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08-26-2012, 12:32 PM
After setting fast time in time trials and starting fifth in the 18-car field by the luck of the draw, Jimmy Blewett of Howell raced to an emotional victory in the 76-lap “John Blewett III Memorial” for Modified stock cars at Wall Stadium Saturday night. The annual memorial event is presented in honor of the winner’s brother who lost his life in a Connecticut racing accident in 2007.
Chas Okerson of Freehold rocketed to the front at the outset and paced the field through the early laps as Anthony Sesely of Matawan quickly moved in to challenge. All the while, Howell’s Ken Woolley, Jr. and Blewett ran third and fourth. Blewett started his attack with 29 laps complete as he dove to the inside lane and up to second spot.
When Woolley’s great run ended on lap 35 when his slammed the third turn rail Blewett took full advantage of the restart to race into the lead. Sesely soon slid into second and chased Blewett all the way to the checker flag. Freehold’s Steven Reed, Okerson and Frank Boardwick III of Union Beach completed the top five.
“It means a lot to win this race that remembers my brother,” Blewett said. “Still, this isn’t about me it is about him and his memory. He loved this place and all the people here. We all love this place. John would race six hours away from here and try to find a way back on a Saturday night to race again.
“It feels good to win in front of friends and family at a place that John loved.”
After a thrilling side-by-side battle for the lead that lasted most of the final third of the 30-lap distance, Eric Mauriello of Howell won by just inches with an outside lane pass for the win in the Sportsman main event. Andrew Krause of Holmdel, who led early and fought Mauriello all the way to the checker flag, was forced to settle for second, while Joe Nappi of Howell, Trevor Alspach of Willingboro and Toms River’s Charlie Kremer III completed the top five.
John Bowers of Pt. Pleasant raced from ninth on the grid to win the 25-lapper for the Factory Stocks. Bowers ran third as title contenders Ronnie Mullen of Brick and Scott Riggleman of Manchester raced side-by-side for the win. When Riggleman spun from contention with just a few laps remaining and officials asked Mullen to go to the rear of the field because they felt that he contributed to the miscue, Bowers jumped to the lead and on to the win. Howell’s Steve West, Jim Downey of Cliffwood Beach, Rob Hurley of Wall and Joe Stonevilla of Lakewood were second through fifth.
After a side-by-side battle for the lead between Nick Shaw of Chatham and Jackson’s Howie Conk that lasted for the final laps of the Street Stock 25-lapper, Shaw was able to inch his way to the lead in the outside lane and drive on to victory. Jerry Stanzione of Keansburg chased Shaw and Conk across the finish line, with Phil Fortuna of Toms River fourth and Bayville’s Mike Tillett fifth.
Mike Bilello of Brick won his second 4 Cylinder main event of the year while Tommy Chilson was second in the 30-lapper. Brian Crosby, Scott Dunn and Joe Garey were second through fifth.
Wall Stadium’s stock car racing season continues this Saturday night (September 1) with a special “Fan Appreciation Night” promotion. The evening will feature the Modified stock cars in twin 35-lap main events, while the Sportsman cars, Street Stocks, Factory Stocks and 4 Cylinder cars will also see action. A Powder Puff race is also on the schedule. A Country Western Night promotion will offer free bandanas to fans while supplies last.
A special “On-Track Party” featuring a “Banner Night” competition will also be featured. Fans are urged to bring can goods as a Food Drive will benefit the Monmouth and Ocean County Food Bank.
Pit gates will open at 1:00 p.m.; with practice starting at 2:30 p.m. Grandstand seating will open at 5:00 p.m., while qualifying will begin at 5:30 p.m. On-track festivities are slated for 6:00 p.m. Modified time trials and main events will follow.
Wall Stadium presents professional motorsports events on most Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months. 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.
