WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — In a modified stock car that featured graphics in remembrance of those lost in the 9/11 tragedies, Kyle Scisco raced to victory in the 40-lap main event on Lost Loved Ones Tribute Night at Wall Stadium on Saturday.
It was the fourth win of the season for the Jackson resident.
Derek Hopkinson charged to the front at the outset and led the majority of the first 27 laps. At that point, action turned chaotic with several cautions, including one that involved the majority of the field.
When the running order was sorted out, Steven Reed and Scisco made up the front row. Then, on a lap-35 restart, the duo tangled in turn two with Reed’s car tagging the second turn rail and leaving the race as a result.
Scisco then survived the final five laps for the win while Andrew Krause, Anthony Sesely, Blake Barney and Neil Rutt III completed the top five.
“I wasn’t very optimistic about a win tonight because we were only putting on two tires when most others were putting on four new ones,” Scisco said. “It was a crazy night for everyone. Maybe it was the full moon.”
The Factory Stocks raced in twin 25-lappers. Robert Stack was untouchable, winning his first main event in the race. Johnny Carpenter was a close second, with Scott Riggleman, Brian Osborn and Billy Both finishing third through fifth.
Carpenter won the second Factory Stock main event, which came to an end on lap 14 due to the late hour. Both, Stack, Bryan O’Shea and Scott Riggleman wrapped up the top five.
Mike Alcaro was the winner of the first of two 25-lap races for the Legend Cars over point leader Tanner Jones and Nick Marabito. Point leader Jones won the Legend Cars nightcap over Quinn Trimmer and Eugene Drew.
Former champ Kevin Davison lead the 25-lap race for the sportsman cars, taking the win over Neil Rutt II and Ryan Fisher on the final lap. Jarret DiGiantomasso and Tyler Ferris were fourth and fifth.
Alex Graetz took his first main event win in the Fast 4 25-lapper over Alonzo Morales and point leader Sean Vuksanic.
MODIFIED FEATURE (40 Laps)
1. Kyle Scisco, 2. Andrew Krause, 3. Anthony Sesely, 4. Blake Barney, 5. Neil Rutt III, 6. Eddie McCarthy, 7. Joey Merlino, 8. Chas Okerson, 9. Tommy Martino, Jr., 10. Shaun Carrig, 11. Mike Brennan, 12. Steven Reed, 13. Tyler Truex, 14. Jake Nelke, 15. Eric Lane, 16. Derek Hopkinson, 17. Jimmy Blewett, 18. Ricky Collins, 19. Carsten DiGiantomasso, 20. Tommy Catanzaro