WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. .. Jimmy Blewett of Howell had a Saturday night to remember at Wall Stadium Speedway as he not only topped the Downs Ford Modified 40-lap main event but also won a special 25-lapper for the visiting Dirt Modifieds. Both wins were both hard fought and well earned.

With the starting front rows of the 40-lapper occupied by the faster cars in the field the race was intense from start to finish. Howell’s Ken Woolley led the early laps of the test while Eric Mauriello and Justin Gumley, both of Howell, Jackson’s Steven Reed and Blewett fought for position on his bumper. All five drivers wrestled for position as Woolley fought to hold on to the lead.

Gumley was the first to leave the battle when he spun on lap six and soon after Blewett and Reed advanced to second and third spots. Blewett then picked the outside lane to charge past Woolley and into the lead on lap 15 and then raced on to the win.

Reed crossed the finish line second while Matawan’s Anthony Sesely came from deep in the pack to finish third. Mauriello and Brick’s Shawna Ingraham completed the top five.

“With a lot of the faster cars starting in the front rows this was a fun race,” Blewett said. “Everyone was fast and everyone was doing a good job. The car was just about perfect thanks to Rob Ormsbee. Troyer Race Cars give us a real good car.”

Mike Traver led most of the Dirt Modified 25-lapper as Blewett worked to challenge. Blewett tried several paths into the lead before finally taking the top spot with four laps remaining with an inside lane pass on the backstretch. Rick Coons, Traver, Mark Levy and John Cook rounded out the field.

Shanon Mongeau of Manchester avoided accidents and made critical passes to win the 30-lapper for the Snap On Sportsman cars. Jarret DeGiantomasso was the impressive runner-up, with Matt Langbein of Laurence Harbor, Ricky Collins of Willow Grove, Pa. and Brick’s Dom Fattarusso completing the top five.

Jerry Stanzione of Keansburg crossed the finish line first in the accident filled 25-lapper for the O’Shea’s Auto Repair Factory Stocks, but when his car was found to have non-approved suspension parts in post-race tech defending champ Joe Mongeau of Brick was awarded the win. Manchester’s Scott Riggleman, Gerry Koenig of Seaford, N.Y, Mike Montano and Marco Flores were second through fifth.

Mitchell Dowd of Pottstown, Pa. made his high school graduation weekend complete by winning the 25-lapper for the Green Flag Driving Experience Legend Cars. Howell’s Robert French was the runner-up while Browns Mills’ Vinny Troia, who spun in the final turn while trying to steal the lead, recovered quickly to finish third. Ron Merlino of Pine Beach and Malcolm Campbell of Eatontown were fourth and fifth.

Dedicating his win to crewmember “Tommy Boy” who passed away during the off-season, Mike Tillett of Bayville grabbed his first Elite Maintenance Limited Late Model 25-lap win of the year. Brian Doyle of Ronkonkoma, N.Y., Jackson’s Glen Conk, and Michelle Moorman and Bill Vanderveen, both of Beachwood, completed the top five.

The stock cars get the night off on June 18 when the Formula Drift touring series invades Wall Stadium for the annual “Gauntlet” event. Stock car racing then returns on Saturday evening June 25 with the annual running of the “Garden State Classic” for the Modified stock cars. The Factory Stocks, 4 Cylinder Stocks and the TQ Midgets will also be on the schedule.

The complete regular season schedule, which runs on Saturday nights through the end of September, is available at wallspeedwayracing.com as are the rules and regulations for all divisions. Post-season events, the “Spooky Spectacular” in October and the Thanksgiving weekend “Turkey Derby,” are also being planned.

Wall Stadium is located on Route 34 in Wall Township, N.J., just one mile north of Garden State Parkway exit 98 and Interstate 195 exit 35B. The speedway hotline number is 732-681-6400, the website is wallspeedwayracing.com and email address is CKMotorsports@aol.com.

