‘Ringoes Rocket’ Ready to Double Down at Jersey Rush VI

RYAN GODOWN PLANS DOUBLE DUTY IN THE ULTIMATE DOUBLEHEADER TUESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 23 AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

Story By: BOB MILLER /JERSEY RUSH VI MEDIA

Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF

NEW EGYPT, NJ –August 22, 2016- Ringoes, New Jersey modified star Ryan Godown plans to do double-duty Tuesday night, August 23 competing in both the modified and 410 sprint cars at New Egypt Speedway in the ultimate doubleheader, the JERSEY RUSH VI.     This highly anticipated event brings together two premier divisions in one night of racing and this event only happens once a year.  Gates will open at 5 PM and fans are invited to the pit area for a Meet & Greet that will continue until 6 PM.   Fans may enter the pit area through the gate behind the grandstands in turn four.   Race time is set for 7:30 PM.   In the event of rain, Wednesday, August 24 will be the rain date.

Godown, one of the most recognized modified drivers in the area and a former modified track champion at New Egypt Speedway will apply his talents against a strong field of  410 sprint car drivers on Tuesday night at New Egypt.     Godown currently leads the modified point battle and so far this season has three wins in the Burlington News Wingless sprints at New Egypt.

In the 410 sprint ranks, Godown will be up against the best in the business to include Lucas Wolfe, Ryan Smith, Greg Hodnett, Davey Sammons,  JJ Grasso,  Billy Dietrich, Kyle Reinhart, Mike Bitner and Robbie Stillwaggon.   In the modified field, Ryan Godown is at the top of the roster joined by Billy Pauch, Rick Laubach,  PJ Oliver, Willie Osmun, Duane Howard, Jimmy Horton, Billy Pauch Jr., David Van Horn, Lou Cicconi and Dominic Buffalino.

The 410 Sprint Cars will race for a $5,000 winner’s share, with $1,000 going to tenth place and $400 to start the A-main.  The area’s fastest Sprint Car drivers will compete in 10 lap heat races – set from time trials, and a 12 lap B-Main prior to the 30 lap main event.  Only approved Hoosier H-Series tires will be eligible for competition.  $100 in tow money will go to all pre-entered non-qualified cars.

CnB Chubby has  posted a $200 bonus for fast time of the night for the 410 sprints as Oliver Communications Group has posted $200 for the winner of each heat race.   A $300 bonus will be available to the highest finishing 360 Sprint Car and the URC wing rule will be in effect for the 360 and 358 Sprints only.

The Modifieds will compete for a $3,000 top prize with $1,000 going to the fifth place finisher and $200 to start the feature event.  Oliver Communications Group will also payout $200 to the winner of each Modified heat.  Modified drivers will draw for heat race groups and take part in timed warm-ups with an invert of four heading in to the qualifying heats.  Six cars will qualify with the top-four finishers locked into the redraw.

Modifieds MUST use American Racer tires with a left rear 44 compound and a right rear 48 compound.  Competitors have the option of running a Big-Block with windows or a Small-Block with Sail Panels.   Big-Blocks must weigh a minimum of 2,500 lbs.; Open Small Blocks must weigh a minimum of 2,450 lbs.; Spec Small Blocks on alcohol must weigh a minimum of 2,350 lbs. and on gas a minimum of 2,275 lbs.

There is no entry fee but drivers are encouraged to pre-register by calling 443-513-4456 – pre-registered competitors will receive one pit pass for the driver.

Prior to the racing action fans will be treated to a special pre-race Meet and Greet from 5:00-6:00 PM.  All race fans are welcome to visit the pit area and get an up-close look at the stars and cars competing in the JERSEY RUSH VI.  Spectators can enter the pit area from the gate behind the fourth turn grandstands.

Adult Admission for Jersey Rush VI is $30, Children (6-11): $10 and Children 5 and under are FREE!  Pit admission is $35 with no license required.

Pit Gates open at 3:30 PM, Grandstands open at 5:00 PM, the Driver’s Meeting will be at 6:15 PM, Warm-Ups at 7:00 PM and racing at 7:30 PM.

NAPA Auto Parts & Pioneer Pole Building presents…

JERSEY RUSH VI
 Tuesday, August 23 (Rain Date: August 24) 7:30 PM
 New Egypt Speedway
 720 Route 539
 New Egypt, NJ 08533
 Event Information:  Len Sammons: 609-888-3618 or Bob Miller  443-513-4456

About New Egypt Speedway
 With state-of-the-art facilities, New Egypt Speedway feature daylight-quality lighting system, excellent sightlines – from any seat in the house.  The grandstands are fully wheel-chair accessible with wide, clear and well-groomed walkways.  Concession facilities serve up everything from sausage sandwiches to ice cream treats at family-style prices.  On the track, the racy 7/16-mile D-shaped clay oval serves the Garden State race fans with some of the best competition in the country.