Blake Barney Gets First Career TQ Win

Wall Stadium Speedway
August 23, 2025

Photo Credit:  📸 Eric Storch

The Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic Series fueled by VP sailed into Wall Stadium Speedway for Pirate and Bike Night on Saturday. Anthony Payne and Buddy Sload claimed the $100 Aqua Solutions Heat Race Wins.

The TQ’s have had 4 races in a row with no cautions, until lap 1 of the feature. As front row starters, #36 Buddy Sload and #95 Jeff Kot launched down the front stretch, the #55 of Steve Craig experienced a mechanical issue, #51 Anthony Payne reacted quickly but with nowhere to go #99 Ryan Tidman and #0 Billy Cole made contact with the #51. Payne’s night would be over.

On the complete restart, Buddy Sload would get the lead into turn one with #12 Blake Barney locked onto his bumper, followed by Kot, Tidamn and Ferris. Sload and Barney would open a lead over the Kot, Tidman and Ferris three wide battle at times, before Tidman secured the position, followed by Ferris and Kot.

Tidman would track down leaders Sload and Barney to make it a close battle for the top spot, before Barney dove to the inside of Sload going into turn three, Tidman would see his chance to strike, diving to the inside of Sload shortly after.

Barney would not give Tidman a chance to take his spot, grabbing the Finish Line Bookkeeping Fast Time Award at 13.051 and earning his first TQ win, and car owner Michael Murray getting his first ATQMRA win, in the beautifully prepared #12.

The race team thanked The Dent Zones, Engines by Phil’s Machine, and Prime Design in their victory lane celebrations.

The points battle heated up with (1) Tidman, (2) Ferris and (3) Barney all within striking distance of a championship, heading into the Martin Truex Sr Memorial 156.

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Aqua Solutions Heat Race #1

1. Anthony Payne

Aqua Solutions Heat Race #2

1. Buddy Sload

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FEATURE:

1. #12 Blake Barney

2. #99 Ryan Tidman

3. #36 Buddy Sload

4. #7 Tyler Ferris

5. #95 Jeff Kot

6.  #0 Billy Cole

7. #55 Steve Craig

8. #22 Dave DiSalvo

9. #51 Anthony Payne

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Finish Line Bookkeeping Fast Time Award

#12 Blake Barney 13.051

Tidman Takes Cliff Krause Memorial

Photo Credits: 📸 Eric Storch, Kristen Cocca, Scott Racz

The Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic Series fueled by VP honored Cliff Krause on Saturday night, August 16th, with a special 27-lap feature event at Wall Stadium Speedway.

The night opened with two $100-to-win Aqua Solutions Heat Races, claimed by (#12) Blake Barney and (#95) Jeff Kot.

Before the feature, the TQs paid tribute to Cliff Krause with a solemn missing man formation during the parade lap.

When the green flag flew, Jeff Kot (#95) surged from the pole to take the early lead, holding off #55 Steve Craig. Behind him, Blake Barney (#12) and Anthony Payne (#51) battled side by side, when (#99) Ryan Tidman boldly went three-wide before wisely backing out.

By lap 5, Tidman found room to the inside of Payne and powered past Kot for the top spot coming out of turn four. From there, Tidman never looked back, fending off steady pressure from Payne, who held strong in second.

The fight for third through fifth was intense, featuring Barney, Kot, and (#7) Tyler Ferris trading spots. Barney also set the Finish Line Bookkeeping Fast Time Award with a 13.149-second lap.

The No Caution Bonus went to Buddy Sload (#36), marking the fourth consecutive caution-free race. The $540 Lap Leader money went to Kot and Tidman. Sload charged into the top five late, finishing fifth, followed by Barney in sixth and Craig in seventh. Making the long trip from Connecticut were (#94) Bruce Leote, in his first start of the season, and (#22) Dave DiSalvo. From New York, (#27) Chris Coleman, a past Wall Stadium winner, also joined the field.

Tidman’s victory marked his third straight win this season, adding to an already dominant run. In victory lane, he thanked car owner and crew chief Paul Dodorico, as well as the Krause family for their continued support of the ATQMRA.

The winning #99 of Tidman passed post-race technical inspection. 

The series heads back to Wall Stadium Speedway on August 23, for Pirate Night & Bike Night.

