ANDREW KRAUSE CHARGES TO WALL MODIFIED WIN

 Saturday, September 21, 2024  BY JEFF GRAVATT

WALL, NJ ~ Andrew Krause of Holmdel charged from tenth on the starting grid to win the 40 lap Modified stock car feature race at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night. The victory was the three time champion's fifth of the season and tightened the 2024 point race with defending champ Derek Hopkinson going into this Saturday night's (Sept. 28) "Champion's Night" regular season finale

Jake Nelke of Manahawkin was the first leader of the event until his car lost power on a lap 12 restart. Kyle Scisco and Jarret DiGiantomasso, both of Jackson, wrestled on the restart before Scisco powered to the lead. Meanwhile Krause was charging to the front as he advanced to fifth at the halfway point, third by lap 27 and into second by lap 30. Then, with just five laps remaining, Krause completed his climb to the front with a race winning restart pass. Scisco and Jackson's Blake Barney were second and third, with Hopkinson and DiGiantomasso completing the top five.

After enjoying his son Rob's three victories this season, Howell's Bob Anderton got his chance at victory lane leading a non-stock Factory Stock 25-lapper from start to finish. Brick's Nick Catone was second while Howell's Brian Osborn was third. Title contender Rob Anderton and Shanon Mongeau of Island Heights were fourth and fifth. Manchester's Scott Riggleman, who entered the event as the point leader, was sixth.

Zach Lenardo of Iselin raced to his second win in the night's 25 lap Sportsman feature holding off point leader Kevin Davison to the finish. Rahway's Billy Both, Jonathan Laureigh of Lanoka Harbor and DJ Doyle of Freehold were third through fifth. Title contender Chris Silvestri of Hazlet was eighth.

Alonzo Morales of Edgewater Park won the 25 lap Fast Four main event, with fellow title contender TJ Graves of Wall finishng second. Josh Barry, Jerry Stanzione and Eric Mancini wrapped up the top five.

Pat Brown of Islip, NY won the final battle that was the 25 lapper for the Limited Late Models, but Brian Doyle of Medford, NY won the war as he claimed his fourth Driving Championship. Mike Tillet was second in the race followed by Doyle and James Moorman.

The 2024 Wall Stadium Speedway regular season concludes this Saturday night, September 28 with “Champion's Night” festivities. The Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sportsman, Fast 4 cars, Legend Cars and TQ Midgets will all be in competition. Qualifying is at 5:15 p.m. with main events starting at 7:00 p.m.

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. Visit wallstadiumspeedway.com. The speedway hotline number is 732-681-6400 and email address is ckmotorsports@aol.com. 

 

HOPKINSON, DAVISON & ANDERTON ALL WINNERS OF FAN FEST NIGHT

Saturday, September 14, 2024  BY JEFF GRAVATT

WALL, NJ ~ After the fans in the grandstand crowded into the pit area to meet the race teams and look at the cars up close, Derek Hopkinson (Modified), Rob Anderton (Factory Stocks) and Kevin Davison (Sportsman) were big stock car winners at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night.

Milltown's Hopkinson rocketed to the lead at the outset of the non-stop 40 lap race as Jackson's Steven Reed shadowed him every lap through and past the half way mark. Later in the race Hopkinson, the defending Modified champion, enjoyed some breathing room as Reed was forced to fight off a hard charging Kyle Scisco of Jackson for second. Holmdel's Andrew Krause and Manahawkin's Jake Nelke were fourth and fifth.

After his father Bob Anderton of Howell led most of the race, Rob Anderton, also of Howell, raced to victory in the special 75 lap race for the Factory Stocks. Shanon Mongeau of Island Heights, Manchester's Scott Riggleman, Bob Anderton and Freehold's Jared Okerson, who all raced in contention during the event, were second through fifth.

Kevin Davison of Howell jumped to the lead early and endured several challenges and a 30 minute red flag to repair the guard rail after newcomer Branden Sullivan slammed the barrier in turn two, to win the 50-lapper for the Sportsman car. Ricky Collins of Willow Grove, Pa. offered late race challenges before finishing second, with Hazlet's Chris Silvestri, Jonathan Laureigh of Lanoka Harbor and Rahway's Billy Both wrapped up the top five.

Howell's Ryan Kulthau celebrated his birthday a day early by winning the Legend Cars 25-lapper. Jack Gerzabek, Anthony Marsh, Mike Alcaro and Bryan Gardella wrapped up the first five.

The ageless Rick Giannino of Bay Shore, NY won the 25 lap race for the Limited Late Model cars over Mike Tillett, Brian Doyle, Pat Brown and James Moorman.

Tyler Wagner of Chester grabbed his first ever Wall Stadium win in 25 lap action for the touring TQ Midgets over Buddy Sload, Tyler Ferris, Josh Patterson and Anthony Sesely.

The 2024 Wall Stadium Speedway season continues on Saturday night, September 21, with the Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sportsman, Fast 4 cars and Limited Late Models in competition. Qualifying is at 5:15 p.m. with main events starting at 7:00 p.m.

 

McCARTHY SCORES CLIFF KRAUSE MEMORIAL WIN AND $7,127

Saturday, August 24, 2024  BY JEFF GRAVATT

WALL, NJ ~ Giving credit to his race team's strategy, Eddie McCarthy of Brick raced to an impressive victory in the 127 lap Cliff Krause Memorial for Modified stock cars Saturday night at Wall Stadium Speedway. The annual event is presented to honor speedway promoter Cliff Krause who passed away in 2018. The victory earned McCarthy $7,127.

Anthony Sesely of Hazlet was the star of the show for much of the event as he jumped to the lead at the outset, stretched an advantage at times and fought off tough competition at others when caution flags forced restarts. In fact, Sesely seemed to be the class of the field fighting off several restart challengers.

Lap 76 seemed to offer a turning point in the race as nearly the entire field darted to the pit area for a two tire change. This is where the McCarthy team's strategy came into play as he stayed on the track and then fought to stay near the top of the field through the next 15 laps.

Once back to action Sesely was the leader as Jackson's Kyle Scisco and Howell's Jimmy Blewett became strong contenders. Near the 108 lap mark Scisco slipped to the lead as Blewett took over second. Meanwhile McCarthy, benefiting form those two fresher tires, advanced to third on lap 116 and into second one lap later.

McCarthy then taunted leader Scisco through lap 124 when the final caution waved for moisture on the track from a competitor's blown motor. On the restart Scisco, McCarthy and Blewett wrestled for position before Scisco spun in turn two. McCarthy then raced on to the impressive win with Blewett finishing second. Sesely crossed the finish line third, but when his team refused a post race inspection that was required of the top three finishers, his car was disqualified. That moved Jackson's Blake Barney to third, Neptune City's Bryan O'Shea to fourth and Jackson's Jarret DiGiantomasso to fifth.