MODIFIED FEATURE 40 Laps – 1. JIMMY BLEWETT, HOWELL, 2. Steven Reed, 3. Anthony Sesely, 4. Eric Mauriello, 5. Shawna Ingraham, 6. Ken Woolley, 7. Derek Hopkinson, 8. Ron Frees, 9. Shaun Carrig, 10. Justin Gumley, 11. Ken Matlach, 12. Andrew Krause, 13. Jason Treat, 14. Chris Reynolds, 15. Ed Delage, 16. Rob Schwartz, 17. Chas Okerson

DIRT MODIFIED – 25 Laps – 1. JIMMY BLEWETT, HOWELL, 2. Rich Coons, 3. Mike Traver, 4. Mark Levy, 5. John Cook

SPORTSMAN FEATURE – 30 Laps – 1. SHANON MONGEAU, MANCHESTER, 2. Jarret DeGiantomasso, 3. Matt Langbein, 4. Ricky Collins, 5. Don Fattarusso, 6. Eric Lane, 7. Jason Caruso, 8. Blake Barney, 9. Dan Roslin, 10. Dave Bailey, 11. Joe Cocca, 12. Roland DeMartino, 13. Tyler Truex, 14. Kenny Van Wickle, 15. Chris Owsik, 16. Kevin Davison, 17. Larry Thompson, 18. Jonathan Laureigh, 19. Brian Doyle, 20. Jimmy Wolcott, 21. Robert Sutphin

FACTORY STOCK FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. JOE MONGEAU, BRICK, 2. Scott Riggleman, 3. Gerry Koenig, 4. Mike Montano, 5. Marco Flores, 6. Marty Van Druten, 7. Bill Stockert, 8. Tom Rajkowski, 9. Tim O’Shea, 10. Scott Maher, 11. Eric Bodenschatz, 12. Ron Booth, 13. Steve West, 14. Dave Green, 15. Ronnie Mullen, 16. Rob Haberstick, 17. Kenny Green, 18. John Bowers, 19. Whitey Miller, 20. Tony Bartone, 21. Rich Byrne, DQ Jerry Stanzione

LEGEND CARS FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. MICHELL DOWD, POTTSTOWN, PA., 2. Robert French, 3. Vinny Troia, 4. Ron Merlino, 5. Malcolm Campbell, 6. Louie Keraitis, 7. Nick Van Wickle, 8. Joe McGrath, 9. Chris Gall, 10. Peter Bruno, 11. Brian Russell, 12. James Van Wickle

LIMITED LATE MODEL FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. MIKE TILLETT, BAYVILLE, 2. Brian Doyle, 3. Glen Conk, 4. Michelle Moorman, 5. Bill Vanderveen, 6. Greg Gastelu, 7. Howie Conk, 8. James Myers

HEARNE AND INGRAHAM TOP MODIFIED TWINS AT WALL SATURDAY
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Jason Hearne of New Egypt and Brick’s Shawna Ingraham were main event winners in the Memorial Day weekend Twin 35 lap feature races for the Downs Ford Modified stock cars at Wall Stadium Saturday night. Both enjoyed their first win of the 2016 season.

Jason Treat of Jackson was the leader at the outset of the first 35-lapper with Hearne and Jonathan Mandato of Toms River almost instant challengers. Hearne slipped into the lead on lap nine with Mandato and Derek Hopkinson of Toms River close behind. By the time 19 laps were complete Eric Mauriello and Jimmy Blewett, both of Howell, advanced to second and third and the battle for second was on!

This battle boiled over when the duo touched in the third turn on lap 20 with Mauriello spinning as a result. That left Blewett to chase down Hearne but his race ended with three laps to go when his car lost power. Hearne then raced on to the win with Brick’s Ron Frees crossing the finish line second. When it was learned during a post race inspection that Frees raced with a tire that was not in his tire bank. He lost the runner-up spot.

Andrew Krause of Holmdel was then recorded as second while Howell’s Justin Gumley, Ingraham and Chas Okerson of Freehold wrapped up the top five.

