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NEW EGYPT, NJ – On the Rebound.
Two weeks ago, Danny Bouc had his finish of the season, finishing 13th, and losing the point lead for the first time since May. The bad feelings didn’t last long.
“Tonight, everything went right for us,” Bouc exclaimed. “Two weeks ago, nothing went right. We got back to the shop, changed a bunch of stuff (including a motor), and here we are.”
The Pipersville, Pa. raced from the 9th starting position to his third win of the season at New Egypt Speedway, bagging a $4,500 payday for ‘Katy’s Race’ in honor of Katy Mancini.
Mancini Custom Homes and John Blewett Inc. each added $1,000 to the winner’s share, raising it to the $4,500 that Danny Bouc took back to the Keystone State.
The non-stop feature saw Flemington, N.J.’s Bryan Kuhl grab the early lead, pacing the opening 19 laps, with Trenton, N.J.’s Davey Sammons chasing him until the competition of the 17th circuit.
With Kuhl setting the pace, Bouc was leading the charge of on comers to the front of the pack, with Ryan Godown and Billy Pauch Jr. in hot pursuit.
Bouc caught the top three on lap 11, with the top groove appearing the preferred line, with each of the lead trio occupying the top side.
Fortunately for Bouc, as he approached third place running Jack Butler, Butler had closed in on Sammons for the runner-up spot, suddenly forming a three-car duel for the second position.
Bouc dove underneath Butler for third at the halfway mark and set his sights on the lead two, as Kuhl began to fade into the clutches of Sammons for the lead.
The leaders had backed up to Danny Bouc, playing right into his hands.
“We setup for this thing to go caution free,” Bouc explained. “We were starting as far forward as we have all year, so I thought if it went caution free, we’d be in good shape.”
Bouc grabbed the lead, going two-for-one at the completion of lap 19, and led the final 12 laps to pick up the win and reclaim the point lead with just two races remaining in the championship.
Frenchtown, N.J.’s Billy Pauch Jr. made a late race charge after being stalled out early to come home second, and Phillipsburg, N.J.’s Jack Butler got his best finish of the season, rounding out the podium.
Ringoes, N.J.’s Ryan Godown came home fourth, now sitting six points behind Bouc for the point lead, and Bryan Kuhl also got his best run of the season, finishing fifth.
Finishing sixth through 10th, respectively, were Davey Sammons; East Greenbush, N.Y.’s David Schilling; Sayreville, N.J.’s Dominick Buffalino; Montgomery, N.J.’s Justin Grosso; and Montgomery, N.J.’s Brandon Grosso.
Martinsville, N.J.’s John McClelland picked up a crowd-pleasing win with the Swagger Factory Apparel Crate Sportsman in the Mr. Crate Classic, bagging a $1,500 payday.
The win came after Pilesgrove Township, N.J.’s Ethan Bill came up four pounds light across the scales, after crossing the finish line first.
McClelland, who started 15th, was making his first start of the year, after retiring following the 2023 season.
Affectionately known as ‘Johnny Mac,’ McClelland stepped into a Matt Ellery backup car and took it to Victory Lane.
Conveniently enough, Ellery ran second, taking the full $500 bonus back home, which came from Ellery’s Pub & Grill, paying first and second an extra $250 each.
Cream Ridge, N.J. natives Pat Wall and Ryan Simmons finished third and fourth and Jacksonville, N.J.’s Nick Van Wickle completing the top five.
The Oliver Communications Group One-on-One Match Races also took place on Saturday for the Swagger Factory Apparel Crate Sportsman, which were won by Ethan Bill.
John McClelland made his way into the match races by way of his fast time in the heat races, making him first up.
‘Johnny Mac’ rolled through Mike Toth, Ryan Heim and Glenn McIntyre before falling to Steve Davis.
Davis, after knocking off McClelland, bested David Miloszar, Nick Van Wickle and Ryan Simmons until Matt Ellery knocked off Davis.
Ellery was topped by Pat Wall, who appeared on his way to winning the finale, before catching a rut the wrong way going into turn three, causing him to lose control and allowing Ethan Bill to pick up the win.
Bill only had to run one Match Race, but it was all he needed to pick up the $500 from Oliver Communications Group.
Wall, N.J.’s Rob Ormsbee raced his way to his second Xtreme Diesel Performance (XDP) LLC., Street Stock win of the season. Ormsbee got to the lead from the fourth starting position on lap four and set sail with the win.
Ormsbee only gained four points on the point leader Pat Force, who finished second. Chris Lane, Scott Freed, and Chris Allen Sr. completed the top five.
Racing continues this Thursday, August 21 for the Short Track Super Series (STSS) ‘Dirty Jersey’. The STSS Modifieds go for 50 laps and a $6,000 top prize. Also on the card are the STSS Crate Sportsman, and Four Cylinders.
For the August 21 event, pit gates open at 4 p.m. with grandstands unlocking at 5 p.m. Hot laps are slated for 6:30 p.m. with racing to follow at 7:15 p.m.
