55th opening night at the Ridge goes in the record books a huge success.
55th opening night at the Ridge goes in the record books a huge success.
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It was a full day of activities and racing action with festivities starting at the Bradford Fair Grounds with over ninety cars showing off their machines for the many fans who stopped by. A huge thank you goes out to the Fair committee for holding this annual event. From there the drivers made their way up to the Ridge for their first spin around the famed quarter mile clay oval in an exclusive practice session for the attendees before the rest of the competition arrived putting close to a hundred and twenty drivers in the pits anxious to grab the first green flag of the 55th opening consecutive season of racing at the Ridge. We cant thank the fans, the competitors, crews, and families enough for making our opening night of our 55th consecutive season always owned or operated by the same family such a huge success!! THANK YOU.
The first feature winners of the 55th consecutive season for the F.M.S. NAPA Auto Parts of Bradford VT were Jason Gray in the Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds; Tad Kingsbury in the Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes; USAC DMA Midgets Brandon Piastka R&L Auto Towing and Recovery Late Models Matt Lashua, LaValley Building Supply Dirt Stocks Lucas Wheeler, Peanuts Auto LLC Ridge Runners Feature #1 Tom Brown Feature #2 Jason Porter.
Jason Gray the past two seasons reigning champion of the Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds quickly reminded everyone that he would once again be the one to beat It would take him 25 laps to work his way from mid pack starting position which clearly shows that there is some stiff competition in this field for 2022. James Fadden starting on the point would be the one to get bumped by Gray, but he was able to hold on to the runner up position. Mat Lashua would also fall victim to Gray in the last five laps and would see himself taking the final victory lane position, crossing the finish line in third. Richie Simmons and Jeremy Huntoon both with very impressive runs came across for the checkers in the fourth and fifth positions.
In the Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes Tad Kingsbury also the past two seasons reigning champion was able to make it from his mid pack starting position a bit quicker than Gray to the point, but by no means any easier with competition just as stiff in this division. Kingsbury was able to hold off the hard fought challenges of Tim Hodge after bumping Cody Gregoropoulos off the point for the win. Hodge joined him in victory lane in second with Thomas Placey able to get by Gregoropoulos with just five to go to claim the final victory lane spot. Gregoropoulos held on to fourth with Matt Ellsworth taking home fifth.
It was a history making moment in the USAC DMA Midgets feature with all three spots being claimed from the same stable of that of the very famous Modified Driver Ray Miller. Miller never one to be in the spotlight was coaxed into joining his three drivers in victory for a photo op for this historical event, an early birthday present for him his special day being May 8th. Rookie Daniel Piastka started on the point and was able to hold off his brother Brandon Piastka until lap twenty after working his way thru traffic from deep in the pack. The final teammate Justin Sheridan joined the two of them in victory lane in the third position. Josh Sunn and Seth Carlson rounded out the top five.
Matt Lashua doing double duty first in the R& L: Auto Towing & Recovery Late Models gets recorded with the win beating out Ryan Christian asl doing double duty who crossed tight behind in second. Kelly Miller Sr grabbed the final victory lane spot with Trevor Strong and Rookie Parker Piper coming home in fourth and fifth respectfully.
The LaValley Building Supply Dirt Stocks will be the division to watch as the car count continues to grow. With some returning regulars and some eager rookies moving up from the Ridge Runner division winning is not going to be as easy as it has been in the past. Lucas Wheeler one of the originals who started the division in 2020 grabs the first checkers of the season with a couple of Mikes joining him in victory lane. Mike McClay is scored in second with Mike Mann taking home third. Dustin Towle and Rooke Garrett Brown rounded out the top five.
The Peanuts Auto LLC Ridge Runners are starting off even stronger than they were in 2021 with over thirty drivers hoping to make it to victory lane, affording them once again two features giving each of them a better opportunity to do just that. In the first feature Tom Brown was able to grab the checkers with Katie Burroughs coming home in second her best finish in her career. Randy Morrill would be the final one to join them in victory lane with Shane Stygles and Kevin Keene finishing out the top five. Feature two was filled with familiar faces in victory lane as Jason Porter gets to the front in his fine fashion to take the win over Logan Martin and Buddy Welch. Kevin LaForest last year’s champion is scored in fourth with Travis King taking home fifth.
Coming up this Saturday May 14th Forward’s Garage and Forward’s Plumbing it is the DIRTcar Sportsman East Series second event. The event sponsored by VP Racing and Sabil and Sons will see the winner taking home over $1,000.00 and everyone taking the green a minimum $100.00. This will be a special TBD lap event in honor of our 55th year of racing. This is a SPECIAL ADMISSION show with adults, teens and seniors at $15.00.
Remember in today’s society we could all use a little more family entertainment, and the Ridge is your best place to be for just that. The admission price is more than reasonable; the show top-notch, the food superior, and the family friendly atmosphere is just what you are looking for!
Tune in to hear April May and Butch as they join Stephen John for all the highlights of Bear Ridge Speedway from the week before and what is coming up every Friday morning from 6:30 to 7:00 on WYKR.
The price of a regular show general admission (front gate) ticket for adults (ages 17 to 61) is $12.00 a person and children 11 and under $2.00. Teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and older is $10.00. Military Discounts are available at $2.00 off for those with a valid ID. The back gate (pit gate) ticket price for Bear Ridge Speedway and DIRTcar 2021 license holders is $30.00. Non-license holders are $35.00 (both prices include the front gate ticket.)
Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol-free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience at the Ridge better than the last. We continue to offer the best source of good inexpensive high-quality entertainment for families.