“I am so glad for (car-owner) Jim Wolf,” Hearne said after the race. “We’ve had a tough couple of years and really needed this win.”

The second 35-lapper saw Mandato the early leader as defending champ Steven Reed of Freehold soon advanced to second. Reed soon looked for a path to the lead but slowed on the backstretch with a broken flywheel moments later. Mandato then fought off Hopkinson and Ingraham as Blewett, who picked up a ride in the Kenny Matlach No. 34 for the second race, moved into contention.

At halfway Blewett had advanced to second and went after the leader when the duo touched in turn four. Mandato was somehow able to retain control of his sliding car while Blewett left the race with a cut tire. On the restart Ingraham chased the leaders before a lane opened on the inside and she made the winning pass. Mandato was the runner-up with Hopkinson, Matawan’s Anthony Sesely and Trevor Alspach of Willingboro wrapping up the top five.

“A lane opened up on the inside and I just took it,” Ingraham, the only woman to win in the Modifieds here said. “The car was awesome.”

Dom Fattaruso of Brick crossed the finish line first in the companion 30-lapper for the Snap On Sportsman cars but when his car’s rev limiter failed to function during post race inspection he was dropped to fourth place on the finishing order as required by the rules. That moved Brick’s Scott Brannick, who was in winning contention most of the way; to the top spot for his first ever win. Howell’s Kevin Davison and Ricky Collins of Willow Grove, Pa. were second and third. Blake Barney of Jackson was fifth.

Steve West of Howell led almost the entire 25-lap distance to win the O’Shea’s Auto Repair Factory Stock main event. Wall’s Rob Haberstick was second, with Ron Booth of Eatontown, Brick’s Joe Mongeau and Jerry Stanzione of Keansburg completing the top five.

Leslie Harrigan won the Demolition Derby.

Racing returns this Saturday evening (June 4) with grandstand seating opening at 5:00 p.m. and qualifying starting at 5:45 p.m. Main event action, which will start around 7:00 p.m., will see the Modifieds in a 40-lapper, Sportsman cars in a 30-lapper and the Elite Maintenance Limited Late Models in a 50-lap race. The Surf Side Collision 4 Cylinder Stocks, ATQMRA TQ Midgets and the Green Flag Driving Experience Legend Cars will also be in racing action. “Super Hero Night” festivities will have many costumed characters in the grandstands to meet fans young and old.

The complete regular season schedule, which runs on Saturday nights through the end of September, is available at wallspeedwayracing.com as are the rules and regulations for all divisions. Post-season events, the “Spooky Spectacular” in October and the Thanksgiving weekend “Turkey Derby,” are also being planned.

Wall Stadium is located on Route 34 in Wall Township, N.J., just one mile north of Garden State Parkway exit 98 and Interstate 195 exit 35B. The speedway hotline number is 732-681-6400 and email address is CKMotorsports@aol.com.

1ST MODIFIED FEATURE – 35 Laps – 1. JASON HEARNE, NEW EGYPT, 2. Andrew Krause, 3. Justin Gumley, 4. Shawna Ingraham, 5. Chas Okerson, 6. Ken Matlach, 7. Chris Lane, 8. Zack Alspach, 9. Shaun Carrig, 10. Trevor Alspach, 11. Robby Walton, 12. Jimmy Blewett, 13. Jonathan Mandato, 14. Ken Woolley, 15. Eric Mauriello, 16. Jason Treat, 17. Derek Hopkinson, 18. Steven Reed, 19. Anthony Sesely, DQ Ron Frees

2ND MODIFIED FEATURE 35 Laps – 1. SHAWNA INGRAHAM, BRICKI, 2. Mandato, 3. Hopkinson, 4. Sesely, 5. Trevor Alspach, 6. Zack Alspach, 7. Okerson, 8. Woolley, 9. Carrig, 10. Krause, 11. Treat, 12. Walton, 13. Blewett, 14. Lane, 15. Frees, 16. Reed, 17. Gumley, 18. Hearne, 19. Mauriello

