NEW EGYPT, N.J. — Ed Aikin was the man to beat in the 25-lap BAR’S Leaks United Racing Company sprint-car feature Saturday night at New Egypt Speedway.
Aikin, driving the Scott McClaren-owned sprint car, caught early-race leader Brian Seidel on lap 16 to take the top spot and was never challenged on his way to collecting the $2,000 first-place prize.
For Aikin, it was his second win of the season and fourth career triumph under the URC banner.
A field of 29 URC sprint cars turned out for URC’s 26th event of the season.
Aikin held off Seidel, while point-leader Curt Michael, Chris Coyle and Michael Carber rounded out the top five.
The finish:
Ed Aikin, Brian Seidel, Curt Michael, Chris Coyle, Michael Carber, Becca Anderson, Joey Biasi, J.J. Grasso, Kramer Williamson, Kevin Welsh, Mares Stellfox, Justin Collett, Mark Bitner, Josh Weller, Scott Pursell, Davey Sammons, Randy West, Mike Haggenbottom, Kyle Purks, Robbie Stillwaggon, Ian Borden, Jason Clauss, Gary Gollub, Jimmy Stitzel, Dave Ely.