Tag: Wall Stadium
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Modified 75-lapper headlines ‘Spooky Spectacular’ at Wall Stadium
An impressive field of Freehold Ford Modified stock cars can be expected at Wall Stadium Speedway when a 75-lap main event offering $3,000 to the winner headlines the annual “Spooky Spectacular” stock car race. On Oct. 21, pit area gates will open at 11 a.m., practice starts at noon, grandstand seating opens at 2 p.m.…
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Reed takes Wall Stadium Modified win in closing laps
Defending Freehold Ford Modified driving champion Steven Reed took a late race win in the 40-lap main event at Wall Stadium Speedway on Sept. 16. It was the third win of the year for the Jackson resident and his second victory in a row. Ricky Collins of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, was impressive as he rocketed…
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Truex captures Wall Stadium’s Sportsman 50
Tyler Truex fought off heavy competition to win the “Sportsman 50” lap race at Wall Stadium Speedway on Aug. 26. It was the third win of the year for the Mayetta resident and stretched his current point lead. Truex is a cousin to Monster Energy Cup standout Martin Truex Jr. After setting the fastest lap…
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Okerson ends win drought in Wall Stadium Modifieds
Ten-time speedway driving champion Chas Okerson ended a winless streak of over a year on Aug. 12 by winning the 40-lap feature race for Freehold Ford Modified stock cars at Wall Stadium Speedway. It was the Freehold speedster’s 18th career Modified win. Because of his lackluster season to date, Okerson started on the front row…
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Hopkinson wins 2nd straight Wall Stadium Modified race
Derek Hopkinson raced to his second straight win in Freehold Ford Modified stock car racing competition Aug. 5 by taking the “NAPA Night” 40-lap feature race at Wall Stadium Speedway. It was the Toms River resident’s second win on the season and the sixth Modified win of his career. Shanon Mongeau of Manchester jumped to…
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Reed, rain top Wall Stadium Twin Modified races
Two-time and defending Freehold Ford Modified stock car driving champion Steven Reed of Jackson and a sudden downpour later in the evening topped the scheduled Twin 35-lap Modified main events at Wall Stadium Speedway July 8. The rain, which suddenly began falling just after 9 p.m., also claimed a companion 25-lapper for the O’Shea Auto…
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Blewett wins hard-fought Garden State Classic at Wall Stadium
Howell’s Jimmy Blewett battled with several top competitors before finally taking the checker flag in the Garden State Classic for Freehold Ford Modified stock cars at Wall Stadium June 24. The race has proven to be a special one for the Blewett family, as both his father, John Blewett, Jr., and his brother, the late…
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Rain wins out at Wall Stadium Speedway June 19
Despite the best efforts of speedway officials, track crew members and safety crews, persistent light showers finally won out and forced Wall Stadium Speedway to rain out the scheduled stock car racing events set for June 17. At one point the track was completely dry and racers participated in a brief practice session before showers…
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Family of East Brunswick auto racer continues his legacy
EAST BRUNSWICK – East Brunswick is mourning the loss of its own “Chairman of the Board.” Joe Kafka, the first Street Stock division champion at Wall Stadium in 1984, passed away on May 9 at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. He was 74. Born in New Brunswick, Kafka was a lifelong resident of East…