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Jersey Legends – Pauch and Horton – Close out 2006 with Turkey Chase Victories



BRIDGEPORT, NJ (November 18, 2006) – Two of the greatest drivers in New Jersey racing history, battled tooth and nail in a pair of Modified feature events with Frenchtown, NJ’s Billy Pauch taking home the Big Block Modified feature event and Neshanic Station, NJ’s Jimmy Horton capturing the Small Block Modified feature event, as Camden Iron presented an exciting night of racing at the Bridgeport Speedway.

“We had a shot at Jimmy [Horton] in the first feature event, until the power steering blew” Pauch said. “This one was the same way, we were going for the lead and there was a little bump and grind – you push these cars all the way and not mess up, it came down to the wire. I hope we gave these fans some good racing.”

Billy Pauch used a spin and win to pick up the victory in the 40 lap Big Block Modified event in dramatic fashion. Steve Bottcher kicked off the lead early in the Supreme Manufacturing #27 Teo Pro Car, but it wasn’t long before the Grosso Trucking #r24 of Jimmy Horton powered passed on the third circuit – leading the way until lap fifteen when Wade Hendrickson dove to the inside taking the lead, in a bold move that left Bottcher in the middle of a three wide battle. Horton stayed on Hendrickson’s bumper with the Small Block Modified of Rick Laubach closing on the front runners. A lap 18 yellow gave Laubach the opportunity to pounce. He slid under Hendrickson entering one and emerged from turn two as the new leader, with the fans on their feet the two made contact halfway down the backstretch and the Sal Debruno owned O car slammed the wall in turn three. Both machines were retired for the evening. Horton inherited the lead on the restart with Bottcher in second and Billy Pauch returning from an early race spin to the third position. Pauch slipped passed Bottcher on the lap 28 restart and led the Lincoln Auto Body #5 machine underneath Horton. The two battled side-by-side for the lead, as they have so many times before, slicing and dicing with Horton on the high side and Pauch leading around the bottom. A caution with three laps remaining bunched the field for the final time Pauch making a perfect move into turn 1 barely edged passed Horton and slid up the race track capturing the lead and easily going on to the victory. Horton settled for second followed by Steve Durand in third, Steve Bottcher in fourth and Kevin Hirthler rounding out the top five.

Neshanic Station, New Jersey’s Jimmy Horton dominated the 25-lap event Open Competition Small Block Modified event. “The Flyin’ Farmer” Wade Hendrickson kicked off the pace launching to the early lead aboard Jake Marine’s J&M Roofing #85 Teo Machine – but sidelined the machine on the sixth circuit. Horton inherited the lead and held off a hard charge from Frenchtown, NJ’s Billy Pauch. Pauch slipped inside the leader at the lap 18 mark and the two swapped paint slowing “The Kid.” Horton put the pedal to the metal and never looked back, picking up his second consecutive Turkey Chase Weekend victory. Rick Laubach slipped passed and took the runner-up spot over Billy Pauch, Richie Pratt, Jr. and Carmine Infante.

Barnsboro, NJ’s young sensation “The Thrill” Jesse Hill captured his fourth victory of the season in the Open Competition Sportsman division. Hill’s N.A.P. Electrical Contractors #99H overtook the lead from invader Mike Lyons on the sixth circuit of the event and held off Lyons through numerous caution flags. Lyons settled for the second position followed by: Dave Hunt, Pat Conaway and Billy Tanner IV.

Milford, De’s Jordan Watson led his ReMax #30 machine to his first Bridgeport Speedway victory in the Sunoco Crate Sportsman division. Watson powered around the outside of early race leader John Micek on the eighth circuit of the 20 lap event and remained unchallenged, easily picking up the victory. Rookie sensation, Travis Hill powered around the outside of 2006 Sunoco Sportsman Champion, Todd Kuhl to pick up the second position followed by John Micek and Mike Barone.

Pat Conaway captured the victory in the 20 lap Outlaw Stock feature event. Conaway overtook Jim Honaker on lap six of the event and easily rolled on to victory. Pat Hires finished in the second position followed by Honaker, Ken Watson and Joe Ecret.

Results

Big Block Modified Feature (40 Laps) – Billy Pauch, Jimmy Horton, Steve Durand, Steve Bottcher, Kevin Hirthler, Jimmy Horton IV, Jim Stong, Scott Irwin, Mark Forte, Tommy Beamer, Gary Hager, Wade Hendrickson, Rick Laubach, Ron Roberts, Richie Pratt, Jr., Chic Cossaboone, Carmine Infante, Jimmy Chester, Mark Forte, Jr., Jamie Mills, Chad James, Ryan Watt, John Willman

Open Competition Small Block Modified Feature (25 Laps) – Jimmy Horton, Rick Laubach, Billy Pauch, Richie Pratt Jr., Carmine Infante, Mike Gular, Tommy Beamer, Shawn Reimert, Chad James, Don Norris, Jr., Gene Stravinsky, Mark Kratz, Art Leidl, Kevin Hirthler, Wade Hendrickson, Steve Bottcher, Mike Lyons, John Willman, Ryan Watt, Jimmy Chester, John Stangle, Jimmy Horton IV, John Pratt

Open Competition Sportsman (20 Laps) – Jesse Hill, Mike Lyons, Dave Hunt, Pat Conaway, Bill Tanner, Jimmy Horton IV, Ron Roberts, Gene Stravinsky, Justin Holland, Eric Kormann, Tom Miller, Bobby Dmuchowski, Brad Brightbill, Sean Gunther, George Quinlin, Jason Duppel, John Stangle, Rob Pierce, Dan Creedan, Pat Walls, Lou Farina, Bill Klingmeyer, Rich Coons, Art Leidl

Sunoco Crate Sportsman (20 Laps) – Jordan Watson, Travis Hill, Todd Kuhl, Mike Barone, John Micek, Brett Ballard, Jeff Brown, Brad Trice, Frank Dorry, Jr., Pat Hires, Mike Hires, Richie Jackson, David Bell, Jerry Carter, Jason Rivers

Outlaw Stocks (20 Laps) – Pat Conaway, Pat Hires, Jim Honaker, Ken Watson, Joe Ecret, Richie Cass, Jr., Joe Trumbetti, Tom Wolf, Tom Wills, Jim McLaughlin, Rich Francetti, Doug Debray, Rich Reider, Marc Spiduro, Jr., John Read, Bill Martino, Jesse Degarmo, Dave Page, Ed Speedo, Rick Haegele, Ron Dirkes


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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November 12, 2006

 

Bridgeport Turkey Chase Racing show has been Canceled for Sunday, November 12

The second half of the Turkey Chase 2006 weekend, events for Sunday, November 12 have been canceled due to pending rain.

The remainder of the event will take place this coming Saturday, November 18, and will follow the schedule as originally posted.

Further information regarding the cancellation, as well as, detailed results from Saturday's events will follow shortly. Thank You.

Saturday, November 18
9:00 AM Pit Gates Open
10:00 AM Grandstand Gates Open
10:00 AM Pre-Race Pit Party/Driver Re-Draw
Noon Warm Ups (In no particular order)
358 Modified Feature (25 Laps)
Outlaw Stock Feature (20 Laps)
Big Block Modified Feature (40 Laps)
Sunoco Sportsman Feature (20 Laps)
Open Competition Sportsman Feature (20 Laps)



Pricing

General Admission – Sunday - $20;

Pit Area – Sunday - $30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Media Contact: Jay Dugan –
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Office: 856-467-4408 Hotline: 856-467-4407 Fax: 856-467-5843
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Upcoming Events

Saturday, November 11 – Turkey Chase Weekend 2006 : Qualifying Events for Big Block Modifieds, 358 Small Block Modifieds, Open Competition Sportsman and Sunoco Crate Sportsman. Plus a feature event for the Limited Sprint Cars and a free-to-the-public post race pig roast! Pit Gates Open at 8:00 AM, Grandstand Gates open at 10:00 AM, Warm-Ups at Noon, Racing to follow.

Sunday, November 12 – Turkey Chase Weekend 2006: Feature Events for the Big Block Modifieds, 358 Small Block Modifieds, Open Competition Sportsman, Sunoco Crate Sportsman and Outlaw Stocks. Pit Gates Open at 9:00 AM, Grandstand Gates open at 10:00 AM, Pre-Race Pit Party at 10:30AM (Featuring Driver re-draw), Warm-Ups at Noon, Racing to follow.

