.

New Egypt "Cabin Fever Challenge" Results

Cabin Fever Challenge 60 Lap Modified Main Event Results
1) Jeff Strunk
2) Jimmy Horton
3) Billy Decker
4) Stewart Friesen
5) Ryan Watt
 The rest of the top 10 consisted of Bobby Varin, Danny Johnson, Brett Hearn, Pat Ward, and Frank Cozze jr.
 * A truly incredible run was made by runnerup Jimmy Horton, who was added to the field as a provisional starter, and raced his back up car from a 25th starting spot.
* 63 Modifieds to qualify
* The winner, Jeff Strunk, took the challenge and doubled his purse to $10,000 with his total take after including lap money coming to $10,185

Cabin Fever Challenge 40 Lap Sportsman Results
1) Bob Lineman jr.
2) Jeff Crambo
3) Clay Butler
4) Mike Lyons
5) Mike Butler
The rest of the top 1o consisted of Kyle Borror, Rocco Infante, Brad Szulewski, Nick Petrilak, and John Aumick
* 41 Sportsman attempted to qualify

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Wall Stadium to Race in 2011

 When the last car left the track at the conclusion of the Turkey Derby on Thanksgiving weekend everything had been decided with the exception of the biggest question of all. What would be the fate of Wall Stadium for 2011 and beyond? Thanks to a local businessman the track will run a full schedule this year and hopefully for many more.
 Midway through the 2010 racing season, competitors and fans got the news many thought might be coming, but no one wanted to hear. Track promoter Jim Morton had tried his best to keep the track going after coming to it's rescue at it's previous closing. However, he and the owners of the property the track sits on could not come to an agreement to continue the relationship.
 While no one wanted to see any racing lost at the track, the big concern was for the season ending, very popular "Turkey Derby". Two men associated with the track for many years, John Blewett and Don Ling, stepped up and made an agreement with the owners to promote this event only. The "Turkey Derby" was a success, but it also showed the men they couldn't do it on a weekly basis with their other commitments.
 The fate of the track was still up in the air until another local businessman, Cliff Krause, signed a lease to operate the track on a full time basis in 2011. Krause is the owner of Supreme Manufacturing in East Brunswick, N.J., and also has a son who is a regular competitor at the track. He not only signed a one year lease, but also has an option to purchase the property first should a buyer emerge.
 Since the lease was only signed in January the track only has a preliminary schedule at this time. The first event of the season will take place on April 16th.  The "On Track Party" event will allow fans to come down on to the track before racing starts to meet the drivers and get to see the racecars up close.
 Wall Stadium seems to be in good hands for the upcoming season and hopefully beyond with Cliff Krause. Hopefully we'll get good weather every Saturday night and the fans will turn out to support it so come Thanksgiving weekend the only question will be who will win the "Turkey Derby"?

Have Cabin Fever? New Egypt Speedway Has Your Cure March 26th

  The official race season doesn't start at New Egypt Speedway until April 9th. However, lucky for us race fans in NJ the track is presenting the "Cabin Fever Challenge" this Saturday March 26th. The unique format of this event only adds to it's excitement.
 Any race in NJ that offers a $5,000 purse to win will bring out the best competitors throughout the area. Give those same racers a chance to win more than double that and the action is sure to be intense. You see, racers in this event will be able to post an additional $200 entry fee which if they should win the race doubles the purse to $10,000. There is also $1,000 in lap money available.
 The entry list for this event reads like a who's who of Northeast dirt track stars. Brett Hearn, Matt Sheppard, Billy Pauch, Jimmy Horton, and Syracuse winner Stewart Friesen will take on the track's regular competitors. In fact, qualifying for the feature event will be quite a fete.
 Should the Modifieds, running 60 laps not be enough for you, the Sportsman will also be competing in a 40 lap race with a potential purse of up to $2,000. They also have the chance to double their winnings.
 The track is located at 720 Route 539 in New Egypt, not far from Great Adventure. Gates open at 2PM, with hot laps of practice starting at 3PM, and the actual racing action starts at 4PM. Admission for adults is $25, students 12-15 yr.old $10, and children 11 and under admitted free.
 For additional imformation call 609-758-1900 or check the track's website at http://www.newegyptspeedway.net/.