Ryan Godown back on top in 358 at New Egypt Speedway

Hunterdon County Democrat By Hunterdon County Democrat Hunterdon County Democrat
on July 25, 2013 at 10:05 AM, updated July 25, 2013 at 6:08 PM
NEW EGYPT — Ryan Godown of Ringoes was back on top Saturday night as he picked up the victory in the 30-lap 358 Modified event at New Egypt Speedway.

Godown charged to the front in the first 10 laps of the event, following last week’s winner Billy Pauch through the field, then driving by Pauch on the outside on a restart. It was his fifth win of the season.

Brad Freeman led the early going as Pauch and Godown raced forward, dicing it out through traffic. Willie Osmun led for a brief time, however something broke on his Norcia 81, sending him pit side.

Pauch got the lead using the outside lane on a restart. Once he got the lead the yellow flag appeared again. As the leader, Pauch had lane choice and chose the inside. This gave runner-up Godown the outside, which he took full advantage of, driving around Pauch on the cushion for a lead he would never relinquish.

Pauch not only stayed within five car lengths of Godown, he closed back in on him over the final five laps, but couldn’t find a way by and had to settle for second on this night.

Third place went to Jimmy Blewett, who drove all the way up from his last row starting spot. David Van Horn continued his hot hand with another top five run in fourth, while Tad Cox rounded out the top five.

In the FASTRAK Crate Sportsman 20 lapper, Steve Hicks was the victor one week after a near-win. Last time The Crates raced, Hicks was in front by over a straightaway when he got caught up in a tangle with four lapped cars, ending his bid.

This week he wasted no time, racing from 10th to first during the first lap and going on to dominate the event, picking up the second win of his career. Point leader and defending champ Eric Palmer settled for second, followed by Kyle Bostick, Mike Carman and Chuck Steuer.

DJ Macri won his first ever feature in the 12-lap Fastrak Late Model main event. Sean Frey was second and Skip Syester came home third.

The final event of the evening was the Hilborn/TSRS 305 Sprint Car 20 lap Feature, however rains came just as it began, forcing a postponement of the event. This feature will be run as an extra event make-up the next time the 305’s are in town.

On Saturday July 27, AC Delco presents Powder Puff night as the ladies take to the speedway following the night’s racing card. The 358 Modifieds will headline the program, which will also feature Sportsman and Street Stocks. The Sportsman will also compete in their own version of the fan favorite Match Races.

Racing gets underway at 6 p.m, with the gates opening at 4 p.m. For more, call (609) 758-1900 or visit

New Egypt Speedway July 20 results:
1st Heat: 1. Willie Osmun 2. TAd Cox 3. Tim Apgar 4. Neal Williams 5. Billy Pauch 6. Ryan Godown
2nd Heat: 1. Brad Freeman 2. PJ Oliver 3. Doug Ostwald 4. John Stangle 5. Rick Holsten 6. Johnny Gaurino
Feature (30 Laps): 1. Ryan Godown 2. Billy Pauch 3. Jimmy Blewett 4. David Van Horn 5. Tad Cox 6. PJ Oliver 7. Rick Holsten 8. Gary Butler 9. Brad Freeman 10. Johnny Guarino 11. Doug Ostwald 12. John Stangle 13. DJ Ruppert 14. Tim Apgar 15. John Pakenham 16. Neal Williams 17. Willie Osmun
DNS: Rocco Infante
1st Heat: 1. John Aumick 2. Frank Dorry 3. Ryan Simmons 4. Mike Carman 5. Steve Hicks 6. Eric Palmer
2nd Heat: 1. Chuck Steuer 2. Doug Urbano 3. Rich Steele 4. Andrew Bohn 5. Kyle Bostick 6. Adam Cox
3rd Heat: 1. Melissa Scarpati 2. Lauren Emmons 3. JD Cranstoun 4. Ron Barnstead 5. Jeff Kuhl 6. Mike Everett
B-Main: 1. Bryan Kuhl 2. John Micek 3. Brian Papiez 4. Ryan Cox 5. Matt Carman 6. Chuckles Stone
Pts. Prov: Matt McAnally
Feature (20 Laps): 1. Steve Hicks 2. Eric Palmer 3. Kyle Bostick 4. Mike Carman 5. Chuck Steuer 6. Frank Dorry 7. Charlie Stone 8. JD Cranstoun 9. John Aumick 10. Andrew Bohn 11. Matt McAnally 12. John Micek 13. Rich Steele 14. Matt Carman 15. Lauren Emmons 16. Melissa Scarpati 17. Brian Papiez 18. Ryan Simmons 19. Mike Everett 20. Adam Cox 21. Ron Barnstead 22. Jeff Kuhl 23. Bryan Kuhl 24. Ryan Cox 25. Doug Urbano
DNQ: Dean Conk Jr., Jeremy Martino, George Garies Jr., Jordan Cox, Pat Hires, Patrick Gold, Justin Dunn, Robbie Dunn, Jesse Rozycki, Bob Rambone.
1st Heat: 1. Jeff Schall 2. Mike Haggenbottom 3. Adam Carberry 4. Justin Hoffman 5. Eddie Wagner 6. Tommy Carberry Jr.
2nd Heat: 1. Ian Borden 2. Tim Tanner Jr. 3. Kyle Reinhardt 4. David Brown 5. Joe Lord 6. Kyle Purks
3rd Heat: 1. Rick Stief 2. Dave Martin 3. Chris Allen Jr. 4. Stephanie Palmai 5. Phil Meisner Jr. 6. Pat Freiberger
B Main 1: 1. Stephanie Stephens 2. Rory Janney 3. Erica Palmai 4. Sean Kirkpatrick 5. Mike Esposito 6. Karl Freyer
Feature (20 Laps): RAIN Postponed
DNQ: Harris Kohen, Cody Jourdan, Bryant Davis, Scott Frack, Dave Graber.
Feature (12 Laps): 1. DJ Macri 2. Sean Frey 3. Skip Syester 4. Al Bur