Billy Pauch Jr., a veteran dirt Modified racer, is making another run at the East Coast Dirt Nationals championship on February 21st and 22nd at the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ.

As one of only four drivers to qualify for all five A-Mains held so far, Pauch has consistently shown his prowess with three podium finishes. Despite winning Friday night's preliminary last year, the ultimate Saturday night victory has remained elusive.

"I think it suits my style of driving," Pauch says of the high-banked clay track. "It's very technical - you have to constantly search for the best line, and that line changes multiple times throughout the night. That's the kind of racing I love."

Competing in Keith Nonnemacher's K2 Motorsports No. 61, Pauch joins a field of 90 drivers from six states. The event format includes:

Friday (Doors open 6 PM, Racing 7 PM):

• Qualifying races
• 25-lap feature

Saturday (Doors open 4 PM):

• Autograph session at 5 PM
• E through B qualifying mains
• Dash for Friday's top performers
• 40-lap main event

Notable competitors include defending champion Anthony Perrego, 2023 winner Tim Buckwalter, and 2020 victor Jon Keller. Scott Kreutter has secured a guaranteed starting position (no lower than 11th) after winning the Atlantic City Indoor Races.

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and at the arena box office. The event promises intense competition on the technical indoor track, with racers vying to become the first repeat winner in the event's history.

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