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Aqua Solutions Heat Race #1

1. Blake Barney

Aqua Solutions Heat Race #2

1. Jeff Kot

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FEATURE:

1. #99 Ryan Tidman

2. #51 Anthony Payne

3. #7 Tyler Ferris

4. #95 Jeff Kot

5. #36 Buddy Sload

6. #12 Blake Barney

7. #55 Steve Craig

8.#94 Bruce Leote

9. #22 Dave DiSalvo

10. #0 Billy Cole

11. #27 Chris Coleman

12. #23 Avery Stoehr (DNS)

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Finish Line Bookkeeping Fast Time Award

#12 Blake Barney 13.149

Tidman Dominates Lane Memorial

Tidman wins 30 Lap Lane Memorial Race at Wall Stadium for Second win of 2025
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — July 26, 2025

📸Eric Storch

The Lane Memorial, honoring the legacy of Ace Lane Sr., Ace Lane Jr. and JJ Lane, has become quite an event at Wall Stadium Speedway.

The ATQMRA participated in time trials which seems to be a fan and driver favorite. Picking up the Bud Sload Fast Time in qualifying, sponsored by Paul Dodorico Racing, was Ryan Tidman (#99) 13.052. 

After the redraw, the line up was set with Tidman on the pole and Tyler Ferris (#7) starting on the outside pole for the 3rd race in a row.

Before engines fired, fans gathered for a busy trackside driver autographs and photos session with the field. 

The evening’s ceremonies included a moment of remembrance in Victory Lane for the Lane family, with Tommy Lane returning behind the wheel, to honor his family's rich history in the Sean Case prepared 9C.

The Lane Memorial, honoring the legacy of Ace Lane Sr., Ace Lane Jr. and JJ Lane, has become quite an event at Wall Stadium Speedway.

The ATQMRA participated in time trials which seems to be a fan and driver favorite. Picking up the Bud Sload Fast Time in qualifying, sponsored by Paul Dodorico Racing, was Ryan Tidman (#99) 13.052. 

After the redraw, the line up was set with Tidman on the pole and Tyler Ferris (#7) starting on the outside pole for the 3rd race in a row.

Before engines fired, fans gathered for a busy trackside driver autographs and photos session with the field. 

The evening’s ceremonies included a moment of remembrance in Victory Lane for the Lane family, with Tommy Lane returning behind the wheel, to honor his family's rich history in the Sean Case prepared 9C.

Early on in the race Paul Dodorico (99x) and Steve Craig (#55) put on a battle for 6th, with Dodorico completing the pass on the back stretch.

Buddy Sload (#36) and Jeff Kot (#95) and Billy Cole (#0) were racing hard in the opening laps.

Meanwhile Tidman continued to increase his lead to almost a straight away over Ferris. Wagner made a front stretch pass on Payne as the two battled for 5th. One lap later Payne grabbed the position back in turn 2, utilizing a lapped car perfectly.

2nd through 5th (Ferris, Barney, Payne, Wagner) continued to run within inches of each other for most of the race.

With the checkers in the air, Tidman sealed up his 2nd win of the season, leading all 30 laps. Barney added a lot of excitement to the finish when he pressured Ferris across the line, ultimately Ferris would get 2nd and Barney would complete the podium cars. Payne and Wagner were within inches of the podium cars, putting on an action packed race for the fans. 

Paul Dodorico, who in his first start this year driving the PDR 99x, and was third fastest in time trials, locked up the 6th spot. Craig, Sload, Kot and Cole completed the top 10. Billy Cole, Dave DiSalvo and Tommy Lane would round out the field. 

For the third consecutive race this season, the race ran caution free.

Results were posted after the 99 passed post race tech by ATQMRA Tech Inspector Peter Duchak. 

The evening was filled with heartfelt moments—photos in Victory Lane, a salute to the Lane’s family contributions to the sport through decades of photographic coverage, and a generous outpouring of support through lap sponsorships and memorial bonuses.

Special thanks to everyone who worked hard trackside to make the event a success. Emily Krause, Earl Krause, Erica Tidman, Kimmie Payne, Linda Tidman, Karen Sload, Pete Duchak, Sean and Bill Case, Scott Ferris, Erik Graham, Bob Wagner and Mike Corgliano. 

Next up is the Cliff Krause Memorial on August 16th at Wall Stadium Speedway.

