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GREG HODNETT & DUANE HOWARD SHARE JERSEY RUSH V VICTORIES IN DOUBLE HEADER THRILLER TUESDAY NIGHT AT NEW EGYPT
NAPA AUTO PARTS & PIONEER POLE BUILDING SPONSOR BIG NIGHT OF RACING. . . .
GREG HODNETT & DUANE HOWARD SHARE JERSEY RUSH V VICTORIES IN DOUBLE HEADER THRILLER TUESDAY NIGHT AT NEW EGYPT
New Egypt, NJ August 25, 2015 . . . . . The fifth running of the JERSEY RUSH, on Tuesday night, at the New Egypt Speedway was nothing short of spectacular with Greg Hodnett winning a thriller over JJ Grasso and Duane Howard beating out Billy Pauch Jr. to win the modified feature. Hodnett of Thomasville, PA led all thirty laps of the 410 sprint feature but was pressured throughout the second half of the race, with Grasso in the hunt. Hodnett earned $5,000 for the victory, his first ever 410 sprint car win at New Egypt. The thirty lap modified feature saw Jimmy Horton lead at the outset, with Billy Pauch holding the top spot until Duane Howard took the lead on lap nine. Pauch Jr. moved on top on lap seventeen with Howard leading the final two lap to earn the $3,000 first place prize.
In the 410 Sprint Car feature event, Hodnett launched from the top starting spot with Robbie Stillwaggon right on his tail and Davey Sammons moving into the third position. Kunkletown, PA’s Ryan Smith -- while in the seventh position --- launched over the wheel of another competitor and flipped, spectacularly, over the turn four guardrail landing between the guardrail and the catch fence. Smith walked away uninjured. After a twenty minute delay in the action to remove Smith’s car, Hodnett took control on the restart with Lance Dewease powering into the second position and former two-time Jersey Rush winner, JJ Grasso moving into the third position. Dewease and Grasso battled back and forth swapping the second spot leading just passed the halfway point. Grasso, on a tear, battled in between lapped cars and gained quickly on Hodnett, challenging the leader as the five-to-go signal approached – and pulling alongside Hodnett in the closing laps of the event, but it was Hodnett capturing the checkered flag over Grasso, Davey Sammons in third, Danny Dietrich in fourth and Lance Dewease rounding out the top 5.
Neshanic, NJ’s Jimmy Horton started on the pole for the 30-lap Modified feature event and took the early lead battling with Frenchtown, NJ’s Billy Pauch. Pauch, aboard a potent big-block machine, powered to the top spot at the fourth circuit, as Oley, PA’s Duane Howard moved into the second position with ‘The Ringoes Rocket’ Ryan Godown charging to the third spot – from the nineteenth starting position. A lap nine restart shuffled the top runners with Howard taking over the lead and Billy Pauch Jr. moved into the second position with a hard-charging, Neal Williams challenging for the third spot. A two car battle for the lead ensued with Pauch Jr. and Duane Howard shuffling the top spot back and forth in lapped traffic. Howard, using a lapped car to his advantage, slid underneath Pauch Jr. with two lapped to go and went on to collect the $3,000 top prize. Pauch Jr. settled for second, Neal Williams in third, Billy Pauch in fourth and Danny Bouc in fifth.
A field of twenty-six 410 sprints took time trials with defending winner Ryan Smith earning a $100 bonus for setting fast time with a time of 13.785. Oliver Communications posted $200 to the heat race winners with Danny Dietrich, Greg Hodnett and Steve Buckwalter taking the sprint car heat wins, Modified heats were won by Billy Pauch Jr., Duane Howard and Billy Pauch. Consolations were won by Mike Haggenbottom in the Sprints and Ryan Godown in the Modifieds. The Thayer Performance Hard Charger award was won by Mark Bitner.
JERSEY RUSH V FEATURE FINISH: Greg Hodnett, JJ Grasso, Davey Sammons, Danny Dietrich, Lance Dewease, Steve Buckwalter, Kyle Reinhardt, Mark Bitner, Brian Carber, Robbie Stillwaggon, Davie Franek,Kevin Ngy, Joe Trenca, Rick Lafferty, Ed Aikin, Troy Betts, Anthony Fiore, Mike Haggenbottom, Wayne Dadetto, Brett Michalski, Bradley Howard, Bob Howard, Brad Franks, Ryan Smith. DNQ: Karl Fryer, Bill Unglert
MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH: Duane Howard, Billy Pauch Jr. Neal Williams, Billy Pauch, Danny Bouc, Mike Butler, Dominic Buffalino, Jimmy Blewett, Andrew Bohn, Clay Butler, Chris Grbac, Eric Kormann, Shawn Ward, Andrew Krause, Tom Carberry, John Keller, John McClelland, Sammy Piazza, Ryan Godown, Jimmy Horton, Chad Barney, Willie Osmun, Richie Pratt, Jeff Strunk. DNQ P.J. Oliver, Rocco Infante, Patrick Gold, Steve Searock, John Packenham.
