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(2/28/10)
 
Wall Stadium Banquet News (and more !)
(Thanks Jeff  !) :

 

DATE OF EVENT: February 27, 2010

DATE OF RELEASE: February 27, 2010

CONTACT: Jeff Gravatt

FOR RELEASE: At Will       THANK YOU!!!

 

LARGE GATHERING HONORS TOP WALL STADIUM

RACERS AT BANQUET

 

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ A large gathering of fans, crew members and competitors met at the Sheraton of Eatontown (N.J.) Saturday night (February 27) to honor the top drivers of the 2009 racing season, hear news and plans for the 2010 campaign and enjoy a buffet dinner with fellow enthusiasts.

 

            Every driver in the top ten finishing point positions in the speedway’s five regular divisions were honored with awards, while several special awards were also presented to individuals who enjoyed special accomplishments or helped the speedway’s 2009 rebirth.

 

            Leading the championship awards were Freehold’s Chas Okerson, who won the Red Bank Sleep Shoppe Modified crown for the first time. Colts Neck’s Kevin Eyres was the Calabreeze Pools Sportsman title winner, while Tinton Falls’ Carl Thomas was the top man in the Street Stock division. Mark Tischler of Martinsville celebrated his first INEX Legend Cars crown, while Mike Bilello of Neptune was the Flanagan Retail Development Factory Stock driving champ.

 

            Attendees at the gathering also saluted a Rookie of the Year in each of the five divisions. In the Modifieds, Billy Cole of Farmingdale enjoyed the honor, while Andrew Krause of East Brunswick was the top Rookie in the Sportsman ranks. Mike Kennedy of Pt. Pleasant won the Rookie honor in the Street Stocks, Robert French of Wall was the top Rookie in the Legend Cars and John Meyer of Toms River took home Rookie of the Year honors in the Factory Stocks.

 

            Also chosen by a sealed panel, Most Improved drivers where honored led by Lavallette’s Adam LaCicero in the Modified division. Wall’s Mike Smith was the Most Improved in the Sportsman ranks, while Gregg Miranda of Hazlet took the Street Stock honor, Roger Coss of Lafayette grabbed the Legend Cars award and Roy Farfel of Wall was picked as the Most Improved Factory Stock racer.

 

            Other awards went to Flanagan Retail Development and Red Bank Sleep Shoppe for their sponsorship of the speedway in 2009 and to Fred Hahn for his outstanding efforts as the webmaster for the speedway’s website.

 

            Now that the awards’ gathering is complete, all attention is focused on the fast approaching 2010 campaign. After a swap meet this Saturday (March 6) morning, promoter Jim Morton says that he intends to host early season paid practice sessions on Saturdays March 13, 20 and 27 before the season opening event is presented on April 3. Several racing events will then be presented on selected Saturday nights during the spring and summer months before the annual Turkey Derby caps off the season in November. Morton also mentioned that news will be coming out soon about the return of the “Sunday Series” on the “inner oval” featuring go-karts and other small car divisions.

 

            Morton also said that he plans on hosting the return of the “Formula Drift” event on June 4 and 5 as well as the second year of the popular Friday Night Cruise Nights for hot rod and custom cars on the second Friday of each month from April through October. In addition to the auto events, Morton is currently working with various promoters in an effort to bring other “family friendly” shows and events to the Wall Township stadium this season. Details will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Wall Stadium is located on Route 34 in Wall Township, N.J., just one mile north of Garden State Parkway exit 98 and Interstate 195 exit 35B. The speedway office is open from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information is available by calling 732-681-6400 and at www.wallspeedway.com.

 

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(2/23/10)
 
Race Car Swap Meet  coming to Wall Stadium !
 
( Thanks again Jeff ! ) :

DATE OF EVENT: March 6, 2010

DATE OF RELEASE: February 23, 2010

CONTACT: Jeff Gravatt

FOR RELEASE: At Will       THANK YOU!!!

 

WALL STADIUM TO HOST RACE CAR SWAP MEET

ON MARCH 6

 

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Auto racing teams from all forms of the sport as well as automotive enthusiasts in general will have the opportunity to either sell their parts and equipment or purchase needed items for the new season when a Race Car/Automotive Parts Swap Meet is presented in the paved pit area at Wall Stadium on Saturday, March 6. The event, which will run between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., has a heavy rain or snow date of the following Saturday, March 13.

 

            The Swap Meet, which will feature everything from the smallest part to complete cars, is being organized by the father/son team of Earl and Doug Megill, who are well known in New Jersey for their successful events. A $15 fee is required by all vendors, while buyers and browsers will be admitted free of charge. Earl and Doug Megill can be reached at 732-681-3776 or at cdr30@optonline.net.

 

            “It feels great to have our swap meets at Wall Speedway again,” Earl Megill said. “In recent years we have had real good interest in our swap meets not only from the dirt and pavement oval racers, but also from the drag racers, street rodders and muscle car enthusiasts.

