Bear Ridge Speedway “there’s no place like home”


Bear Ridge Speedway “there’s no place like home”

Bear Ridge Speedway “there’s no place like home”

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                              BRS-03-20-22-1

Bear Ridge Speedway is gearing up for their 55th year of consecutive racing with an “Elms at the Helm”. The Ridge continues to be the best source of great inexpensive high-quality entertainment for families. What makes the entertainment? Some of the best drivers in New England, fierce competition, and the return of drivers who know “there’s no place like home”

The DIRTcar Sabil & Sons Sportsman Modifieds drivers are hoping they can dethrone the past two seasons champion Jason Gray as they get set to welcome two DIRTcar Eastern Series events. The competition in this division continues to be edge of your seat excitement as anyone in the top ten for the past couple of years could easily see themselves crowned as the champ. Will this be the year that Richie Simmons finally gets the crown, or with Robert Tucker make it happen while holding of the likes of DJ Robinson, Ryan Christian, Jeremy Huntoon, or Matt Lashua. Don’t rule out Jordan Fornwalt a past champ who is more than anxious to reclaim the crown! Returning in 2022 to the Ridge will be TC Forward and Tim Tucker, be sure to visit weekly to see if they can be the sleeper who mixes up the pot for everyone!

In the DIRTcar Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes Tad Kingsbury is hoping he can make it three in a row, but will have to accomplish the feat while holding off the hard fought challenges of Thomas Placey, Matt “Hoss” Ellsworth, Ricky Sanville or Tim Hodge to name but a few of the drivers who anyone on a given night could grab the checkers putting them in position for the crown.

The USAC DMA Midgets numbers are looking strong this year, with several drivers already talking about being the one on top at the end of the season. Will this year’s champion once again come from the Matzack stable or will the new young guns from the Miller Stable be able to have a banner year and claim the gold for their car owner? Don’t rule out one of the long-time competitors like Jeff Horn who has knocked on the door several times only to fall short.

Also returning of course are the Late Models under a new sponsor banner R&L Auto Towing & Recovery along with the LaValley Building Supply Dirt Stockers, the Peanut’s Auto Ridge Runners and the Joe Mama’s Sporting Goods 4/6 Cylinder Enduro Series.

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. If you haven’t been to the Ridge in a while or at all why not check us out in 2022 our 55th consecutive year of racing.

Season passes application forms are available online at our website. This year you can get just a front gate general admission pass or a combo pass for both the front and the pit gate (BRS license required for combo pass.) Check out our new and improved website for all the details.

2022 driver and crew membership applications are now available on the website. Be sure to get yours sent in early to beat the lines on opening day. To be eligible for the Bear Ridge Speedway points fund, and recognized at the annual awards banquet, drivers must hold a 2022 Bear Ridge Speedway or DIRTcar license, compete in the required number of events, and run on track designated tires as indicated in the rule book.

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 2022 kid’s club membership is only $12.00 per child, infant to 11 years old, ($10.00 with front gate ticket stub), and once you are a member you get in free the rest of the season!

The back gate (pit gate) ticket price for Bear Ridge Speedway and DIRTcar 2022 license holders is $30.00. Non-license holders is $35.00 (both prices include the front gate ticket.)

Mark your calendars for the first glimpse of the stars and cars of 2022 on Saturday May 7th for the annual BRS Car Show at the Bradford Fair Grounds in Bradford VT from 10:00 to 1:00, followed by the 1st green flag of the 55th season sponsored by F.M.S. NAPA of Bradford.

Visa and MasterCard are accepted. 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

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Contact: April May Preston-Elms                                                                                               Phone: (802) 222-4052