410 SPRINT ROSTER FILLED WITH VARIETY FOR NAPA AUTO PARTS/PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS JERSEY RUSH TUESDAY NIGHT AT NEW EGYPT
The countdown is underway for the NAPA Auto Parts/Pioneer Pole Buildings JERSEY RUSH V coming to New Egypt Speedway Tuesday night, August 25. This wildly popular event will showcase the 410 Sprints and the Modifieds in a doubleheader racing program that will get underway at 7:30 PM. A big part of this show is the pre-race pit party taking place from 5 PM to 6 PM. Race fans with general admission grandstand tickets are invited to the pits to meet their favorite drivers prior to start of the fifth running of the JERSEY RUSH. After entering the main grandstands, race fans should head to pit gate behind the turn four grandstands where they may enter the pit area. At 6 PM, race fans will be asked to return to the grandstands as the competitors attend the drivers meeting and get ready for the big night of racing.
The 410 sprints will be chasing a hefty payoff of $5,000 to the winner, $1,000 for tenth and $400 just to start the main event. This payoff is attracting a lot of driver interest to include Greg Hodnett, Danny Dietrich, Lance Dewease, Lucas Wolfe, Ryan Smith, JJ Grasso, Freddie Rahmer, Brandon Rahmer, Steve Buckwalter, Davey Sammons, Rick Lafferty, Robbie Stillwaggon, Davie Franek, Mark Bitner, Brian Carber, Kyle Reinhart, Kevin Nagy, Troy Betts and Ed Aikin just to name a few that have indicated that they plan to be part of the JERSEY RUSH V.
The modifieds will battle for a $3,000 first place prize in their feature event that will follow a series of qualifying heat race events to determine the twenty-four car starting field.
General Admission ticket pricing for Tuesday, August 25 is $30 for Adults, Children 6-11 are $10 and Kids 5 & under are FREE! Pit Admission pricing is $35 and no license is required.
For Advance Tickets, call 443 513 4456. Leave your name and the number of tickets you need. Tickets can be paid for and picked-up on race day at the will-call window after 4 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter at 5 PM.
Pit Gates open at 3:00 PM, Grandstand Gates open at 5:00 PM, Pre-Race Meet & Greet is from 5-6 PM, Driver’s meeting is at 6:15, Hot Laps begin at 6:45 PM and Time Trials start at 7:30 PM
The JERSEY RUSH V is a co-promotion between Lenny, Danny and Davey Sammons, along with, special events organizer Bob Miller
NAPA Auto Parts & Pioneer Pole Building presents…
JERSEY RUSH V
410 Sprint Cars + Big-Block/Small-Block Modifieds
Tuesday, August 25 7:30 PM
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ 08533
Event Information: Len Sammons: 609-888-3618 or Bob Miller 443-513-4456
NAPA AUTO PARTS & PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT. . . . .
410 SPRINTS & MODIFIEDS STAR IN THE JERSEY RUSH V AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 25
The one and only appearance of its kind will take place at the New Egypt Speedway on Tuesday night, August 25 when the JERSEY RUSH V takes to the 7/16th mile clay oval. With sponsorship support from NAPA Auto Parts and Pioneer Pole Buildings, the most powerful cars on dirt, the 410 sprints and modifieds will team up for a blockbuster doubleheader, all getting underway at 7:30 PM.
All race fans should plan to be part of the pre-race pit party taking place from 5 PM to 6 PM. Race fans with general admission grandstand tickets are invited to the pits to meet their favorite drivers prior to start of the fifth running of the JERSEY RUSH. After entering the main grandstands, race fans should head to pit gate behind the turn four grandstands when they may enter the pit area. This is a rare chance to meet the 410 sprint drivers that are known for beating the best of the World of Outlaws. At 6 PM, race fans will be asked to return to the grandstands as the competitors attend the drivers meeting and get ready for the big night of racing.
Expect to national sprint car driving stars to include Greg Hodnett, Lance Dewease, Lucas Wolfe, Danny Dietrich, Davey Sammons, Davie Franek, Robbie Stillwaggon and prior JERSEY RUSH event winners Ryan Smith and JJ Grasso. If you have never seen JJ Grasso wheel a sprint car around New Egypt Speedway, you are in for a huge treat.
The sprint car feature winner will earn $5,000 with $1,000 being offered for tenth and $400 to take the green in the main event.
The modifieds will battle for a $3,000 first place prize with the likes of Billy Pauch and Ryan Godown in the hunt for the victory.
General Admission ticket pricing for Tuesday, August 25 is $30 for Adults, Children 6-11 are $10 and Kids 5 & under are FREE! Pit Admission pricing is $35 and no license is required.
For Advance Tickets, call 443 513 4456. Leave your name and the number of tickets you need. Tickets can be paid for and picked-up on race day at the will-call window after 4 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter at 5 PM.
