Laubach and Coyle Shine in NES Day #1 Action
New Egypt, NJ (October 4, 2008) - Rick Laubach of Quakertown, PA & Chris Coyle of Wilmington, DE shared the glory on Saturday night at New Egypt Speedway as each posted victories on day #1 of the season finale Rocktoberfest weekend. Laubach captured the $4000 to win 40 lap open competition 358 Modified feature on NJ Allstate Insurance night, his third win of the year and. Coyle finally put it all together as he captured his first ever win at New Egypt Speedway, in the Rislone URC Sprint Car Series 25-lap event.
In the 358 Modified feature, polesitter Keith Hoffman took command of the event early and appeared to be the best car on this evening as he opened up what appeared to be a comfortable lead. Laubach would have something to say about this, as he ran down Hoffman and then passed him for the lead on lap #12. Once in front, it then appeared as if Laubach would run away and ide, until Hoffman got a second life and closed in on Laubach over the final 10 laps. Hoffman actually pulled even on everal occasions as Jeff Strunk raced into the picture as well, but Laubach was up the challenge as he held on for the welldeserved victory. Hoffman settled for second as Strunk faded back as he broke the rear in the car with just two laps emaining, keeping him from being able to make a serious challenge. Jimmy Chester drove home in third, Ryan Watt who started 0th finished 4th and Sportsman champion Willie Osmun rounded out the top five.
Chris Coyle posted his 8th career win with URC Saturday, his first ever win at New Egypt Speedway. After a crowd pleasing ual for the lead for 10 straight laps, Coyle wrestled the lead away from Dave Ely on lap 15 to assume command and then flew to the popular victory. Trevor Lewis came home second over Ely, Kramer Williamson and last years winner of this event Ed Aiken. J.J. Grasso, who had won all four events at NES this season, and 5 of the last 6, was out of the event early as he flipped wildly in turn one on lap 4 after his front wing had broken. Grasso was uninjured in the violent wreck.
In the Crate-1 Sportsman 20 lap feature, Mike Barone made his first appearance of the year count as he cruised home to his first win. Jon Heagele finished a strong second after a late race rally. John Romano, Jr. was third behind the wheel of the arnstead racing #55, Pat Hires crossed the line in fourth while Ray Woodall, Jr. completed the top five.
Tomorrow, Sunday afternoon, October 5, FEDex presents the Big Block Modifieds as they compete in the 7th leg of the 8 race Garden State Dual Track Series. The A1 Racing Products Sportsman will also be in action, along with the SS Sprints (Super Sportsman) & the Outlaw Stocks.. Gates will open at 11:00 a.m. with the first green at 1:00 pm. For more information, call the speedway office at (609) 758-1900 or log on to www.newegyptspeedway.net.
10/4/08 RESULTS
CRATE-1 SPORTSMAN Feature (20 Laps): 1. Mike Barone 2. Jon Haegele 3. John Romano Jr. 4. Pat Hires 5. Ray Woodall Jr. 6. Gabe Fox 7. Richie Cass Sr. 8. Steve Davis 9. Archie Myers 10. Kyle Borrer 11. Jason Treat 12. Eric Engstrom 13. Jason Bittner 14. Chris Allen Sr. 15. Rich Steele 16. John Micek 17. Forrest Peters 18. Tom Gibson 19. George Idell Jr. 20. Rob Stump 21. Eddie Prentice
358 MODIFIED Feature (40 Laps); 1. Rick Laubach 2. Keith Hoffman 3. Jimmy Chester 4. Ryan Watt 5. Willie Osmun 6. Jimmy Horton 7. Rocco Infante 8. Mike Iles 9. Eric Kormann 10. Clay Butler 11. Carmine Infante 12. Jeff Strunk 13. George Quinlan 14. Bryant Brown 15. Mike Lyons 16. Gary Butler 17. Meme Desantis 18. Doug Manmiller 19. Marc Herman 20. Stan Frankenfield Jr. 21. John Stangle 22. Chic Cossaboone 23. Wade Hendrickson 24. Mike McAleer 25. Mike Howardson 26. Rick Wegner 27. Ryan Godown 28. Jason Hamilton 29. Richie Pratt Jr. 30. Troy Wink
URC SPRINT CAR Feature (25 Laps): 1. Chris Coyle 2. Trevor Lewis 3. Dave Ely 4.Kramer Williamson 5. Ed Aikin 6. Jeff VanDusen 7. Michael Carber 8. Curt Michael 9. Kyle Purks 10. Kevin Welsh 11. Robbie Stillwaggon 12. Justin Collett 13. Kevin Nagy 14. Danny Massey 15. Randy West 16. David Gravel 17. Rory Janney 18. Becca Anderson 19. Chuck Palmucci 20. Joey Biasi 21. Jason lauss 22. Davey Sammons 23. Gary Gollub 24. J.J. Grasson 25. Kevin Darling