WALL, N.J. — Stock car racing returns to the Jersey Shore on April 25 as Wall Stadium Speedway opens its 2026 season with the Spring Fling 50, featuring a full slate of divisions and a 50-lap Modified main event.
The opening night event in Wall Township marks the track’s first major race program of the season, drawing multiple racing classes and a full evening schedule that stretches from afternoon practice sessions into nighttime feature races.
Full race day schedule set from afternoon to night
Pit gates will open at 1:00 p.m., allowing teams access for tire and fuel setup before cars hit the track.
Practice sessions begin at 3:00 p.m. and run through 5:15 p.m., rotating through divisions including 4-cylinder, Factory Stock, Sportsman, Legend, and Modified cars. Most groups will run eight-lap sessions, with some divisions split into multiple groups depending on participation.
Drivers will meet at 5:30 p.m. ahead of qualifying, which is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m.
Qualifying includes a mix of heat races and timed sessions. Legend and 4-cylinder divisions will run heats if more than 12 cars are entered, while Sportsman and Modified classes will use multi-car time trials with four cars on track at once for 90-second sessions.
Feature races headlined by 50-lap Modified main
Following a brief intermission, the night transitions into feature racing across all divisions.
The headline event is the Modified 50-lap race, expected to be the marquee draw of the evening.
Other feature races include:
- Legend division: 25 laps (20-minute time limit)
- Sportsman: 25 laps (30-minute time limit)
- Factory Stock: 25 laps (30-minute time limit)
- 4-cylinder: 25 laps (30-minute time limit)
The lineup reflects Wall Stadium’s traditional mix of grassroots and competitive stock car racing, often attracting both local drivers and regional talent.
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Key Points
• Wall Stadium opens 2026 season April 25 with Spring Fling 50
• Modified division headlines with 50-lap feature race
• Full schedule includes practice, qualifying, and multiple divisions
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Ticket details and fan access
General admission tickets are available for $25, with fees bringing the total to $27.98 per ticket, according to event listings.
Fans can expect a full evening of racing, with qualifying and feature events extending into the night under the track’s lighting system.
Wall Stadium, a long-standing venue in Monmouth County, remains a staple of New Jersey’s short-track racing scene, regularly hosting NASCAR-sanctioned weekly racing programs.
Start of a new racing season
Opening night events often set the tone for the season, giving teams their first competitive benchmark after the offseason and offering fans their first look at returning drivers and new competitors.
With multiple divisions scheduled and a packed program, the Spring Fling 50 signals the official start of the 2026 racing calendar at the Shore.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, with all races proceeding as planned based on current information.