Pit Gates open at 3:00 PM, Grandstand Gates open at 5:00 PM, Pre-Race Meet & Greet is from 5-6 PM, Driver’s meeting is at 6:15, Hot Laps begin at 6:45 PM and Time Trials start at 7:30 PM
The JERSEY RUSH V is a co-promotion between Lenny, Danny and Davey Sammons, along with, special events organizer Bob Miller
NAPA Auto Parts & Pioneer Pole Building presents…
JERSEY RUSH V
410 Sprint Cars + Big-Block/Small-Block Modifieds
Tuesday, August 25 7:30 PM
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ 08533
Event Information: Len Sammons: 609-888-3618 or Bob Miller 443-513-4456
NAPA AUTO PARTS & PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT JERSEY RUSH V AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
DANNY DIETRICH, GREG HODNETT, & LUCAS WOLFE AMONG HIGH POWERED 410 SPRINT PRE-ENTRIES
Race fans are abuzz as anticipation builds for the only combined appearance of the top divisions of the region – the 410 Sprint Cars and the Modifieds – together in one event at Ocean County, NJ’s New Egypt Speedway on Tuesday, August 25. Driver entries are pouring in and the cream of the crop are Garden State bound for the NAPA Auto Parts & Pioneer Pole Buildings Jersey Rush V.
While the competitors prepare for action, race fans have an early opportunity to enjoy some fun with a pre-race pit party from 5 PM – 6 PM. Fans will be able to enter the pits from New Egypt’s turn-4 Victory Lane and see the sights and hear the sounds of race teams preparing for battle and get autographs from the area’s top drivers.
Among the competitors is Gettyburg, PA’s Danny Dietrich. The man they call ‘Double D’ has been on a hot streak of late, claiming major wins at Grandview Speedway’s Inaugural Thunder Cup and the Williams Grove Raceway’s World of Outlaws Summer Nationals. Dietrich, fresh off of a Knoxville Nationals A-Main performance, has momentum on his side heading into Jersey Rush V. Dietrich thrilled the fans recently making a late race move to win the Thunder Cup at the Grandview Speedway in late July.
Thomasville, PA’s Greg Hodnett, the current Central PA Sprint Car Series Point Series leader, is easily a favorite going into Tuesday, August 25. Hodnett has proven that he is ultra-fast, especially when it comes to non-traditional sprint car tracks – having scooped up 4 of the last 5 Thunder on the Hill races at Grandview Speedway, another speedway unfamiliar to many sprint drivers.
The Jersey Rush is known for unpredictable finishes, as well as, first time winners. In 2014, Ryan Smith of Kunkletown, PA claimed his first ever 410 victory and in 2011, JJ Grasso of Middletown, DE did the same thing – both have gone on to win multiple events, but claiming your first at New Egypt Speedway is always meaningful. Plenty of drivers on the cusp of their first 410 victory will be in action on Tuesday, August 25 including: Davie Franek – who has claimed 360 Sprint Car wins at New Egypt, Kyle Reinhardt, Robbie Stillwaggon, Brandon Rahmer, Tyler Ross and Freddie Rahmer Jr.
Competitors will Time Trial to determine their starting spot in a 10 lap qualifying event, with an invert making things more interesting. The top two finishers in each qualifying event will re-draw along with the three fastest qualified cars to determine the starting positions in the A-Main. The remainder of the field will be determined in a 12 lap B-Main event.
The lucrative payout will offer a $5,000 to win, $1,000 for tenth position and $400 to start.
Sprint Drivers are encouraged to pre-enter for this event. Entry fee includes 3 Pit Passes (driver and 2 crew members), plus 3 EG Tire & Auto Center Pre-Race BBQ Tickets (4-5 PM) for the fee of $50.
Also in action, the Big Block Modifieds will compete with a standard body package, whereas, Small Block Modifieds will have the option to compete with the popular sail panels. The 30 lap event will offer a $3,000 top prize to competitors, $1,000 for fifth, $350 for tenth and $175 to start.
Modified competitors will draw for Heat Race Groups, and participate in timed Warm-Ups with that group. The heat races will be lined-up based on time with an invert of 4 positions. The top qualifiers in heat race action with re-draw for the A-Main Starting positions.
Modified drivers are encouraged to pre-enter for this event. There is no cost to pre-enter, but pre-entered drivers will receive a free pit pass.
General Admission ticket pricing for Tuesday, August 25 is $30 for Adults, Children 6-11 are $10 and Kids 5 & under are FREE! Pit Admission pricing is $35 and no license is required.
For Advance Tickets, call 443 513 4456. Leave your name and the number of tickets you need. Tickets can be paid for and picked-up on race day at the will-call window after 4 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter at 5 PM.
Pit Gates open at 3:00 PM, Grandstand Gates open at 5:00 PM, Pre-Race Meet & Greet is from 5-6 PM, Driver’s meeting is at 6:15, Hot Laps begin at 6:45 PM and Time Trials start at 7:30 PM
The JERSEY RUSH V is a co-promotion between Lenny, Danny and Davey Sammons, along with, special events organizer Bob Miller
NAPA Auto Parts & Pioneer Pole Building presents…
JERSEY RUSH V
Tuesday, August 25 7:30 PM
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ 08533
Event Information: Len Sammons: 609-888-3618 or Bob Miller 443-513-4456
NAPA AUTO PARTS & PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT. . . .