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Awards and Bonuses

Ryan Tidman- $600 Lap Sponsors (Lap Leader 1-30)

Ryan Tidman- $100 Bud Sload Time Trial Fast Time Award by PDR

Ryan Tidman- $100 Finish Line Bookkeeping Fast Time Award

Steve Craig - $100 No Caution Bonus

Ryan Tidman - $75 The Cole Family at B&R fabrication Lane Memorial Top Finisher Award

Ryan Tidman - Lane Memorial Winner (From the Lane Family)

Tyler Wagner- Bonus From the Lane Family

Billy Cole - Bonus From the Lane Family

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Feature Results - July 26, 2025

1. Ryan Tidman (#99) 

2. Tyler Ferris (#7) 

3. Blake Barney (#12) 

4. Joey Payne (#51) 

5. Tyler Wagner (#19) 

6. Paul Dodorico (#99x) 

7. Steve Craig (#55) 

8. Buddy Sload (#36)

9. Jeff Kot (#95) 

10. Dave DiSalvo (#22) 

11. Billy Cole (#0) 

12. Tommy Lane (#9) 

13. Sean Case (#95C) 

Tidman Wins Exciting Doug Craig Memorial at Wall Stadium Speedway

July 12, 2025

📸: Scott Racz, Brien Hamer, Erica Tidman, Kristen Cocca

Ryan Tidman celebrates on track

PDR Team in Victory Lane

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Hoosier Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA Midget Series Fueled by VP paid tribute to Doug Craig’s accomplishments as a four-time ATQMRA champion, Indoor Champion, and legendary driver who raced at more than 100 tracks across the country. 

Aqua Solutions Heat Race’s were packed with action. Side by side racing and multiple lead changes, battling for the bonus money win. Taking home victories in the heats were Joey Payne and Ryan Tidman.

Prior to the start of the feature, teams and fans observed an emotional missing man formation to honor Craig’s memory and impact on the sport. 

From the drop of the green flag, Tidman (#99) quickly established an aggressive pace, including the fastest lap of the race at 13.177 seconds, earning the $100 Finish Line Bookkeeping Fast Time Award. The 5 time ATQMRA Champion, driving the Paul Dodorico Racing (PDR) #99, started in the 8th position, after a redraw, among the qualified cars.

Tidman with Kimmie Payne Receiving Finish Line Bookkeeping Fast Time Award

Outside pole starter, Tyler Ferris (#7) led the majority of laps, but Tidman kept the pressure on, waiting for the right moment to set up a pass for the lead. As the field came back to the start-finish line on lap 20, Tidman timed his run perfectly, diving low into turn three to complete the move and he never looked back.

Tyler Ferris

It was the first win of the season for PDR. Tidman also won the race $100 Doug Craig Hard Charger Award. Paul Dodorico Racing is sponsored by Dr. Martha C. Baker, The Fidge Factor Web Designs and Checkerwon Motorsports.

Blake Barney (#12) worked his way through the field, running some of his quickest laps late in the race, to earn the third spot with a 13.401 best time. This was Barney’s second podium in a row.

Kot and Payne battle for the lead in heat #1

Joey Payne (#51) ran strong in fourth, nearly matching Barney’s pace, while Steve Craig (#55) had a great run in 5th.

Jeff Kot (#95) finished sixth, posting the 3rd fastest time. Buddy Sload (#36) was 7th, and Avery Stoehr (#23) 8th,  Billy Cole (#0) 9th, received the #55 Doug Craig Random Bonus, and Sean Case (#95C) 10th, picked up the $100 #55 Doug Craig Hard Luck Award, completed the top ten.

Stoehr and Sload sail into turn 3

Cole and Ferris launch to start the race side by side

Tidman takes the checkers after later race pass

The feature event ran caution-free, the random draw $100 No Caution Bonus went to Joey Payne.

Following the event, Tidman credited his team’s hard work for preparing a fast car that handled great all night.

Podium drivers, crew & owners all assemble in victory lane

The ATQMRA will return to Wall Stadium Speedway on Saturday, July 26, for the Lane Memorial Race honoring JJ Lane and Ace Lane. This event is a 30 lap feature, with group time trials. Driver autograph session prior to the feature event. Lap sponsorships remain available for this special event. 