Please stay safe and be kind to others !
Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Racing begins at the famous “6:00-ish” start time every Saturday starting in May thru September.
Bear Ridge Speedway is located on Kidder Road in Bradford, VT, just off Exit 16 on Interstate 91. For more information, call (802) 222-4052 or visit www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net Visa and Master card accepted
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS – 55th Season of Racing sponsored by FMS NAPA Auto Parts of Bradford VT night
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series
Bear Ridge Speedway — Bradford, VT
Saturday May 7, 2022
Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds (35 laps)
1st 00 Jason Gray
2nd 91nh James Fadden
3rd 18 Matt Lashua
4th 34 Richie Simmons
5th 26 Jeremy Huntoon
6th 86 Mike Ryan
7th 33 Melvin Pierson
8th 11 Josh Sunn
9th 29 Max Dolliver
10th 16 Brian Chaffee
11th 10s Ryan Christian
12th 91 Tim Tucker
13th 631 Todd Buckwold
14th 46 Jeremy Beckley
15th 3H Kyle Huntington
16th 21 Earl Maxham
17th 51 Brian Bigue
18th 4 DJ Robinson
19th 42T Robert Tucker
20th 007 TC Forward
21st 3 Jeff Huntington
22nd 24 Jordan Fornwalt
23rd 96 Matthew Collins
24th 97 Allan Hammond
25th 02 Wayland Child
117 Matt Piper DNS
HEAT one: Brian Chaffee ®
HEAT two: Jeremy Huntoon
HEAT three: DJ Robinson
Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes (30 Laps)
1st 09 Tad Kingsbury
2nd 2 Tim Hodge
3rd 22 Thomas Placey
4th 12 Cody Gregoropoulos
5th 21e Matt Ellsworth
6th 93 Ricky Sanville
7th 17 Cooper Hodge
8th 3 Jason Horniak
9th 1 Jeremy Hodge
10th 50 Tyler Stygles
11th 11 Josh Harrington
12th 28 Bob Shepard
13th 69 Alexander Pushee
14th 8 Steve Gardner
15th 91 Alfred O’Haire
16th 71 Sawyer Harrington ®
10k Earl Maxham DNS
5 Brian Lakin DNS
7 Chris Roy DNS
HEAT one: Cooper Hodge
HEAT two: Ricky Sanville
USAC DMA Midgets Feature (25 laps)
1st 7 Brandon Piastka
2nd 1B Daniel Piatska ®
3rd 17 Justin Sheridan
4th 76m Josh Sunn
5th 4 Seth Carlson
6th 3 Will Hull
7th 5$ Mike Netishen
8th 42 Manny Diaz
9th A-1 Jeff Horn
10th 91 Wayne Koehler
11th 5 Ralie Rookie ®
12th 5c Joey Chick ®
13th 2K Todd Mable ®
HEAT one: Daniel Piatska
HEAT two: Brandon Piastka
R&L Auto Towing & Recovery Late Model Feature (20 Laps)
1st 316 Matt Lashua
2nd 10c Ryan Christian
3rd 04 Kelly Miller Sr
4th 22 Trevor Strong
5th 12 Parker Piper ®
6th 26x James Mutney JR ®
7th 32 Tyler Tremblay
8th 6x Mark Cole
9th 46 Rob French
HEAT one: Ryan Christian
LaValley’s Building Supply Dirt Stockers (20 Laps)
1st 21 Lucas Wheeler
2nd 82 Mike McClay
3rd 22 Mike Mann
4th 60 Dustin Towle
5th 89 Garrett Brown ®
6th 5j John Fields
7th 25 Timothy Blake
8th 18D Dawn Rumrill
9th 6X Chris Cole
10th 35vt Aren Keene ®
11th 97 Cary Hunter ®
12th 71 Jesse Dunham
13th 0 Kaleb Shepard
14th 8x Brett Fifield
15th 53 Travis Burroughs ®
16th 27b Blake Buccellato ®
07 Santana Merrit ® DNS
HEAT one: Lucas Wheeler
HEAT two: Jesse Dunham
Peanuts Auto LLC Ridge Runners Feature #1 (20 laps)
1st 98 Tom Brown
2nd 54 Katie Burroughs
3rd 28 Randy Morrill
4th 17 Shane Stygles
5th 99 Kevin Keene ®
6th 22 Hayden Tomlinson ®
7th 50 Matthew Lucas
8th 25 Randy Osmer
9th 35 Kevin LaBree
10th 53 Gage McGuire ®
11th 1 Mike Paton
12th 77 Keith Benoit
19 Tim Morrill DNS
56 Anna Ricker DNS
31 Mike Moses DNS
Peanuts Auto LLC Ridge Runners Feature #2 (20 laps)
1st 13 Jason Porter
2nd 44 Logan Martin
3rd 65 Buddy Welch
4th 49 Kevin LaForest
5th 3 Travis King
6th 30 Hayden Bishop
7th 43 Spencer Braley
8th 85 Carl Sweet
9th 51 Westly Blake
10th 8 Devin Bell
11th 12 Devon Spinks
12th 60 Dilyn Switser
13th 63 Douglas Kenny
14th 01 Chris O’Dell
22nh Jonathan Baker DNS
HEAT one: Katie Burroughs
HEAT two: Matthew Lucas
HEAT three: Travis King
Joe Mama’s Sporting Goods 4/6 Cylinder Enduro
First Event 5/28/2022
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Contact: April May Preston-Elms Email: brsdirt@charter.net
Phone: (802) 222-4052
