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Schedule set for visiting divisions and sponsors for the 59TH consecutive season of racing.

Schedule set for visiting divisions and sponsors for the 59TH consecutive season of racing.

For Immediate Release BRS-03222026-1

The Bear Ridge Speedway lineup of events for their 59th year of consecutive racing is set. In addition to spotlighting the 59th consecutive season of action at the Ridge, management knows without the banner line-up of events and sponsors this wouldn’t be happening. The Ridge continues to be the best source of great inexpensive high-quality entertainment for families. What makes for great entertainment? Some of the best drivers in New England, fierce competition, the best damn track food going, and all your friends!
The 2026 season schedule for the visiting divisions R.E. Hinkley Granite State Mini Sprints (when at the Ridge) (GSMS) and Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) consists of five visits for the GSMS and six visits for SCoNE, for a total of eleven visits between them. The GSMS will be on site for their first appearance on May 9th. As always, we are very happy to have a strong working relationship with the Granite State Mini Sprints and are glad we can have the 500 and 600 cc’s competing with us on a regular basis. SCoNE will have their first event on May 30th, sponsored by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
Opening day, our 59th consecutive of the Ridge will be hosted once again by our longtime supporter Mike Olsen of FMS NAPA Auto Parts of Bradford is set for May 2, 2026. The first green flag is set to wave on opening night at 5:00pm for the star studded lineup which will include our seven regular racing divisions: the DIRTcar Sabil & Sons Sportsman Modifieds; the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes; the Dad’s 4 By Tool & Supply Sportsman Modifieds Limited, the Extreme DIRTcar DMA Midgets; the High-Country Late Models, the LaValley Building Supply Dirt Stockers and the Woodsville Power Equipment Ridge Runners, opening night sets the stage for the season being one of the four nights scheduled as double points for each division.
Also returning in 2026 will be the 4/6 Cylinder Enduro Series competing monthly, their first event is scheduled for May 23rd our Memorial Day remembrance of lost friends sponsored Leroux Brothers, Inc. The Sting Vintage Race Cars Dash for Cash events will be scheduled throughout the season, rotating throughout each of the regular divisions, affording drivers an opportunity to perhaps take home a triple crown for the night.
Highlighted special events for 2026 include a DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds Eastern Series event on May 23rd our annual 4th of July Extravaganza Dad Preston memorial with fireworks courtesy of Noise R Us Fireworks on July 4th, and our third annual bull riding, calf roping, barrel rolling RODEO Thursday July 9th, tickets will be on sale June 1st at Tix.com the link will be available on our Facebook page. We will not be able to honor our racing season passes, as this is a non-race event.
Everyone is anxious to see the 2026 season, the Ridge’s 59th consecutive to kick into gear on May 2nd, and once again 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 101.3 and on www.wykr.com.
2026 driver and crew membership applications are available on the website. Be sure to get yours sent in early to beat the lines on opening day. Get your application today, to ensure your car number for 2026. 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 2026 season pass application form is available on our website. There are several different options available. Check out our website for all the details. www.bearridgespeedway.com
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. Special show price information can be found on the website
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 at both ticket gates. 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
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Contact: April May Preston-Elms Email: brsdirt@gmail.com
Phone: (802) 222-4052

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