KRACHUN MARCHES BACK INTO NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY’S VICTORY LANE

KRACHUN MARCHES BACK INTO NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY’S VICTORY LANE

Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway

Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com

New Egypt, NJ (August 19, 2018) – At Eastern AutoParts Warehouse’s Jeep
Night, Ryan Krachun marched back into New Egypt Speedway’s victory lane by
winning the Modified feature. The Hammer Sportsman main event was won by Bob
Lineman Jr. Karl Freyer was triumphant in the Larry’s Hot Rods & Harley’s
Northeast Wingless Sprint Car feature.

As the 30-lap Modified feature got underway, PJ Oliver grabbed the lead.
Sixth place starting Ryan Krachun was quickly on the move as he traveled
into the runner-up spot with three laps in the books. After the yellow
lights illuminated on the third circuit, Oliver was still on top with
Krachun in second and Billy Pauch Jr., who started the contest in eleventh,
motoring into third. Krachun was beginning to reel in Oliver just before two
appearances of the yellow flag on the seventh revolution. Once racing
resumed, Krachun raced past Oliver to gain first place with Pauch Jr.
slipping into second and Oliver, Steve Davis and Jimmy Horton next in line.
Following an additional caution period, Krachun was still setting the pace
at the halfway point with Pauch Jr., Davis, Oliver and TJ Lilly completing
the top five. One tour later, Horton would work his way past Lilly to regain
fifth. With ten laps to go, Krachun had a three-car advantage over Pauch.
Jr. On lap twenty one, David VanHorn, who was the point leader entering the
race, stopped in the fourth corner to bring out the final yellow flag of the
contest. When the green flag waved, Krachun repelled another challenge by
Pauch Jr. to maintain his lead with Oliver, Davis, and Horton rounding out
the top five. With only five to go, Krachun and Pauch Jr. had pulled away
from the field with Krachun having a two-car length advantage. Over the
final tours, Krachun continued his strong pace to record his third career
checkered flag and his first since 2015. With Pauch Jr. finishing in second,
Oliver netted third. Davis came home in fourth and Horton captured fifth.
The Modified heat races were claimed by PJ Oliver, Steve Davis, and Billy
Pauch Jr. Brandon Grosso was the victor in the consolation contest.

In the non-stop feature for the Hammer Sportsman, Bob Lineman Jr. led from
start to finish to win the 20-lap race. The victory was the second of the
year for Lineman Jr. and the eighteenth of his career at New Egypt Speedway.
Tenth place starting Cale Ross took the runner-up spot after a good battle
with Will Dupree. With Dupree finishing third, David Burns was fourth. Ryan
Heim, the 2018 Rookie Champion, completed the contest in fifth. David Burns
and Bob Lineman Jr. won the qualifying events for the Hammer Sportsman.

After gaining the lead from Duane Nixon on the sixth circuit, Karl Freyer
paced the field for the remaining distance to take the 20-lap feature for
the Larry’s Hot Rods & Harley’s Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars. The victory
was Freyer’s third of the season as he continues to sit on top of the point
standings. Rich Mellor followed Freyer across the finish line. Third went to
Lee Nardelli. Jordan Lawrence and Dan Malley filled out the top five. The
heat races in the Larry’s Hot Rods & Harley’s Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars
division were taken by Brian Spencer and Duane Nixon.

On Saturday, August 25 at New Egypt Speedway, the Hammer Companies will be
presenting Fan Appreciation Night. Plenty of giveaways will be doled out
during the evening and Dollar Dogs return as hot dogs will be available for
$1. On the track, the Hammer Sportsman, Crate Modifieds, Larry’s Hot Rods &
Harley’s Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars, Street Stocks, 4-Cylinders, and
Garden State Vintage Stock Car Club will be in action. Plus, pit crew
members will take to the track in Mechanic Races to close out the night. The
pit gates open at 4:00 p.m. with the grandstand turnstiles unlocking at 5:00
p.m. Hot laps start at 6:00 p.m. and the first green flag waves at 7:00 p.m.
Admission to the grandstand is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 65 and older,
$8 for teens 12-15, $8 for military personal and their spouses with ID, and
kids 11 & under are FREE. Pit admission is $30 with a New Egypt Speedway
license and $40 with no license.