Scott Riggleman of Manchester grabbed his second win of the season in the 27 lap race for the Factory Stocks, taking the lead on lap 19. Early leader James Hall IV returned to finish second after late race trouble, while Logan Fraser of Toms River, Shanon Mongeau of Island Heights and Howell's Kyle Anderton wrapped up the top five.

In just his second start at the speedway, Anthony March of Riverhead, NY grabbed his first win at the track over big winner Mike Alcaro of West Milford. Ryan MacConnell, Justin Emmons and Bryan Gardella were third through fifth.

Ryan Tidman of Doylestown, Pa. won the 27 lap main event for the touring ATQMRA Midgets, over Buddy Sload and Kyle Taraska. Early race leader Steve Craig and Chris Coleman wrapped up the top five.

 

SHOWTIME RETURNS TO WALL MODIFIED WIN

Saturday, August 17, 2024  BY JEFF GRAVATT

WALL, NJ ~ After sitting out of Wall Stadium Modified stock car competition for over two months, Jimmy "Showtime" Blewett returned to win Saturday night's 40 lap main event wire-to-wire. It was the Howell veteran's first win of the year and the 88th Modified victory of his career here.

The race program was presented despite the fact that afternoon showers drenched the third mile paved oval.

Although Blewett and Jackson's Steven Reed started on the front row, this race offered thrills from start to finish as Reed continually taunted Blewett while Milltown's Derek Hopkinson and Wall's Tyler Ferris fought for third much of the way.

After the race was slowed on lap 25 for a spinning car, the restart served up a front stretch six car crash to slow the action for the second and final time. Pine Hill's Joey Merlino, Holmdel's Andrew Krause and Jackson's Kyle Scisco appeared to get the worst of the mishap.

 

Blewett then fought off Reed to the finish, with Hopkinson third, Jackson's Blake Barney slipping into fourth and Ferris fifth.

Shannon Mongeau of Island Heights used an outside lane lap 21 pass to win the Factory Stock 25 lap race. The father son team of Bob and Rob Anderton, both of Howell, were second and third with Scott Riggleman of Manchester and Freehold's Jared Okerson, fifth.

Point leader Kevin Davison of Howell won the 25 lap Sportsman main event from lap two on to grab his second win of the year. Jonathan Laureigh of Lanoka Harbor grabbed second in the closing moments with Chris Silvestri of Hazlet third. Billy Both of Rahway and Quinn Trimmer of Lavallette wrapped up the top five.

Wall's Joe Pressey led the 25 lap race for the Fast 4 cars from start to finisbh for his first career win. Josh Barry, Alonzo Morales, TJ Graves and Ian Ashford, were second through fifth.

James Moorman of Jackson, the 2023 Limited Late Model champion, won his first main event in the class' 25 lapper when the majority of the field crashed on the front stretch and the race was called official. Brian Doyle, Michelle Moorman, Ray Minieri and Pat Brown were credited with second through fifth.

The 2024 Wall Stadium Speedway season continues on Saturday night, August 24, with the Modifieds racing in the 127 lap Cliff Krause Memorial. Factory Stocks, Legend Cars and TQ Midgets will also be in action. Qualifying is at 5:15 p.m. with main events starting at 7:00 p.m.

 

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SCISCO, KRAUSE TAKE COMEBACK WINS IN WALL MODIFIED TWIN RACES SATURDAY

Saturday, August 10, 2024  BY JEFF GRAVATT

WALL, NJ ~ Kyle Scisco of Jackson and Holmdel's Andrew Krause each enjoyed a comeback victory of sorts at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night in a pair of 35 lap Modified feature races. For Scisco the victory came in his first start since suffering an hand injury at the end of May. For Krause, the win came after mechanical trouble knocked him out of the first main event.

Scisco proved in the first race that he did not get rusty during his layoff as he  jumped to the front from the stafrt of the non-stop contest. Jackson's Steven Reed, who also returned after a long layoff, chased Scisco the entire way, offering several challenges during the event. Defending champ Derek Hopkinson of Milltown, Blake Barney and Jarret DiGiantomasso, both of Jackson, were fourth and fifth.

The second Modified race was slowed by several cautions as Bryan O'Shea of Netune City fought off Joey Merlino of Pine Hill. Meanwhile, Krause was fighting his way to the front from his starting spot in dead last. When O'Shea and Merlino spun on lap 18, Reed took over the top spot with Krause right on his bumper. Krause then dove to the inside lane for the lead a few laps later as Red Bank's Tommy Martino, Jr. soon took over for second. Martino then taunted Krause to the finish line as Tyler Ferris of Wall and Dover's James Pritchard were third and fourth. Reed finished fifth.

Brick's Robert Sutphin enjoyed a comeback of his own in the companion 25 lap race for the Sportsman cars. After suffering a recent tangle while leading and a blown motor, Sutphin grabbed his first win of the season over Neil Rutt III of Colts Neck, Hazlet's Chris Silvestri, Quinn Trimmer and Jimmy Stanger.

Rob Anderton of Howell won his second Factroy Stock 25-lapper of the year racing into the lead on lap 14. Scott Riggleman and Bob Anderton we second and third, while Logan Fraser and John Bowers completed the top five.

Mike Alcaro of Milford won his career 50th Legned Cars feature race over Ryan Kulthau, Ryan MacCormmack, Brian Gardella and Tyler Pappas.

Mike Lavery of Orangeburg, NY took the lead on lap 14 and raced on to the Fast 4 25 lap win. Alonzo Morales, TJ Graves, Joe Pressey and Jerry Stanzione were second third fifth.

Ryan Tidman was the winner of the 25 lap race for the touring Three Quarter Midgets, racing to the front on lap five. Buddy Sload, Tyler Ferris, Mark Yoder and Tyler Wagner completed the top five.

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KRAUSE SLICES INTO WALL MODIFIED WIN

Saturday, July 27, 2024  BY JEFF GRAVATT

WALL, N.J. ~ Three-time driving champion Andrew Krause sliced through the field to take the win in the 40-lap Modified stock car main event at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night. It was his third win of the season and added to his point race lead.


Defending champ Derek Hopkinson of Milltown struggled with Jackson's Jarret DiGiantomasso for the initial laps before taking the top spot. Pine Hill's Joey Merlino and Jackson's Blake Barney rounded out the top four before Krause slipped into fifth on lap five. Krause then advanced to fourth on lap 14 before charging into third on lap 20.


A three-car battle between Hopkinson, Barney and Krause then raged until Krause slid into second on lap 23. With Barney applying pressure from third, Krause hounded Hopkinson until finally advancing to the top spot with four laps remaining. Krause then raced on to the win followed by Barney and Eddie McCarthy of Brick who had started at the rear of the field after replacing the rear axle in his car. Hopkinson and Merlino were fourth and fifth.