Pricing
General Admission – Saturday - $20; Sunday - $20; Two-Day Pass - $35
Pit Area – Saturday - $30; Sunday - $30; Two-Day Pass - $45
Car Entry – Prior to November 1 - $50; After November 1 - $100
Camping – Inside the Speedway Gates - $75; Outside the Speedway Gates - $30

                                                                                                                                              

Howard Slips by at the Last Minute to Claim Added Bonus Modified Feature

BRIDGEPORT, NJ (October 21, 2006) – It was Oley, PA’s, Duane Howard, who led the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports #4 machine to victory lane at South Jersey’s Bridgeport Speedway this past Saturday Night, capturing the $2500 prize in a last minute added 25 Lap Big Block Modified feature event.

“I just have to thank Chad Sinon for everything he’s allowed us to do this season,” Howard stated in post-race ceremonies after capturing his fourth Big Block Modified feature event win of the season. “We’ve had a great year, this is going to be hard to top.”

Howard’s battle to the front in the 25 lap event came with strong challenges from Bridgeport regulars and a few outside invaders alike, including Richie Pratt Jr. Pratt, coming off a sweep in last weekend’s events at the Georgetown Speedway, selected the pole position in the 11 driver re-draw and kicked off the field in fine fashion with Jimmy Chester along the outside in the runner-up position. It wasn’t long before Pratt pulled away with the #901 Bicknell machine with an almost full straight-a-way lead over Chester and invaders Jamie Mills and Ryan Godown. Howard quickly powered into the top five by the lap 15 mark, and snuck inside Pratt for the lead on lap 18 -- battling in and out of lapped traffic without the help of yellow flags. The first caution came on the 20th circuit for a slowing Pete VIsconti, stacking the field Pratt Jr. slipped by Howard on the restart, but wasn’t able to hold off the 2006 Big Block Modified Champion as Howard edged passed Pratt for the final time on the final lap of the event. Pratt would settle for second followed by Jamie Mills, Ryan Godown and Steve Bottcher rounding out the top five.

Bound Brook, NJ’s Rich Scagliotta captured the victory in the Open Competition Sportsman division. Scagliotta inherited the lead after early race leader John Stangle pulled pitside; and held off strong charges from both Jesse Hill and Kevin Collins – both of whom suffered flat tires while challenging Scagliotta. This marks Scagliotta’s first ever victory at the Bridgeport Speedway. Billy Tanner, Art Liedl, Frank Dorry, Jr., and Bob Lineman, Jr. completed the top five finishers.

Milford, DE’s Modified hotshoe “Jammin’” Jamie Mills climbed aboard a Sunoco Sportsman mount that his team had built and captured the 25 lap feature event. Mills held off Pat Hires to capture the victory. Hires would land in the second position with rookies Brett Ballard and Jerry Carter rolling home third and fourth and John Gray completing the top five.

Limited Sprint top gun, Tim Iulg dominated the 25 lap feature event, maintaining a ten second lead over second place finisher TJ Petroni at the drop of the checkered flag. Petroni would roll home second, with JJ Grasso in third, Doug Smith in fourth and Sean Carman rounding out the top five.

Ken Watson was the victor in the 25 lap Outlaw Stock feature event, holding off Mike Rudolph to pick up his first victory of the 2006 season. Joe Trumbetti came home in third followed by Mike Hires and Jim Honaker.

About the Bridgeport Speedway

The Bridgeport Speedway, located in Southern New Jersey – Just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware, holds 60+ races a year between the months of April and November. The speedway, an ultra-fast 5/8th mile clay oval, provides high-speed, foot-to-the-floor, side-by-side racing action. Over 100 cars compete weekly on both Friday and Saturday nights from April to November, with a selection of prestigious mid-week specials. Music, Games, Prizes, Trivia and all-out family entertainment supplement the hot and heavy on-track action.

For more information about the Bridgeport Speedway visit us on the web at http://www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com  or call the Speedway Office at 856-467-4408.

Results

Big Block Modifieds (25 Laps) – Duane Howard, Richie Pratt, Jr., Jamie Mills, Ryan Godown, Steve Bottcher, Jimmy Chester, Ray Swinehart, Gary Hager, Ron Roberts, Chic Cossaboone, Mark Byram, Mark Schweibinz, Jim Stong, Scott Irwin, Pete Visconti, Mike Iles, Chad James, Art Liedl, Mike Lyons, Pat Wall, Wade Hendrickson, Ken Eckert, Jr., John Stangle DNS – Billy Pauch

Open Competition Sportsman (25 Laps) – Rick Scagliotta, Billy Tanner IV, Art Liedl, Frank Dorry, Jr., Bob Lineman, Jr., Rick Beavers, Eric Kormann, Bill Klingmeyer, Ron Roberts, Jesse Hill, Jimmy Horton IV, Justin Hoffman, Rob Wyant, John Stangle, Pat Wall, Sean Gunther, Kevin Collins, Mike Lyons, Matt Holzbaur, John Parker, Jason Duppel, Mark Herman, Steve Haggen, Brad Force

Limited Sprints (25 Laps) – Tim Iulg, TJ Petroni, JJ Grasso, Doug Smith, Sean Carman, Chuck Palmucci, Frank Polimeda, John Baker, Torrey Rose, Jeff Davis, Jim Wyers

Sunoco Crate Sportsman (25 Laps) – Jamie Mills, Pat Hires, Brett Ballard, Jerry Carter, John Gray, Jason Rivers, Mike Barone, John Biddle, Tom Beaver, Dan Stout DNS – Travis Hill

Outlaw Stock (25 Laps) – Ken Watson, Mike Rudolph, Joe Trumbetti, Mike Hires, Jim Honaker, Ron Dirkes, Bucky Albright, Joe Ecret, Rich Reider, Terry Griffin, J. Henry Dorr, Bill Miller, Rich Franchetti, Rick Haegele, Tim Wills
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NEWS FROM THE BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY
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Media Contact: Jay Dugan – jdugan@thenewbridgeportspeedway.com
Office: 856-467-4408 Hotline: 856-467-4407 Fax: 856-467-5843
E-Mail: bridgeportspeedway@verizon.net
Website: www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, October 21 – FIVE 25 lap feature events including: The Big Block Modifieds, Limited Sprint Cars, 358 Small Block Modifieds, Sunoco Sportsman and the Outlaw Stocks! Plus a Smash ‘em, Crash ‘em Demolition Derby! General Admission seating is $15, and Kids 12 & Under are Free of Charge. Gates open at 5:00 with the first green flag dropping at 6:30 PM
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Bridgeport Adds Big Block Modifieds to This Saturday’s Program


BRIDGEPORT, NJ (October 18, 2006) – In a last ditch effort to provide fans with a top-notch racing experience, Bridgeport Speedway Officials have decided to add the Big Block Modifieds to this Saturday’s racing program.

“Teams have been calling looking for a place to race this weekend,” Track Promoter Dave Adams stated via telephone. “We support our teams and our fans; they asked for us to add the Big Blocks and we did.”

The Big Block Modifieds will be added to the already scheduled race including: Limited Sprint Cars, 358 Small Blocks, Sunoco Crate Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks and a Demolition Derby. The Big Block Modified portion of the 5-25s will pay a whopping $2500 to the event winner.

Any Bridgeport Speedway comparable track tire (LF, RF, LR: American Racer SD-44; RR- American Racer SD-48) or harder compound will be eligible for participation. Pit Entry is set at $25 with a License and $35 without a license.

Pit Gates are set to open at 3:00 PM, with Warm-Ups at 6:00 PM and racing to follow.

About the Bridgeport Speedway

The Bridgeport Speedway, located in Southern New Jersey – Just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware, holds 60+ races a year between the months of April and November. The speedway, an ultra-fast 5/8th mile clay oval, provides high-speed, foot-to-the-floor, side-by-side racing action. Over 100 cars compete weekly on both Friday and Saturday nights from April to November, with a selection of prestigious mid-week specials. Music, Games, Prizes, Trivia and all-out family entertainment supplement the hot and heavy on-track action.

