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Wall Township, NJ – NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour point leader Patrick Emerling is the latest driver to confirm his entry into the John Blewett III Memorial 176 at Wall Stadium on August 29th. Emerling joins an all star cast that is looking for a piece of the $45,000 purse that will see $10,076 go to the winner and $1,076 just to start the 176-lap feature.
An all-star field of invading Tour-Type Modified drivers is expected to challenge the high banks of Wall Stadium, led by 2025 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Austin Beers. Joining Beers will be Matt Hirschman, Tommy and Trevor Catalano, Timmy Solomito, Max Zachem, Matt Swanson, Danny Bohn, Tom Rogers, Ricky Collins, Don Wagner, Jack Ely, Tyler Barry and Roger Turbush.
The visiting stars will face a strong contingent of Wall Stadium regulars, including Blake Barney, Jimmy and James Blewett, Eddie McCarthy, Teddy Cranmer, Jake Nelke, Carsten and Jarret DiGiantomasso, Tyler Truex, Steve Davis, Paul Hartwig Jr., Kyle Scisco and more.
Adding another major name to an already star-studded field, 2008 Daytona 500 champion Ryan Newman will make his first-ever appearance at Wall Stadium and compete in the 176-lap Tour-Type Modified feature.
It all kicks off with an Open Practice session on Friday August 28th that will go from 3-7pm. The session will be open to all race teams. Advance tickets will also be available in the speedway office during practice on Friday night.
Camping will be available on the Speedway grounds beginning Thursday evening, August 27.
A $1,000 bonus has been put up courtesy of North American Construction to the driver who sets the fastest lap in Tour-Type Modified time trials on August 29th.
Also a $500 Hard Charger Award is now up for grabs for the driver who advances the most positions during the 176-lap feature event thanks to Professional Therapy Associates.
Over $5,000 in lap money has been raised to date, with the total continuing to grow. Additional contingency bonuses are also available for the 176-lap event.
Lap sponsorships are available for a minimum of $25 per lap. Fans can secure a lap by emailing wallstadiummarketing@gmail.com or by visiting the merchandise gazebo or main office on race nights. The redraw for the Tour-Type Modifieds will be sponsored by NAPA and VanWickle Auto Supply that night as well.
Tour Type Modified teams are strongly encouraged to pre enter at: https://www.myracepass.com/
Pit gates will open for Tour Type Modified teams at 9am, followed by 12pm for the Wall Stadium local divisions. Tour Modified practice is slated for 1pm, grandstand gates will unlock at 1pm, Tour Modified Time Trials are set for 4:30pm with the John Blewett Memorial 176 set to begin at 6:30pm.
Advance tickets are on sale now at wall-stadium.com, Adult (18+) tickets will be $40, Seniors & Military w/ID will be $30, Kids (7-17) will be $20 with Kids 6 & under being FREE. Pit passes will be $45 with a NASCAR License and $55 without.
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, email wallstaduminfo@gmail.com or visit wall-stadium.com.