THE JERSEY RUSH V, 410 SPRINT & MODIFIED DOUBLEHEADER AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
The region’s top competitors take part in a thrilling double header featuring the two most popular divisions on Tuesday, August 25, when the 410 Sprint Cars team with the Big-Block/Small-Block Modified challenge when NAPA Auto Parts and Pioneer Pole Buildings present JERSEY RUSH V at the New Egypt Speedway. Catch the Jersey RUSH V in its fifth presentation with gates opening at 5 PM and race time set for 7:30 PM.
A huge highlight to this event is the free to the public pre-race “Party in the Pits” getting underway pit side at 5 PM. When the front gate opens at 5 PM, so will the pit gate behind the turn four grandstand, welcoming all race fans to visit the pit area, meet drivers, collect autographs and get an early glimpse of the powerful 410 sprint cars before they take to the speedway. The pits will be open for one hour so fans may take part in the Meet & Greet. At 6 PM the serious business of getting ready for warm-ups and time trials will begin. So don’t forget, come out early and take part in the popular “Party in the Pits” just prior to the start of the JERSEY RUSH V.
Then, all eyes will be on the 7/16-mile D-shaped clay oval. A tricky layout, New Egypt Speedway provides some of the greatest side-by-side racing in the country. The 410 Sprint Cars with over 900 horsepower and weighing only 1400 lbs -- the gutsiest of drivers will compete for a possible $5,000 jackpot in the 30 lap co-main event.
Pennsylvania Sprint Car aces like Greg Hodnett, Lucas Wolfe, Brandon and Freddie Rahmer are pre-registered. Hometown heroes Mark Bitner and 2014 Port Royal Speedway Champion, Rick Lafferty – who reside just miles from New Egypt Speedway are among the pre-entries. Along with past race winners JJ Grasso (2011 & 2013) and Ryan Smith (2014), Davey Sammons, Robbie Stillwaggon and a host of others are expected.
Competitors will Time Trial to determine their starting spot in a 10 lap qualifying event, with an invert making things more interesting. The top two finishers in each qualifying event will re-draw along with the three fastest qualified cars to determine the starting positions in the A-Main. The remainder of the field will be determined in a 12 lap B-Main event.
The lucrative payout will offer a $5,000 to win, $1,000 for tenth position and $400 to start.
Sprint Drivers are encouraged to pre-enter for this event. Entry fee includes 3 Pit Passes (driver and 2 crew members), plus 3 EG Tire & Auto Center Pre-Race BBQ Tickets (4-5 PM) for the fee of $50.
Defending track Modified Champion, Ryan Godown, along with main rival, Billy Pauch will take advantage of a unique rules package allowing both Big-Block and Small-Block machines to compete.
Big Block Modifieds will compete with a standard body package, whereas, Small Block Modifieds will have the option to compete with the popular sail panels. The 30 lap event will offer a $3,000 top prize to competitors, $1,000 for fifth, $350 for tenth and $175 to start.
Modified competitors will draw for Heat Race Groups, and participate in timed Warm-Ups with that group. The heat races will be lined-up based on time with an invert of 4 positions. The top qualifiers in heat race action with re-draw for the A-Main Starting positions.
Modified drivers are encouraged to pre-enter for this event. There is no cost to pre-enter, but pre-entered drivers will receive a free pit pass.
General Admission ticket pricing for Tuesday, August 25 is $30 for Adults, Children 6-11 are $10 and Kids 5 & under are FREE! Pit Admission pricing is $35 and no license is required. Need Advance Tickets, just call 443 513 4456 and be sure to leave your name and the number of tickets you need. You may pay for and pick-up your advance tickets on race day in the track office after 4 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter at 5 PM.
Pit Gates open at 3:00 PM, Grandstand Gates open at 5:00 PM, Pre-Race Meet & Greet is from 5-6 PM, Driver’s meeting is at 6:15, Hot Laps begin at 6:45 PM and Time Trials start at 7:30 PM
The JERSEY RUSH is a co-promotion between Lenny, Danny and Davey Sammons, along with, special events organizer Bob Miller
NAPA Auto Parts & Pioneer Pole Building presents…
JERSEY RUSH V
Tuesday, August 25 7:30 PM
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ 08533
Event Information: Len Sammons: 609-888-3618 or Bob Miller 443-513-4456
About New Egypt Speedway
With state-of-the-art facilities, New Egypt Speedway feature daylight-quality lighting system, excellent sightlines – from any seat in the house. The grandstands are fully wheel-chair accessible with wide, clear and well-groomed walkways. Concession facilities serve up everything from sausage sandwiches to ice cream treats at family-style prices. On the track, the racy 7/16-mile D-shaped clay oval serves the Garden State race fans with some of the best competition in the country.
NAPA AUTO PARTS & PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT. . . .
THE JERSEY RUSH V, 410 SPRINTS & MODIFIED DOUBLE-HEADER AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
NEW EGYPT, NJ – The roar of the crowd, the purr of racing engines, side-by-side wheel-to-wheel action. These are the sights and sounds of the fastest cars in dirt track racing and they come together on Tuesday, August 25 when NAPA Auto Parts and Pioneer Pole Buildings present JERSEY RUSH V. As part of this thrilling double header the 410 Sprint Cars and the Modifieds –the region’s two most popular divisions -- make a rare joint appearance at the New Egypt Speedway. Gates will open at 5 PM plus a free Pit Side Meet & Greet will take place from 5 to 6 PM. Racing action will take the green flag at 7:30 PM. New Egypt Speedway is located on Route 539 in New Egypt, NJ. This event is presented by NAPA Auto Parts and Pioneer Pole Buildings.