For more information about the Bridgeport Speedway visit us on the web at http://www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com  or call the Speedway Office at 856-467-4408.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Office: 856-467-4408 Hotline: 856-467-4407 Fax: 856-467-5843
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Upcoming Events

Saturday, October 21 – Four 25 lap feature events including: The Limited Sprint Cars, 358 Small Block Modifieds, Sunoco Sportsman and the Outlaw Stocks! Plus a Smash ‘em, Crash ‘em Demolition Derby! General Admission seating is $15, and Kids 12 & Under are Free of Charge. Gates open at 5:00 with the first green flag dropping at 6:00 PM

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Pennsylvania Invaders, VonDohren and Strunk Take Home $5000 Modified Victories!

BRIDGEPORT, NJ (October 8, 2006) – It was a great day for racing at the Bridgeport Speedway as drivers from five states participated in the Atlantic Coast Championship Weekend presented by BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports, R.E. Pierson Construction Co. and American Racer/Lias Tire. While the Bridgeport Badboys ran strong all day long it was a pair of Pennsylvania Invaders taking home the big bucks as Oley, Pa’s Craig VonDohren picked up the $5000 in the Big Block Modified Feature event and Bethel, Pa’s Jeff Strunk captured $5000 in green in the 358 Small Block Modified Feature event.

“Chad [Sinon] gives me everything I need to run well, no matter where we go,” an elated VonDohren said of his car owner. “We’ve struggled the other times we’ve come here and it’s good to get a win.”

Struggle is an understatement. In VonDohren’s initial venture to Bridgeport his BPG Racing #1c machine left unrecognizable after a heat race incident and while powering up to the third position in his second outing, “CVD” suffered motor problems.

It was a different story today though, VonDohren chased his BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports teammate, Duane Howard, during the early stages of the 50 lap feature event, as Howard attempted to unseat early race leader Jeff Strunk aboard the Glenn Hynemann owned #126. However, when Strunk’s motor expired with 15 laps remaining, it opened the doors for TEAM BPG to stop the show. As VonDohren and Howard battled nose to tail, edging around the bottom of the famed South Jersey 5/8th mile speedway the battle was fierce for third as Gary Hager, Wade Hendrickson and Richie Pratt, Jr. all fought for a piece of the action. The gang bunched up again on lap 42 when the 2006 Modified Champion, Howard, lost a right rear tire sending the “Red Rocket” #4 machine to the pit area. A lap 43 double file restart allowed VonDohren to pull away from the field and gave “The Medford MadDog” Mike Iles the opportunity to bounce from the his fifth starting position to the runner-up spot. It was easily VonDohren at the checkered flags picking up his 14th victory at Bridgeport, and his first since the year 2000. Iles grabbed the second position after qualifying in the consolation event, Wade Hendrickson brought the Sal DeBruno owned “O-Car” home in third followed by: Gary Hager in an awesome fourth place finish and Richie Pratt, Jr., rounding out the top five.

Despite a hard charge from Jeff Strunk, it appeared as if Frenchtown, NJ’s Billy Pauch would pick up the victory in the 358 Small Block Modified feature event. Pauch took advantage of a great starting position and quickly led the Norm’s Save Station #357 machine to the front of the field, pulling a 1/2 straight-a-way lead over the Bethel, PA native. Strunk aboard the Gold Rush Trailer #88 Teo Pro Car, closed on leader Pauch, and moved underneath the veteran racer. However, when Pauch’s machine suffered mechanical problems on lap 47 of 50, Strunk inherited the lead and charged away at a rapid pace, with Duane Howard quickly closing and Keith Hoffman following in suit. Lapped traffic became the only issue as Strunk, Howard and Hoffman battled won to the checkered flag. It was Strunk edging Howard at the line and capturing the victory. Howard would settle for second followed by: Keith Hoffman, Jimmy Chester and Mario Page.

Laurel, DE’s Kevin Collins dominated the 30 Lap Open Competition Sportsman feature event. Collins launched his Bo’s Construction #126 from the pole position and held off a hard charge from veteran racer Mike Lyons in the relatively caution free event. Lyons would settle for second. John Stangle rolled home in third, Jimmy Horton IV in the fourth position and Jesse Hill rounded out the top five finishers.

Barnsboro, NJ’s Jesse “The Thrill” Hill edged passed Eric Vent on the 29th of 30 laps in the Sunoco Crate Sportsman division. Hill, who has captured three victories in the 358 Small Block division, climbed aboard his brother, Travis Hill’s N.A.P. Electrical Contractors #99H to pick up his first victory in his first race in the division. Joe Watson came home in second followed by Eric Vent, Jordan Watson finished in the fourth position and 2006 Rookie Champion, Dan Mason rounded out the top five.

2006 Limited Sprint Champion, Tim Iulg eased his way through lapped traffic in the later stages of the 25 Lap Limited Sprint feature event to take home the victory, maintaining a 6.5 second lead over 2005 Limited Sprint Champion, Jim Wyers at the drop of the checkered. Wyers would come home in second, Dave Brown finished in third with Jeff Mueller and Kevin Darling rounding out the top five finishers.

2006 Outlaw Stock Champion, Pat Conaway did almost the un-thinkable during Sunday’s 25 Lap Outlaw Stock Feature event, Conaway, who has captured 21 victories in his two years of competition managed to lap the entire field. Conaway put second place finisher Dave Page, one lap down with two laps remaining in the event. Page would come home in second followed by Joe Trumbetti, Jesse Degarmo and Ron Dirkes finishing out the top five finishers.

About the Bridgeport Speedway

The Bridgeport Speedway, located in Southern New Jersey – Just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware, holds 60+ races a year between the months of April and November. The speedway, an ultra-fast 5/8th mile clay oval, provides high-speed, foot-to-the-floor, side-by-side racing action. Over 100 cars compete weekly on both Friday and Saturday nights from April to November, with a selection of prestigious mid-week specials. Music, Games, Prizes, Trivia and all-out family entertainment supplement the hot and heavy on-track action.

For more information about the Bridgeport Speedway visit us on the web at www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com  or call the Speedway Office at 856-467-4408.

Results

Big Block Modified (50 Laps) – Craig VonDohren, Mike Iles, Wade Hendrickson, Gary Hager, Richie Pratt, Jr., Billy Pauch, Jimmy Chester, Bucky Kell, Chad James, Mark Byram, Dave Howard, Rusty Smith, Mario Page, Carmine Infante, Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk, Jamie Mills, Fritz Epright, Tom Hager, Meme Desantis, Ron Roberts, Scott Irwin, Jim Bobbitt, Steve Durand

Small Block Modifieds (50 Laps) – Jeff Strunk, Duane Howard, Keith Hoffman, Jimmy Chester, Mario Page, Craig VonDohren, Mike Iles, Rich Scagliotta, Chad James, Rusty Smith, Ron Roberts, Gene Stravinsky, Ken Meisner, Billy Pauch, Rick Holsten, John Stangle, Gary Hager, Wade Hendrickson, Mark Kratz, Richie Pratt, Jr., Tommy Beamer, Kevin Collins, Jack Hartnett, Matt Papiez

Open Competition Sportsman (30 Laps) – Kevin Collins, Mike Lyons, John Stangle, Jimmy Horton IV, Jesse Hill, Lee Nardelli, Rick Beavers, Ron Roberts, Gene Stravinsky, Art Liedl, Dave Hunt, Tom Miller, Billy Briggs, Sean Gunther, Jimmie McCallion, Jason Duppel, Frank Venezia, Donnie Kline, Steve Davis, Bill Klingmeyer, Rich Coons, Chad Clark, Chris Hitchens DNS – Mike Krachun, Matt Papiez

Sunoco Sportsman (30 Laps) – Jesse Hill, Joe Watson, Eric Vent, Jordan Watson, Dan Mason, Chris Hitchens, Brett Ballard, Jerry Carter, Forrest Peters, Jason Rivers, Jon Haegele, Todd Kuhl, Chris Glandon, Mike White, Richie Jackson, Richard Walls, Sr., Mike Barone, Bob Bartleson

Limited Sprint Cars (25 Laps) – Tim Iulg, Jim Wyers, Dave Brown, Jeff Mueller, Kevin Darling, Chuck Palmucci, Brian Powell, TJ Petroni, Jeff Davis, Sean Carman, Steve Petry

Outlaw Stocks (25 Laps) – Pat Conaway, Dave Page, Joe Trumbetti, Jesse Degarmo, Ron Dirkes, Doug Debray, Rick Haegele, Rich Reider DNS – Rich Franchetti, Mike Panza, Tom Gibson
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Office: 856-467-4408 Hotline: 856-467-4407 Fax: 856-467-5843
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Iles and Stravinsky Capture Non-Winners Events – Over 150 Cars Attempt to Qualify

BRIDGEPORT, NJ (October 7, 2006) – With rain saturating the speedway into the early afternoon, few expected that there would be any racing on the famed South Jersey 5/8th mile clay oval, but the track crew worked hard and provided a great track surface and excellent racing, as BPG Racing, American Racer Tire and R.E. Pierson Construction Company presented a great day of racing at the Bridgeport Speedway.

