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CARRIG WINS
MODIFIEDS; KOPF TAKES STREET STOCK 50 LAPPER
AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Shaun Carrig of Little Falls in the Modifieds and Rick Kopf of Keyport in the "Bobby Thomas Memorial" Street Stock 50-lapper became first time stock car racing winners for the 2010 season at Wall Stadium Saturday night. Kevin Eyres of Colts Neck in the Sportsman division, Willingboro's Trevor Alspach in the Legend Cars and Wall's Rob Longo in the Factory Stocks also celebrated the Independence Day weekend with stock car racing wins.  In the Supreme Manufacturing Modified 40-lapper, Farmingdale's Billy Cole jumped out to the early lead with Carrig soon advancing to his bumper. Contender Tommy Farrell of Neptune, who was riding in the top five, spun on lap 13 to trigger a pile-up and force the race's only caution flag.  Once back to action Carrig was able to power past Cole and into the lead, but soon Steven Reed of Freehold and Howell's Chas Okerson were close behind in second and third. Although Reed pressured the leader all the way, Carrig was able to hold on to the win over Reed and Okerson. Farrell recovered from his early trouble for fourth and Cole was fifth.  In the Street Stock 50-lapper, Ray Minieri of Bay Shore, N.Y. and Carl Thomas of Tinton Falls wrestled for the lead until they tangled in traffic in the first turn on lap 22. When they both went to the rear of the field, Rick Kopf moved to the front and never looked back. As the event reached the final laps Beachwood's Bill Vanderveen closed in to challenge, but Kopf held on for the biggest win of his career. Vanderveen, Middletown's Rob Hyer, Gregg Miranda of Hazlet and Thomas were second through fifth. Kevin Eyres jumped to the lead early and then raced to victory in the Sportsman division 25-lapper. Finishing second behind the four-time winner was Kyle Reinhardt of Neptune City who recovered from an early race tangle to race through the field and claim the runner-up spot. Brick's Robert Sutphin was third, with Eric Mauriello of Howell and Brick's Tim Stephan rounding out the top five.  Alspach raced from a seventh starting spot to win his sixth 25-lapper for the Legend Cars this season. Howell's Robert French, Edison's Brian Spencer, Luke Marzano and Ron Poley of Egg Harbor Township were second through fifth.  It took Longo 12 laps to race from a sixth starting spot and into the lead in the 20-lap nightcap for the Flanagan Retail Development Factory Stocks. Longo then raced on to his third win of the year while extending his point lead. Shannon Mongeau of Brick started dead last in the field and crossed the finish line second, while early leader John Bowers of Pt. Pleasant was third. Neptune's Mike Bilello was fourth and Whitey Miller of Jamesburg was fifth. This Friday night, July 9, the speedway hosts its free to the public "Cruise Night" starting at 5:00 p.m. On hand to cover all the fun of the antique, classic and muscle cars will be News 12 New Jersey with anchor Roxanne Evans planning to host the coverage. Wall Stadium stock cars then roar back into action this Saturday night, July 10, with "Pack the Track" fan appreciation night. On Saturday all fans age seven and under will be admitted free of charge, while fans age eight and over will pay a ticket price of just $10. An "On Track Party," where fans will be welcome to walk the speedway and get an up close look at every car parked on the track, will be one of the highlights of the evening. The Supreme Manufacturing Modifieds will battle in a 40-lap feature race; the Sportsman cars, Street Stocks and the Legend Cars will race in 25-lappers and the Factory Stocks will battle in a 20-lap feature. Spectator seating will open at 4:00 p.m., with qualifying set for 5:15 p.m. The "On Track Party" will then run from 6:15 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. and feature racing will start at 7:15 p.m. On Sunday, July 11, the fifth mile paved "inner oval" returns to action with the 2010 "Sunday Series" featuring Go Karts, wingless Midgets, Legend Cars and Micro Stocks starting at noon. For more information call 732-681-6400 or visit http://www.wallsundayseries.com. 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 more information is also available at www.wallspeedway.com. WALL STADIUM 6/19/2010 RESULTS MODIFIED FEATURE - 40 Laps - 1. SHAUN CARRIG, LITTLE FALLS, 2. Steven Reed, 3. Chas Okerson, 4. Tommy Farrell, 5. Billy Cole, 6. John McCormack, 7. Ron Frees, 8. Harry Schaefer, 9. Jason Treat, 10. Roger Coss, 11. Tommy Cottrell, 12. Chris Hamilton, 13. David Reinhardt, 14. Adam LaCicero STREET STOCK FEATURE - 50 Laps - 1. RICK KOPF, KEYPORT, 2. Bill Vanderveen, 3. Rob Hyer, 4. Gregg Miranda, 5. Carl Thomas, 6. Howie Conk, 7. Ray Minieri, 8. Jerry Stanzione, 9. Mike Kennedy, 10. Mike Tillett, 11. Anthony Donnamaria, 12. Scott Kurzwell, 13. Jack Sayegh, 14. Michelle Moamann, 15. Mitch Brudy, 16. Vern McLaughlin, 17. Tim LaBrecque, 18 Anthony Crimaldi, 19. Joe Torchia, 20. Sal Liguori SPORTSMAN FEATURE - 25 Laps - 1. KEVIN EYRES, COLTS NECK, 2. Kyle Reinhardt, 3. Robert Sutphin, 4. Eric Mauriello, 5. Tim Stephan, 6. Brien Hamer, 7. Chris Lane, 8. Charlie Kremer, 9. Mike Smith, 10. Rob Ormsbee, 11. Tommy Kearns, 12. Andrew Krause, 13. Joey King, 14. Kevin Davison, 15. Adam Gordon LEGEND CARS FEATURE - 25 Laps - 1. TREVOR ALSPACH, WILLINGBORO, 2. Robert French, 3. Brian Spencer, 4. Luke Marzano, 5. Ron Poley, 6. Kenny Van Wickle, 7. Steve West, 8. Rich Alspach, 9. Malcolm Campbell, 10. Zach Alspach, 11. Mike Fulton, 12. Jim Davison, DQ Mark Tischler FACTORY STOCK FEATURE - 20 Laps - 1. ROB LONGO, WALL, 2. Shannon Mongeau, 3. John Bowers, 4. Mike Bilello, 5. Whitey Miller, 6. Ronnie Mullen, 7. Jason Bundy, 8. Chris Felber, 9. Steve Lynch, 10. Troy Gant, 11. Ed Bichoff, 12. Marty Van Druten, 13. Joey Helberg, 14. Tom Nascone, 15. Todd Pilla, 16. Rick Siddons
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