With over 900 horsepower and weighing only 1400 lbs., these machines average over 120mph at the 1/2 mile clay oval in Ocean County, New Jersey. The drivers of these machines are the gutsiest of them all and these brave pilots will compete for a possible $5,000 jackpot in the 30 lap co-main event.
Sprint competitors will Time Trial to determine their starting spot in a 10 lap qualifying event, with an invert making things more interesting. The top two finishers in each qualifying event will re-draw along with the three fastest qualified cars to determine the starting positions in the A-Main. The remainder of the field will be determined in a 12 lap B-Main event.
Racing in uncharted territory has helped fortify the careers of Sprint Car upstarts Ryan Smith of Kunkletown, PA and JJ Grasso of Middletown, DE – both of these talented drivers claimed their first Sprint Car victories at JERSEY RUSH in 2014 and 2011, respectively. Grasso would go on to win again in 2013 with World of Outlaws Champion Daryn Pittman claiming the win in 2012.
Drivers like Greg Hodnett, Lucas Wolfe, Lance Dewease, Freddie Rahmer, Kyle Reinhart and recent Thunder on the Hill feature winner “Double D” Danny Dietrich are probable competitors challenging for over $25,000 in prize money. The lucrative payout will offer a $5,000 to win, $1,000 for tenth position and $400 to start.
A unique rules package will highlight the Modified event – Big Block Modifieds will compete with a standard body package, whereas, Small Block Modifieds will have the option to compete with the popular sail panels. The 30 lap event will offer a $3,000 top prize to competitors.
New Egypt Speedway’s winningest driver, Frenchtown, NJ’s Billy Pauch has claimed victories in three of the past four JERSEY RUSH events but with expected entries from Ryan Godown, Jimmy Blewett, Jimmy Horton and Duane Howard the event winner will certainly be able to say he earned his prize money.
Sprint drivers are encouraged to pre-enter for this event. Entry fee includes 3 Pit Passes (driver and 2 crew members), plus 3 EG Tire & Auto Center Pre-Race BBQ Tickets (4-5 PM) for the fee of $50.
General Admission ticket pricing for Tuesday, August 25 is $30 for Adults, Children 6-11 are $10 and Kids 5 & under are FREE! Pit Admission pricing is $35 and no license is required.
Pit Gates open at 3:00 PM, Grandstand Gates open at 5:00 PM, Pre-Race Meet & Greet is from 5-6 PM, Driver’s meeting is at 6:15, Hot Laps begin at 6:45 PM and Time Trials start at 7:30 PM
The JERSEY RUSH is co-promotion between Lenny, Danny and Davey Sammons, along with, special events organizer Bob Miller.
Past Jersey RUSH Winners:
410 Sprints
JJ Grasso - 2011
Daryn Pitman - 2012
JJ Grasso - 2013
Ryan Smith - 2014
Modifieds
Billy Pauch - 2011
Jimmy Horton - 2012
Billy Pauch - 2013
Billy Pauch – 2014
NAPA Auto Parts & Pioneer Pole Building presents…
JERSEY RUSH V
Tuesday, August 25 7:30 PM
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ 08533
Event Information: Len Sammons: 609-888-3618 or Bob Miller 443-513-4456
NAPA AUTO PARTS & PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT:
THE RETURN OF THE JERSEY RUSH TO NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 25
The roar of engines, the rush of adrenaline and the thrill of action fill New Egypt Speedway on Tuesday, August 25 as NAPA Auto Parts and Pioneer Pole Buildings present JERSEY RUSH V -- a double header event that will see the fastest cars on dirt, the 410 Sprint Cars and the mighty Modifieds, in a Small-Block/Big-Block challenge, compete at New Jersey’s D-shape half-mile clay oval.
For the past four years, JERSEY RUSH has become one of the most anticipated events of the racing season both on and off the track.
JERSEY RUSH offers a unique pre-race Meet & Greet where race fans are invited into the pit area from 5 to 6 PM. Race fans are encouraged to come early, get an autograph from their favorite drivers and catch a glimpse of the high-speed equipment before it enters the night’s competition. Coupled with a night full of fan interaction – contests, games, prizes and give-a-ways are a highlight of every attendees evening.
On the track, the action is fast and fierce. With a possible winner’s share of $5,000 up for grabs in the 410 Sprint Car division and a $3,000 pot for the Modifieds – JERSEY RUSH plays host to some of the tightest, wheel-banging competition you’ll ever witness.
In 2014, twenty-six year old Ryan Smith held off a hard late race charge from Lucas Wolfe to claim the $5,000 top-prize and his first career 410 Sprint Car victory. Previous race winners include: JJ Grasso (2011 & 2013) and Daryn Pittman (2012).