SPORTSMAN FEATURE – 30 Laps – 1. SCOTT BRANNICK, BRICK, 2. Kevin Davison, 3. Ricky Collins, 4. Dom Fattaruso, 5. Blake Barney, 6. Jarret DeGiantomasso, 7. Shanon Mongeau, 8. Dave Bailey, 9. Brian Doyle, 10. Matt Langbein, 11. Jimmy Wolcott, 12. Joe Cocca, 13. Eric Lane, 14. Chris Laureigh, 15. Kenny Van Wickle, 16. Jason Caruso, 17. Robert Sutphin, 18. Tyler Truex

FACTORY STOCK FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. STEVE WEST, HOWELL, 2. Rob Haberstick, 3. Ron Booth, 4. Joe Mongeau, 5. Jerry Stanzione, 6. Scott Riggleman, 7. Marty Van Druten, 8. Richie Byrne, 9. John Bowers, 10. Ronnie Mullen, 11. Scott Maher, 12. Tim O’Shea, 13. Matt Badessa, 14. Tom Rajkowski, 15. Dave Green, 16. Tony Bartone, 17. Rick Siddons, 18. Gerry Koenig

MODIFIEDS AND TWIN LEGEND RACES HIGHLITE SCOUT NIGHT THIS SATURDAY (MAY 21) AT WALL STADIUM

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ The Downs Ford Modified stock cars in a 40-lap feature and the Green Flag Driving Experience Legend Cars in Twin 25-lap main events take center stage at Wall Stadium Speedway this Saturday night (May 21) as the shore speedway presents “Scout Night” racing action. In honor of the youth organizations any boy or girl scout arriving at the ticket booth wearing a part of their uniform will be admitted free of charge. Grandstands will open at 5:00 p.m., qualifying is set for 5:45 p.m. with main events for all divisions to follow.

On the speedway the Modified cars will compete in a 40-lap main event. Early season winners Andrew Krause of Holmdel, Ron Frees of Brick and Jimmy Blewett of Howell will lead the field into main event action. Defending champion Steven Reed of Jackson, former champ Chas Okerson of Freehold, Eric Mauriello of Howell and Brick’s Shawna Ingraham are also expected to be in the field.

Also in the spotlight will be the Legend cars in a pair of main events with defending champ Robert French of Howell, early season winner Louie Keraitis of Toms River and Edgewater’s Nick Van Wickle expected to lead the field.

The Elite Maintenance Limited Late Models in a 25-lapper will also see action, as will the O’Shea’s Auto Repair Factory Stocks in a 25-lap main event. The Surf Side Collision 4 Cylinder Stocks are slated for a 25-lapper and the beautifully restored car of the Garden State Vintage Stock Car Club are slated for their first appearance of the season

Pit gates will open at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday; with practice starting at 3:00 p.m. Grandstands will open at 5:00 p.m. and qualifying is then set for 5:45 p.m. Main events for all divisions to follow.

Action will then continue on Sunday (May 22) as Wall Stadium presents the “Sunday Small-Car Series” starting at noon.

Wall Stadium presents professional motorsports events on Saturdays and Sundays through September with special post-season races in October and November. The speedway is located on Route 34 in Wall Township, N.J., just one mile north of Garden State Parkway exit 98 and Interstate 195 exit 35B. The speedway hotline number is 732-681-6400, while CKMotorsports@aol.com is the track’s email address. More information is also available at www.wallspeedwayracing.com.

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ The Snap-on Sportsman stock car division and the open cockpit TQ Midgets will take center stage at Wall Stadium Speedway this Saturday night (May 14) as the shore speedway presents “Scout Night” racing action. In honor of the youth organizations any boy or girl scout arriving at the ticket booth wearing a part of their uniform will be admitted free of charge.