Zach Lenardo of Iselin enjoyed the win in the 25-lapper for the Sportsman cars, taking the top spot after early leader Robert Sutphin spun with mechanical trouble in the early going. Ricky Collins of Willow Grove, Lanoka Harbor's Jonathan Laureigh, Quinn Trimmer of Lavallette and Billy Both of Rahway wrapped up the top five.


Multi-time champion Scott Riggleman of Manchester was the popular winner of the 25-lapper for the Factory Stocks. Shanon Mongeau of Island Heights settled for second, with Rob Anderton and Bob Anderton, both of Howell, and Logan Fraser of Toms River completing the top five.


Brian Doyle of Medford, NY used an inside lane pass near half way to win the Limited Late Model 25-lap race. Early leader Mike Tillett of Bayville was the runner-up, with Pat Brown, James Moorman and Rick Giannino rounding out the top five.


Wall's TJ Graves won the Fast 4 25-lapper after wrestling with team mate Alonzo Morales. Josh Barry, Jerry Stanzione and Joe Pressey were third through fifth.


Taking the lead on lap seven, Buddy Sload of Glenmoore, Pa. was the big winner in the JJ Lane Memorial 30-lap race for the touring ATQMRA TQ Midgets. Ryan Tidman, Tyler Ferris, Tyler Wagner and Kyle Taraska were second through fifth.


The 2024 Wall Stadium Speedway season continues on Saturday night, August 3, with Twin 35's for the Modifieds, plus Factory Stocks and the Legend Cars in action. Qualifying is at 5:00 p.m. with main events starting at 7:00 p.m.
 

 

GEORGE HELLIWELL TAKES SUPERMODIFIED WIN AT WALL STADIUM SPEEDWAY

Saturday, July 20, 2024  BY JEFF GRAVATT

WALL, NJ ~ SMAC Supermodified race car driver grabbed the $5,000 victory in the Jersey Jet 50 lap race in front of a large Saturday night grandstand crowd at Wall Stadium Speedway. The win, in the first Supermodified race at the third mile high banked paved oval in 20 years, earned the Pelhem, NH veteran $5,000.


Stephen Duphily was the first leader of the event but George Helliwell and his younger brother Bill were never far out of the pictiure. A lap 11 restart after the second of just two caution flaggs, gave George Helliwell the chance he needed to dive to the inside lane to take the lead. Duphily then chased Helliwell through the halfway mark before Bill Helliwell slipped into second.


Duphily then chased the Helliwell brothers to the winner's checker flag dodging lapped traffic much of the time Matt Riley and DaveHelliwell comp;leted the top five.


"This place was built for rocket ships and we had a rocket tonight," Helliwell said in the winner's circle. "I have to thank everyone involved for getting our tour here and I hope we can come back again!"


Rob Anderton of Howell battled his dad Bob Anderton early before taking the lead for good in the companion 50-lapper for the Factory Stocks. The race was slowed only once when Shanon Mongeau of Island Heights and Freehold's Jared Okerson tangled on the front stretch while battling for a top five spot.


At the checker flag Scott Riggleman of Manchester finished an impressive second after slipping in the rundown early. Bryan O'Shea of Neptune City, Manahawkin's Robert stack and Logan Fraser of Toms River wrapped up the top five.


Mike Alcaro of Milford raced to his third win of the year in the 40 lapper for the Legend Cars. Alcaro took the lead on lap eight and was never headed. Ryan MacConnell, early leader Anthony Marsh, Justin Teresak and Jack Gerzabek completed the top five.


The mighty Quinn Trimmer of Lavallette was in contention the entire distance, but when Robert Sutphin and Chris Silvestri tangled while fighting for first on the closing lap Trimmer was able to race to his first ever Sportsman 25-lap win. Billy Both, Kevin Davison, Sean Vuksanic and Kenny Reaves were second through fifth.

 

BLAKE BARNEY BLASTS TO WALL MODIFIED WIN

Saturday, July 13, 2024  BY JEFF GRAVATT

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WALL, NJ - Taking full advantage of a fast time in qualifying, a front row starting spot and a non-stop 40 lap Modfied stock car main event, Blake Barney raced to victory at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night. It was the first win of the year for the Jackson resident.

Barney charged his recd No. 14 to the front at the outset and never looked back. Tyler Ferris ran in second spot early before being haunted by Holmdel's Andre Krause and Derek Hopkinson of Milltown during the middle stage of the race. Krause and Hopkinson advanced to second and third near lap 30 and then chased Barney to the finish. Ferris held down fourth and Jarret DiGiantomasso of Jackson was fifth.

Racing with a heavy heart after the recent passing of his mother, Neil Rutt III of Toms River raced to victory in the companion 25-lap race for the Sportsman division. Rutt took the lead on lap four and was never headed. Zach Lenardo, Rahway's Billy Both, Kevin Davison of Howell and Hazlet's Chris Silvestri wrapped up the top five.

Former champ Tanner Jones won the 25-lapper for the Legend Cars, taking the top spot just before halfway. Early leader Ryan MacConnell, Jack Gerzabek, Bryan Gardella and Justin Emmons were second through fifth.

Ray Minieri, Brian Doyle and Pat Brown made it an all Long Island top three in the Limited Late Modified 25-lap race, while Mike Tillett and Jim Moormann were fourth and fifth.

TJ Graves won the Fast 4 25-lap main event over team mate Alonzo Morales. Joe Pressey, Chris Mancini and Anthony Moran were third through fifth.

Long Island racer Chris Coleman grabbed his first ever victory in the 25 lap main event for the Three Quarter Midgets. Tyler Wagner, Buddy Sload, Kyle Teraska, and Tyler Ferris wrapped up the top five.

The 2024 Wall Stadium Speedway season continues on Saturday night, July 20, with the invading SMAC Supermodifieds, Sportsman, Factory Stocks and Legend Cars all in action. Qualifying is at 5:00 p.m. with main events starting at 7:00 p.m.

 

CARSTEN DIGIANTOMASSO FLIES TO, THEN IN GARDEN STATE CLASSIC

Saturday, June 29, 2024  BY JEFF GRAVATT

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WALL, NJ - Carsten DiGiantomasso made the two hour flight from his Mooresville, NC home well worth it as he raced to victory in the 125 lap Gardebn State Classic at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night. Formerly of Jackson, DiGiantomasso took a job with NASCAR's JR Motorsports after winning the opening night main event here on April 20. Saturday's victory made it two wins in two starts for the popular Modfieid stock car driver.

While Holmdel's Andrew Krause and Jarret DiGiantomasso of Jackson wrestled for the lead early Carsten DiGiantomasso immediatly began his climb to the from from an eighth starting spot. By lap 40 Carsten rode in third spot. 