The sprint cars will compete in time trials to determine qualifying event starting positions. Top qualifiers from heat races will re-draw, along with the 3 fastest qualified cars based on time. The B-Main will round out the 24 car field for the 30 lap A-Main.
While fresh faces have filled 410 Victory Lane for the Big-Block/Small-Block Modifieds two of New Jersey’s greatest have dominated JERSEY RUSH action. Frenchtown, NJ’s Billy ‘The Kid’ Pauch and Neshanic, NJ’s Jimmy Horton have split the four previous JERSEY RUSH events– with Pauch winning in 2011, 2013 & 2014 and Horton claiming the 2012 event. The Modifieds offer a unique event rules package where sail panels are permitted for the Small-Blocks while the Big-Blocks must conform to standard body rules.
Drivers are encouraged to pre-enter for this event. Entry fee includes 3 Pit Passes (driver and 2 crew members), plus 3 EG Tire & Auto Center Pre-Race BBQ Tickets (4-5 PM) for the fee of $50.
General Admission ticket pricing for Tuesday, August 25 is $30 for Adults, Children 6-11 are $10 and Kids 5 & under are FREE! Pit Admission pricing is $35 and no license is required.
Pit Gates open at 3:00 PM, Grandstand Gates open at 5:00 PM, Pre-Race Meet & Green is from 5-6 PM, Driver’s meeting is at 6:15, Hot Laps begin at 6:45 PM and Time Trials start at 7:30 PM
The JERSEY RUSH is co-promotion between Lenny, Danny and Davey Sammons, along with, special events organizer Bob Miller
NAPA Auto Parts & Pioneer Pole Building present…
JERSEY RUSH V
Tuesday, August 25 7:30 PM
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ 08533
Event Information: Len Sammons: 609-888-3618 or Bob Miller 443-513-4456
About New Egypt Speedway
With state-of-the-art facilities, New Egypt Speedway feature daylight-quality lighting system, excellent sightlines – from any seat in the house. The grandstands are fully wheel-chair accessible with wide, clear and well-groomed walkways. Concession facilities serve up everything from sausage sandwiches to ice cream treats at family-style prices. On the track, the racy 7/16-mile D-shaped clay oval serves the Garden State race fans with some of the best competition in the country.
PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS & NAPA AUTO PARTS PRESENT 5TH ANNUAL JERSEY RUSH AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015
The 5th Annual JERSEY RUSH presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings and NAPA Auto Parts will return to the New Egypt Speedway in New Egypt, NJ on Tuesday night, August 25 and will carry a rain date on Wednesday night, August 26. This very popular event will spotlight the 410 sprints and modifieds in a wildly popular double-header showcasing two premier divisions of dirt track racing. Past 410 sprint winners of the JERSEY RUSH include two time winner JJ Grasso (2011 and 2013), 2012 winner Daryn Pitman and most recently, Ryan Smith captured the $5,000 pay day for the win in August of 2014. In the modifieds, Billy Pauch dominated the event winning in 2011, 2013 and 2014 as Jimmy Horton took the modified win in 2012.
The JERSEY RUSH will again offer a pit-side Meet & Greet when race fans are invite into the pits from 5 to 6 PM on race night. In 2014, hundreds of race fans entered the pits to get a glimpse and autograph of their favorite driver and to view the high speed equipment before it enters competition for the night. Many race teams had free autographed photos and drivers and crew members alike would stop for special photo shoots with the fans. Many drivers were also selling their team shirts as well, making this a great interactive event for competitors and fans.
The JERSEY RUSH event is organized by Lenny, Danny and Davey Sammons and special events organizer Bob Miller. Gates will open at 5 PM with race time set for7:30 PM. Watch for more information on the 5th Annual PPB/ NAPA Auto Parts JERSEY RUSH in 2015 at the New Egypt Speedway.
Past JERSEY RUSH Winners
2011
410 Sprints JJ Grasso
Modifieds Billy Pauch
2012
410 Sprints Daryn Pitman
Modifieds Jimmy Horton
2013
410 Sprints JJ Grasso
Modifieds Jimmy Horton
2014
410 Sprints Ryan Smith
Modifieds Billy Pauch
NAPA AUTO PARTS & PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS JERSEY RUSH 4 A BIG SUCCESS. . . . . .
RYAN SMITH TOPS LUCAS WOLFE FOR FIRST EVERY 410 SPRINT WIN AS BILLY PAUCH COMES HOME THE MODIFIED FEATURE WINNER IN THE JERSEY RUSH 4
New Egypt, NJ . . . . . . . . .Twenty-six year old Ryan Smith of Kunkletown, PA scored his first career 410 sprint car win Tuesday night in the JERSEY RUSH 4 at the New Egypt Speedway. The event, sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts and Pioneer Pole Buildings, saw Billy Pauch hold off two late race challenges from Jimmy Blewett and Doug Manmiller to win the modified feature. A big crowd turned out for the fourth running of the Jersey RUSH with the final checkered flag falling at 10:25 PM.
Twenty-six sprint cars took part in time trials with Lance Dewease setting fast time with a time of 13.461. Heat race events were sponsored by Lentini Auto Salvage with $200 going to the winners that included Lucas Wolfe, Freddie Rahmer and Davey Sammons.