Medford, NJ’s Mike Iles finally led the #711 to victory as only six of twenty-one registered competitors participated in a 12 lap Big Block Modified Non-Winners Feature Event. Iles, who picked up three victories in the 2005 racing season, managed to dodge victory lane throughout the early parts of 2006; qualifying the “Medford Maddog” for the event. Following Iles at the line were: Mark Byram, Mario Page, Jack Hartnett and Steve Lozorak.

Gene Stravinsky of New Egypt, NJ captured the victory in the Sportsman Non-Winners event edging out Rich Coons by 4/1000th of a second. Dave Seip led the Mike Lyons’ owned machine to a third place finish followed by Chris Clanden and former Bridgeport Micro Sprint stand-out Frank Venezia rounded out the top five.

Lawrenceville, NJ’s Wade Hendrickson captured both the 358 Small Block Modified and Big Block Modified Dash for Cash events picking up a cool $300 for the three lap efforts.

Events kick off early Sunday Morning. Gates open at 10:00 AM, with a Pre-Race Pit Party behind the grandstands at 11:00 AM. The top four finishers in each qualifying event will be on hand to re-draw for feature starting positions. Racing kicks off with Warm-Ups at Noon and the first feature events starting at 1:00 PM.

About the Bridgeport Speedway

The Bridgeport Speedway, located in Southern New Jersey – Just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware, holds 60+ races a year between the months of April and November. The speedway, an ultra-fast 5/8th mile clay oval, provides high-speed, foot-to-the-floor, side-by-side racing action. Over 100 cars compete weekly on both Friday and Saturday nights from April to November, with a selection of prestigious mid-week specials. Music, Games, Prizes, Trivia and all-out family entertainment supplement the hot and heavy on-track action.

Results
Big Block Modified Non-Winners (12 Laps) – Mike Iles, Mark Byram, Mario Page, Jack Hartnett, Steve Lozorak, Rusty Smith

Open Competition Sportsman Non-Winners (12 Laps) – Gene Stravinsky, Rich Coons, Dave Seip, Chris Clanden, Frank Venezia, Forrest Peters, Mike Mongiello, Sean Gunther, Rich Walls, Sr., Jimmie McCallion

Big Block Modified Qualifying
Heat 1 – Richie Pratt, Jr., Billy Pauch, Jamie Mills, Chad James, Meme Desantis, Ron Roberts
Heat 2 – Fritz Epright, Jeff Strunk, Craig VonDohren, Carmine Infante, Rusty Smith, Tom Hager
Heat 3 – Wade Hendrickson, Duane Howard, Gary Hager, Mario Page, Jimmy Chester, Steve Durand
Consi – Mike Iles, Bucky Kell, Mark Byram, Scott Irwin, Dave Howard, Jim Bobbitt

358 Small Block Modified Qualifying
Heat 1 – Ricky Elliott, Duane Howard, Richie Pratt, Jr., Jack Hartnett, Rick Holsten, Gary Hager
Heat 2 – Jeff Strunk, Keith Hoffman, Billy Pauch, Tommy Beamer, Mark Kratz, Mario Page
Heat 3 – Wade Hendrickson, Craig VonDohren, Mike Iles, Jimmy Chester, Chad James, Matt Papiez
Consi – Rusty Smith, Rich Scagliotta, Kevin Collins, Ken Meisner, Ron Roberts, John Stangle

Open Competition Sportsman
Heat 1 – Ron Roberts, John Stangle, Billy Briggs, Jimmy Horton IV, Chris Hitchens
Heat 2 – Matt Papiez, Dave Hunt, Gene Stravinsky, Kevin Collins, Jesse Hill, Sean Gunther
Heat 3 – Mike Lyons, Mike Krachun, Rich Coons, Rick Beavers, Jason Duppel, Bill Klingmeyer
Consi – Lee Nardelli, Art Liedl, Donnie Kline, Chad Clark, Jimmie McCallion, Tom Miller

Limited Sprints
Heat 1 – Tim Iulg, Dave Brown, TJ Petroni, Jim Wyers, Chuck Palmucci, Brian Powell, Sean Carman, Jeff Davis, Jeff Mueller, Steve Petry, John Baker

Sunoco Sportsman
Heat 1 – Joe Watson, Chris Glandon, Chris Hitchens, Mike Barone, Jerry Carter, Forrest Peters
Heat 2 – Jordan Watson, Eric Vent, Jesse Hill, Dan Mason, Richard Walls, Sr., Todd Kuhl

Outlaw Stocks
Heat 1 – Pat Conaway, Jesse Degarmo, Joe Trumbetti, Ron Dirkes, Tom Gibson, Dave Page, Rich Franchetti, Rich Reider, Doug Debray, Mike Panza

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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October 2, 2006

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Bridgeport Preps for Atlantic Coast 50

BRIDGEPORT, NJ (September 29, 2006) – With just over one week remaining until the Atlantic Coast 50, October 7 & 8 at the Bridgeport Speedway, officials announced updated plans for the huge weekend event.

“Entry forms are flooding into the speedway,” Promoter Dave Adams stated. “The response we’ve received from drivers is overwhelming.”

The Atlantic Coast 50 event will consist of a full schedule for the following divisions: Big Block Modifieds, Open Competition 358 Small Block Modifieds, Open Competition Sportsman (Including the Bridgeport’s “Crate 2” division), Sunoco Crate Sportsman (Bridgeport’s “Crate 1” division), Limited Sprint Cars and the Outlaw Stocks.

The show will kick off on Saturday, October 7 with Warm-Ups at 12 noon and the first green flag dropping at 1:00 PM with all qualifying taking place.

Racing will continue on Sunday, October 8 – at 10 AM with a Pre-Race Pit Party behind the grandstands. Qualified re-draw drivers will choose their starting spots during the Pit Party. Warm-Ups kick off at 12 noon and the first green flag again will be dropping at 1:00 with a 50 Lap event for the Big Block Modifieds paying $5000-to-win and a 50 Lap event for the 358 Small Block Modifieds with $5000-to-win. The Open Competition Sportsman and Sunoco Crate Sportsman will participate in 30 lap main events, and the Limited Sprint Cars and Outlaw Stocks will see 25 laps of hot and heavy action.

Entry forms for the event, as well as, the remaining purse structure will be available on the speedway’s website or in the track office.

For more information or to participate in the event contact the speedway office at 856-467-4408 or visit the Bridgeport Speedway website at www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com 

About the Bridgeport Speedway

The Bridgeport Speedway, located in Southern New Jersey – Just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware, holds 60+ races a year between the months of April and November. The speedway, an ultra-fast 5/8th mile clay oval, provides high-speed, foot-to-the-floor, side-by-side racing action. Over 100 cars compete weekly on both Friday and Saturday nights from April to November, with a selection of prestigious mid-week specials. Music, Games, Prizes, Trivia and all-out family entertainment supplement the hot and heavy on-track action.

Schedule:

Saturday, October 7
8:00 AM Pit Gates Open
10:00 AM Grandstand Gates Open
Noon Warm Ups
Open Competition Sportsman Heats
Sunoco Sportsman Heats
Big Block Modified Heats
Open Competition Sportsman Consolation
Limited Sprint Heats
Sunoco Sportsman Consolation
Intermission
358 Modified Heats
Big Block Modified Dash for Cash
358 Modified Dash for Cash
Big Block Modified Consolation
Outlaw Stock Heats
358 Modified Consolation

Sunday, October 8
10:00 AM Pit Gates Open
10:00 AM Grandstand Gates Open
11:00 AM Pre-Race Pit Party/Driver Re-Draw
Noon Warm Ups
358 Modified Feature (50 Laps)
Limited Sprint Car Feature (25 Laps)
Big Block Modified Feature (50 Laps)
Sunoco Sportsman Feature (30 Laps)
Open Competition Sportsman Feature (30 Laps)
Outlaw Stock Feature (25 Laps)

Pricing: General Admission Grandstands – Saturday - $20; Sunday - $20; 2-Day Pass - $35

Pits – Saturday - $30; Sunday - $30; 2-Day Pass - $45

Car Entry – Pre-Entered (Prior to day of the event) - $50; On day of the event - $100

Rules:

Big Block Modifieds – 2500 lbs. weight minimum; 13x92 Open Modified Track Tire

358 Small Block Modifieds – 2300 lbs. weight minimum; Gas or Alcohol; 13x92 Modified Open Track Tire – A mandatory Fuel Only Pit Stop will take place on the lap 75 (Cautions included).

