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LARGE FIELDS
EXPECTED
FOR WALL STADIUM TURKEY DERBY |
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the overflowing number of cars that were in the Wall
Stadium Speedway pit area for the two pre-race
practice sessions are any indication, the 43rd
running of the Turkey Derby stock car classic at
Wall Stadium Speedway could feature a record setting
field in both quality and quantity. The event is
presented on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of
Thanksgiving weekend during the daylight hours.
Among the Tour Type Modified standouts expressing
interest in the annual classic are Matt Hirschman of
Northampton, Pa., Jackson’s Steven Reed, Austin
Kochenash of Danielsville, Pa., Dave Sapienza of
Riverhead, N.Y., Howell speedster Eric Mauriello,
Shaun Carrig of Little Falls, Les Hinckley of
Windsor Locks, Ct., Holmdel’s Andrew Krause, Earl
Paules of Palmertown, Pa. and Long Island racers
Amber Fortin and Kenny Darch. Also planning to
compete in Tour Type Modified action are Matawan’s
Anthony Sesely, Jamie Tomaino of Howell, Brick’s Ron
Frees, Tommy Catalano of Ontario, N.Y., Howell’s
Jimmy Blewett, John Markovic of Bethlehem, Pa.,
Jonathan Mandato of Toms River and Freehold’s Chas
Okerson. More entries are expected during the final
two days leading up to the race.
The speedway’s own Downs Ford Modifieds will also be
well represented by both local favorites and
invaders. Ken Matlach of New Hyde Park, N.Y., Jason
Hearne of New Egypt, Brick’s Marc Rogers, Dennis
Perry of Pawcatwak, Ct., Derek Stachecki of South
Harbor, N.Y., Buffalo, N.Y.’s Andy Jankowiak, Mike
Benevides of Westerly, R.I., Howell’s Chris Lane,
Derek Hopkinson of Toms River, Wall’s Jack Ely,
Ricky Collins of Willow Grove, Pa. and Keith Rocco
of Norwalk, Ct. are all reportedly planning to
compete in the Wall Modified 100-lap feature.
Howell’s Chris Reynolds, brothers Zack and Trevor
Alspach, both of Willingboro, Shawna Ingraham of
Brick, Adam LaCicero of Lavallette, Jackson’s Jason
Treat and Manasquan’s Kenny Van Wickle also plan to
be in the field.
Reed, Okerson, Sesely, Krause, Hirschman, Blewett,
Mauriello, Carrig and Mandato are among those
contemplating competition in both pavement type
Modified races. In fact, both Blewett and Krause
plan extra duty as they are also planning to compete
in the Dirt Modified feature race. A healthy field
of Dirt Modifieds has practiced during the two
tune-up sessions.
In fact, each division that will compete in Turkey
Derby action was well represented at both practice
sessions indicating that large fields will be on
hand for every class.
On Friday, November 25, day one of Turkey Derby, pit
area gates will open at 6:30 a.m., practice will
begin at 8:30 a.m. and grandstand seating will open
at 9:30 a.m. Qualifying is set for 12:15 p.m. with
feature racing scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. The
Snap-on Sportsman cars will compete in a 50-lap main
event, the Elite Maintenance Limited Late Models
will battle in a 50-lapper, the O’Shea’s Auto Repair
Factory Stocks and the Surf Side Collision 4
Cylinder Stocks will each battle in 40-lap races.
On Saturday, November 26, the pit area will again
open at 6:30 a.m. with practice at 8:30 a.m. and
grandstands opening at 9:30 a.m. Qualifying will
start at 11:00 a.m. with main events set for 1:00
p.m. The Tour Type Modifieds are set for a 150-lap,
$5,000 to win feature race while the speedway’s Down
Ford Modifieds will compete in a 100-lap feature
race that offers $4,000 to the winner. Dirt
Modifieds will also be on the Saturday card in a
50-lap feature and the Green Flag Driving Experience
Legends cars will compete in a 30-lapper. The TQ
Midgets will race on the inner oval in a 30-lap
race.
The Turkey Derby weekend will then wrap up on
Sunday, November 27, with pit gates opening at 10:00
a.m., practice starting at 11:00 a.m., qualifying at
noon and main events set for 1:00 p.m. The Legend
Cars will be competing in a 40-lapper and the
Factory Stocks will race in a 50-lapper. The 4
Cylinder Stocks are set for a 75-lapper on Sunday
while the Dirt Outlaw Stocks and the Dirt Sportsman
cars have been added this season in 25-lap main
events. A Demolition Derby will cap off Sunday’s
action.
Among special awards offered for the weekend will be
the Larsen Brothers Memorial Fast Time Award for
both the Tour and Wall Modified divisions. The fast
qualifier in each division will pocket $200.
A special commemorative Turkey Derby 43 sweatshirt
will be available during the weekend and fans are
reminded to bring small headset type radios to
listen to the live call of the race events over the
track’s 90.1 FM frequency. Campers are welcome but
they are urged to call the speedway office prior to
the event to make mandatory reservations.
Turkey Derby rules, registration forms, ticket
purchase forms and more detailed information are all
available on the speedway website at
wallspeedwayracing.com.
Wall Stadium 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 and email
address is CKMotorsports@aol.com.
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Source:
Jeff Gravatt / Wall Stadium Speedway
Posted:
November 21, 2016 |
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