Grandstands will open at 5:00 p.m., qualifying is set for 5:45 p.m. with main events for all divisions to follow.

On the speedway the Sportsman cars will compete in a 30-lap main event. Early season winners Shanon Mongeau of Manchester and Ricky Collins of Willow Grove, Pa. will lead the field into main event action. Top runners Dominic Fattaruso of Brick, Kevin Davison of Howell and Manasquan’s Kenny Van Wickle are also expected to be in the field. Also in the spotlight will be the lightening fast TQ Midgets as they compete in the “inner oval.”

The Limited Late Models in a 25-lapper will also see action, as will the O’Shea’s Auto Repair Factory Stocks in a 25-lap main event. The Surf Side Collision 4 Cylinder Stocks are slated for a 25-lapper and the Dirt Cars, who wowed the crowd at last year’s Turkey Derby, are slated for their first appearance of the season.

Pit gates will open at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday; with practice starting at 3:00 p.m. Grandstands will open at 5:00 p.m. and qualifying is then set for 5:45 p.m. Main events for all divisions to follow.

Action will then continue on Sunday (May 15) as Wall Stadium presents the “Sunday Small-Car Series” starting at noon.

Wall Stadium presents professional motorsports events on Saturdays and Sundays through September with special post-season races in October and November. The speedway is located on Route 34 in Wall Township, N.J., just one mile north of Garden State Parkway exit 98 and Interstate 195 exit 35B. The speedway hotline number is 732-681-6400, while CKMotorsports@aol.com is the track’s email address. More information is also available at www.wallspeedwayracing.com.

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ By both avoiding a couple of accidents and passing several cars in the early going Jimmy Blewett of Howell raced to victory in the 40-lap Downs Ford Modified stock car main event at Wall Stadium Saturday night. It was his first win of the season here.

Jason Treat of Jackson was the early leader as Blewett began his march to the front from 14th on the grid. A couple of cautions for minor incidents slowed the pace early and Blewett was able to move into striking distance. Blewett then chased Treat for a couple of laps before taking the lead for good.

Howell’s Eric Mauriello, who was debuting a new car, soon charged into second and chased Blewett to the finish. Derek Hopkinson of Toms River, Howell’s Justin Gumley and Trevor Alspach of Willingboro wrapped up the top five.

“Troyer Race Cars has really come up with a great car and Rob Ormsbee knows the details to make it fast,” Blewett said. “As far as getting through those accidents I guess you can say I have a guardian angel up there.”

Shanon Mongeau of Manchester won his second Snap On Sportsman race in three starts Saturday night. He chased down early leader Larry Thompson of Parlin in the early going before the duo touched exiting turn two on the 23rd lap. With Thompson momentarily loosing control Mongeau was able to race the final seven circuits to the win. Kevin Davison of Howell was the runner up with Ricky Collins of Willow Grove, Pa., Manasquan’s Kenny Van Wickle and Thompson rounding out the top five.

In a wild O’Shea’s Auto Repair Factory Stock 25-lapper former champion Scott Riggleman of Manchester came from the rear of the pack twice to take down his first win of the year. Last year’s champion Joe Mongeau of Brick was the runner up with John Bowers of Pt. Pleasant, Jerry Koenig and Tom Rajkowski completing the top five.

Long Island racer Richie Davidowitz won the 25-lap Green Flag Driving Experience Legend Cars main event over opening night winner Kevin Nowak. Louie Keraitis, Malcolm Campbell and Vinny Troia were third through fifth.

Dalton Rovira won the 20-lapper for the Sunday Series Microstocks.

Racing returns this Saturday evening (May 14) with grandstand seating opening at 5:00 p.m. and qualifying at 5:45 p.m. Main event action, which will start around 7:00 p.m., will see the Sportsman cars compete in a 30-lapper and the Factory Stocks, Limited Late Models, 4 Cylinder Stocks, ATQMRA TQ Midgets and the Dirt Cars also in racing action. Scout Night festivities will honor both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts during the evening.

