Buffalino Cruises on Jeep Night at New Egypt Speedway, Fourth Winner in 4 Races

(Jim Brown Photo)

August 1, 2020):  Dominick Buffalino of Morganville, NJ became the fourth different Vahlco Wheels Modified feature winner in as many races Saturday night on Jeep night at New Egypt Speedway. Buffalino took the lead with 8 laps remaining in the 30 lap event and held on to post his first win of 2020, and the 13th Modified victory of his career. Buffalino swept the evening as he also won his 10 lap heat race.

PJ Oliver and Steve Davis brought the 25-car field to the drop of the green with Oliver powering his way out in front. Cale Ross and Buffalino quickly moved into second and third and took up the chase of the leader during the first half of the race.  After lap 5 the race ran 21 laps before the next caution, and during this period Billy Pauch Jr., Ryan Krachun, Mike Butler and Davey Sammons charged up thru the tough field. At the halfway mark Pauch and Krachun battled for several laps side by side for the fifth position as Buffalino moved into the runnerup position and chased after leader Oliver. With ten laps remaining Pauch suddenly surged forward racing up to third. Buffalino at this point had caught Oliver and on lap 22 he made what would be the winning pass. Pauch grabbed second as the five to go signal was given to the field however Buffalino was more than a half of a straightaway in front.  One lap later the red flag was displayed for Brandon Grosso who had flipped in turn three, erasing the sizeable lead Buffalino was enjoying and setting up a four lap shootout. Buffalino controlled the restart but Pauch stayed with him and made one last bid on the outside in the final two turns, but Buffalino was up to the challenge and posted the popular win. Pauch Jr. finished a close second, early leader Oliver came home third, followed by Cale Ross and Mike Butler.

Vinny Trioa, a rookie in 2019, captured his first career win in the 20 lap Ice Less Crate Modified feature. Troia took the lead early after a hard battle with Nick Van Wickle and then had to hold off a red hot Jim Housworth late in the event to earn his first ever win. Housworth, who has won all 3 Sportsman features in 2020 so far, settled for second after throwing everything he had at the winner to no avail.  Van Wickle posted his best finish in third, followed by 12th starting Anthony Tramontana Jr who takes over the point lead.  Tom Princiotta rounded out the top five.

The Larry’s Hot Rods and Harley’s Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars presented by the Meat Shoppe 20 lap event went non stop with Brian Spencer winning his fifth career feature in a time of 6:44.  Defending champion Rich Mellor settled for second, chased by Mick D’Agastino, Brad Schaale and Duane Nixon.

The Lyons Construction/MetalFab Rookie feature saw Mason Magee win for the third time in five races. Magee was chased across the stripe by Amanda Buchel and Gary Bozowski.

The 4-Cylinder 15 lap feature was won by Justin Dunn. Justin was chased by his dad, Scott Dunn who made it a family sweep by finishing second. Two-time defending champ Joe Garey Sr. finished third, followed by Tim Jones and Joe Garey Jr. 

Next week, Saturday night August 8th the Vahlco Wheels Modifieds will once again headline the show, and they will be joined by the touring USAC East Coast 360 Wingless Sprint Cars.  The Sportsman, Street Stocks and the Lyons Construction/MetalFab Rookie Sportsman will round out the racing card.  Gates will open at 5pm, with warm-ups at 6pm and the first race taking place at 7pm.      

New Egypt Speedway Results

Jeep Night V

8/1/2020

Vahlco Wheels MODIFIEDS

Feature (30 laps):  1.  Dominick Buffalino 2. Billy Pauch Jr. 3. PJ Oliver 4. Cale Ross 5. Mike Butler 6. JR Fulper 7. David Van Horn 8. Davey Sammons 9. Ryan Krachun 10. Billy Osmun 11. John McClelland 12. Danny Bouc 13. Kory Fleming 14. Chris Grbac 15. John Pakenham 16. Brian Roemer 17. Mickey Kessler 18. Blaine Bracelin 19. Brandon Grosso 20. Dakota Kessler 21. Bruce Gsell 22. Wade Hendrickson 23. Steve Davis 24. Frank Cozze 25. Bryan Kuhl  

Heat Winners:  Fulper, Davis, Buffalino

Ice Less CRATE MODIFIEDS

Feature (20 laps):  1. Vinny Troia 2. Jim Housworth 3. Nick Van Wickle 4. Anthony Tramontana 5. Tom Princiotta 6. Howie Finch 7. Jeremy Martino 8. Robbie Dunn 9. Sammy Martz Jr. 10. Johnny Bangs 11. Dan Fleming 12. Justin Grosso 13. Joe Toth 14. Ryan Simmons 15. Steve Hicks 16. Ryan Heim 17. Kevin Borden 18. Jordan Cox 19. Eric Palmer 20. Jon Meyer 21. Jimmy Dallett 22. Cody Higbie 23. Eric Kormann 24. Mason Magee 25. DJ Hunt 26. Aaron Weaver

Heat Winners: Housworth, Hicks, Troia 

Consi Winners: Martino, J. Cox

Pts. Provisional: Ryan Heim

DNQ: Amanda Buchel, Matt Knaub, George Begg, Jim Avery, Brad Cicio, Will Protinick, Glenn McIntyre, Gary Bozowski, Nick Trapasso, Andy Walko, Frank Frasco, Ryan Krushinski, Bobby Holzwarth, Jarrod Burdge, Paul Mancini

Larry’s Hot Rods & Harleys NEWS SPRINTS presented by The Meat Shoppe

Feature (20 laps): 1. Brian Spencer 2. Rich Mellor 3. Mick D’Agastino 4. Brad Schaale 5. Duane Nixon 6. Ken Nealis 7. Larry Drake 8. Ricky Rutt 9. Eric Degler

DNS: Heidi Hedin, Eric Jennings                                                                                                                                                         

Heat Winners:  Hedin, Mellor

4-CYLINDERS

Feature (15 laps):  1. Justin Dunn 2. Scott Dunn 3. Joe Garey Sr. 4. Tim Jones 5. Joe Garey Jr. 6. Shea Wills 7. Ashley Wroble 8. Brandon Hires 9. Everett Taylor 10. Dom Antonelli 11. Mike Fox 12. Joe Wolfe

Lyons Construction/MetalFab ROOKIES

Feature (8 laps): 1. Mason Magee 2. Amanda Buchel 3. Gary Bozowski 4. Will Protinick 5. Paul Mancini 6. Jim Avery