USAC East Coast Sprints | New Egypt Speedway, NJ

Written on 10/11/2025
Nick Coward

USAC East Coast Sprint Cars – New Egypt Speedway (NJ) – October 10, 2025

Event Overview

The Rapid Tire Services USAC IMT East Coast Sprint Cars presented by Baer Den Farms made their highly anticipated return to New Egypt Speedway on Friday night, October 10, 2025, as part of the Fall Classic weekend. Sharing the card with the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, the non-wing contingent brought 22 cars to the big, sweeping half-mile oval for one of the most exciting events of the fall.

In front of a near-capacity crowd, Christian Bruno of Deptford, New Jersey, delivered a masterclass drive — charging from third on the grid to dominate all 25 laps in the Bentley Truck Repair No. 17B. It marked Bruno’s second win of the season and first since his Port Royal season opener triumph in April, reaffirming his status as one of the East Coast series’ breakout stars.

Streaming: FloRacing
Sanction: USAC IMT East Coast Sprint Cars presented by Baer Den Farms
Track: New Egypt Speedway – New Egypt, NJ (½-mile clay oval)
Tickets & Info: MyRacePass Event Page →
Series Points: USAC East Coast Sprint Cars Standings →

Event Schedule

Friday, October 10, 2025 – Fall Classic at New Egypt Speedway

  • Pit Gates: 3:00 PM

  • Grandstands: 5:00 PM

  • Hot Laps: 6:00 PM

  • Racing: 7:00 PM

Divisions:

  • USAC IMT East Coast Sprint Cars

  • World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars

Payout Summary

(Standard USAC IMT East Coast Sprint Car purse used for reference)

  • 1st – $2,000

  • 2nd – $1,000

  • 3rd – $700

  • 4th – $600

  • 5th – $550

  • Start – $200
    Subject to confirmation.

Night-by-Night Report

Bruno Dominates the Fall Classic

New Egypt, NJ – October 10, 2025

Feature (25 Laps):

  1. Christian Bruno (3)

  2. Ed Aikin (5)

  3. Kenny Miller III (8)

  4. Ronald Helmick (10)

  5. Joe Kata (1)

  6. Mick D’Agostino (2)

  7. Mark Bitner (13)

  8. Bruce Buckwalter Jr. (14)

  9. Brendan Hires (7)

  10. Blaine Emery (12)

  11. Joey Crilly (16)

  12. Heidi Hedin (18)

  13. Patrick Chilmonik (6)

  14. Dan Malley (17)

  15. Mike Haggenbottom (11)

  16. Jason Cherry (15)

  17. Dirk Rimrott (19)

  18. Lee Kauffman (21)

  19. Greg Shepsis (20)

  20. Chris Allen Jr. (4)

  21. Alex Bright (9)

  22. Steven Drevicki (22)

Lap Leaders: Christian Bruno (1-25)
Cautions: Lap 5 (Cherry/Shepsis/Haggenbottom/Mallet tangle), Lap 20 (Helmick climb)

Heat Winners:

  • Heat 1 – Chris Allen Jr.

  • Heat 2 – Ed Aikin

  • Heat 3 – Kenny Miller III

Notables:

  • Quick Time: N/A (No qualifying – heat-based format)

  • Hard Charger: Ronald Helmick (+6)

  • DNFs: Bright, Drevicki

Race Call Summary:
Bruno wasted no time asserting control, darting past polesitter Joe Kata on lap one and never looking back. Ed Aikin gave brief chase after a lap-five restart, while Kenny Miller III sliced through traffic to secure third. Helmick impressed late, charging into the top five before a caution bunched the field with five to go. The restart made no difference — Bruno checked out again to seal a dominant flag-to-flag victory.

🎥 Highlights: FloRacing – USAC East Coast at New Egypt Speedway

Weekend Summary Table

Category Detail
Winner Christian Bruno
Quick Time Heat format – no official qualifying
Hard Charger Ronald Helmick (+6)
Lap Leaders Christian Bruno (1-25)
Total Entries 22
Purse Est. $10,000+
Next Event Nov. 1 – Bridgeport Motorsports Park (NJ)

Driver Quotes

“This track just fits my driving style,” said Christian Bruno post-race. “The car was perfect all night — the team hit every adjustment. To win here in front of the New Jersey fans means everything.”

Coverage & Resources

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Last Updated: Sunday, October 12, 2025 – 8:54 AM PDT
Status: ✅ Archive Complete
Compiled by: Nick Coward — RACECAR Illustrated — Driven by Racers

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