After tire changes at lap 84, Carsten moved past his brother and to Krauses rear bumper. Meanwhile, prerace favoerite Matt Hirschman of Northampton, Pa. was on the move as he advanced to fourth. Carsten than ovefrtook Krause for the lead on lap 105. At that point Hirschman tried a three wide pass tpo advance that failed and he began to slip back through the field.

Carsten DiGiantomasso then fought off Krause through several late race restarts before nailing down the prestigious win. Krause, Brick's Eddie McCarthy, Anthony Sesely and Ron Frees of Lanoka Harbor wrapped up the top five.

Defending champ Chris Silvestri won the companion 25-lapper for the Sportsman cars taking the lead on lap eight. Former champ Kevin Davison of Howell then challenged Silvestri to the finish, with Billy Both, Zach Lenardo and Quinn Trimmer completing the top five.

TJ Graves of Wall took the lead on lap three and repeated as a 2024 Fast 4 division race winner. Alonzo Morales, Joseph Pressey and Josh Berry were second through fourth.

Ryan Tidman led from start to finish in the main event for the touring TQ Midgets. Kyle Teraska, Zach Burd, Tyler Wagner and Mark Yoder were second through fifth.

After a week off to observe the Independence holiday, the 2024 Wall Stadium Speedway season continues on Saturday night, July 13, with the Modifieds, Sportsman, Legend Cars, Fast 4, TQ Midgets and Limited Late Models all in action. Qualifying is at 5:00 p.m. with main events starting at 7:00 p.m.

 

KRAUSE REPEATS AS WALL MODIFIED WINNER

Saturday, June 15, 2024  BY JEFF GRAVATT

 

WALL, NJ ~ Andrew Krause raced to his second straight Modified stock car victory Saturday night during Father's Day weekend festivities at Wall Stadium Speedway. It was the second win of the season for the Holmdel resident.

 

Dover's James Pritchard jumped to the lead at the outset of the contest before Jackson's Blake Barney slipped into the lead on the inside lane on lap two. Moments later Krause also charged into second and that set up a battle that would several laps. Krause was fiannly able to charge into the lead on lap 12 and that left Barney to fight off the advances of Derek Hopkinson of Milltown starting near the halfway point.

 

As Krause led the Barney/Hopkinson battled raged until lap 29 when the duo touched and Barney went spinning. Hopkinson was then instructed to go to the rear of the field as officials felt that he contributed to the spin.

 

Krause then raced to victory of an impressive Tyler Ferris of Freehold. Bryan O'Shea of Neptune City, in Krause's team car, was third, with Pritchard and Teddy Cranmer of Colts Neck completing the top five.

 

The Factory Stocks battled in two 20 lap features with Shanon Mongeau of Island Heights winning both events after taking the lead near halfway. In the first race Rob Anderton Scott Riggleman, Matt Badessa and Gary Burton wrapped up the top five. In the second main event Kyle Anderton, Scott Riggleman, James Hall and Rob Anderton were second through fifth.

 

After being sent to the rear of the field by officials for what they said was causing another driver's spin, Mike Alcaro of West Milford raced through the pack to victory in the 25 lapper for the Legend Cars. Jack Gerzabek, Bryan Gardella, Eugene Drew and Joe Przybylinski, Jr. were second through fifth.

 

After countless top finishes and even a driving championship last season, Chris Silvestri was finally able to claim his first Sportsman win in the first of two 20 lappers. Jonathan Laureigh, Ricky Collins, Kevin Davison and Billy Both were second through fifth. In the Sportsman nightcap Zach Lenardo of Iselin crossed the line, but was not able to pass post race tech. That handed to win the Lanoka Harbor's Laureigh, followed by Quinn Trimmer, Davison, Collins and Silvestri

 

KRAUSE BREAKS WHITE CAR JINX

Saturday, June 8, 2024  BY JEFF GRAVATT

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WALL, NJ ~ After suffering through several misfortunes over the past two seasons with a new car with a white and orange color scheme, driving champion Andrew Krause broke what he called the white car's “jinx” by winning the 40 Modified stock car feature race at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night. It was his first win of the young 2024 campaign.

Krause wrestled with Manahawkin's Jake Nelke  early in the test before charging to the front. With just a few cautions slowing the event, Krause then kept Jackson's Blake Barney and defending champion Derek Hopkinson of Milltown in his rear view mirror. Bryan O'Shea of Neptune City drove Krause's team car to a fourth place finish while Tyler Truex of Mayetta was fifth.

Shanon Mongeau of Island Heights charged through the pack and raced into the lead with an outside lane pass just past halfway to win the companion 25 lapper for the Factory Stocks, Early leader Ryan Bilello of Howell was the runner-up. Jared Okerson, Scott Riggleman and Bob Anderton were third through fifth.

Mike Alcaro of Milford took the lead on lap four and raced on to win the Legend Cars 25 lapper over Ryan Kulthau of Howell. Bryan Gardella, Nate Divone and Justin Emmons wrapped up the top five.

Mike Lavery of Orangeburg, NY fought off Wall's TJ Graves amd Alonzo Morales to win the Fast 4 25-lapper, while Ray Minieri won the Limited Late Model 25-lap race over Brian Doyle, Mike Tillett, James Moorman and Pat Brown.

 

BILLY BOTH GRABS FIRST WALL STADIUM SPORTSMAN WIN SATURDAY

Saturday, June 1, 2024  BY JEFF GRAVATT

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WALL, NJ ~ After several successful seasons in the Factory Stock division, Billy Both advanced to the Sportsman ranks full time for the 2024 campaign at Wall Stadium Speedway. It did not take the Rahway resident long to enjoy success as he raced to his first 25-lap main event win in the open wheel stock car division during Family Fun Night competition Saturday.

Although Both rocketed to the lead at the outset of the non-stop contest, his win was no easy task as he was chased by standouts Blake Barney of Jackson and Kevin Davison of Howell all he way to the checker flag. Defending champion Chris Silvestri of Hazlet and Freehold's DJ Doyle were fourth and fifth.

Jerry Stanzione of Keansburg was the early leader in the Fast 4 25 lap main event before former champion Alonzo Morales of Browns Mills slipped into the top spot on lap two. Soon Morales' team mate TJ Graves of Wall advanced to second and the duo then battled to the finish before Morales took the win. Mike Lavery, Stanzione and Joe Pressey were third through fifth.

Greg Viel of Wall prevailed in the 6-session special Fast 4 Match Race held on the fifth mile inner oval.

Kyle Taraska of Woodbridge chased down early race lead rivals Buddy Sload and Tyler Wagner to make it a three car fight for the lead before racing to the front with five laps remaining. Taraska then raced on to grab the win in the 25-lap race for the touring ATQMRA TQ Midgets. It was the ultimate come back as Taraska had flipped that very same car here during his last appearance. Sload, Wagner, Ryan Tidman and Josh Patterson completed the top five.

