Wall Stadium's Halloween Event Big Hit with Fans

  Wall Stadium presented it's first annual "Halloween Spooky Spectacular" on Saturday night, and based on the size of the crowd, and how much they were enjoying themselves, I would have to say it should certainly not be the last. Track management seemed to take a cue from minor league baseball games, where there is so much going on in the grandstands the game almost becomes secondary. Last night at Wall, there were so many activities and attractions, for the fans, I truly feel they would of had a good time even if there wasn't any action on the track.
  As you walked through the spectator gate at Wall, you knew this was no ordinary night at the Jersey Shore speedway. The gazebo immediately to your left was not only decorated for Halloween, but also featured, for sale, the shirts of several race teams besides the track's own shirt. As you continued to walk along there wasn't a single pole that didn't have a "scary" creature attached to it, one actually more than 8 feet tall.
  When it came to entertainment for the kids the choices were almost unending. There was a bouncy house, located in the turn one area, where a "train" was also giving children a ride behind the grandstands free of charge. A pumpkin decorating area, that was full most of the night, kept many children busy, along with a coloring contest, that actually had a two year old as a winner in one class.
  The Halloween costume contest was also a big hit with the fans. Costumes, among the more than 20 participants, ranged from small children dressed as assorted demons up to a mature woman dressed as Mrs. Claus. A large crowd gathered to check out the costumes, including several of the night's race drivers.
  Yes, there was action on the track, as well. In fact, the pits were as full of race cars, as the grandstands were fans. However, the racing was marred by many serious-looking wrecks, none which resulted in any major injuries, thankfully, but which delayed the event numerous times. I will post, later, more on the racing, and how it was handled by the track officials.
  Purely from a fan's perspective, not including the many delays on the track, I would have to say the first annual "Halloween Spooky Spectacular" was an overwhelming success. As with any first time event there can certainly be improvents, however, when it comes down to the grandstand area of the track, I don't see how they could've done it better.