MODIFIED FEATURE – 76 Laps – 1. JIMMY BLEWETT, HOWELL, 2. Anthony Sesely, 3. Steven Reed, 4. Chas Okerson, 5. Frank Boardwick III, 6. Shanon Mongeau, 7. Shaun Carrig, 8. Harry Schaeffer, 9. Christian LaCicero, 10. Adam LaCicero, 11. David Calabrese, 12. Rob Schultz, 13. Ken Woolley, Jr., 14. Bill Weichert, 15. Jason Treat, 16. Ryan Cottrell, 17. Nick Shaw, 18. Shawna Ingraham
SPORTSMAN FEATURE – 30 Laps – 1. ERIC MAURIELLO, HOWELL, 2. Andrew Krause, 3. Joe Nappi, 4. Trevor Alspach, 5. Charlie Kremer III, 6. Zack Alspach, 7. Robert Sutphin, 8. Kevin Davison, 9. Kenny Van Wickle, 10. Jonathan Mandato, 11. Ron Lane, 12. Robert Vassilatos, 13. Joe Cocca, 14. Matt Langbein, 15. Joey King, 16. Tim Stephan, 17. Scott Branick
FACTORY STOCK FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. JOHN BOWERS, PT. PLEASANT, 2. Steve West, 3. Jim Downey, 4. Rob Hurley, 5.Joe Stonevilla, 6. Tiffany Olejnik, 7. Josh Matthews, 8. Scott Riggleman, 9. Andrew Krause, 10. Ronnie Mullen, 11. Robert St. Hilaire, 12. Mike Tash, 13. Eric Graham, 14. Steve Michel
FOUR CYLINDER FEATURE – 30 Laps – 1. MIKE BILELLO, BRICK, 2. Tommy Chilson, 3. Brian Crosby, 4. Scott Dunn, 5. Joe Garey, 6. Todd Rile, 7. Jay Conrad, 8. Mike Dorrer, 9. Joe Degiulo, 10. Cole Ormsbee, 11. Mark Tischler, 12. Mike Wohl, 13. Joe Cooley, 14. James Loures
STREET STOCK FEATURE – 25 Laps - 1. NICK SHAW, CHATHAM, 2. Howie Conk, 3. Jerry Stanzione, 4. Phil Fortuna, 5. Mike Tillett, 6. Michelle Moorman, 7. Jack Sayegh, 8. Glen Conk
Jeff Gravatt
Chas Okerson of Freehold rocketed to the front at the outset and paced the field through the early laps as Anthony Sesely of Matawan quickly moved in to challenge. All the while, Howell’s Ken Woolley, Jr. and Blewett ran third and fourth. Blewett started his attack with 29 laps complete as he dove to the inside lane and up to second spot.
When Woolley’s great run ended on lap 35 when his slammed the third turn rail Blewett took full advantage of the restart to race into the lead. Sesely soon slid into second and chased Blewett all the way to the checker flag. Freehold’s Steven Reed, Okerson and Frank Boardwick III of Union Beach completed the top five.
“It means a lot to win this race that remembers my brother,” Blewett said. “Still, this isn’t about me it is about him and his memory. He loved this place and all the people here. We all love this place. John would race six hours away from here and try to find a way back on a Saturday night to race again.
“It feels good to win in front of friends and family at a place that John loved.”
After a thrilling side-by-side battle for the lead that lasted most of the final third of the 30-lap distance, Eric Mauriello of Howell won by just inches with an outside lane pass for the win in the Sportsman main event. Andrew Krause of Holmdel, who led early and fought Mauriello all the way to the checker flag, was forced to settle for second, while Joe Nappi of Howell, Trevor Alspach of Willingboro and Toms River’s Charlie Kremer III completed the top five.
John Bowers of Pt. Pleasant raced from ninth on the grid to win the 25-lapper for the Factory Stocks. Bowers ran third as title contenders Ronnie Mullen of Brick and Scott Riggleman of Manchester raced side-by-side for the win. When Riggleman spun from contention with just a few laps remaining and officials asked Mullen to go to the rear of the field because they felt that he contributed to the miscue, Bowers jumped to the lead and on to the win. Howell’s Steve West, Jim Downey of Cliffwood Beach, Rob Hurley of Wall and Joe Stonevilla of Lakewood were second through fifth.
