WALL STADIUM MODIFIEDS READY FOR GARDEN STATE CLASSIC THIS SATURDAY (JUNE 5)
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Many of the top drivers in asphalt Modified stock car racing are expected to compete in one of the most prestigious events in Modified stock car racing as Wall Stadium Speedway presents the 60th running of the Garden State Classic this Saturday evening (June 5). Plans call for spectator seating to open at 4:00 p.m., with qualifying slated for 5:00 p.m. and main event action to follow around 7:00 p.m. In addition, during the 6:00 p.m. intermission, fans will enjoy a performance by “Xtreme Queen,” a well a popular and respected Queen tribute band.
This year’s 125-lap format, offering $5,000 to the winner, is attracting the attention of several racers in the Modified division. Expected to see action are defending race champion Blake Barney of Jackson and defending series champion and three-time 2021 winner Andrew Krause of Holmdel. Jackson’s Steven Reed, Ron Frees of Lanoka Harbor, Chris Andretta of Neptune, Derek Hopkinson of Toms River, Farmingdale's Tommy Martino, Jr. and Dom Fattaruso and Eddie McCarthy, both of Brick, are also expected to be among those to see action.
Along with the championship 125-lap Modified race, the Factory Stocks, the Fast 4s and the touring Three Quarter Midgets will compete in 25-lap feature races.
Saturday’s schedule will see the competitor pit area open at 1:00 p.m. and regular practice will start at 2:30 p.m. Spectator seating will open at 4:00 p.m. Qualifying will then begin at 5:00 p.m. to be followed by intermission entertainment at 6:00 p.m. and feature race action for all divisions slated for 7:00 p.m.
Wall Stadium 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. More information can be obtained by visiting www.wallspeedwayracing.com. The speedway hotline number is 732-681-6400 and email address is CKMotorsports@aol.com.
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