New Egypt Speedway and Pauch Know How to Get it Done

  I finally managed to get out to New Egypt Speedway, this past Saturday night. While it was my first visit of the year to the dirt track, located not far from Great Adventure Amusement Park, it was the first visit ever for my four year old son. Needless to say to anyone who attends this track regularly, both the track and Billy Pauch know how to get it done.
  In years past, spectators had to park outside turn one and walk all the way around to the front entrance of the track. However, they have, smartly, added an entrance on this side of the track, where as long as you're paying cash, you can access the grandstands here rather than having the long walk.
  Once inside the track, the action is seemlessly never-ending right up until intermission. Whatever race is up next, the cars are line up on the infield, ready to go. In fact, if you were to turn away as one heat race finishes and another begins, you may not even realize there was a whole new group of cars on the track.
  The officials and track crew also do an incredible job. The track most times was clear of damaged cars, before the first yellow flag lap was completed. The competitors, themselves, also do a good job of pulling to the infield or exiting to the pits when they have a problem. All this makes for less down time and more racing action.
  The track also does a great job of getting the fans involved. Ballots were handed out allowing fans to decide upcoming match races at "The Friends of Mike" event that is upcoming. They also got to pick a fan's choice for entry into the Big-Block main event, and a number of prizes were handed out to many of the children on hand. They even gave away a free pair of World of Outlaw tickets.
  Despite having a very small area behind the grandstands to work with, there were many different food and souvenir options. Even during intermission, the lines were short, and service was quick.
  As well as the management and officials at New Egypt Speedway do with the night's entertainment, Billy Pauch may be even better on the track. Despite starting 18th, the Frenchtown, New Jersey driver picked up his 10th win of the season and 99th of his career. This truly looks like his year, as even when it seems another competitor is well out in front, and Pauch, seemingly, has no chance of catching him, a caution flag will fly, allowing him to restart alongside.
  New Egypt Speedway, and Billy Pauch, certainly make for an enjoyable Saturday night. The track does a great job of keeping you entertained, right up until the start of the Big-Block featue. It is then Pauch's turn, no disrespect to his fellow competitors. Watching this living-legend navigate through traffic, on his way to the front, is truly worth the price of admission alone.
  My son thoroughly enjoyed his first visit to a dirt track. I think we picked the right one, since he is already asking when we can return. Soon I tell him, knowing full well it won't be soon enough, for either of us.