 

            “We just want everyone to be sure that they know they are welcome. If it is automotive related, we welcome it at our swap meet!”

 

            For Wall Stadium auto racers and their fans tentative plans call for early season paid practice sessions on March 13, 20 and 27 before season opening races are presented on Saturday, April 3. Several racing events will then be presented on selected Saturday nights during the summer months before the annual Turkey Derby caps off the season. Promoter Jim Morton also mentioned that news will be coming out soon about the return of the “Sunday Series” on the “inner oval” featuring go-karts and other small car divisions.

 

            In addition to the auto racing events, Morton is currently working with various promoters in an effort to bring other “family friendly” shows and events to the Wall Township stadium this season. Details will be announced soon. Wall Stadium is located on Route 34 in Wall Township, N.J., just one mile north of Garden State Parkway exit 98 and Interstate 195 exit 35B. The speedway hotline number 732-681-6400, will be operational when the office opens on February 28. More information is available at www.wallspeedway.com.

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" Friday Night Cruise Nights" return to Wall Stadium !
( Thanks Jeff Gravatt ! ) :

DATES OF EVENTS: 2010 Season

DATE OF RELEASE: February 22, 2010

CONTACT: Jeff Gravatt

FOR RELEASE: At Will       THANK YOU!!!

 

WALL STADIUM TO HOST SEVEN CUSTOM CAR

“FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE NIGHTS” IN 2010

 

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Wall Stadium, known as the “home of auto racing at the Jersey Shore” for well over a half century, also became known as the “home of Friday Night Cruise Nights” during the summer of 2009. Thanks to the popularity of these Street Rod, Muscle Car and Custom Car events, speedway promoter Jim Morton has announced that he plans to host seven such evening events during 2010.

 

The first of these “family friendly” gatherings is set for Friday night, April 9, with six more set for May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10 and October 8. Each event is set for the second Friday of the month with the third Friday to serve as a rain date for each one. All “Friday Night Cruise Nights” are set to start at 6:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. Admission is free of charge for both car show participants and those who visit the speedway to admire the custom cars.

 

            “Last year, we wanted to put together something that the entire family could enjoy,” Morton said. “We wanted to welcome everyone from the young people with the newer Mustangs and Hondas to the classics and the muscle cars to the street rods and the restored antiques. These cruise nights were a lot of fun for the entire family. That is why we are doing them again in 2010.”

 

            Just like last year, several of the speedway’s race car drivers also plan to display their machines and meet with those from the surrounding community during the evenings.

 

            Plans again call for all of the special cars to be parked in the large, paved pit area at the speedway. Food will be available from the speedway’s refreshment stands and participants will get the chance to cruise around Wall Stadium’s famous third mile high banked oval as the track’s pace car will lead groups of cars around the track though out the evening.

 

            Wall Stadium presents professional motorsports events on most Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months. The speedway is located on Route 34 in Wall Township, N.J., just one mile north of Garden State Parkway exit 98 and Interstate 195 exit 35B. The speedway hotline number is 732-681-6400, while more information is also available at www.wallspeedway.com.

 

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(2/19/10 )
 
Wall Stadium Banquet News & more !  (http://www.wallspeedway.com/) (Thanks Jeff !) :

DATE OF EVENT: February 27, 2010

DATE OF RELEASE: February 19, 2010

CONTACT: Jeff Gravatt

FOR RELEASE: At Will       THANK YOU!!!

 

TICKET DEALINE MONDAY (2/22) FOR WALL STADIUM AWARDS DINNER

 

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Tickets for the annual awards dinner to honor the competitors and fans of Wall Stadium that is set for Saturday evening (February 27) must be paid for no later than Monday (February 22). The speedway office will be open all day Monday for the convenience of those attending the dinner.

 

The affair will be held at the Sheraton of Eatontown and will feature a cocktail hour from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. to be followed directly by a buffet dinner and the awards presentations. Among those being honored for their accomplishments in the 2009 Able Ford Racing Series will be Red Bank Sleep Shoppe Modified champion Chas Okerson, Calabreeze Pools Sportsman champ Kevin Eyres, Street Stock title winner Carl Thomas, INEX Legend Cars champion Mark Tischler and Flanagan Retail Development Factory Stock champion Mike Bilello.

 

            Once the awards’ gathering is complete, all attention will be focused on the fast approaching 2010 campaign. Promoter Jim Morton says that he intends to host early season paid practice sessions on Saturdays March 13, 20 and 27 before the season opening event is presented on April 3. Several racing events will then be presented on selected Saturday nights during the spring and summer months before the annual Turkey Derby caps off the season in November. Morton also mentioned that news will be coming out soon about the return of the “Sunday Series” on the “inner oval” featuring go-karts and other small car divisions.

