1/31/2026
Bear Ridge Speedway
Bear Ridge Speedway still the best bang for your buck family entertainment
Bear Ridge Speedway still the best bang for your buck family entertainment
For Immediate Release BRS-02012026-1
Bear Ridge Speedway is gearing up for their 59th year of consecutive racing. The Ridge continues to be the best source of great inexpensive high-quality entertainment for families. The price of a regular show general admission (front gate) ticket for adults (ages 16 to 61) is $15.00 a person. Seniors 62 and older and teens (ages 12 to 15) WITH A PAYING ADULT are $13.00 a person. Children 11 and under $2.00 WITH A PAYING ADULT, once they join the BRS kids club they get in free and are eligible for BRS kids club member exclusives.
The price of the back gate (pit entrance) will remain the same for Bear Ridge Speedway and DIRTcar 2026 license holders. To get through the back gate (pit gate) Bear Ridge Speedway and DIRTcar 2025 license holders will get in for $30.00. Non-license holders will get in for $40.00 (both prices include the front gate ticket.) To be eligible for the Bear Ridge Speedway points fund, and recognized at the annual awards banquet, drivers must hold a 2026 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.
You do the math; in today's economy you will be hard pressed to find entertainment that is perfect for the whole family at less than these rates. Racing is the number one spectator sport in the country with over 700 dirt facilities running nationwide, so if you haven’t been to the Ridge in a while or at all why not check us out in 2026 and join us in celebrating 59 years of consecutive racing promoted and managed by one family.
The Ridge’s 59th consecutive year of racing kicks into gear on May 2nd, you will be able to hear April May and Butch as they join Stephen John once again for all the highlights of Bear Ridge Speedway from the week before and what is coming up every Friday morning from 6:45 to 7:00 on WYKR.
Some of the 2026 highlighted events include the return of the VP Racing Fuels DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds Eastern Series with their annual event May 23rd the race night sponsor is Leroux Brothers Inc, monthly High Country Dispensaries 4/6 cylinder enduros are set with the first one on May 23rd. The ever-popular kids bike races are scheduled for June 13th on JTB Towing and Recovery Night. The RE Hinkley Granite State Mini Sprints will be making five trips to the Ridge, their first on May 9th, and Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) will be featured for six events, the first one on May 30th Bar Harbor Bank & Trust night. Be sure to check our social media sites for the full weekly lineups.
Everyone is anxious to see the 2026 season, the Ridge’s 59th consecutive to kick into gear on May 2nd.
Our Season pass application form is available online at our website. There are several different options available. Check out our website for all the details. www.bearridgespeedway.com
2026 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. Get your application in today, to ensure your car number for 2026. All numbers are held until March 1st. Enduro numbers will be assigned at the first event. To be eligible for the Bear Ridge Speedway points fund, and recognized at the annual awards banquet, drivers must hold a 2026 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 16 to 61) is $15.00 a person and children 11 and under $2.00. Teens (12 to 15) and seniors 62 and older are $13.00. Military Discounts are available at $5.00 off for those with a valid ID.
The back gate (pit gate) ticket price for Bear Ridge Speedway and DIRTcar 2026 license holders is $30.00.
Non-license holders are $40.00 (both prices include the front gate ticket.)
Bear Ridge Speedway is 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.
Visa and MasterCard are accepted with a processing fee. Racing begins at the famous “6:00-ish” start time every Saturday starting in May through 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@gmail.com Visa and Master card accepted
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Contact: April May Preston-Elms Email: brsdirt@gmail.com
Phone: (802) 222-4052
Submitted By: aprilmay Preston elms