Saw in last week's AARN that the Holsten Racing Team #96 and driver Billy Pauch will be running at Bridgeport in 2022.  Also mentioned that Jimmy Blewett and Gary Bouc will also be racing at Bridgeport.

I've had many enjoyable nights at New Egypt Speedway and hope to have more, but I've had more than a few folks tell me that they hadn't been back to New Egypt, and weren't planning on going back to New Egypt after as they put it, "What they did to Pauch Jr", referring to the way a late season protest was handled, which resulted in the decision by New Egypt Speedway owner and/or management to DQ the #96 after a win, which resulted in a loss of winnings, and which took him out of the points Championship and the $'s that would have been part of the points payout.

Sure wish that whole deal had been handled differently. 

More info:  https://www.dirttrackdigest.com/columns/2022/01/25/pauch-jr-and-holsten-announce-22-plans-dtd-exclusive/?fbclid=IwAR1zbIROogNh9amdnqwQmeskFlzerI1of2-XU74FLZYTmyumtfZdkuJPer8

I don't think Billy Pauch and Billy Pauch Jr like running at the same track in the same division weekly, so I'm wondering what Sr's plans are for 2022, and wondering what your plans (as a fan/other) are as well.....

Personnally, from everything I've read on Billy Jrs' disqualification, I think he got screwed big time.  New Egypt lost not only a great driving talent, but a fan favorite.  My 3 sons, none of which are race fans, took me to New Egypt the night Billy won his last race (at NES).  As Billy was walking past us, one of my boys congratulated him on his win.  Billy shook each of our hands and thanked us for coming out (to NES).  I also believe NES lost a great ambassador, not only for the sport but for NES as well.    I guess the only good thing is the NES point  championship should be a wild open battle this year with Billy Jr running at the Bridgeport and Mike Gular heading up to Orange Co.   As far as Pauch Sr, it appeared last year that his career was starting to wind down.  That being said, I don't think the Pauchs battling each other will be a family issue.  Besides, it may take the 2 of them to defeat Darth Vader in that 26 car (aka Ryan Godown).  Not a fan but have to admit he's a hellva "wheelman".  Scott Ely 

From what Billy Sr said in the 2021 recap video by Mandee. He stated he has a new car ready to run the full Season at the Port. Think Sr is also going to run the Speedsters again. This Season will attend Wall & Bridgeport mostly depending on weather. Doubt I will go any where else this Summer.