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Is Turkey Derby Time ‘Showtime’ for Jimmy Blewett?

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Is Turkey Derby Time 'Showtime' for Jimmy Blewett? By: Pete MacDonald There is no secret that Jimmy Blewett loves racing at Wall Stadium, he grew up literally just five minutes up the road in Howell, NJ. I'm also willing to bet that Jimmy has just as many laps around the 1/3 mile high-banked speedway than just about anybody else in its history. The driver they call "Showtime" will be again chasing Turkey Derby glory this week, in somewhat of a homecoming for the 35 year old driver. Jimmy who has primarily competed on the dirt at New Egypt…

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Mauriello Aiming For Back To Back Turkey Derby Wins

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mauriello Aiming For Back To Back Turkey Derby Wins By: Pete MacDonald On November 28th of last season, not very many people outside Wall Stadium knew the name Eric Mauriello, that would all change the following day as Mauriello scored what many would consider a huge upset victory in Turkey Derby XLI at Wall Stadium. The second generation driver from Howell, NJ who was driving probably one of, if not the most iconic pavement modifieds throughout the United States in Dick Barney's "Big Red" 14, Mauriello would take the lead for good on Lap 125 and not look…

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Ryan Preece Leads Cast of Invaders To Turkey Derby; Top 3 in NASCAR Whelen Modified Points Planing To Attend

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Ryan Preece Leads Cast of Invaders To Turkey Derby; Top 3 in NASCAR Whelen Modified Points Planing To Attend By: Pete MacDonald Ryan Preece confirmed to Racers Guide.com on Monday that he does plan on being in attendance for the 42nd Annual Jersey Shore Festival of Speed also known as Turkey Derby at Wall Stadium. Preece finished eighth in last year's Derby driving Tommy Baldwin's No.98. Preece is coming off of a season in which he was able to compete in the last four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races of the season driving for Mike Curb in the…

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ALL-STAR FIELD EXPECTED FOR WALL STADIUM TURKEY DERBY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] ALL-STAR FIELD EXPECTED FOR WALL STADIUM TURKEY DERBY WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ If the quality and quantity of race cars at the November 14 Turkey Derby practice and the interest of other Modified stock car drivers can be any indication the 42nd running of the Turkey Derby stock car classic at Wall Stadium Speedway will feature an all-star field. The event is presented on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend and set during the daylight hours. On hand for the November 14 practice and turning fast times were Tour Type Modified standouts Keith Rocco of Berlin, Ct.,…

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WALL STADIUM TURKEY DERBY STARTING TIMES ANNOUNCED

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] WALL STADIUM TURKEY DERBY STARTING TIMES ANNOUNCED WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Starting times for two pre-race practice days and the three day 42nd annual Turkey Derby stock car racing spectacular at Wall Stadium Speedway have been set. Scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend events are set during the daylight hours. In preparation of the Turkey Derby officials have announced that paid practice sessions will be held on both Saturday November 14 and Saturday November 21. Grandstand admission is free for both practices, which will run from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Pit area gates will…

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THREE-DAY WALL STADIUM TURKEY DERBY SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] THREE-DAY WALL STADIUM TURKEY DERBY SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ The three day schedule for the 42nd annual Turkey Derby stock car racing spectacular at Wall Stadium Speedway has been announced. Set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend events have been scheduled during the daylight hours. On Friday the Snap-on Sportsman cars will compete in a 50-lap main event, the Green Flag Driving Experience Legend Cars will battle in a 30-lapper and the O’Shea’s Auto Repair Factory Stocks and the Green Monster Insulation 4 Cylinder Stocks will each battle in 40-lap races. Practice for all…

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Turkey Derby XLII Schedule Announced

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Turkey Derby XLII Schedule Announced The schedule for the annual festival of speed held on Thanksgiving weekend known as Turkey Derby at Wall Stadium has been released. The 42nd Annual Turkey Derby will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday November 27th, 28th, and 29th. Competing divisions on Friday include the Sportsman going in a 50-Lap distance, the Legend Cars going battle for 30 laps on the high banks, along with the Factory Stocks and 4-Cylinders both competing in 40-Lap Features. Saturday's divisions will again be headlined by the Tour-Type Modifieds competing in a 150-Lap $5,000 to win…