For more information, visit atqmra.com or follow the series on Facebook: atqmra tq midgets and Instagram: @atqmra_midgets.

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25 Lap Feature:

1. Ryan Tidman

2. Tyler Ferris

3. Blake Barney

4. Joey Payne

5. Steve Craig

6. Jeff Kot

7. Buddy Sload

8. Avery Stoehr

9. Billy Cole

10. Sean Case

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LAP SPONSOR LEADERS

#7 Tyler Ferris $380

#99 Ryan Tidman $120

Aqua Solutions Heat Race #1 $100

#51 Joey Payne

Aqua Solutions Heat Race #2 $100

#99 Ryan Tidman

Finish Line Bookkeeping Fast Time Award $100

#99 Ryan Tidman

No Caution Bonus $100

#51 Joey Payne

#55 Doug Craig Hard Charger Award $100

#99 Ryan Tidman

#55 Doug Craig Hard Luck Award $100

#95c Sean Case

#55 Doug Craig Random Draw $50

#0 Billy Cole

Ferris Dominates Flag-to-Flag for ATQMRA Victory at Wall Stadium

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — June 28, 2025 

📸Photo Credits: Ed Malik, Eric Storch, Kristen Cocca & Kimmie Payne

Tyler Ferris delivered a commanding performance Saturday night at Wall Stadium Speedway, leading all 25 laps to capture the Hoosier Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA Midget Series Fueled by VP feature event. 

Earlier in the day Aqua Solutions Heat Race #1 was won by Tyler Ferris and Aqua Solutions Heat Race #2 was won by Joey Payne.

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Drivers that qualified for the pill redraw, set the top eight starting spots prior to the feature, with Ferris pulling a front row starting position.

From the start of the highly anticipated 2025 season opener, Ferris (#7) quickly established control of the race, pulling away from the field in the early going. While Ferris maintained a consistent pace out front, the battle behind him intensified. Joey Payne (#51) held firm in second and recorded the fastest lap of the night in the closing stages, picking up the Finish Line Bookkeeping Fast Time Award (13.197).

Blake Barney (#12) was picking off positions quickly, before entering a heated battle with Brianna Page (#76), for the third spot. Running wheel-to-wheel for several laps, before Barney secured the position on lap 23. 

Ryan Tidman (#99) methodically advanced through the field, however, spun coming to the checkers but was able to drive through the spin, to finish fourth. 

Brianna Page drove a great race, taking home a Top 5 finish, after some action packed racing. Steve Craig (#55), was up on the wheel in his #55 machine coming home 6th. Making the trip from NY, was Chris Coleman (#27), in 7th. Billy Cole also showed improvement in the #0, finishing in the 8th spot.

Sean Case drove a clean race, showing speed in his debut in the #95C, he was the highest finishing micro in 9th. Followed by Bill Force in the #6, credited in 10th, after experiencing brake issues.

Jeff Kot (#95) experienced mechanical failure on lap 2, and rounding out the field in 11th was rookie Dave DiSalvo (DNS). 

The TQ event ran green to checkered, without a caution, which was rewarded, with the Caution Free $100 Bonus, that went to #55 Steve Craig, which was also selected by draw after the feature.

Following the race, Ferris credited his team’s constant hard work and for preparing such a good car, for the win.

The ATQMRA debuted their new Command Tent, produced by Area Auto Racing News, a branded central location for race day activities. Teams enjoyed a cookout and refreshments together under sunny skies. We would also like to thank Wall Stadium Speedway for the victory lane check!

Next up for the ATQMRA, is the Doug Craig Memorial Race on July 12, 2005. Join us to celebrate Doug’s career with a special race and lap sponsorship program. His accomplishments as a legendary driver, will be highlighted at the event, as we honor Doug and the Craig family, with the emotional missing man formation at the start of the 25 lap feature.

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Top Ten Results – ATQMRA at Wall Stadium (June 28, 2025)

1. Tyler Ferris (#7)

2. Joey Payne (#51)

3. Blake Barney (#12)

4. Ryan Tidman (#99)

5. Brianna Page (#76)

6. Steve Craig (#55)

7. Chris Coleman (#27)

8. Billy Cole (#0)

9. Sean Case (#95C)

10. Bill Force Jr. (#6) DNF Mechanical

11. Jeff Kot (#95) DNF Mechanical

12. Dave DiSalvo (#22) DNS