New Egypt, Wall Ready to Go

Has this been the longest off-season or what? It feels like it's been forever since I've been out to a race track. Fortunately the weather's going to be nice this weekend so it's time to get out and have some fun.

Saturday, April 18 is opening night for New Egypt (NJ) Speedway. The track has been slightly re-configured for the 2009 season and has all new clay. The new layout features wider turns and more banking. Opening day will consist of the third race of the Tri-Track Modified Challenge Series (race two at Bridgeport was rained out last week) for big-block modifieds, and Sportsman and Outlaw Stock features. Warm-ups begin at 5:15pm.  In my experience, New Egypt is one of the nicest short track facilities in the area.

Turkey Derby XXXV was the only race run at Wall Stadium in 2008, but the track is back in action for the 2009 season.

And here's some good news: after being dormant last year, Wall (NJ) Stadium will be re-opening in 2009 with a limited schedule. The season also begins this Saturday with a 100-lap race for the SK/Wall Modifieds, a pair of 25-lap features for Sportsman and Street Stocks, and two 20-lap features for Legends Cars and Factory Stocks.  The main events begin at 7pm with qualifying in the late afternoon hours.

After last year we all thought the one-third mile, high-banked asphalt track was closed for good, but "Racing at the Jersey Shore" is back for 2009. The Open Tour Type Modifieds will be returning to Wall on Saturday, May 9 and Saturday, June 13. Late Model stock cars will make their first appearance at the track on Saturday, June 27.  Turkey Derby XXXVI is scheduled for November 27 and 28.

So if you're in the area, come on out to one of the tracks and enjoy the spring weather and some good, family-oriented entertainment!