Open Competition Sportsman – Open Sportsman -2450 lbs. weight minimum; Crate 2 – 2350 lbs. weight minimum; 13x92 Open Modified Track Tire

Sunoco Crate Sportsman – Open Carburetor; 13x92 Open Modified Track Tire

Limited Sprints – Bridgeport Rules; Any American Racer Track Tire

Outlaw Stocks – Bridgeport Rules

Tire Exceptions – The following American Racer Tires will be eligible for competition.

American Racer 88/11-15 GTMD56
American Racer 86/11-15 GTMD56
American Racer 29/11-15 DTWHD70


** Winners in the Big Block and 358 Modified Events that compete with four American Racer tires will receive 2 tires courtesy of American Racer and Lias Tire.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NEWS FROM THE BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY
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Media Contact: Jay Dugan – jdugan@thenewbridgeportspeedway.com
Office: 856-467-4408 Hotline: 856-467-4407 Fax: 856-467-5843
E-Mail: bridgeportspeedway@verizon.net
Website: www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com



Upcoming Events –

Saturday, September 16 – Big Block Modifieds, 358 Small Blocks, Sunoco Sportsman and Outlaw Stocks compete on the ultra-fast 5/8th mile speedway. Plus our Philadelphia Eagles Pep Rally! Wear your Eagles Jersey for reduced admission! PLUS! Giants fans will pay double at the front admission gate!

Racing Starts at 6:30. General Admission Seating is $15 and Kids 12 & Under are Free of Charge. Family Packs are available for $55 -- They include 2 Adult Admissions and 2 Student Admissions (with ID) along with 4 hotdogs and 4 sodas.


Friday Night Racing Cancelled at Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, NJ (September 15, 2006) – Racing action for tonight, Friday, September 15 at the Bridgeport Speedway has been cancelled due to heavy rain fall throughout the day.

The originally scheduled Sunday rain date, will NOT be in effect this week. A full set of winged madness will hit the Bridgeport Speedway on Friday, September 22. With the Limited Sprints competing on the 5/8th mile speedway and the 600cc and 270cc Micro Sprints competing on the 1/4 mile, along with the 4 Cylinder Stock Cars.

For more information or to participate in the event contact the speedway office at 856-467-4408 or visit the Bridgeport Speedway website at www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com 

About the Bridgeport Speedway

The Bridgeport Speedway, located in Southern New Jersey – Just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware, holds 60+ races a year between the months of April and November. The speedway, an ultra-fast 5/8th mile clay oval, provides high-speed, foot-to-the-floor, side-by-side racing action. Over 100 cars compete weekly on both Friday and Saturday nights from April to November, with a selection of prestigious mid-week specials. Music, Games, Prizes, Trivia and all-out family entertainment supplement the hot and heavy on-track action.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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NEWS FROM THE BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY
83 Floodgate Road
Bridgeport, NJ 08014
Office: 856-467-4408 Hotline: 856-467-4407 Fax: 856-467-5843
E-Mail: bridgeportspeedway@verizon.net
Website: www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com




Upcoming Events

Friday, September 1 – Limited Sprints and 358 Small Blocks on the 5/8 mile. 600cc, 270cc Micro Sprints and 4 Cylinder Stock Cars on the 1/4 mile speedway. Warm Ups at 6:30 PM, Racing Starts at 7:00PM. General Admission seating is $13 and Kids 12 & Under are Free of Charge.

Saturday, September 2 – CDL Truckers Night (Buy One, Get one Free Admission with the display of a CDL License). Big Block Modifieds, 358 Small Blocks, Sunoco Sportsman and Outlaw Stocks. Warm-Ups at 6:00 PM, Racing at 6:30. General Admission seating is $15 and Kids 12 & Under are Free of Charge. Family Packs are available for families with older kids, 2 Adults and 2 Student admissions plus 4 hotdogs and 4 sodas for $55.

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                                Hendrickson Heads to $4,000 Win – Creeden takes ROC Sportsman



BRIDGEPORT, NJ (August 27, 2006) – Lawrenceville, NJ’s Wade Hendrickson continued his Bridgeport hot streak, this past Sunday. Wade led Sal Debruno’s Overhead Doors of South Jersey “O-Car” to victory lane for the sixth time of the season, overtaking the invaders and taking home a cool four grand.

“I’m glad we put a spanking on those other cars,” Hendrickson stated of the group of drivers that don’t regularly compete at Bridgeport. “We defended our home turf.”

Hendrickson launched from the front row of the twenty-four car Big Block Modified field and set a rapid pace right from the get-go – with fellow Bridgeport mainstay, Richie Pratt Jr. right on his tail in the second position, but it wouldn’t be long before defending champion Oley, PA’s Duane Howard would show his face in the mix aboard the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports mount. Howard charged into the second position followed quickly by his teammate Craig VonDohren. The BPG contingent hoped to double team the leader, Hendrickson until VonDohren’s #1C machine suffered mechanical problems with ten laps remaining. The re-start offered Howard the opportunity to pounce on Hendrickson, but “The Flyin’ Farmer” would easily sail on for the victory. Howard rolled home in the second position, followed by Billy Pauch in Will Brown’s #1W Teo machine, Rick Laubach and Jimmy Horton.

Middletown, NY’s Dan Creeden barely nipped veteran New Jersey racer, Mike Lyons at the line in the 40-lap Race of Champions dirt Sportsman event. John Stangle, who captured a Bridgeport victory in the 2005 season, led the early stages of the event until the Monroe Township racer, Lyons moved in and took over the top spot with 13 laps remaining. When Creeden moved passed Stangle with 6 laps remaining the battle tightened up and as the checkered flag flew it was neck and neck to the finish with Creeden capturing the win by 5/100th of a second. Lyons settled for second, John Stangle in third, Eric Kormann the first Bridgeport regular in fourth and Jack Swain rounding out the top five.

For more information or to participate in the event contact the speedway office at 856-467-4408 or visit the Bridgeport Speedway website at www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com
 
About the Bridgeport Speedway

The Bridgeport Speedway, located in Southern New Jersey – Just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware, holds 60+ races a year between the months of April and November. The speedway, an ultra-fast 5/8th mile clay oval, provides high-speed, foot-to-the-floor, side-by-side racing action. Over 100 cars compete weekly on both Friday and Saturday nights from April to November, with a selection of prestigious mid-week specials. Music, Games, Prizes, Trivia and all-out family entertainment supplement the hot and heavy on-track action.

Results

Big Block Modifieds (40 Laps) – Wade Hendrickson, Duane Howard, Billy Pauch Sr., Rick Laubach, Jimmy Horton, Mike Iles, Jimmy Chester, Brian Kressley, Keith Brightbill, Billy Pauch, Jr., Ron Roberts, Mike Franz, Chic Cossaboone, Kenny Meisner, Steve Bottcher, Chad James, Rich Acolia, Craig VonDohren, Tommy Beamer, Bob Sarkisian, Gary Hager, Fritz Epright, Richie Pratt, Jr.

ROC Sportsman (40 Laps) – Dan Creeden, Mike Lyons, John Stangle, Eric Kormann, Jack Swain, Jesse Hill, Kyle Weiss, Gene Stravinsky, John Salvatore, Jr., Ron Roberts, Andy Miller, Brett Hoffman, Billy Tanner IV, Jimmy Horton IV, Dan Cogdill, Alex Knopka, Tom Miller, Willie Osmun, Jason Duppel, Sam Wescott Jr., Mark Forte, Jr., Steve Lozorak, John Pursell, John McClelland, Randy Yaple


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Media Contact: Jay Dugan – JDugan@thenewbridgeportspeedway.com
Office: 856-467-4408 24 hr. Info: 856-467-4407
Fax: 856-467-5843
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Upcoming Events

Friday, August 25 – 358 Small Blocks and Limited Sprints on the 5/8th Mile Speedway and 600cc, 270cc Micro Sprints along with 4 Cylinder Stock Cars on the 1/4 Speedway. Warm Ups at 6:30 PM, Racing Starts at 7:00PM. General Admission seating is $13 and Kids 12 & Under are Free of Charge.