MAURIELLO WINS HAUNTED HUNDERD AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] MAURIELLO WINS HAUNTED HUNDERD AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Everything went well for Eric Mauriello on Saturday afternoon as he set fast time in time trials, started from the pole position and fought off competitors to win the “Haunted Hundred” for Downs Ford Modified stock cars at Wall Stadium Speedway. The victory was worth $5,000. Mauriello jumped to the lead at the outset of “The Thriller” program’s main event and held off recently crowned champion Steven Reed of Jackson through the initial non-stop 33 laps. Brick’s Ron Frees soon took over second spot and chased…

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TALENTED FIELD EXPECTED FOR WALL STADIUM’S MODIFIED “HAUNTED HUNDRED” SATURDAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] TALENTED FIELD EXPECTED FOR WALL STADIUM’S MODIFIED “HAUNTED HUNDRED” SATURDAY WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ A large and talented field of Downs Ford Modified stock car drivers can be expected at Wall Stadium Speedway this Saturday (Oct. 24) when the headlining 100-lap feature race offers $5,000 to the winner. The “Haunted Hundred” is just a part of the four division/five main event spooky spectacular dubbed “The Thriller.” Pit area gates will open at 9:00 a.m., practice starts at 10:00 a.m., grandstand seating opens at 11:00 a.m. and qualifying starts at 12:30 p.m. with main events immediately to follow at…

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MODIFIED ACE DANNY BOHN TO RACE BRANNICK’S NO. 51 IN WALL STADIUM’S “HAUNTED HUNDRED” OCTOBER 24

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] MODIFIED ACE DANNY BOHN TO RACE BRANNICK’S NO. 51 IN WALL STADIUM’S “HAUNTED HUNDRED” OCTOBER 24 MILLSTONE, N.J. ~ Young veteran Modified stock car driver Danny Bohn will be returning to his family’s roots at Wall Stadium Speedway this Saturday (Oct. 24) as he will drive for Scott Brannick in the North American Construction No. 51 in the “Haunted Hundred” for Modified stock cars. The annual five division stock car racing event, called “The Thriller,” features the Modified stock cars in a 100-lap, $5,000 to win main event. Bohn, the 2014 driving champion at the Bowman Gray Stadium…

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WALL STADIUM’S MODIFIED “HAUNTED HUNDRED” OFFERS $5,000 TO WINNER

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] WALL STADIUM’S MODIFIED “HAUNTED HUNDRED” OFFERS $5,000 TO WINNER WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ A large field of Downs Ford Modified stock cars can be expected at Wall Stadium Speedway on October 24 when the headlining 100-lap feature race offers $5,000 to the winner. The “Haunted Hundred” is just a part of the four division/five main event spooky spectacular dubbed “The Thriller.” On October 24, pit area gates will open at 9:00 a.m., practice starts at 10:00 a.m., grandstand seating opens at 11:00 a.m. and qualifying starts at 12:30 p.m. with main events immediately to follow at around 2:00…

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Jimmy Blewett “Going Home,” Switching Surfaces for 2016.

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Jimmy Blewett "Going Home," Switching Surfaces for 2016. Showtime Jimmy Blewett revealed to Racers Guide last week that he had intended to return to his roots and return to the rough and tumble world of asphalt modified racing. "I'm not going to run full time. Just a few tour shows and the same deal I've been running at Wall, here and there. It was beginning to become too much. I really enjoy spending time with my kids and every second I'm out in that garage it takes away from them," said Blewett. Blewett who debuted on dirt in…

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BLEWETT TOPS WOODY’S 105 FOR MODIFIEDS AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY

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BLEWETT TOPS WOODY’S 105 FOR MODIFIEDS AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Howell’s Jimmy Blewett found inspiration in the fact that his sponsor, Woody’s Roadside Tavern in nearby Farmingdale, was also the race sponsor at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night and raced from deep in the field to win the “Woody’s High Banks 105” for Downs Ford Modified stock cars. The win, Blewett’s first of the season here was worth $5105. Howell’s Eric Mauriello jumped to the lead from the front row after posting fast time in time trials. While Mauriello led the early laps Blewett immediately…