Grandstand admission is $35 for Reserved Seating (https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/2205/tickets/1470567), $30 for Adults, $28 for Seniors (ages 65 and up), and $20 for Teens (12-15) and Military w/ID. Kids 11 and under are admitted FREE.
Pit admission is $45 (no license required).
New Egypt Speedway is located at 720 Route 539 New Egypt, NJ 08533. To learn more visit newegyptspeedway.net, call 609.758.1900 or like New Egypt Speedway on Facebook.
‘KATY’S RACE’ RESULTS SUMMARY – NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY AUGUST 16, 2025
Modified ‘Katy’s Race’ Feature Quick Results (30 Laps):
1.) DANNY BOUC 2.) Billy Pauch Jr. 3.) Jack Butler 4.) Ryan Godown 5.) Bryan Kuhl 6.) Davey Sammons 7.) David Schilling 8.) Dominick Buffalino 9.) Justin Grosso 10.) Brandon Grosso 11.) Tanner Van Doren 12.) Johnny Bangs 13.) Paul Mancini 14.) Kevin Borden 15.) Jim Housworth 16.) Frank Venezia 17.) Joseph Brown 18.) Will Dupree 19.) George Gareis Jr. 20.) Chris Grbac 21.) John Aumick 22.) Corey Cormier 23.) Joe Nappi
Modified Winner Bonus from Mancini Custom Homes ($1,000): Danny Bouc
Modified Winner Bonus from John Blewett Inc. ($1,000): Danny Bouc
Modified 5th Place Bonus from Bridgeport Motorsports Park ($100): Bryan Kuhl
Modified 5th Place Bonus from F&W Grapifix ($150 Gift Card): Bryan Kuhl
Modified 7th Place Bonus from Puglisi Motorsports ($150): David Schilling
Modified 7th Place Bonus from Jim Brown Racing Photos (Free 11×14 Photo): David Schilling
Modified 9th Place Bonus from Training Tails ($99): Justin Grosso
Modified 9th Place Bonus from Sweet Victory Apparel Co. (Free Hat & Shirt): Justin Grosso
Modified 10th Place Bonus from Jim Brown Racing Photos (Free 11×14 Photo): Brandon Grosso
Modified 10th Place Bonus from ERK Steering Repair ($50 Gift Card): Brandon Grosso
Modified 12th Place Bonus from Flyin’ Ryan Mancini ($500): Johnny Bangs
Modified 12th Place Bonus from Martz Racing ($100): Johnny Bangs
Modified 13th Place Bonus from Tramontana Motorsports ($100): Paul Mancini
Modified 13th Place Bonus from Creston Hydraulics Inc. (Gift Basket): Paul Mancini
Modified 14th Place Bonus from Behrents Performance Warehouse ($100 Gift Card): Kevin Borden
Modified 16th Place Bonus from ERK Steering Repair ($50 Gift Card): Frank Venezia
Modified 19th Place Bonus from Behrents Performance Warehouse ($100 Gift Card): George Gareis Jr.
Modified First Car on DIG Shocks Bonus from DIG Race Products (Set of Shock Covers): Billy Pauch Jr.
Modified Hard Charger Bonus from Shockwave Racing Technology (Free Shock Dyno Service): Billy Pauch Jr.
Swagger Factory Apparel Crate Sportsman ‘Mr. Crate Classic’ Feature Quick Results (35 Laps):
1.) JOHN MCCLELLAND 2.) Matt Ellery 3.) Pat Wall 4.) Ryan Simmons 5.) Nick Van Wickle 6.) Ryan Heim 7.) Steve Davis 8.) Glenn McIntyre 9.) Bob Lineman Jr. 10.) John Scarpati 11.) Mike Toth 12.) Aiden Spencer 13.) Dylan Morris 14.) Lexi Wilson 15.) Tom Klimkowski 16.) Chris Bergstrom 17.) Joe Nappi 18.) Hunter Ploski 19.) David Miloszar Jr. 20.) Therese Aumick 21.) John Norcia 22.) Dan Fleming
DNS: Steve Puglisi
DQ: Ethan Bill
Oliver Communications Group Crate Match Race Winner: Ethan Bill
Crate Winner Bonus from Ellery’s Pub & Grill ($250): John McClelland
Crate 2nd Place Bonus from Ellery’s Pub & Grill ($250): Matt Ellery
Crate 13th Place Bonus from Creston Hydraulics Inc. (Gift Basket): Dylan Morris
Crate Hard Luck Bonus from Fresh Carb (Free Carb Rebuild): Steve Puglisi
Crate Hard Charger Bonus from Shockwave Racing Technology (Free Shock Dyno Service): John McClelland
Crate Hard Charger Bonus from Scott in the Stands ($50): John McClelland
XDP Street Stock Feature Quick Results (15 Laps):
1.) ROB ORMSBEE 2.) Patrick Force 3.) Chris Lane 4.) Scott Freed 5.) Chris Allen Sr. 6.) Brian Ludwig 7.) Geoff Handel 8.) Shane Grosso