Saturday, August 26 – Outlaw Stocks with Two Feature Events (Make-Up Race), Sunoco Sportsman 30 Laps $500-to-win, Demolition Derby and School Buses battle on the 1/4 Mile. Warm-Ups at 6:00 PM, Racing at 6:30. General Admission seating is $15 and Kids 12 & Under are Free of Charge.

Sunday, August 27 – Big Block Modifieds 40 Laps - $4000-to-win (Open Track Tire) – Race of Champions Sportsman Event (American Racer Tire) 40 Lap Event, Crate 2’s can run under Bridgeport Rules. Pit Gates Open at 2:30, Front Gates Open at 3:30, Warm Ups 5:00, Racing at 5:30. General Admission seating is $20 and Kids 12 & Under are Free of Charge.

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Hendrickson Hot, Grabs Number Five at Bridgeport



BRIDGEPORT, NEW JERSEY (August 19, 2006) – It was Lawrenceville, NJ’s “The Flyin’ Farmer”, Wade Hendrickson leading the Sal DeBruno owned famed “O-Car” to victory lane for the fifth time in the 2006 season as Carquest Auto Parts and MSP Equipment Rental presented a lightning fast night of racing at the Bridgeport Speedway.

“Starting fourth never hurts,” a calmed Hendrickson stated as his car owner grabbed him for a big hug in victory lane ceremonies. “It was still, good racing – Tommy Ballard (crew chief) made a whole bunch of wild changes, I just drove as hard as I could.”

Hendrickson moved to the far outside of the race track at the start of the 25-lap Big Block Modified feature event, and moved around, early race leader, Billy Chester to take the top spot on the third circuit. Hendrickson settled in as the main man, dominating the event until a caution at the half-way point stacked the field and opened a door for Modified Rookie Richie Pratt, Jr. and Lehighton, PA’s Steve Bottcher. Diving into turn 1 three wide, on the restart, Hendrickson maintained the first place position, pulling a half-a-straightaway on second place runner, Richie Pratt Jr. Pratt pulled side-by-side with Hendrickson with three laps remaining, until Pratt’s machine spontaneously slowed and retired from the event. Hendrickson would easily cruise on for the victory, followed by Jimmy Chester, Duane Howard, Rick Laubach and Steve Bottcher.

Riegelsville, PA’s “Mr. 358” John Pursell picked up his sixth victory of the 2006 season in the 358 Small Block division. The race started off slow, with a slew of early cautions bogging down the 20 lap feature event. Pursell hustled his way to the front from a 13th place starting position, moving into second at lap five and overtaking then leader, Ron Roberts just two laps later. It was easily Pursell from then on dominating the event and taking the checkers. Eric Kormann nipped Roberts at the line by 5/100ths of a second, followed by Jesse Hill, who overcame early night motor problems and rolled home in third in Travis Hill’s Crate 1 machine, and Dan Cogdill rounded out the top five.

Doylestown, PA’s Todd Kuhl, led the Ryan’s Texaco #1K machine, owned by former Modified hotshoe, Ryan Kerr; to his sixth victory of the season in the Sunoco Sportsman division. Kuhl slipped passed early race leader, rookie Bob Bartleson just prior to the half-way point and easily held on for the victory. Bartleson would settle for second followed by Mike Hires, Mike Barone and John Micek.

Nice guys finish first in the Outlaw Stock division, as Joe Trumbetti captured his first victory of the 2006 season. Trumbetti started in the ninth position and inherited the lead when early race leader Pat Conaway was involved in a four car accident. It was all Trumbetti from lap 10 on, easily rolling on for the victory. Gary Klimeczak came home in second followed by Dave Gould, Ken Watson and Bucky Albright.

For more information or to participate in the event contact the speedway office at 856-467-4408 or visit the Bridgeport Speedway website at www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com

About the Bridgeport Speedway
The Bridgeport Speedway, located in Southern New Jersey – Just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware, holds 60+ races a year between the months of April and November. The speedway, an ultra-fast 5/8th mile clay oval, provides high-speed, foot-to-the-floor, side-by-side racing action. Over 100 cars compete weekly on both Friday and Saturday nights from April to November, with a selection of prestigious mid-week specials. Music, Games, Prizes, Trivia and all-out family entertainment supplement the hot and heavy on-track action.

Results

Big Block Modifieds (25 Laps) – 1. Wade Hendrickson 2. Jimmy Chester 3. Duane Howard 4. Rick Laubach 5. Steve Bottcher 6. Chic Cossaboone 7. Gary Hager 8. Billy Chester 9. Mike Iles 10. Keith Brightbill 11. Mike Franz 12. Pete Visconti 13. Tommy Beamer 14. Brian Kressley 15. Kenny Meisner 16. Fritz Epright 17. Mark Schweibinz 18. Scott Irwin 19. Richie Pratt Jr. 20. Bobby Firth 21. Phil Retter 22. Mark Forte 23. Chad James DNS – Scott Ambruster

358 Small Blocks (20 Laps) -- 1. John Pursell 2. Eric Kormann 3. Ron Roberts 4. Jesse Hill 5. Dan Cogdill 6. Jimmy Horton IV 7. Tom Miller 8. Mark Forte Jr. 9. Randy Yaple 10. Rick Beavers 11. Bob Lineman Jr. 12. Bill Harris 13. Jimmie McCallion 14. John Kelly 15. Sean Gunther 16. Bob Rambone 17. Guy Germano 18. Rob Wyant 19. James Morris 20. Steve Lozorak 21.Don Bogey 22. Brett Hoffman 23. Kevin Collins 24. Rob Pierce

Sunoco Sportsman (20 Laps) – 1. Todd Kuhl 2. Bob Bartleson 3. Mike Hires 4. Mike Baron 5. John Micek 6. Dan Mason 7. Jon Haegele 8. Jerry Carter 9. Steve Garbarski 10. Pat Hires 11. Jason Rivers 12. Chuck Hopkins 13. Joe Lanshaw 14. Brett Ballard 15. Travis Hill 16. Mike Keen DNS – Joe Pellegrino, Dan Stout

Outlaw Stocks (15 Laps) – 1. Joe Trumbetti 2. Gary Klimeczak 3. Dave Gould 4. Ken Watson 5. Bucky Albright 6. Jeff Dirkes 7. Brian Ludwig 8. Ron Dirkes 9. Bob Hopely 10. Bill Martino 11. Rick Haegele 13. Dave Page 14. John Buddle 15. Pat Conaway 16. Joe Ecret 17. Dean Woolferd 18. Bill Miller 19. Mike Panza 20. John Reed 21. John Bilofsky DNS – Jim Honaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Bridgeport, NJ 08014
Media Contact: Jay Dugan – JDugan@thenewbridgeportspeedway.com
Office: 856-467-4408 24 hr. Info: 856-467-4407
Fax: 856-467-5843
E-mail: bridgeportspeedway@verizon.net
Website: www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com

Upcoming Events

Friday, August 25 – 358 Small Blocks and Limited Sprints on the 5/8th Mile Speedway and 600cc, 270cc Micro Sprints along with 4 Cylinder Stock Cars on the 1/4 Speedway. Warm Ups at 6:30 PM, Racing Starts at 7:00PM. General Admission seating is $13 and Kids 12 & Under are Free of Charge.

Saturday, August 26 – Outlaw Stocks with Two Feature Events (Make-Up Race), Sunoco Sportsman 30 Laps $500-to-win, Demolition Derby and School Buses battle on the 1/4 Mile. Warm-Ups at 6:00 PM, Racing at 6:30. General Admission seating is $15 and Kids 12 & Under are Free of Charge.