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New Look, New Attitude for Jimmy Blewett

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“It’s that Learning curve on the new car. As I said started out bad all night long. When I flipped I asked myself what I am doing here”, said Blewett. As I was sitting upside down what am I actually doing here? Cars on fire I’m upside down its 100 degrees out.” Jimmy Blewett took a nasty flip at New Egypt Speedway June 28th in his new modified. Today some may say he’s debuting his old car with a new body, while others might think he’s bringing back the red and white number 5.…

TWIN SPORTSMAN RACES HONOR DADS AT WALL STADIUM THIS SATURDAY (JUNE 13)

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TWIN SPORTSMAN RACES HONOR DADS AT WALL STADIUM THIS SATURDAY (JUNE 13) WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ The popular Snap-on Sportsman division will take center stage in Twin 35 lap feature races this Saturday night (June 13) as Wall Stadium Speedway honors dads one week before Father’s Day weekend with discount grandstand admission prices. Grandstands will open at 5:00 p.m. and qualifying is set for 6:00 p.m. with main events for all divisions to follow. The open wheel Sportsman cars will be led by 2014 driving champion and two-time early season winner Kevin Davison of Howell. Other recent winners in the…

MODIFIED 50-LAPPER, TWIN 4 CYLINDER RACES HIGHLIGHT WALL STADIUM THIS SATURDAY (JUNE 6)

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MODIFIED 50-LAPPER, TWIN 4 CYLINDER RACES HIGHLIGHT WALL STADIUM THIS SATURDAY (JUNE 6) WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Downs Ford Modified stock cars in a 50-lap Triple Crown Series headliner and the Green Monster Insulation 4 Cylinder Stocks in two 25-lap main events highlight a four division, five feature race stock car racing program at Wall Stadium this Saturday night (June 6). Grandstands will open at 5:00 p.m. and qualifying is set for 6:00 p.m. with main events for all divisions to follow. On the third mile high-banked paved oval speedway the Modifieds will continue the season-long war for the 2015…

TWO SPORTSMAN RACES, 3 “TRIPLE CROWN” FEATURES AND SCOUT NIGHT THIS SATURDAY (MAY 16) AT WALL STADIUM

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TWO SPORTSMAN RACES, 3 “TRIPLE CROWN” FEATURES AND SCOUT NIGHT THIS SATURDAY (MAY 16) AT WALL STADIUM WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ The Snap-on Sportsman division and the open cockipit TQ Midgets will take center stage at Wall Stadium Speedway this Saturday night (May 16) as the shore speedway presents “Scout Night” racing action. In honor of the youth organizations any boy or girl scout arriving at the ticket booth wearing a part of their uniform will be admitted free of charge. Grandstands will open at 5:00 p.m., qualifying is set for 6:00 p.m. with main events for all divisions to…

JUSTIN GUMLEY WINS MODIFIED RACE, OTHERS FOGGED OUT AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY

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JUSTIN GUMLEY WINS MODIFIED RACE, OTHERS FOGGED OUT AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Justin Gumley beat a 23 car field, the fast approaching fog and several restarts forced by caution flags for accidents to win the 50-lap main event for Downs Ford Modified stock cars at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night. It was the first win since 2007 for the Howell resident it puts him in the point lead for the speedway’s “Triple Crown” title. Brick’s Ron Frees was the first leader of the contest as Gumley charged into second before the lap seven mark. A lap…

STEVEN REED OVERCOMES INJURY TO WIN WALL STADIUM MODIFIED RACE SATURDAY

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STEVEN REED OVERCOMES INJURY TO WIN WALL STADIUM MODIFIED RACE SATURDAY WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Racing with a severely sprained right wrist suffered here on opening night one week age Steven Reed raced to victory in the 40-lap main event for the Downs Ford Modified stock cars at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night. It was his first win of the year. Reed jumped to the lead early and tested his injured wrist through 29 laps of non-stop racing. The first of two cautions waved when Justin Gumley went spinning on the backstretch before Renee Dupuis of Glastonbury, Ct. forced…