 

            Morton also said that the plans on hosting the return of the “Formula Drift” event on June 4 and 5 as well as the second year of the popular Friday Night Cruise Nights for hot rod and custom cars are in the works. In addition to the auto events, Morton is currently working with various promoters in an effort to bring other “family friendly” shows and events to the Wall Township stadium this season. Details will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Wall Stadium is located on Route 34 in Wall Township, N.J., just one mile north of Garden State Parkway exit 98 and Interstate 195 exit 35B. The speedway office is open from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information is available by calling 732-681-6400 and at www.wallspeedway.com.

 

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(2/11/10)
 
Courteousy of Wall Twp.Speedway ( Banquet update )
(http://www.wallspeedway.com/) :

 

WALL STADIUM AWARDS DINNER SET FOR FEBRUARY 27

 

The annual awards dinner to honor the competitors and fans of Wall Stadium has been set for the evening February 27, 2010. The affair will be held at the Sheraton of Eatontown. Speedway promoter Jim Morton says that the event is open to all enthusiasts of the third mile paved oval and that seating is limited. Special room rates at the Sheraton are also available. Complete prices and details can be obtained by calling the speedway office at 732-681-6400.

 
(2/5/10 )
 
Courteousy of Wall Twp. Speedway (http://www.wallspeedway.com/) :

 

WALL BANQUET IN JEOPARDY

 

The Wall Stadium Awards Dinner set for February 27 is in danger of being canceled. Since being announced early in January, only a handful of people have visited the speedway office to purchase tickets. With the overall response being so poor, the promoter is now thinking twice about signing a contract next week that will guarantee the banquet hall at least 250 attendees.

 

For that reason, a deadline of this Saturday, February 6, for the purchase of awards dinner tickets has been instituted. The dinner is planned to be held at the Sheraton of Eatontown on Saturday, February 27, starting at 6:00 p.m. Ticket price is $50. Discounted hotel rooms for dinner attendees are also available.

 

If you have an interest in the awards dinner I highly suggest that you stop in the speedway office during the day or call 732-681-6400 before Saturday to reserve and purchase your tickets. If interest in the dinner does not grow quickly it will be cancelled next week.

 

Jeff Gravatt

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Born on date  11/14/08
 
Now for the reason for creating this site
 
This site was created by me because of frustations with other internet service providers, and is for the use of anyone who's interested in anything about NASCAR. 
 
  However,over time I hope to add other auto racing news,from other auto racing series / venues ,in the hopes of having something here for everyone to enjoy.
 
Now for a little bit about me ,
 
 
I'm Joe,from New Jersey. I've lived in the Garden State for most of my life.  It's also where I've been fighting,to get a major NASCAR track built somewhere in the NYC/NJ area for many years now.
I am also "foot soldier" / bill collector for the electric company.So I do work days. Therefore the best time to check for any updates is after 8 pm,on weeknights.  But just about any time on weekends !!!
My favorite current driver : KASEY KAHNE
I'm also a fan of :Martin Truex Jr. ( Hey ! He's a "Jersey Guy" !!! I was rooting for him since I first saw him racing .and winning,as a 17 year old,in the modified division at Wall Stadium ( now known as Wall Speedway ) !!!
My favorite all time driver : "Awesome Bill From Dawsonville" ... BILL ELLIOTT !!!
Needless to say .My favorite car owner is fellow "Jersey Guy"...Ray Evernham
My favorite NASCAR Track : Dover
My favorite local tracks : Wall Speedway (paved),and New Egypt Speedway (dirt)
 
My favorite actors/actresses : Tom Hanks, John Wayne,Kiefer Sutherland ,Catherine Zeta-Jones,Rene Zellweiger
 
My Favorite movies : Star Wars ( all 6 of them),
Lord of the Rings (ALL OF THEM),
Gone With the Wind,
Fort Apache,
She Wore A Yellow Ribbon,
The Longest Day,
Saving Private Ryan.
Zorro (especially the Antonio Banderas ones !)
Batman ( the ones with Michael Keaton,and Christian Bale ! The rest of them...blech !)
 
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MASH !!!
Cheers,
Seinfeld,
Bones
 
House
 
24 !!!
 
Fringe !!!
 
and now...
 
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Sherlock Holmes !
 
Favorite Comedy Routine :
"Who's on First ? "
Needless to say my favorite comedy team is ....
Abbott & Costello !!!
 
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My family
The New York Yankees ( I was BORN a Yankee fan !!!)
The New York Giants
The New Jersey Nets
The New York Knicks
The Hawthorne Caballeros "all age" & Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps
The Golden Knights Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps
The Bayonne Bridgemen Alumni Drun & Bugle Corps
The Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps (formerly of Garfield NJ.Now they currently are based in Allentown,Pa.)
Do I give you the impression that I also love Drum & Bugle Corps? I could go on with the many corps that I really enjoy !
I was a snare drummer in high school !
 
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P.S.
As I type this ( Nov.25,2006). My current 1/24 scale NASCAR diecast car collection is @ 175 + cars !!!
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