Billy Pauch Jr. Secures Second Win of Season at BAPS Motor Speedway

Billy Pauch Jr. captured his 94th career victory on April 12, 2026, topping the 18-car field at the Small Block Special at BAPS Motor Speedway. The 38-year-old Frenchtown, New Jersey native started from the fourth position to secure his second win of the 2026 season. This performance extends a notable string of consistency for Pauch Jr., who now holds a five-race top-five streak and a seven-race top-10 streak at the track, alongside a four-race top-10 streak across all series. The podium was rounded out by runner-up Rick Laubach, who started sixth, and third-place finisher Danny Bouc, who started third. Bouc’s result matches his own impressive momentum, extending his personal five-race top-five streak at the facility. Pole-sitter Dillon Steuer finished fourth, while Joel Smith earned Hard Charger honors by gaining nine spots to finish ninth. Kevin Beach Jr., who started on the front row, finished 10th. Other milestones from the event included Wayne Witmer reaching 50 career starts. Pauch Jr.’s latest victory marks his fifth career win at BAPS Motor Speedway, placing him eighth on the track's all-time win list since 1990.