Billy Pauch Jr. won the 30 lap Opening Night at the New Egypt Speedway on Saturday. This was Billy's first win of the season. Billy's last win came on Oct 15, 2016, eight starts ago. For the 29 year old Pauch it was their fourteenth win putting him fouth on the New Egypt Speedway win list since 2008. Finishing in second was David VanHorn Jr.. This was David's second Top 5 of the season, first at New Egypt Speedway this year, and first Weekly Top 5 of the season. Finishing third was Ryan Godown, their first top 5 of the year. Finishing fourth was Chad Barney, their first top 5 of the year. Finishing fifth was John McClelland, their first top 5 of the year. Brandon Grosso, Willie Osmun, PJ Oliver, Bryan Kuhl, and Tad Cox rounded out the top 10.
Significant Milestones and StreaksNew Egypt Speedway top 10's since 2008: Willie Osmun - 100 Weekly top 5's since 2008: Billy Pauch Jr. - 100 Consecutive wins at New Egypt Speedway: Billy Pauch Jr. - 2 Consecutive top 5's at New Egypt Speedway: Ryan Godown - 10 Consecutive top 10's at New Egypt Speedway: Ryan Godown - 10