New Egypt Speedway is located on Route 539 just minutes from Six Flags Great
Adventure and the New Jersey Turnpike. A racy 7/16-mile D-shaped dirt oval,
New Egypt Speedway serves Garden State race fans with some of the best
competition in the country. New Egypt’s state-of-the-art facilities feature
daylight-quality lighting and excellent sightlines from any seat in the
house. The grandstands are fully wheelchair accessible with wide, clear,
and well-groomed walkways. Concession facilities serve up everything from
Jersey Burgers to ice cream treats at family-friendly prices.

For more information, visit online: www.newegyptspeedway.net, “Like” us on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/newegyptspeedwayofficial, or follow us on
Twitter @nesspeedway.

NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY RESULTS – SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018

Modifieds

Heat 1 – 1. PJ Oliver 2. Ryan Krachun 3. Danny Bouc 4. Kevin Vaclavicek 5.
JR Fulper 6. Chad Barney

Heat 2 – 1. Steve Davis 2. Blaine Bracelin 3. John McClelland 4. Rich Rutski
5. Jimmy Horton 6. Richie Pratt Jr.

Heat 3 – 1. Billy Pauch Jr. 2. TJ Lilly 3. Rocco Infante 4. Davey Sammons 5.
David VanHorn 6. Wade Hendrickson

Consolation – 1. Brandon Grosso 2. John Pakenham 3. Brian Papiez 4. Bryan
Kuhl 5. Tim Apgar 6. David Hunt

DNQ: Jack Swain, Jim Bobbitt, Billy Lasko, Derek Krum, Bruce Kline
MODIFIEDS – 30 LAPS FEATURE

1. RYAN KRACHUN 2. Billy Pauch Jr. 3. PJ Oliver 4. Steve Davis 5. Jimmy
Horton 6. TJ Lilly 7. Danny Bouc 8. Brandon Grosso 9. Brian Papiez 10.
Richie Pratt Jr. 11. Kevin Vaclavicek 12. John McClelland 13. Chad Barney
14. Wade Hendrickson 15. Rich Rutski 16. Tim Apgar 17. Blaine Bracelin 18.
David Hunt 19. JR Fulper 20. John Pakenham 21. Davey Sammons 22. David
VanHorn 23. Rocco Infante 24. Bryan Kuhl
Hammer Sportsman

Heat 1 – 1. David Burns 2. Cale Ross 3. Jason Kosch 4. Kyle Kania 5. Ryan
Heim 6. Shaun Ratchford 7. Jimmy Amato

Heat 2 – 1. Bob Lineman Jr. 2. Will Dupree 3. Pat Wall 4. Art Liedl 5. Brad
Roberts 6. Joe Toth 7. Joseph Brown

HAMMER SPORTSMAN – 20 LAPS FEATURE

1. BOB LINEMAN JR. 2. Cale Ross 3. Will Dupree 4. David Burns 5. Ryan Heim
6. Joseph Brown 7. Kyle Kania 8. Pat Wall 9. Shaun Ratchford 10. Art Liedl
11. Joe Toth 12. Jason Kosch 13. Jimmy Amato 14. Brad Roberts 15. Kevin
Borden 16. Aaron Weaver 17. Marty Resnick
Larry’s Hot Rods & Harley’s Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars

Heat 1 – 1. Brian Spencer 2. Lee Nardelli 3. Karl Freyer 4. Mark Bitner

Heat 2 – 1. Duane Nixon 2. Rich Mellor 3. Heidi Hedin 4. Nick Wean
LARRY’S HOT RODS & HARLEY’S NORTHEAST WINGLESS SPRINT CARS – 20 LAPS FEATURE
1. KARL FREYER 2. Rich Mellor 3. Lee Nardelli 4. Jordan Lawrence 5. Dan
Malley 6. Paul Comstock 7. Nick Wean 8. Duane Nixon 9. Chase Leahy 10. Brian
Spencer 11. Heidi Hedin

DNS: Mark Bitner