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Wall Township, NJ – Veteran racers Kevin Davison of Howell and Steven Reed of Jackson were the big winners in the NASCAR Local Racing Series presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts on Saturday night, May 30th at Wall Stadium. Davison earned a post first place prize of $3,000 plus bonus awards by winning the first ever Iron Revolution 100 for NASCAR Sportsman while Reed topped the 40 lap race for the NASCAR Modifieds.
Former champions Davison and Chris Silvestri of Hazlet wrestled for the lead at the outset of the 100 lapper before Davison throttled to the outside lane to take the lead. The race then went non-stop through lap 50 before the field was allowed to pit for fuel.
The second half of the race offered a different scenario as several caution flags waved. Davison then found himself in the hot seat as repeated restart attacks came from Ryan Kuhlthau and James Blewett, both of Howell. In fact, when Kuhlthau and Blewett were not hounding Davison they were battling each other for second.
At the finish Davison beat Blewett and Kuhlthau to the line with Zach Lenardo and Quinn Trimmer wrapping up the top five.
“I think this is the biggest win of my career,” Davison said after the event. “We’ve won just about all the big Sportsman races and with five titles I’ve been very fortunate. The help and support of my family and all my sponsors make it all happen.”
Defending champ Tyler Truex of Mayetta and former champ Reed fought for first at the outset of the Modified 40-lapper with Reed taking the lead early with a diving inside lane pass. Reed then stood his ground the rest of the way with Blake Barney of Howell, who won the first two races of the series, offering several attacks. Derek Hopkinson of Milltown advanced from deep in the field to finish third. Brick’s Eddie McCarthy and Wall’s Tyler Ferris were fourth and fifth.
“This one is really special,” Reed said “My wife just celebrated her birthday and my kids are here for the first time this season. I think we’ve had one of the fastest cars this season. All the hard work paid off.”
Mike Alcaro of West Milford returned to the third mile paved oval and returned to his winning ways, topping the 25 lap race for the Legend Cars. Alcaro took the lead with a lap nine inside lane pass. Jack Gerzabek, Justin Emmons, Tyler Pappas and Mark Tischler completed the top five
Geoffrey Sutton of East Stroudsburg, Pa. topped the non stop 25 lap race for the touring ATQMRA TQ Midgets. Jeff Kot, Kyle Taraska, Joey Payne and Blake Barney wrapped up the top five.
Wall Stadium will return to action this Saturday night June 6. The O’Shea’s Auto Repair Factory Stocks will be in the spotlight as they compete in Twin 20 lap races on Pack the Track Night which feature an admission price of $10. Sportsman, Surf Side Collision 4 Cylinder’s, and Natural Design Company Legend Cars will also be in action. Qualifying is at 6:00 p.m. with main events starting at 7:30 p.m.
The following Saturday, June 13th will be the 66th Annual Garden State Classic 150 for the NASCAR Modifieds in addition to the first of three Triple Crown Summer Slam races for the Natural Design Company Legend Cars. The O’Shea’s Auto Repair Factory Stocks and ATQMRA TQ Midgets will round out the card on the 13th.
Built on Speed, Fueled by History, Wall Stadium has been the home for auto racing at the Jersey Shore since 1950. For more information call 732-681-6400 or visit wall-stadium.com.
MODIFIED FEATURE – 40 Laps – 1. STEVEN REED, JACKSON, 2. James Blewett, 3. Derek Hopkinson, 4. Eddie McCarthy, 5. Tyler Ferris, 6 Teddy Cranmer, 7. Joey Merlino, 8. James Blewett, 9. Tommy Martino, Jr., 10. Dakota Kessler, 11. Steve Davis, 12. Tyler Truex, 13. Jimmy Blewett, 14. Jarret DiGiantomasso, 15. Jonathan Laureigh, 16. Jake Nelke, 17. Shaun Carrig
SPORTSMAN FEATURE – IRON REVOLUTION 100 – 1. KEVIN DAVISON, HOWELL, 2. James Blewett, 3. Ryan Kuhlthau, 4. Zach Lenardo, 5. Quinn Trimmer, 6. Neil Rutt III, 7. Tyler Truex, 8. Tyler Ferris, 9. Ryan Bilello, 10. Sean Vuksanic, 11. Brian Osborn, 12. Matthew Kovacs, 13 Ron Pavia, 14. Christopher Laureigh, 15. Dom Fattaruso, 16. Billy Both, 17. Jimmy Blewett, 18. Peyton Arthofer, 19. Steve Whitt, 20. Chris Silvestri, 21. Justin Teresak, DNS Avery Arthofer
LEGEND CARS FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. MIKE ALCARO, WEST MILFORD, 2. Jack Gerzabek, 3. Justin Emmons, 4. Tyler Pappas, 5. Mark Tischler, 6 Jeff Stevens, 7. Chris Gall, 8. Thomas Schwarz, 9. Shanon Schwarz, 10. Lars Wilson, 11. Joe Parker, Jr., DNS Dan Haskell
TQ MIDGET FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1 GOEFFREY SUTTON, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA., 2. Jeff Kot, 3. Kyle Taraska, 4. Joey Payne, 5. Blake Barney, 6. Tyler Ferris, 7. Steve Craig, 8. Ryan Tidman, 9. Jim Tomaino, DNS Anthony Payne, DNS Mark Lawshe, Jr,
Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium
Photos By: Pete MacDonald/Wall Stadium