In the 30 lap Jersey Rush sprint feature, Ryan Smith took the lead at the drop of the green followed by Mark Smith and Freddie Rahmer. Smith quickly established a comfortable lead with JJ Grasso and Lucas Wolfe on the move to the front. On lap ten, the first caution was displayed for Joey Hershey who stopped in turn four. On the restart, Smith now had to contend with Mark Smith and two time Jersey Rush winner JJ Grasso. At the halfway mark, Ryan Smith was on top followed by Mark Smith, JJ Grasso, Freddie Rahmer and Lucas Wolfe.
By lap nineteen, the battle was now between Mark Smith and Grasso for second. On lap twenty-one, Grasso moved into second and began the task of chasing down Ryan Smith.
Following a lap twenty-three restart, Lucas Wolfe made a strong run and advanced to second, passing JJ Grasso going into turn one. With five laps remaining, Wolfe was reeling in Ryan Smith as slower traffic was now making the race very interesting. On lap twenty-seven, Wolfe pulled along-side of Smith but the pass was not going to be completed this time.
Smith pulled a two car length advantage but with two laps remaining, Wolfe was back in the hunt. With the white flag waving, Wolfe took another run for the lead but Ryan Smith was not to be denied his first 410 win and a $5,000 payday. Lucas Wolfe finished second, JJ Grasso third, Kyle Reinhardt was fourth with Freddie Rahmer making up the top five.
The three Lentini Auto Salvage Modified heats were won by Dominick Buffalino, Billy Pauch and Ryan Godown.
In the 30 lap modified feature, Neal Williams set the pace for the first two circuits with Billy Pauch taking the lead on lap three. Williams fought back to try and regain the lead but Pauch held on to the top spot. On lap eight Doug Manmiller moved into second and by lap twelve, Manmiller was challenging Pauch for the lead.
At the halfway point, Pauch and Manmiller were at the front of the pack with Jimmy Blewett third, Williams fourth and Keith Hoffman. On lap eighteen, Blewett moved into second and now it was up to him to take the win away from Pauch. With five laps remaining, the top five was Pauch, Blewett, Manmiller, , Keith Hoffman and Duane Howard.
In the final two closing laps, Blewett caught Pauch and offered several challenges but at the drop of the checkered flag, the $3,000 payoff went to Pauch. Blewett was second with Doug Manmiller third, Keith Hoffman was fourth and Duane Howard fifth.
410 SPRINT FEATURE $5,000 TO WIN: Ryan Smith, Lucas Wolfe, JJ Grasso, Kyle Reinhardt, Freddie Rahmer, Greg Hodnett, Davey Sammons, Mark Smith, Davie Franek, Mark Bitner, Troy Betts, Billy Pauch Jr., Tyler Ross, Logan Wagner, Brian Carber, Billy Dietrich, Brandon Rahmer, Rick Lafferty, Kyle Purks, Jeff Fithian, Lance Dewease, Ed Aikin, Joey Hershey, Karl Freyer, Kevin Nagy
CnB Mushrooms Fast Time: Lance Dewease 13.461
Battle of Trenton Highest Finishing 360 Sprint : Kyle Purks $300
John Blewett Scrap & Waste Recycling Hard Charger: Troy Betts $100
Vahlco Racing Wheels Bonus: Brian Carber
Thayer Performance Right Rear Hoosier: Troy Betts
Each Sprint Car Heat Race Winner earned $200 courtesy of Lentini Auto Salvage of Flemington, NJ
MODIFIED FEATURE $3,000 TO WIN: Billy Pauch, Jimmy Blewett, Doug Manmiller, Keith Hoffman, Duane Howard, Jimmy Horton, Neal Williams, Dominick Buffalino, David Van Horn, John Stangle, Danny Bouc, Sammy Piazza, Steve Davis, John McClelland, Johnny Cornell III, DJ Ruppert, Chris Grbac, Kyle Merkel, Ryan Godown, Andrew Krause, PJ Oliver, John Pakenham.
Speed Zone Slot Car Raceway & Hobbies Lightning Fast Lap: $100 Billy Pauch
Battle of Trenton Highest Finishing 358 : $300 Doug Manmiller
John Blewett Scrap & Waste Recycling Hard Charger: $300 Jimmy Horton +16 spots
Each Modified Heat Race Winner earned $200 courtesy of Lentini Auto Salvage of Flemington, NJ
Event promoters Lenny, Danny and Davey Sammons and special events organizer Bob Miller are already making plans for the 2014 Jersey RUSH 5.
NAPA AUTO PARTS & PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT. . . .
THE JERSEY RUSH 4 AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 19 . . . . .LANCE DEWEASE & DUANE HOWARD ADDED AS ENTRIES
It only happens one time a year at New Egypt Speedway and the Jersey RUSH 4 is fast approaching.
