New Egypt Speedway Friends of Mike News

It’s a New York State of Mind When it comes to Friends of Mike

New Egypt, NJ – The four most recent entries for Friends of Mike VI
which will take place this coming Saturday at New Egypt Speedway July
30, have been received and filed. Four drivers from upstate Western
New York will all be making the trek to New Jersey in search of some
serious cash. Stewart Friesen, Danny Johnson, Todd Burley, and Chad
Brachman are the latest ‘outsiders’ to confirm that they will be in
attendance for the $20,000 F.O.M. first place prize.

Stewart Friesen, last year’s Super Dirt Week winner at the Syracuse
Mile has automatically become a lead candidate of possible winners
for the 100-lap event. The Niagara On The Lake, Ont driver is
currently leading the point standings at all three of his home
tracks. Friesen leads the way at the Brewerton, Five Mile Point, and
Utica-Rome Speedways as well as the entire Northeast in dirt modified
wins. Friesen’s only appearance at NES in 2011 came in the R.o.C.
‘Cabin Fever’ where he finished a respectable 4th. There is no doubt
about it, Stewart Friesen is coming to New Egypt for one reason and
one reason only…He wants to be conquer the Friends of Mike field and
walk out of NES with $20,000!

When Danny Johnson enters ANY race he is a threat to win. Arguably
one of the most talented race car drivers to have ever strapped into
a race car, Johnson will being seeking revenge on the NES field on
July 30. Last year Johnson came up just a few laps and car lengths
short of the $15,000 first place prize as NES regular Willie Osmun
held off the hard charging Johnson at the finish line. The
Rochester, NY driver will be steering the Mike Payne-owned No. 27J
and will be looking to take no prisoners on Saturday. ‘The Doctor’
has also been voted into the Rogie Rumble II modified match races by
the fans of New Egypt. If DJ can sweep the heat race, Rumble, and
100-lapper he could leave NJ with $22,000…not too bad for a Saturday
in July.

Todd Burley is not stranger when it comes to NES and he hopes that
will carry him a long way next Saturday during the 100-lap affair.
Todd was actually an NES regular back in 2002 where he recorded
several top 5 finishes to his credit. The Spencerport, NY driver
realizes it’s a long tow from his home town but feels that it’s well
worth the trip for the purse that’s being offered to the modified
division. Burley currently sits third in points at both his home
tracks of Ransomville and Utica-Rome. He was able to make it to the
Cabin Fever 60 back in March where unfortunately he was unable to
qualify for the event. You can almost guarantee that driver of the
No. 89B will not have a repeat performance like that again.

The fourth driver entered from upstate New York is a surprising yet
pleasant entry. Chad Brachman has only competed at the New Jersey
oval a handful of times but is certainly up for the 100-lap
challenge. The Sanborn, NY driver is a regular at the Ransomville
Speedway where he currently sits 2nd in points just ahead of Todd
Burley and behind legendary small block driver Pete Bicknell. Look
for the Mighty Taco/Power Trip Energy Drink No. 3 to be turning the
heads of the NES fans this coming Saturday.

It all goes down this Saturday, July 30 at New Egypt Speedway.
Friends of Mike VI with a possible $20,000 going to the winner of the
100 lap modified portion of the night. All gates open at 2pm. A
free BBQ to the public will take place from 2-4pm in conjunction with
a huge Chinese Auction. Racing begins at 6pm. The Sportsman, who
race for $1,500 will be in action as well as the Outlaw Stocks who
race for $1,000 for their F.O.M. prize. Adult admission is $30,
Students 12-15 years of age are $15, and children 11 and under are
FREE. Pit admission is $40 no license required. For more
information please call the speedway at 609-758-1900 or log onto
www.newegyptspeedway.net.