 

MARTINO FIGHTS OFF FOES FOR WALL MODIFIED WIN

Saturday, April 27, 2024  BY JEFF GRAVATT

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WALL, NJ ~ Tommy Martino, Jr. fought off many of the best drivers the Modified division has to offer to win the 40-lap main event at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night. It was the Red Bank speedster's second career Modified win.

Martino took advantage of a front row starting spot to jump off to the lead while fighting Mayetta's Tyler Truex for command. Steven Reed of Jackson advanced to second on the tenth lap and then chased Martino before Truex regained second as Reed's effort faded.

Meanwhile, defending champion Derek Hopkinson of Milltown was slicing his way toward the front and took over second spot on lap 35. Hopkinson then chased Martino to the finish line as Truex, Reed and Jake Nelke of Manahawkin wrapped up the top five.

“I knew who was behind me, but I honestly was feeling pretty comfortable,' Martino said in the winner's circle. “This car was real fast tonight. Fast right off the trailer. I seemed to have plenty of power left if I needed it.”

Freehold's Jared Okerson raced to his first ever Factory Stock win. His last win came in the old Street Stock division in 2005. Okerson fought off defending champ Bryan O'Shea of Neptune City at the line. O'Shea was then moved back two spot to fourth because, in the opinion of officials, he was guilty of rough riding. Shanon Mongeau and Ryan Bilello, both of Howell were second and third while Logan Fraser of Toms River was fifth.

DJ Doyle of Freehold grabbed his second career Sportsman win in their 25-lapper after being chased by former champ Kevin Davison of Howell. Opening night winner Ricky Collins of Willow Grove, Pa., Brick's Robert Sutphin and Chris Silvestri of Hazlet completed the top five.

Mike Lavery of Orangeburg, NY crossed the line first in the Fast 4 25-lapper, but when officials found an unapproved suspension part in post race inspection, Alonzo Morales of Edgewater Park was awarded the win. Greg Viel, TJ Graves, Joseph Pressey and Stephen LaCicero advanced to second through fifth.

Ethan Brown of Brooklyn, NY was impressive in winning the Limited Late Model 25-lapper over Brian Doyle, Ray Minieri, Mike Tillett, Brandon Turbish and James Moorman.

 

BARNEY BOUNCES BACK TO WALL MODIFIED WIN

Saturday, September 16, 2023  BY JEFF GRAVATT

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After suffering through various mechanical difficulties during the 2023 campaign, Blake Barney raced to victory in the Modified stock car 40-lap feature race at Wall Stadium Speedway. The Saturday night victory was the fifth of the Jackson resident's career.

 

Jackson's Jarret DiGiantomasso was the first leader of the test, but Barney and his red No. 14 were right there to battle almost immediately. Steven Reed, also of Jackson, slipped past Barney for second in the early going but Barney soon regained the runner-up spot and continued his chase of the leader.

 

As the race wore on the top three cars ran in tight formation before Barney turned up the heat near the halfway point. Soon Barney and DiGiantomasso were swapping the lead at halfway before Barney took the top spot for good and stretched an advantage to the checker flag. Barney then raced on to the win followed by Reed and Milltown's Derek Hopkinson. DiGiantomasso settled for fourth and point leader Andrew Krause was fifth.

 

"After all the problems we've had this year this win is very important," Barney said. "My grandfather and father work real hard and they never give up. None of those mechanical problems were their fault. Sometimes they just happen. But they both never give up and they got us to this win."

 

In just his first start this season Shannon Mongeau of Jackson raced to victory in the companion 25-lapper for the Factory Stocks. Mongeau raced toward the front in the first dozen laps before tracking down and passing early leader Robert Stack of Manahawkin on the 15th lap. Howell's Johnny Carpenter, Manchester's Scott Riggleman, Bryan O'Shea of Neptune City and Ryan Bilello of Howell wrapped up the top five. Stack settled for fifth.

 

After a scramble on the initial green flag, DJ Doyle raced to his first ever win in the non-stop 25-lapper for the Sportsman cars. Hazlet's Chris Silvestri grabbed second in the closing laps, while Quinn Trimmer of Waldwick crossed the finish line in third. Robert Sutphin of Brick and Brian Spencer of Old Bridge were fourth and fifth.

 

Ryan MacConnell of Howell appeared to be on the way to the win in the Legend Cars 25-lapper, but when his No. 17 spun on the final lap point leader Ryan Kuhlthau of Howell took the win. Brick's Bryan Gardella, Justin Teresak, Joe Przybylinski and Chris Gall wrapped up the top five.

 

Mike Lavery of Orangeburg, NY. took his second win of the year in the Fast 4 25 lap race. Point leader Sean Vuksanic of Wall, Hazlet's Billy Pross, Chris Hankins and Ted Olswfski completed the top five.

 

In exhibition race action, Kyle Bostick won the Micro Stock main event while Will Cloud was tops in a Champ Kart main event.

 

The 2023 Wall Stadium Speedway season continues this Saturday night, Sept. 23, with the Modifieds, Sportsman, Factory Stocks, Fast 4s and TQ Midgets all in action.

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ANTHONY SESELY WINS WALL MODIFIED RACE SATURDAY

Saturday, September 9, 2023  BY JEFF GRAVATT

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Anthony Sesely of Hazlet raced to victory Saturday night in the 40-lap Modified stock car feature event at Wall Stadium Speedway. It was his 23rd career victory at the third mile paved oval.

 

At the initial green flag Eddie McCarthy of Brick wrestled the top spot from Jackson's Blake Barney. Tommy Martino, Jr. of Red Bank ran a tight third while Sesely advanced to fourth by the lap ten mark. By lap 14 Sesely advanced to third spot and raced into second by lap 17.

 

Sesely then shadowed McCarthy for over 15 laps before diving to the inside lane on lap 35 to take the lead and eventual win. McCarthy, Barney, point leader Andrew Krause of Holmdel and Jackson's Steven Reed wrapped up the top five.

 

"I always like to race in this event because the kids have a big race at the smaller track next door," Sesely said after the win referring to the Quarter Midget Northeast Titan Series at Little Wall. "The fact that all of those kids are in our grandstands cheering is very special."

 

Three time Factory Stock champion Scott Riggleman of Manchester won his first main event of the year in the companion 25-lapper. Riggleman took the lead on lap ten and held off defending champion Bryan O'Shea of Neptune City in the late going. Early leader Logan Fraser of Toms River was third, Howell's Ryan Bilello, fourth and Jared Okerson of Freehold was fifth.

 

Nate Divone outlasted his Howell neighbor Ryan Kuhlthau to win the 25 lapper for the Legend Cars. Brick's Bryan Gardella, Ryan MacConnell of Howell and Justin Teresak of Whitehouse Station wrapped up the top five.