Sunday, August 27 – Big Block Modifieds 40 Laps - $4000-to-win (Open Track Tire) – Race of Champions Sportsman Event (American Racer Tire) 40 Lap Event, Crate 2’s can run under Bridgeport Rules. Pit Gates Open at 2:30, Front Gates Open at 3:30, Warm Ups 5:00, Racing at 5:30. General Admission seating is $20 and Kids 12 & Under are Free of Charge.
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Roberts Reaps $1200 358 Win – Iulg Doubles Up for Sprint Seconds


BRIDGEPORT, NEW JERSEY (August 18, 2006) – Newport, DE’s Ron Roberts dominated the 358 Small Block feature event picking up his first victory of the season and cashing in for the $1200 top prize. While Bridgeton, NJ’s Tim Iulg captured the 20 lap Limited Sprint event, his second in a row.

Roberts, launched from the pole position in the 25 lap event and set a rapid pace right from the get-go – but it wouldn’t be easy for the crafty veteran, as Young Gun, “The Thrill” Jesse Hill set his N.A.P. Electrical Contractors #99H Bicknell, right on the rear bumper of Roberts’ #z14 machine. It was a battle for the ages with Hill attempting, various times to sneak underneath Roberts, but it was Roberts holding off every move and finally dodging in-and-out of lapped traffic to secure the victory, his first of the season. Hill would roll home in second position with “The Master Crater” Eric Kormann in the third position as Jimmy Horton IV and Brian Kressley completed the top five.

Last season, Micro Sprint standout Tim Iulg made his presence known in the Limited Sprint division and in 2006, Iulg proves that he’s a Sprint Car standout in the making. The Bridgeton, NJ native led the Deerfield Auto Parts #8s to its second victory of the season. Sprint rookie, Chuck Palmucci headed out at the drop of the green and hustled around the top side of the race track setting the pace in the early stages of the 20 lap feature event, but it was Iulg who showed his muscle at the half-way point darting inside of Palmucci and overtaking the top spot; easily riding on to his second consecutive victory. Palmucci would impress many rolling home in second, followed by defending Champ, Jim Wyers, Hank Trum and Brian Powell.

Jimmy Carpenter of Manchester, NJ picked up his season first in the 600cc Micro Sprint division. Carpenter easily set the early pace from the #1 starting position, holding off Rick Stief and easily rolling on for the victory. Stief would come home second followed by Nick Schlauch, Bob DeVault and Gary Hunter.

John Blanda captured the victory in the 270cc Micro Sprint feature event in exciting fashion. Blanda hustled to the front from the 14th starting position, sweeping four position on a lap 7 restart to take the lead. From there, it was all Blanda holding off Steve Gaspari to capture his first victory of the season. DJ Wykes, Joe Kay and Eddie Wagner rounded out the top five finishers.

Brian Crisman set the field on first with his front wheel drive Volkwagen Jetta #53 in the 4 Cylinder division. Crisman powered his four door, four wide at one point and overtook then leader, Warren Stradley, with four laps remaining to roll on to victory lane. Ian Wray had lady luck on his side coming home in the second position with Stradley, Jimmy Hughes and Dave Damiano completing the top five.

For more information or to participate in the event contact the speedway office at 856-467-4408 or visit the Bridgeport Speedway website at www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com

About the Bridgeport Speedway
The Bridgeport Speedway, located in Southern New Jersey – Just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware, holds 60+ races a year between the months of April and November. The speedway, an ultra-fast 5/8th mile clay oval, provides high-speed, foot-to-the-floor, side-by-side racing action. Over 100 cars compete weekly on both Friday and Saturday nights from April to November, with a selection of prestigious mid-week specials. Music, Games, Prizes, Trivia and all-out family entertainment supplement the hot and heavy on-track action.

Results

358 Small Blocks (25 Laps) – 1. Ron Roberts 2. Jesse Hill 3. Eric Kormann 4. Jimmy Horton IV 5. Brian Kressley 6. Drew Ricco 7. Lee Nardelli 8. Billy Tanner IV 9. Rob Pierce 10. Travis Hill 11. Andrew Weygand 12. Sean Gunther 13. Ryan Walls 14. Frank Dorry Jr. 15. Richie Pratt, Jr.

Limited Sprints (20 Laps) – 1. Tim Iulg 2. Chuck Palmucci 3. Jim Wyers 4. Hank Trum 5. Brian Powell 6. Jeff Mueller 7. Dave Brown 8. Sean Carman 9. Bill Jackson 10. Mares Stellfox 11. John Baker 12. Andrew Weldon 13. Keith Anderson 14. Jonathan Swanson 15. Mike Piersig 16. Frank Polimeda 17. Jeff Davis 18. Bob Rasmussen 19. TJ Petroni 20. Art Valdesere

600cc Micro Sprints (20 Laps) – 1. Jimmy Carpenter 2. Rick Stief 3. Nick Schluach 4. Bob Devault 5. Gary Hunter 6. Sam Casella 7. Rob Vivona 8. Matt Esham 9. Stewart Carmichael 10. Jack Conover 11. Eddie Wagner 12. Rick Newcomb 13. Michael Lester 14. George Ulmer 15. Douglas Rash 16. Matt Yeager 17. Greg Cable 18. Dick Robbins 19. Marco Machetti 20. Dave Graziano 21. Keith Tucker 22. Ron Smith 23. Jessica Lindimeier 24. Ron Crossley 25. Rick Panczner DNS – Bill Thomas

270cc Micro Sprints (20 Laps) – 1. John Blanda 2. Steve Gaspari 3. DJ Wykes 4. Joe Kay 5. Eddie Wagner 6. Shaun Ratchford 7. Ryan Stillwagon 8. Sam Locuson 9. Troy Essner 10. Steve Coppock 11. Dave Swanson 12. Chris Melchione 13. Jen Diegel 14. Matt Harrell 15. Lance Clayton 16. Bill Springer 17. Spencer Kelly 18. Jay Hartman 19. Charlie Lamanna 20. Jeff Hartman 21. RJ Magyari 22. Tres Schnakinburg 23. John Chalmers DNS – Ken Andrews, Jarrett Sanders

4 Cylinder Stock Cars (20 Laps) – 1. Brian Crisman 2. Ian Wray 3. Warren Stradley 4. Jimmy Hughes 5. Dave Damiano 6. Terry Sammons 7. Bob Hartman 8. Joe Meron 9. Fred Martin 10. Joe Digiugro 11. Ken Wallace



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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E-Mail: bridgeportspeedway@verizon.net
Website: www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com




ARCA/REMAX Star, Gerhart Invades Bridgeport for Test Session



BRIDGEPORT, NJ (August 4, 2006) – The only driver to win four ARCA/REMAX events a the Daytona Speedway, Lebanon, PA’s Bobby Gerhart, is set to be on hand Saturday Night, August 5, at the Bridgeport Speedway.

Gerhart’s machine will be on display Saturday Night and will participate in a closed-to-the-public test session on the famed 5/8th mile South Jersey Oval. Gerhart's appearance is in preparation for the DuQuoin Speedway on September 4th.

For more information or to participate in the event contact the speedway office at 856-467-4408 or visit the Bridgeport Speedway website at www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com 

About the Bridgeport Speedway

The Bridgeport Speedway, located in Southern New Jersey – Just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware, holds 60+ races a year between the months of April and November. The speedway, an ultra-fast 5/8th mile clay oval, provides high-speed, foot-to-the-floor, side-by-side racing action. Over 100 cars compete weekly on both Friday and Saturday nights from April to November, with a selection of prestigious mid-week specials. Music, Games, Prizes, Trivia and all-out family entertainment supplement the hot and heavy on-track action.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Office: 856-467-4408 Hotline: 856-467-4407 Fax: 856-467-5843
E-Mail: bridgeportspeedway@verizon.net
Website: www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com




                                            AMA Motorcycle Event Off of Bridgeport Schedule



BRIDGEPORT, NJ (August 1, 2006) – Speedway officials announced earlier this morning that the AMA Motorcycle Event, scheduled for August 26, has been postponed indefinitely.

‘We’ve been hit with severe weather conditions all summer,” Track Promoter Dave Adams stated. “Full cooperation is necessary to hold an event of this caliber, whether it be lack of support due to the heat or the rain, the risks involved outweigh the possible benefits.”

Fans that have purchased tickets for the event can contact to the Speedway Office for a complete refund.

Details involving the adjusted schedule for the proposed three-day race weekend should be posted on the speedway website shortly.