ON-TRACK PARTY MARKS MAY 2 STOCK CAR SHOW AT WALL STADIUM

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ON-TRACK PARTY MARKS MAY 2 STOCK CAR SHOW AT WALL STADIUM WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Appreciation of race fans will be the main goal this Saturday Night (May 2) at Wall Stadium Speedway as enthusiasts will be rewarded with a 40-lap race for the Downs Ford Modifieds, plus action for the Snap-on Sportsman racers, Limited Late Models, O’Shea Auto Repair Factory Stocks, Green Flag Driving Experience Legend Cars and the Green Monster Insulation 4 Cylinder division. Also on tap for the Saturday night schedule is an on-tack party where fans can meet the drivers and check out the racecars while…

Despite Hand Injury The Show Must Go On For Jimmy Blewett

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Despite Hand Injury The Show Must Go On For Jimmy Blewett By: Pete MacDonald When New Egypt Speedway had the night off for 358 Modified's this past Saturday night "Showtime" Jimmy Blewett did what every other racer in this country would do, Find something to race. Blewett would team up with The Boardwick's to drive their potent #18 in which Jimmy cruised to a Turkey Derby win with last November at Wall Stadium for their season opener this past Saturday. Blewett would time trial ninth for the 40 lap affair but would be involved in a multi-car pileup on lap…

ERIC MAURIELLO WINS WILL WALL STADIUM MODIFIED OPENER SATURDAY

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ERIC MAURIELLO WINS WILL WALL STADIUM MODIFIED OPENER SATURDAY WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Eric Mauriello continued on a hot streak at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night by winning a wild opening night 40-lap main event for the Downs Ford Modified stock cars. The Howell resident won his last time out in the annual “Turkey Derby” classic here five months ago. Despite chilly evening temperatures a large grandstand crowd watched the 26 car Modified field take the green flag with Jason Hearne of New Egypt the early leader while Derek Hopkinson of Toms River and Freehold’s Steven Reed were soon a…

FACTORY STOCKS GET O’SHEA’S AUTO REPAIR SPONSORSHIP AT WALL STADIUM FOR 2015

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FACTORY STOCKS GET O’SHEA’S AUTO REPAIR SPONSORSHIP AT WALL STADIUM FOR 2015 WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ O’Shea’s Auto Repair, located just minutes from the speedway on Marietta Road in Wall, is the title sponsor for the popular Factory Stock racing division at Wall Stadium Speedway for the 2015 season. The sponsorship runs from the April 15 season opener and continues throughout the entire Saturday night season. “Tim O’Shea has been a big part of the speedway for a long time,” office administrator Diane Krause said while making the announcement. “Tim has raced here and has always been a supporter of…

LEGEND CARS GET GREEN FLAG DRIVING EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP AT WALL STADIUM FOR 2015

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LEGEND CARS GET GREEN FLAG DRIVING EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP AT WALL STADIUM FOR 2015 WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Green Flag Driving Experience, where first time drivers or seasoned professionals get to drive real racecars on a real race track at Wall Stadium Speedway, is the official sponsor of the 2015 Legend Cars series says speedway office administrator Diane Krause. The Green Flag Driving Experience offers enthusiasts the opportunity to drive a Legend Car, TQ Midget or a Modified stock car on the famous third-mile high-banked paved oval. “The Green Flag Driving Experience has been offered here at Wall Stadium for many…

Green Monster Insulation is Four Cylinder Stock Sponsor at Wall Stadium for 2015

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WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Green Monster Insulation, serving building owners all over New Jersey with spray foam, fiberglass and blown-in insulation for over a decade, is the official sponsor of Wall Stadium Speedway's 4 Cylinder Stocks racing series starting with the April 25 season opener and continuing through the entire 2015 campaign. Green Monster Insulation owner and 2012 4 Cylinder Stock champion Brien Crosby and speedway office administrator Diane Krause made the announcement recently. "Brien has always been a big supporter of the speedway and his racing record, with 12 wins and a title, speaks for itself," Krause…

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Snap-On Tools Back Wall Stadium Sportsman Series for 2015