 

Howie Conk of Freehold won the 25 lap race for the Limited Late Models over Long Island based racers Brandon Turbish and Brian Doyle. Mike Tillett and Pat Brown were fourth and fifth.

 

Defending champ Sean Vuksanic of Wall won the 25-lapper for the Fast 4 cars over Billy Pross of Hazlet. Ted Olswfski, Josh Barry and Chris Hankins completed the top five.

 

The 2023 Wall Stadium Speedway season continues this Saturday night, Sept. 16, with the Modifieds, Sportsman, Factory Stocks, Fast 4s and Legend Cars all in action.

 

KYLE SCISCO TOPS MODIFIEDS AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY

Saturday, September 2, 2023  BY JEFF GRAVATT

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WALL, NJ ~ Kyle Scisco jumped to the lead early and often stretched an impressive advantage before winning the 40-lap Modified stock car main event on “Fan Fest Night” at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday. It was the first win of the year for the Jackson resident who is participating in selected races this season.

Scisco jumped to the lead at the outset of the test while Lanoka Harbor's Ron Frees ran second. Jackson's Carsten DiGiantomasso advanced to third before a lap 16 caution and then raced into second with an outside lane restart following the restart.

DiGiantomasso then chased Scisco until a series of late race cautions closed the top runners. Scisco then held off DiGiantomasso through late race restarts to take the win. Frees, title chase leader Derek Hopkinson of Milltown and Brick's Eddie McCarthy wrapped up the top five.

“Fast time in qualifying and starting up front added up to a good night,” Scisco said in the winner's circle. “We haven't raced as much as we'd like this year because (car-owner) Steve's wife Donna Ferrara has been pretty sick. I'm happy to say she is doing much better so here we are. This win is for her!”

Bryan O'Shea of Neptune City charged to the front early and took the lead just before halfway to win the companion 25-lapper for the Factory Stocks. A pair of Howell drivers, Rob Anderton and Johnny Carpenter, were second and third at the finish, while Manchester's Scott Riggleman and Howell's Ryan Bilello were fourth and fifth.

After working long hours to repair damage from a qualifying wreck the week before, Howell's Kevin Davison returned to win the 40-lapper for the Sportsman cars. Early race leader Ryan Fisher of Howell was second at the stripe with Bryan O'Shea of Neptune, Ryan Maher of Neptune City and DJ Doyle of Freehold finishing third through fifth.

Nate Divone and Ryan Kuhlthau, both of Howell, served up a spirited battle before Divone won the Legend Cars 25 lapper. Eugene Drew was third at the finish, with Jack Gerzabek and Justin Emmons fourth and fifth.

Wall's Sean Vuksanic won his second Fast 4 25-lapper of the season Saturday. Billy Pross of Hazlet, Josh Barry of Howell, Wall's Alex Graetz and Chris Hankins were second through fifth.

The 2023 Wall Stadium Speedway season continues this Saturday night, Sept. 9, with the Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Fast 4s, Legend Cars and Limited Late Models all in action.

 

KOPCIK'S FIRST WALL MODIFIED WIN A BIG ONE

Saturday, August 19, 2023  BY JEFF GRAVATT

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WALL, NJ ~ In just his third appearance at the third mile high banked paved oval, Steven Kopcik of Newtown, Ct. raced to his first ever Wall Stadium Speedway Modified stock car win in the fifth annual Cliff Krause Memorial. Mr. Krause is credited with returning the speedway to its former glory when he and his family took over the promotion of the track over a decade ago. Mr. Krause's family has continued to operate the track since his passing.

After posting fast time in qualifying, Kopcik wrestled with Brick's Eddie McCarthy for the top spot in the early going. Soon invader Ronnie Silk of Norwalk, Ct. charged past both cars to take the lead with Kopcik advancing to second moments later. The race for the lead was then a two car battled before Holmdel's Andrew Krause advanced to third to make it a three car fight by the halfway point.

As the race wore on Krause was hindered by traffic as Anthony Sesely of Matawan and Howell's Jimmy Blewett became factors in the fight for first. After a few late race cautions Blewett was on Kopcik's rear bumper to the checker flag as Sesely crossed the line third. Silk and McCarthy were fourth and fifth.

"I raced this track once in the Sportsman cars and once in the Modifieds and loved the place," Kopcik said. "Anthony Sesely talked to us into running this race and we started on this project just a week ago. This race is a great payday, but more importantly an important event for the Krause family. I am proud to have won it."

Kopcik earned over $7,000 for the win.

Rookie Factory Stock racer Ryan Bilello of Howell won his second main event of the season in the companion 27 lapper for the full fendered cars. Bilello held off fellow Howell residents Rob Anderton and Johnny Carpenter. Logan Fraser of Toms River and Manchester's Scott Riggleman were fourth and fifth.

Alex McCollum of China Grove, NC won the 27-lapper for the Legend Cars over Mike Alcaro. Jack Gerzabek, Nate Divone and Tanner Jones wrapped up the top five.

Hazlet's Billy Pross was the winner of the 27 lapper for the Fast 4 cars over defending champion Sean Vuksanic of Wall. Wall's Alex Graetz, Ted Olswfski and Charlie Hankins were third through fifth.

The 2023 Wall Stadium Speedway season continues this Saturday night, August 19, with the Sportsman cars, Factory Stocks and TQ Midgets all in action. A Demolition Derby will also be presented.

 

STEVEN REED WINS FIRST 2023 WALL MODIFIED RACE

Saturday, August 5, 2023  BY JEFF GRAVATT

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WALL, NJ ~ Multi-time driving champion Steven Reed won his first Modified stock car race of the season on Saturday night at Wall Stadium Speedway. It was the 38th career victory for the Jackson resident.

 

Reed rocketed to the lead almost instantly and fought off Tommy Martino, Jr. of Red Bank in the early going. Soon Howell's Jimmy Blewett advanced to second while Holmdel's Andrew Krause took over third by the 15th lap. The top three then ran in tight formation before Milltown's Derek Hopkinson closed in for the battle running fourth.

 

As the lead quartet raced through the halfway point Reed was able to stretch a slight advantage as Krause applied the pressure to Blewett for second. This second place battle finally boiled over with 36 laps in the books when the duo touched exiting turn two with Blewett's mount becoming airborne and hitting the guardrail as a result forcing the event's only yellow flag. Reed continued to lead once action resumed as Hopkinson chased him to the checker flag for second. Brick's Eddie McCarthy, Carsten DiGiantomasso of Jackson and Martino wrapped up the top five.

 

“Even though we won here at Turkey Derby last fall, we cut this car up looking for ways to make it faster,” Reed said. “I think we made some good changes. I have to thank everyone who helps on the car. My wife was my spotter on the radio tonight and did an excellent job.”