The complete regular season schedule, which runs on Saturday nights through the end of September, is available at wallspeedwayracing.com as are the rules and regulations for all divisions. Post-season events, the “Spooky Spectacular” in October and the Thanksgiving weekend “Turkey Derby,” are also being planned.

Wall Stadium is located on Route 34 in Wall Township, N.J., just one mile north of Garden State Parkway exit 98 and Interstate 195 exit 35B. The speedway hotline number is 732-681-6400 and email address is CKMotorsports@aol.com.

MODIFIED FEATURE – 40 Laps – 1. JIMMY BLEWETT, HOWELL, 2. Eric Mauriello, 3. Derek Hopkinson, 4. Justin Gumley, 5. Trevor Alspach, 6. Andrew Krause, 7. Shawna Ingraham, 8. Chas Okerson, 9. Steven Reed, 10. Ron Frees, 11. Chris Lane, 12. Shaun Carrig, 13. Jason Treat, 14. Robby Walton, 15. Ed DeLage, 16. Jonathan Mandato, 17. Zack Alspach, 18. Jason Hearne

SPORTSMAN FEATURE – 30 Laps – 1. SHANON MONGEAU, MANCHESTER, 2. Kevin Davison, 3. Ricky Collins, 4. Kenny Van Wickle, 5. Larry Thompson, 6. Jonathan Laureigh, 7. Blake Barney, 8. Eric Lane, 9. Brian Doyle, 10. Dominic Fattaruso, 11. Dave Bailey, 12. Jarret DeGiantomasso, 13. Robert Sutphin, 14. Jimmy Wolcott, 15. Dan Roslin, 16. Scott Brannick, 17. Jason Caruso, 18. Matt Langbein, 19. Robert Silver

FACTORY STOCK FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. SCOTT RIGGLEMAN, MANCHESTER, 2. Joe Mongeau, 3. John Bowers, 4. Jerry Koenig, 5. Tom Rajkowski, 6. Ron Booth, 7. Richie Byrne, 8. Jerry Stanzione, 9. Rob McCormick, 10. Dave Green, 11. Rob Haberstick, 12. Eric Bodenschatz, 13. Steve West, 14. Matt Badessa, 15. Scott Maher, 16. Tony Bartone, 17. Marty Van Druten, DQ Kenny Green

LEGEND CARS FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. RICHIE DAVIDOWITZ, CENTER MORICHES, NY, 2. Kevin Nowak, 3. Louie Keraitis, 4. Malcolm Campbell, 5. Vinny Troia, 6. Ron Merlino, 7. Nick Van Wickle, 8. Chris Gall, 9. Peter Bruno, 10. Roger Nickerson, 11. Thomas Stavola

MICROSTOCK FEATURE – 20 Laps – 1. DALTON ROVIRA, 2 Harry Burd, 3. Tom Ervin, 4. Bob Wagner, 5. Chris Gall, 6. Jeff Weinacker, 7. Gary Scheffen, 8. Mike Fox, 9. Art Head.

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Appreciation of race fans will be the main goal this Saturday Night (April 30) at Wall Stadium Speedway as enthusiasts will be rewarded with a 40-lap race for the Downs Ford Modifieds, plus action for the Snap-on Sportsman racers, Elite Maintenance Limited Late Models, O’Shea Auto Repair Factory Stocks, Green Flag Driving Experience Legend Cars and the Surf Side Collision 4 Cylinder division. Also on tap for the Saturday night schedule is an on-tack party where fans can meet the drivers and check out the racecars while waking the famous third mile high-banked paved oval.

Grandstand seating will open this Saturday (April 30) at 4:00 p.m. with early arrivals enjoying $2 discount on admission until 5:30 p.m. The on track party will start at 4:30 p.m. Qualifying is set for 6:00 p.m. and main event racing will follow.