This double header event showcasing the 410 Sprints & Modifieds is presented by NAPA Auto Parts and Pioneer Pole Buildings will take place on Tuesday night, August 19. Gates will open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM. 410 sprint car star Lance Dewease is a pre-entry for the 30 lap feature that will pay $5,000 to the winner. Dewease holds the one lap track record at New Egypt Speedway, setting the fast time mark at 13.349. Oley, PA Modified standout Duane Howard, a past mid-week show feature winner at New Egypt will be driving the Glenn Hyneman owned #126.
Race fans are invited to come out early and as an added treat, you may take part in the pre-race Meet & Greet (5 to 6 PM). The Meet & Greet will invite fans to go into the pits and meet your favorite drivers, just prior to warm-ups.
Several bonus money incentives are added for the competitors and includes the Lentini Auto Salvage of Flemington, NJ, who posted $200 to win each heat race for the 410 sprints and modifieds. Lentini Auto Salvage is New Jersey’s first fully computerized Auto Salvage. Owner Darryl Carman who raced the 747 Modified at Penn National, Flemington, East Windsor and Bridgeport in years past, is still active in the sport sponsoring several race teams and we welcome them as a sponsor of the Jersey RUSH 4. Visit their website at www.LAS-PARTS.com
Other special awards include a $100 Hard Charger Bonus for both the Sprints & Modifieds posted by John Blewett INC. CnB Mushrooms has a $100 cash bonus for the 410 sprint car fast time of the night. The current one lap track record at New Egypt is held by Lance Dewease with a time of 13,349 set at the 2013 running of the Jersey RUSH on August 20. And some other bonus opportunities include an award from Thayer Performance, with the sprint car driver that finishes eleventh in the feature to receive a right rear tire. Vahlco Racing Wheels has posted two wheel halves to the 15th place finisher in the 410 sprint feature.
This event is all about the stars and they’ll all be out including Greg Hodnett, Lance Dewease, JJ Grasso, Brent Marks, Freddie Rahmer, Brandon Rahmer, Davey Sammons, Billy Dietrich, Robbie Stillwaggon, Davey Franek, Mark Bitner, Curt Michael, Joey Hershey, Kevin Nagy, Rick Lafferty, Ed Aikin and Troy Betts are just a few of the pre-entries. Chasing the modified payoff will be Billy Pauch Sr., Ryan Godown, Duane Howard, Rick Laubach, Billy Pauch Jr., Neal Williams, Chris Grbac, Sammy Piazza, Jimmy Horton, Kyle Merkel, Willie Osmun and Jimmy Blewett.
The modified portion of the show will offer an exciting mix and match of rules to attract the very best in the modified division. 358 Modifieds will race with sail panels as they challenge the Big Block Modifieds without sail panels. PA/New Egypt legal 358 will compete with sail panels. 358’s on gas must weigh 2,275, cars on alcohol must weigh 2,350, 9:1 Steel heads must weigh 2,275 . Open small blocks must weigh 2,450 and will compete with windows and no sail panels. Big Block Modifieds, maximum 467 cu in, windows only, on gas only must weigh 2,500. The modifieds will earn $500 for tenth and $200 to take the green flag. $50 will be paid to all non-qualifiers.
There is a pre-entry bonus offered to both sprint and modified drivers. Entry forms, rules and a complete payoff is posted on line at: www.aarn.com andwww.newegyptspeedway.net Admission for this event is $29 for adults, $10 children 6 to 11 and children five and under will be admitted for free. The pit fee is $35 and a license is not required.
In the event of rain, Wednesday night, August 20 will be the rain date with a starting time of 7:30 PM.
The Jersey Rush spectacular is a co-promotion between Lenny, Danny and Davey Sammons and special events organizer Bob Miller.
THE JERSEY RUSH 4 EVENT FACTS:
What: The Jersey Rush 4 410 Sprints & Modifieds Doubleheader
When: Tuesday, August 19 Gates Open 5 PM 7:30 PM Starting Time
Rain Date: Wednesday, August 20 7:30 PM
Where: New Egypt Speedway
720 Pinehurst Road New Egypt, NJ 08422 (on Route 539)
Meet & Greet: Pit Gates Open at 3:30 PM, Meet & Greet for Sprint Drivers 5-6 PM Drivers Meeting 6:15 PM
Track Phone: 609-758-1900 (Race Day Information)
Website: www.newegyptspeedway.net
Information: Call Bob Miller 443 513 4456
ADVANCE TICKETS: CALL 443 513 4456 Leave your name, phone number and number of tickets you need. Tickets may be paid for and picked up o race night at the New Egypt Speedway Office after 4:30 PM.
Adults: $29, Children 6-11 $10, Children 5 & under Free. Pit Fee $35 no license required.
Jersey Rush Past Winners:
2013 JJ Grasso
2012 Daryn Pittman
2011 JJ Grasso
Facility Amenities: The entire New Egypt Speedway facility features a daylight-quality lighting system and excellent sightlines from any seat in the house. The track is fully wheelchair-accessible with wide, clear and well groomed walkways. There are clean, heated rest rooms, a monitored playground area for the little fans. Whistle-clean concession facilities serve up everything from sausage sandwiches to ice cream treats at family style prices.
The Track: The racy, 7/16-mile D-shaped clay oval plays host to some of the tightest all out wheel-to-wheel competition you’ll ever witness.