 

After picking his way through the pack, Howell's Johnny Carpenter caught Bryan O'Shea of Neptune City, battled for the lead for several laps and then made the winning pass on the final circuit of the extra-distance 50-lap main event. O'Shea, Billy Both of Rahway, Manahawkin's Robert Stock and former champion Scott Riggleman of Manchester wrapped up the top five.

 

Howell's Kevin Davison won his second feature race of the year earning the trophies in the Sportsman 25-lapper. Hazlet's Chris Silvestri chased him to the finish line over Quinn Trimmer of Waldwick, Teddy Cranmer and DJ Doyle.

 

Nate Divone of Howell crossed the finish line first over friend and neighbor Ryan Kuhlthau to win the Legends Car 25-lapper. Ryan MacConnell, Justin Teresak and Justin Emmons were third through fifth.

 

After battling for the lead and tangling with Kyle Taraska in the closing laps, Ryan Tidman won the 30-lap JJ Lane Memorial in memory of Bruce Kindberg for the ATQMRA TQ Midgets. Buddy Sload drove home second with Matt Janisch, Tyler Ferris and Mark Yoder wrapping up the top five.

 

CARSTEN DIGIANTOMASSO WINS CAREER FIRST WALL MODIFIED RACE

Saturday, July 22, 2023  BY JEFF GRAVATT

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Carsten DiGiantomasso raced to his career first Modified stock car victory at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night. The Jackson resident was the 2021 Sportsman driving champion and enjoyed nine feature race wins in that division.

Blake Barney of Jackson charged into the lead at the drop of the green flag on the 40-lapper with DiGiantomasso soon taking over second. A red flag then waved on lap three when Richie Cooper tagged the front stretch rail before Howell's Jimmy Blewett slowed the test with a spin in the first and second turns on lap five.

All the while Barney led DiGiantomasso to the lap ten mark before smoke started to billow from Barney's red No. 14. That smoke, caused by motor trouble, eventually triggered a black flag for the Barney car and DiGiantomasso took over the lead. DiGiantomasso then remained in command as Blewett and Andrew Krause of Holmdel advanced to the front. Blewett muscled his way to second before Krause slipped into the runner-up spot with three laps remaining.

DiGiantomasso, Krause and Blewett were the first three across the finish line, although officials ended up placing Blewett in eighth spot, the last car on the lead lap, as they felt he was guilty of rough riding on his drive to the front. That awarded Milltown's Derek Hopkinson third spot, while Jackson's Steven Reed and Pine Hill's Joey Merlino wrapped up the top five.

“Wow! What a thrill,” DiGiantomasso said after the win. “My dad gets a lot of credit for this win. He does a lot of work on both my cars and my brother's cars. I have to thank all of my supporters for this win.”

Blewett recovered from an early race tangle and a stop in the pit area for repairs to win the special 50-lap main event for the Sportsman cars. Krause was the second place finisher in this one, while former champ Kevin Davison of Howell was third. Jarret DiGiantomasso of Jackson and early race leader Chris Silvestri of Hazlet completed up the top five. Special bonuses were offered by Accurate Tree Service.

Nick Catone of Brick raced to his second Factory Stock 25-lap main event win after leading the race from wire to wire. Howell's Johnny Carpenter closed in to be a tight runner-up as the top two actually made contact crossing the finish line. Bryan O'Shea of Neptune City, Manchester's Scott Riggleman and Howell's Bob Anderton were third through fifth.

Ryan Kuhlthau and Nate Divone, both of Howell, offered up a side-by-side battle for the lead that lasted at least the final half of the Legend Cars 25-lapper before Kuhlthau took his second career win by inches. Joe Pryzbylinski, Jr. of Fairfield, Jack Gerzabek and Ryan MacConnell of Howell were third through fifth.

Mike Lavery of Orangeburg, NY won his first start of the season in the 15-lapper for the Fast 4 cars over defending champ Sean Vuksanic of Wall. Bill Schwarz, Josh Barry and Darren Burdge completed the top five.

 

BLEWETT WINS WALL MODIFIED RACE SATURDAY

Saturday, July 15, 2023  BY JEFF GRAVATT

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WALL, NJ ~ Wall Stadium Speedway officials braved their way through humid conditions and scattered area storms that stopped action at other speedways to present a full card of auto racing on Saturday night. Howell's Jimmy Blewett was one of the individuals who was happy about the track's persistance as he won his second 40-lap Modified stock car main event of the season and the 87th of his career.

Brothers Jarret and Carsten DiGiantomasso, both of Jackson, led the field to the green before Jarret jumped to the lead. Steven Reed, also of Jackson, throttled into second spot almost immediately and chased the leader while Blewett began his charge to the front from the back of the pack.

By lap 20 Blewett was up to third before advancing to second behind the hard charging Reed when he slipped into the lead. After the event's only caution on lap 22, Blewett chased Reed before diving into the lead on lap 23 with an inside pass of Reed. Blewett then raced on for the win with Reed, Carsten DiGiantomasso, Holmdel's Andrew Krause and Milltown's Derek Hopkinson wrapping up the top five.

“I really want to thank all the fans who showed up to support us tonight despite all the weather around here,” Blewett said. “Rob Ormsbee and the crew had the car running on rails.”

Teddy Cranmer of North Hanover lead the companion 25-lapper for the Sportsman cars from start to finish for his first career win. Chris Silvestri of Hazlet worked his way through the pack before finishing second. Tyler Truex of Egg Harbor Township, Brian Spencer of Old Bridge and Bryan O'Shea of Neptune City completed the top five.

Twin 20 lap main events for the Legend Cars came down to battles between Alex McCollum of China Grove, N.C. And East Milford's Mike Alcaro. McCollum swept both races while Alcaro was twice the runner up. Nate Divone, Ryan Kuhlthau and Brad Lowmaster wrapped up the top five in the first race while Kuhlthau, Joe Przybylinski, Jr. and Justin Teresak were third through fifth in the second race.

Alex Graetz of Wall won the 25-lapper for the Fast 4 cars over Billy Pross and Sean Vuksanic. Freehold's Howie Conk was tops in the Limited Late Model 25 with Mike Tillett and James Moorman finishing second and third.

 

RON SILK WINS NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR 150 

Saturday, July 8, 2023  BY JEFF GRAVATT

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WALL, NJ ~ The day didn’t start off on the right foot for Silk, who qualified 11th in the 23-car field. That meant he had a lot of work to do if he wanted to race for the victory on Wall Stadium Speedway's third-mile oval, but he was up to the task.

Silk was in the top five before Lap 50 and took the lead for the first time on Lap 90 from pole-sitter Austin Beers.

Six-time Modified Tour champion Doug Coby appeared to have a faster car than that of Silk and nearly got by him with 42 laps to go, but contact with the slower car of Anthony Nocella took Coby out of contention just as he was making the pass for the lead.

