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Bear Ridge Speedway looses opening day to mother nature opening night of the 59th consecutive season of racing now scheduled for May 9, 2026

Bear Ridge Speedway looses opening day to mother nature
opening night of the 59th consecutive season of racing now scheduled for May 9, 2026

For Immediate Release BRS-05032026-1

The 59thseason of racing is getting off to a rough start at the Ridge with opening day festivities canceled for bad weather. A wet spring was capped with persistent showers scheduled for all day on May 2nd forcing promoter C.V. Elms to make the decision to pull the plug. The wet weather did settle in the area, and despite a few breaks did not move out until Sunday. It is always a tough decision for Elms who prides himself on doing everything possible to put on the show for the competitors and the fans. This decision proved a wise one, and now the Elms will set their sights on May 9th as opening night of their 59th consecutive season of racing.
F.M.S. NAPA of Bradford is ready to once again try to get the 59th season in action and is helping out by doing the rain, rain go away chant. The schedule is the same as a regular race night for the fans with grandstand gates opening at 3:00pm and the first green flag scheduled for 6:00 pm. The pit gate will be opening at 1:00pm to ensure all drivers and crews have time to complete their licensing paperwork, and cars are teched for racing before we start practice. More detailed information is available on Facebook.
On hand for the 95.3 107.1 The Wolf weekly racing series will be the Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes, Dad’s 4 By Tool & Supply Sportsman Modifieds Limited, High Country Dispensaries Late Model, LaValley Building Supply Dirt Stocks, and the Woodsville Power Equipment-Bobcat Ridge Runners. In addition, the R.E. Hinkley Granite State Mini Sprints will be on hand.
Everyone is anxious to see the 2026 season, the Ridge’s 59th consecutive to kick into gear, and 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.
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. 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.
Opening day festivities general admission (front gate) tickets 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 $15.00. 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. 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

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