STEVEN REED WINS FIRST 2023 WALL MODIFIED RACE SATURDAY
WALL, NJ ~ Multi-time driving champion Steven Reed won his first Modified stock car race of the season on Saturday night at Wall Stadium Speedway. It was the 38th career victory for the Jackson resident.
Reed rocketed to the lead almost instantly and fought off Tommy Martino, Jr. of Red Bank in the early going. Soon Howell's Jimmy Blewett advanced to second while Holmdel's Andrew Krause took over third by the 15th lap. The top three then ran in tight formation before Milltown's Derek Hopkinson closed in for the battle running fourth.
As the lead quartet raced through the halfway point Reed was able to stretch a slight advantage as Krause applied the pressure to Blewett for second. This second place battle finally boiled over with 36 laps in the books when the duo touched exiting turn two with Blewett's mount becoming airborne and hitting the guardrail as a result forcing the event's only yellow flag. Reed continued to lead once action resumed as Hopkinson chased him to the checker flag for second. Brick's Eddie McCarthy, Carsten DiGiantomasso of Jackson and Martino wrapped up the top five.
“Even through we won here at Turkey Derby last fall, we cut this car up looking for ways to make it faster,” Reed said. “I think we made some good changes. I have to thank everyone who helps on the car. My wife was my spotter on the radio tonight and did an excellent job.”
After picking his way through the pack, Howell's Johnny Carpenter caught Bryan O'Shea of Neptune City, battled for the lead for several laps and then made the winning pass on the final circuit of the extra-distance 50-lap main event. O'Shea, Billy Both of Rahway, Manahawkin's Robert Stock and former champion Scott Riggleman of Manchester wrapped up the top five.
Howell's Kevin Davison won his second feature race of the year earning the trophies in the Sportsman 25-lapper. Hazlet's Chris Silvestri chased him to the finish line over Quinn Trimmer of Waldwick, Teddy Cranmer and DJ Doyle.
Nate Divone of Howell crossed the finish line first over friend and neighbor Ryan Kuhlthau to win the Legends Car 25-lapper. Ryan MacConnell, Justin Teresak and Justin Emmons were third through fifth.
After battling for the lead and tangling with Kyle Taraska in the closing laps, Ryan Tidman won the 30-lap JJ Lane Memorial in memory of Bruce Kindberg for the ATQMRA TQ Midgets. Buddy Sload drove home second with Matt Janisch, Tyler Ferris and Mark Yoder wrapping up the top five.
The 2023 Wall Stadium Speedway season continues this Saturday night, August 12, with the Modifieds, Sportsman, Fast 4s, Legend Cars and Limited Late Models all in action.
Wall Stadium 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. The speedway hotline number is 732-681-6400 and email address is ckmotorsports@aol.com.
MODIFIED FEATURE - 40 Laps - 1. STEVEN REED, JACKSON, 2. Derek Hopkinson, 3. Eddie McCarthy, 4. Carsten DiGiantomasso, 5. Tommy Martino, Jr., 6. Ron Frees, 7. Shaun Carrig, 8. Andrew Krause, 9. Jarret DiGiantomasso, 10. Blake Barney, 11. Jimmy Blewett, 12. Jake Nelke, 13. Tyler Ferris
SPORTSMAN
TIME TRIALS – 1 Lap 1. Rutt, 13.195, 2. Cranmer, 13.201, 3. Truex, 13.217, 4. Davison, 13.231, 5. Collins, 13.249, 6. Blewett, 13.254, 7. DiGiantomasso, 13.286, 8. Trimmer, 13.269, 9. O'Shea, 10. Ferris, 13.320, 11. Silvestri, 13.328, 12. Reaves, 13.373
FEATURE - 50 Laps - 1. JIMMY BLEWETT, HOWELL, 2. Andrew Krause, 3. Kevin Davison, 4. Jarret DiGiantomasso, 5. Chris Silvestri, 6. Quinn Trimmer, 7. Teddy Cranmer, 8. Neil Rutt III, 9. Ryan Maher, 10. Jeff Loesch, 11. Kenny Reaves, 12. Tyler Truex, 13. Ricky Collins, 14. Tyler Ferris, 15. Ryan Fisher, 16. Bryan O'Shea, 17. Robert Sutphin, 18. Richie Byrne, 19. DJ Doyle
FACTORY STOCK FEATURE - 50 Laps – 1. JIMMY CARPENTER, HOWELL, 2. Bryan O'Shea, 3. Billy Both, 4. Robert Stack, 5. Scott Riggleman, 6. Rob Anderton, 7. Logan Fraser, 8. Gary Burton, 9. Bob Anderton, 10. James Hall, 11. Kevin Kennedy, 12. Nancy Riggleman, 13. AJ Jadacki, 14. Matt Badessa, 15. Ryan Bilello, 16. Nicole, Razzano
SPORTSMAN FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. KEVIN DAVISON, HOWELL, 2. Chris Silvestri, 3. Quinn Trimmer, 4. Teddy Cranmer, 5. DJ Doyle, 6. Kenny Reaves, 7. Ryan Maher, 8. Ryan Fisher, 9. Brian Spencer, 10. Brian DeSarno, 11. Robert Sutphin, 12. Bryan O'Shea, 13. Todd Dige
LEGEND CARS FEATURE - 25 Laps - 1. NATE DIVONE, HOWELL, 2. Ryan Kuhlthau, 3. Ryan MacConnell, 4. Justin Teresak, 5. Justin Emmons, 6. Joe Pryzbylinski, Jr., 7. Malcolm Campbell, 8. Jack Gerzabek, 9. Liane Sharry, 10. Chris Gall
TQ MIDGET FEATURE - 50 Laps - 1. RYAN TIDMAN, 2. Buddy Sload, 3. Matt Janisch, 4. Tyler Ferris, 5. Mark Yoder, 6. Cole Mullen, 7. Steve Craig, 8. Chris Coleman, 9. Kyle Taraska, 10. Joey Bailey, 11. Mike Glaser, 12. Kyle Herve
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