With Coby out of the picture, it was down to Silk and Bonsignore, the latter of whom was making his 200th Modified Tour start.

Bonsignore was able to get around Silk on a restart with 21 laps left, but the race was slowed multiple times by cautions, one of which took out Beers and Eric Goodale on the backstretch.

The final caution of the event waved with 10 laps left with Bonsignore still leading Silk, setting up a five-lap dash to the checkered flag.

Bonsignore was able to pull clear of Silk through Turns 1-2, but Silk used his bumper to move Silk out of the way entering Turn 3 to regain the race lead.

Silk led the remainder of the race, though Bonsignore did everything in his power to return the favor. He gave Silk a big shot to the bumper with three laps left in Turn 3, but it wasn’t enough to regain the lead.

“We were throwing haymakers at each other,” Bonsignore said. “It’s been like that all year. We’ve been really putting on a lot of good battles. Nobody has crashed; it’s about as aggressive as you can get without crashing each other.

“I used him up down in [Turn] 1, and I thought I got him maybe far enough back. He just lined my bumper up getting into [Turn] 3, and that was it. He just drove me up the hill, and I couldn’t get back to him.”

Silk’s victory allows him to further pad his advantage at the top of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour standings as he continues his pursuit of his second series championship.

“It’s always good to be on a little bit of a win streak, and while you’re leading the points, it’s good,” Silk said. “It’s really early for points. We just want to keep trying to get some wins.”

Eddie McCarthy earned a career-best finish in third, with Anthony Sesely and Andrew Krause completing the top five.

Billy Both of Rahway took the lead at the outset and never looked back in the companion 25-lapper for the Factory Stocks Johnny Carpenter of Howell picked his way through the pack to race into second just before halfway and earned the runner-up finish. Bob Anderton of Howell was third at the stripe, with Scott Riggleman of Manchester and Howell's Ryan Bilello wrapping up the top five.

Defending Factory Stock champ Bryan O'Shea of Neptune City won his first ever Sportsman 25-lapper, taking the lead on lap five and holding off former champ Carsten DiGiantomasso in the late going. Tyler Truex of Egg Harbor Township, Howell's Ryan Fisher and Hazlet's Chris Silvestri were second through fifth.

Buddy Sload of Glenmoore, Pa. took the lead early and was impressive in winning the 25-lapper for the touring TQ Midgets. Joey Bailey, Ryan Tidman, Kyle Taraska and Tyler Ferris completed the top five.

 

RYAN BILELLO WINS CAREER FIRST FACTORY STOCK SATURDAY

Saturday, July 1, 2023  BY JEFF GRAVATT

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WALL, NJ ~ Young Ryan Bilello raced to his first ever Factory Stock feature race victory Saturday night during “Family Fun Night” competition at Wall Stadium Speedway. The Howell racer's win came in just his sixth start in the division.

Matt Badessa of Cranford was the first leader of the 25-lap contest while Howell's Rob Anderton shadowed him. Manchester's Scott Riggleman advanced to second on lap seven as Bilello charged into fourth. Bilello soon slipped into third and the race continued until a lap 17 caution slowed the pace.

Bilello was able to drive into second on the restart and then chased Anderton until he was able to make a diving pass for the lead on the inside lane on the final lap. Anderton, Bryan O'Shea of Neptune City, Riggleman and Howell's Johnny Carpenter wrapped up the top five.

“I have to thank my father for always supporting me and my uncle for working to make this car fast,” Bilello said. “Family, friends and sponsors are very important.”

Ricky Collins of Willow Grove, Pa., driving a car that was changed over from Modified to Sportsman specifications in just one week, drove to victory in the companion 25-lap Sportsman race. Howell's Kevin Davison crossed the finish line second, but when his car failed post race tech Howell's Eric Lane was promoted to runner-up honors. Tyler Truex of Egg Harbor Township, DJ Doyle of Freehold and Jeffrey Loesch of Neptune City were third through fifth.

Billy Pross of Hazlet led from start to finish to win his second Fast 4 25-lapper of the young season over Sean Vuksanic and Alex Graetz, both of Wall, Ted Olswkski of Princeton and Howell's Bill Schwartz.

Eric Zwelback of Browns Mills was the big winner in Demolition Derby action. Vic Brown of Pemberton was the runner-up.

The 2023 Wall Stadium Speedway season continues this Saturday night, July 8, with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour headlining in the Jersey Shore 150. Sportsman, Factory Stocks and TQ Midgets will also see action Saturday evening.

 

KRAUSE TOPS OPENING NIGHT MODIFIEDS AT WALL STADIUM SPEEDWAY

Saturday, June 3, 2023  BY JEFF GRAVATT

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ On a windy and chilly Saturday night, June 3, that felt more like an early April evening, three-time and defending Modified driving champion Andrew Krause began his title defense with a 40-lap race win at Wall Stadium Speedway. The victory was a true come back for the Holmdel resident as he returned from a violent first turn crash on week earlier during pre season testing.

Farmingdale's Tommy Martino, Jr. was the first leader of this test before Jackson's Blake Barney slipped into the lead on lap three. Krause then followed Barney through for second and began to shadow the leader. The duo ran in tight formation past halfway before Krause was able to make his winning move on the inside lane on lap 29.

Krause power on to the win with Barney second and Howell's Jimmy Blewett third. Derek Hopkinson of Toms River and Martino completed the top five.

“Feels good to be back,” Krause said after the win. “ After losing a car last week season looked to be off to a rough start. But we dug the old chassis out of storage and showed it still has plenty of fight left. Thanks to these guys and everyone else for getting us here!”

After going winless during his title winning season in 2022, Neptune City's Bryan O'Shea got the winning accomplished on opening night in the 25-lapper for the Factory Stocks. Mike Montano of Freeport, N.Y., the early race leader, was second at the stripe followed by Johnny Carpenter, Ryan Bilello and Bob Anderton, all of Howell.

Tyler Truex of Mayetta raced to victory in a 25-lap race for the Sportsman cars, taking the lead on lap ten. Christian LaCicero of Lavallette, Wall's Jimmy Stanger, Howell's Ryan Fisher and Daniel Doyle wrapped up the top five.

Howell's Ryan Kuhlthau grabbed his career first win in the Legend Cars 25-lapper over Peter Bruno of Little Silver, Chris Gall of Brick, Joe Przybylinski and Lianne Sharry

Billy Pross of Hazlet finished first in the Fast 4 25 lapper over defending champ Sean Vuksanic of Wall. Alex Graetz, Ted Olswfski and Charles Hankins completed the top five.

Ryan Tidman of kicked off the new season for the ATQMRA TQ Midgets right where he left off in 2022, in victory lane! Tidman pulled off a last corner, last-lap pass on Buddy Sload to earn the victory in a photo finish. Joey Bailey, Kyle Taraska and Mark Yoder were second through fifth.

 

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