After a side-by-side battle for the lead between Nick Shaw of Chatham and Jackson’s Howie Conk that lasted for the final laps of the Street Stock 25-lapper, Shaw was able to inch his way to the lead in the outside lane and drive on to victory. Jerry Stanzione of Keansburg chased Shaw and Conk across the finish line, with Phil Fortuna of Toms River fourth and Bayville’s Mike Tillett fifth.
Mike Bilello of Brick won his second 4 Cylinder main event of the year while Tommy Chilson was second in the 30-lapper. Brian Crosby, Scott Dunn and Joe Garey were second through fifth.
Wall Stadium’s stock car racing season continues this Saturday night (September 1) with a special “Fan Appreciation Night” promotion. The evening will feature the Modified stock cars in twin 35-lap main events, while the Sportsman cars, Street Stocks, Factory Stocks and 4 Cylinder cars will also see action. A Powder Puff race is also on the schedule. A Country Western Night promotion will offer free bandanas to fans while supplies last.
A special “On-Track Party” featuring a “Banner Night” competition will also be featured. Fans are urged to bring can goods as a Food Drive will benefit the Monmouth and Ocean County Food Bank.
Pit gates will open at 1:00 p.m.; with practice starting at 2:30 p.m. Grandstand seating will open at 5:00 p.m., while qualifying will begin at 5:30 p.m. On-track festivities are slated for 6:00 p.m. Modified time trials and main events will follow.
Wall Stadium presents professional motorsports events on most Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months. 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.
MODIFIED FEATURE – 76 Laps – 1. JIMMY BLEWETT, HOWELL, 2. Anthony Sesely, 3. Steven Reed, 4. Chas Okerson, 5. Frank Boardwick III, 6. Shanon Mongeau, 7. Shaun Carrig, 8. Harry Schaeffer, 9. Christian LaCicero, 10. Adam LaCicero, 11. David Calabrese, 12. Rob Schultz, 13. Ken Woolley, Jr., 14. Bill Weichert, 15. Jason Treat, 16. Ryan Cottrell, 17. Nick Shaw, 18. Shawna Ingraham
SPORTSMAN FEATURE – 30 Laps – 1. ERIC MAURIELLO, HOWELL, 2. Andrew Krause, 3. Joe Nappi, 4. Trevor Alspach, 5. Charlie Kremer III, 6. Zack Alspach, 7. Robert Sutphin, 8. Kevin Davison, 9. Kenny Van Wickle, 10. Jonathan Mandato, 11. Ron Lane, 12. Robert Vassilatos, 13. Joe Cocca, 14. Matt Langbein, 15. Joey King, 16. Tim Stephan, 17. Scott Branick
FACTORY STOCK FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. JOHN BOWERS, PT. PLEASANT, 2. Steve West, 3. Jim Downey, 4. Rob Hurley, 5.Joe Stonevilla, 6. Tiffany Olejnik, 7. Josh Matthews, 8. Scott Riggleman, 9. Andrew Krause, 10. Ronnie Mullen, 11. Robert St. Hilaire, 12. Mike Tash, 13. Eric Graham, 14. Steve Michel
FOUR CYLINDER FEATURE – 30 Laps – 1. MIKE BILELLO, BRICK, 2. Tommy Chilson, 3. Brian Crosby, 4. Scott Dunn, 5. Joe Garey, 6. Todd Rile, 7. Jay Conrad, 8. Mike Dorrer, 9. Joe Degiulo, 10. Cole Ormsbee, 11. Mark Tischler, 12. Mike Wohl, 13. Joe Cooley, 14. James Loures
STREET STOCK FEATURE – 25 Laps - 1. NICK SHAW, CHATHAM, 2. Howie Conk, 3. Jerry Stanzione, 4. Phil Fortuna, 5. Mike Tillett, 6. Michelle Moorman, 7. Jack Sayegh, 8. Glen Conk
Jeff Gravatt