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WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Snap-on tools, famous for quality and innovative tools used by professional mechanics, will sponsor the Sportsman stock car division at Wall Stadium Speedway this season starting with the April 25 season opener and continuing through the entire campaign. Snap-on regional manager Ron Booth and speedway office administrator Diane Krause made the announcement recently. “Ron has been involved with the sport for a long time and Snap-on is famous for their quality tools used by mechanics everywhere,” Krause said. “That makes this sponsorship a perfect fit. I’m very excited about Snap-on’s support of the speedway and…

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To Race “Weather or Not”

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Article Exclusively Written by RacersGuide.com's Jim Murdoch. POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ-“Ladies and gentleman, all is right in the world again,” the phrase coined by popular Lincoln Speedway announcer Wayne Harper usually signals the beginning to the outdoor racing season in the Northeast just as sprint cars line up behind a dozen or so push trucks, still usually covered in the winter salt and reminders. Those words, typically spoken on the third Saturday in February, waited until March 15th this year, due to the record setting Winter of 2015. Lincoln’s notoriously early starting date usually runs off without a hitch, but…

THREE BIG DOLLAR MODIFIED RACES AND MORE HIGHLIGHT WALL STADIUM’S 65TH ANNIVERSARY STOCK CAR RACING REGULAR SEASON

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WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Two 100-lap Downs Ford Modified main events, one paying $4000 to win and one paying $5000 to win, and 125-lap race offering $5000 to the winner are just a few of the special events on the regular season agenda as Wall Stadium Speedway celebrates its 65th anniversary season. The 2015 weekly Saturday night campaign gets the green flag on April 25 but racers in all divisions will have the opportunity to test out their new and rebuilt equipment on the two Saturday afternoons leading up to the opener. The big paying spotlight races for the Modifieds…

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Auto Racing Results Wall Stadium Turkey Derby XLI

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LOCALS WIN BIG AGAINST ALL-STAR MODIFIED FIELD AT WALL STADIUM’S TURKEY DERBY WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Despite the fact that an all-star field of Modified stock car drivers from as far south as North Carolina and as far north as upper New England converged on Wall Stadium Speedway over the weekend, Eric Mauriello and Jimmy Blewett, both of Howell, were big winners in Modified stock car championship races during the 41st running of the season ending Turkey Derby. In Saturday’s Tour Type Modified 150-lap race Mauriello stayed in contention most of the way while Dave Sapienza of Riverhead, N.Y. led…

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Pits Packed for Final Practice – Turkey Derby this Weekend at Wall Stadium in New Jersey

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PITS PACKED FOR FINAL PRACTICE - TURKEY DERBY THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT WALL STADIUM WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ With the Wall Stadium Speedway pit area packed for the second straight Saturday practice session all systems are go for the 41st annual “Turkey Derby” stock car racing classic this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 28, 29 & 30) during the daylight hours. Practice will be held during the morning hours each day with qualifying starting at noon on both Friday and Sunday and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Although several cars from all nine of the competing divisions were on…

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Impressive Car Count Highlights First Turkey Derby Practice at Wall Stadium

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IMPRESSIVE CAR COUNT HIGHLIGHTS FIRST TURKEY DERBY PRACTICE AT WALL STADIUM WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Despite unseasonably cold temperatures a large field of racecars assembled at Wall Stadium Speedway on Saturday for the first of two paid practice sessions in preparation for the 41st annual Turkey Derby scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend. A second practice session is set to begin at noon this Saturday (Nov. 22). Although several cars from all nine of the competing divisions were on hand, the Tour Type Modified, Downs Ford Modified and Dirt Car divisions were very well represented.…

Wall Stadium Race Results May 3, 2014

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R1-2014 DATE OF EVENT: May 3, 2014 DATE OF RELEASE: May 3, 2014 CONTACT: Jeff Gravatt FOR RELEASE: At Will THANK YOU!!! RAIN STOPS WALL STADIUM OPENER AFTER THREE FEATURES COMPLETED WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ For the second straight Saturday night rain stopped Wall Stadium Speedway’s attempt to complete Opening Night 2014 stock car racing action. This time, qualifying and three main events were completed before wet weather and eventual thunder and lightning stopped the 40-lap main event for the Downs Ford Modifieds on the 17th lap. The final 23 laps of the Modified main event will be completed…

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