The Fan Appreciation Night on track party is popular with the fans and the race teams alike. Fans will have the opportunity to walk down onto the famous track and meet all the drivers. Many race teams will have giveaways for the fans and fans will be welcome to talk to the drivers, collect autographs, take pictures and sit in many of the racecars.

The Downs Ford Modified 40-lap main event on the night is important in the race for the 2016 driving crown. Opening night winner Andrew Krause of Holmdel looked strong in competition, as did defending champ Steven Reed of Jackson who finished a tight second. Freehold’s Chas Okerson, Shawna Ingraham of Brick, Eric Mauriello of Howell, Brick’s Ron Frees, Jason Hearne of New Egypt, Shaun Carrig of Little Falls and Adam LaCicero of Lavallette are just a few of the other Modified drivers to watch.

Also on the card will be a Sportsman 30-lapper as well as 25-lappers for the Factory Stocks, Limited Late Models, Legend Cars and the 4 Cylinder Stocks.

Pit gates will open at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday; with practice running from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. Grandstands will open at 4:00 p.m. and the “On Track Party” festivities are slated for 4:30 p.m. Qualifying is then set for 6:00 p.m. with main events for all divisions to follow.

Wall Stadium presents professional motorsports events on Saturdays and Sundays through September with special post-season races in October and November. The speedway is located on Route 34 in Wall Township, N.J., just one mile north of Garden State Parkway exit 98 and Interstate 195 exit 35B. The speedway hotline number is 732-681-6400, while CKMotorsports@aol.com is the track’s email address. More information is also available at www.wallspeedwayracing.com.

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Andrew Krause of Holmdel had an opening night to remember Saturday at Wall Stadium Speedway as he won his first ever Downs Ford Modified stock car race at the third mile high banked paved oval. Krause, the 2015 Sportsman driving champion here, battled Jackson’s Steven Reed on numerous restarts before taking the win.

At the drop of the green flag Krause and Reed, the defending Modified champion, battled side by side around the oval for a couple of laps before Krause was finally able to slip to the front. This same scenario played out on each of the event’s four restarts with Krause able to slip back into the lead. Reed, who finished second, was never far behind. Freehold’s Chas Okerson was third while Brick’s Shawna Ingraham and Howell’s Eric Mauriello wrestled their way into fourth and fifth.

“This is just awesome,” Krause said of his initial Modified triumph. “There is nobody better on restarts than Steven (Reed) so it was tough on every one of them. He always runs hard but he runs real clean. I thank him for that.”

Shannon Mongeau of Manchester kept a win streak alive that dates back to November by winning the companion 30-lapper for the Snap On Sportsman cars. In a new car Mongeau led all the way while Dominic Fattaruso of Brick finished second. Ricky Collins of Willow Grove, Pa., Manasquan’s Kenny Van Wickle and Tyler Truex of Mayetta wrapped up the top five.

Kevin Nowak of Medford, NY won the 25 lapper for the Green Flag Driving Experience Legend Cars while Rich Davidowitz of Center Moriches, NY came from the rear of the pack to finish second. Mitchell Dowd, Nick Van Wickle and defending champion Robert French completed the top five.

Jerry Stanzione of Keansburg grabbed his first ever O’Shea’s Auto Repair Factory Stock 25-lap win over Union’s Joey Helberg, Wall’s Rob Haberstick, defending champ Joe Mongeau of Brick and Manchester’s Scott Riggleman.

Mike Lavery was also a first time winner in the Surf Side Collision 4 Cylinder Stock main event over Todd Pilla and Jason Lane. Ray Minieri took the win in the Elite Maintenance Limited late Model event over Brian Doyle and Mike Tillett. Geoffrey Sutton won the 25-lapper for the visiting TQ Midgets.

Racing returns this Saturday evening (April 30) with “Fan Appreciation Night” action, which is kicked off with a party on the track where drivers will meet the fans and display their racecars. Grandstands will open at 4:00 p.m. with a discounted admission for all early arrivals until 5:30 p.m. The party on the track will run from 4:30 until 5:30 p.m. with qualifying to follow. Main event action, which will start around 7:00 p.m., will see the Modifieds race in a 40-lapper, the Sportsman cars compete in a 30-lapper and the Limited Late Models, Legend Cars, Factory Stock and the 4 Cylinder Stocks compete in 25-lap main events.

The complete regular season schedule, which runs on Saturday nights through the end of September, is available at wallspeedwayracing.com as are the rules and regulations for all divisions. Post-season events, the “Spooky Spectacular” in October and the Thanksgiving weekend “Turkey Derby,” are also being planned.

Wall Stadium is located on Route 34 in Wall Township, N.J., just one mile north of Garden State Parkway exit 98 and Interstate 195 exit 35B. The speedway hotline number is 732-681-6400 and email address is CKMotorsports@aol.com.

MODIFIED FEATURE – 40 Laps – 1. ANDREW KRAUSE, HOLMDEL, 2. Steven Reed, 3. Chas Okerson, 4. Shawna Ingraham, 5. Eric Mauriello, 6. Ron Frees, 7. Jason Hearne, 8. Shaun Carrig, 9. Adam LaCicero, 10. Trevor Alspach, 11. Jonathon Mandato, 12. Zack Alspach, 13. Ken Woolley, Jr., 14. Justin Gumley, 15. Robby Walton, 16. Derek Hopkinson, 17. Ken Matlach, 18. Chris Lane, 19. Ed DeLage, 20. Jason Treat

SPORTSMAN FEATURE – 30 Laps – 1. SHANON MONGEAU, MANCHESTER, 2. Dominic Fattaruso, 3. Ricky Collins, 4. Kenny Van Wickle, 5. Tyler Truex, 6. Kevin Davison, 7. Eric Lane, 8. Blake Barney, 9. Jason Caruso, 10. Brian Doyle, 11. Joe Cocca, 12. Dave Bailey, 13. Jarrett DeGiantomasso, 14. Matt Langbein, 15. Dan Roslin, 16. Larry Thompson, 17. Scott Brannick, 18. Robert Sutphin, 19. Tim Stephan, 20. Jimmy Wolcott, 21. Roland DeMartino

LEGEND CARS FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. KEVIN NOWAK, MEDFORD, NY, 2. Rich Davidowitz, 3. Mitchell Dowd, 4. Nick Van Wickle, 5. Robert French, 6. Louie Keraitis, 7. Casey Robicheau, 8. Malcolm Campbell, 9. Chris Gall, 10. Ron Merlino, 11. James Van Wickle, 12. Peter Bruno, 13. Roger Nickerson, 14. Brian Russell, 15. Vinnie Troia

FACTORY STOCK FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. JERRY STANZIONE, KEANSBURG, 2. Joey Helberg, 3. Rob Haberstick, 4. Joe Mongeau, 5. Scott Riggleman, 6. Mike Montano, 7. Ron Booth, 8. John Bowers, 9. Steve West, 10. Scott Maher, 11. Tim O’Shea, 12. Tom Rajkowski, 13. Jerry Koenig, 14. Tony Bartone, 15. Danny Bruer, 16. Kenny Green, 17. Rick Siddons, DQ. Marty Van Druten and Ronnie Mullen

4 CYLINDER STOCK FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. MIKE LAVERY, 2. Todd Pilla, 3. Jason Lane, 4. Fred Cannock, 5. Brian Osborn, 6. Darren Burdge, 7. Darianne McLaren, 8. Mike Mee, 9. Rich Smith, 10. Allen Camp, 11. Jim Sturteckey

LIMITED LATE MODEL FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. RAY MINIERI, 2. Brian Doyle, 3. Mike Tillett, 4. Bill Vanderveen, 5. Howie Conk, 6. Cole Ormsbee, 7. Glen Conk, 8. Greg Gastelu