For more information or to participate in the event contact the speedway office at 856-467-4408 or visit the Bridgeport Speedway website at www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com 

About the Bridgeport Speedway

The Bridgeport Speedway, located in Southern New Jersey – Just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware, holds 60+ races a year between the months of April and November. The speedway, an ultra-fast 5/8th mile clay oval, provides high-speed, foot-to-the-floor, side-by-side racing action. Over 100 cars compete weekly on both Friday and Saturday nights from April to November, with a selection of prestigious mid-week specials. Music, Games, Prizes, Trivia and all-out family entertainment supplement the hot and heavy on-track action.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NEWS FROM THE BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY
83 Floodgate Road
Bridgeport, NJ 08014
Media Contact: Jay Dugan – jdugan@thenewbridgeportspeedway.com
Office: 856-467-4408 Hotline: 856-467-4407 Fax: 856-467-5843
E-Mail: bridgeportspeedway@verizon.net
Website: www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com
 

UPCOMING EVENTS



Friday, August 4 – 358 Small Blocks and Limited Sprint Cars on the 5/8th Mile Speedway. Plus, 600cc and 270cc Micro Sprints along with the 4 Cylinder Stock Cars on the 1/4 mile speedway. Racing Starts at 7:00 PM. General Admission Seating is $13 and Kids 12 & Under are Free of Charge

Saturday, August 5 – Law Enforcement Night (Free Admission with Proof of Identificiation). Big Block Modifieds, 358 Small Blocks, Sunoco Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks and Demolition Derby. Racing Starts at 6:30. General Admission Seating is $15 and Kids 12 & Under are Free of Charge.

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‘Last Lap’ Pratt Overtakes Kressley – Swanson Grabs Sprint Car First

BRIDGEPORT, NJ (July 28, 2006) – Sewell, NJ’s Richie Pratt Jr. bested Orefield, PA’s Brian Kressley on the last lap of the 358 Small Block feature event and Yardville, NJ’s Young Gun Jonathan Swanson captured his first victory in the Limited Sprint division on a Friday Night at the Bridgeport Speedway

Vineland, NJ’s Rob Pierce launched to the front of the early stages of the 358 Small Block event, until Richie Pratt Jr. overtook the top spot at the lap 10 mark with the Crate 2 King, Brian Kressley right on his rear bumper. Pratt and Kressley fought tooth and nail; side-by-side for almost 12 laps, with Kressley overtaking the top spot at the white flag; but it was Richie Pratt Jr. exiting turn four first and heading down to the checkered flag capturing his second victory of the season. Rob Pierce settled for third followed by Frank Dorry Jr. and Drew Ricco rounding out the top five.

Yardville, NJ’s Jonathan Swanson started third on the grid in the Limited Sprint division and overtook Hilltown, PA’s Torrey Rose with three laps remaining in the 25 lap event and rode on to pick up the victory, his first of the season. Andrew Weldon came home in third, Miek Piersig and Tim Iulg rounding out the top five.

Matt Esham picked up his first career victory in the 600cc Micro Sprint feature event leading all of the 20 lap feature event. Esham held off a strong charge from Elkton, MD’s George Ulmer and held a two second lead when the checkered flag flew. Ulmer settled for second followed by Nick Schlauch, Rick Stief and Stewart Carmichael.

The only lap Jay Hartman led was the most important one. Brian Morrill led the entire 270cc Micro Sprint Feature Event only to suffer mechanical problems with one lap remaining. Handing the lead and the victory over to Jay Hartman. John Blanda came home in second followed by Joe Kay, Jeff Hartman and Steve Gaspari.

For more information or to participate in the event contact the speedway office at 856-467-4408 or visit the Bridgeport Speedway website at www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com

About the Bridgeport Speedway
The Bridgeport Speedway, located in Southern New Jersey – Just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware, holds 60+ races a year between the months of April and November. The speedway, an ultra-fast 5/8th mile clay oval, provides high-speed, foot-to-the-floor, side-by-side racing action. Over 100 cars compete weekly on both Friday and Saturday nights from April to November, with a selection of prestigious mid-week specials. Music, Games, Prizes, Trivia and all-out family entertainment supplement the hot and heavy on-track action.

358 Small Blocks

Feature (25 Laps) – 1. Richie Pratt Jr. 2. Brian Kressley 3. Rob Pierce 4. Frank Dorry, Jr. 5. Drew Ricco 6. Billy Tanner 7. Ron Roberts 8. Jimmy Horton IV 9. Lee Nardelli 10. Eric Kormann 11. Chuck Hopkins 12. Gino Postarivo 13. David Bell 14. Dan Cogdill 15. Andrew Weygand 16. Brett Ballard 17. Matt Jester 18. Jesse Hill

Limited Sprint Cars

Feature (20 Laps) – 1. Jonathan Swanson 2. Torrey Rose 3. Andrew Weldon 4. Mike Piersig 5. Tim Iulg 6. Hank Trum 7. Jeff Mueller 8. Mark Bitner 9. Brian Powell 10. Dave Brown 11. Bob Rasmussen 12. John Baker 13. TJ Petroni 14. Chuck Palmucci 15. Mares Stellfox 16. Bill Jackson 17. Frank Polimeda

600cc Micro Sprints

Feature (20 Laps) – 1. Matt Esham 2. George Ulmer 3. Nick Schlauch 4. Rick Stief 5. Stewart Carmichael 6. Bob DeVault 7. Sam Casella 8. Justin Jones 9. Bill Thomas 10. Marco Machetti 11. Matt Yeager 12. Jessica Lindimeier 13. Shane Lewis 14. Rob Vivona 15. Gary Hunter 16. Eddie Wagner 17. Greg Cable 18. Davey Sammons 19. Jack Conover 20. Dave Graziano 21. Keith Tucker 22. Ron Smith DNS – Jimmy Carpenter

270cc Micro Sprints

Feature (20 Laps) – 1. Jay Hartman 2. John Blanda 3. Joe Kay 4. Jeff Hartman 5. Steve Gasapari 6. Shaun Ratchford 7. Matt Harrell 8. Charlie Lamanna 9. Mike King 10. Sam Locuson 11. Paul Snyder 12. DJ Wykes 13. Jerret Sanders 14. Tyler Geib 15. Brian Morrill 16. Chris Melchione 17. Dave Swanson 18. Mike Brannigan 19. Steve Coppock 20. Ryan Stillwagon 21. Lance Clayton 22. Mark Landwher 23. Troy Essner 24. Don Matney 25. John Chalmers 26. Spencer Kelly DNS – RJ Magyari

4 Cylinder Stock Cars

Feature (20 Laps) – 1. Dave Damiano 2. Ken Wallace 3. Brian Crisman 4. Ian Wray 5. Warren Stradley 6. Bob Hartman 7. Jimmy Hughes 8. Terry Sammons DNS – Fred Martin

 

 

 

 

 

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS


Friday, August 4 – 358 Small Blocks and Limited Sprint Cars on the 5/8th Mile Speedway. Plus, 600cc and 270cc Micro Sprints along with the 4 Cylinder Stock Cars on the 1/4 mile speedway. Racing Starts at 7:00 PM. General Admission Seating is $13 and Kids 12 & Under are Free of Charge

Saturday, August 5 – Law Enforcement Night (Free Admission with Proof of Identificiation). Big Block Modifieds, 358 Small Blocks, Sunoco Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks and Demolition Derby. Racing Starts at 6:30. General Admission Seating is $15 and Kids 12 & Under are Free of Charge.
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Beamer Shines in Modifieds – Michael Makes It Look Easy in Sprints


BRIDGEPORT, NJ (July 29, 2006) – Williamstown, NJ’s Tommy Beamer collected a $2500 Big Block Modified payoff in his first Bridgeport Speedway victory, while Ocean View, DE’s Curt Michael led a field of Winged Warriors to the checkered flag capturing the URC Sprint Car Feature event on a scorching hot Saturday Night at the Bridgeport Speedway.

Utilizing a first place starting position, Beamer launched from the initial start of the event and held off strong challenges from both Gary Hager and Jimmy Chester. A slew of cautions at the lap nineteen mark, made for an interesting 7 lap shootout – with Duane Howard, Steve Bottcher and Bob Sarkisian all in position to sneak passed for the victory, but the young Beamer kept his cool and held on for his first career Bridgeport victory. Gary Hager powered home in second followed by Jimmy Chester, Bob Sarkisian and Duane Howard rounding out the top five finishers

Curt Michael started the Paladino #99 URC Sprinter on the pole position, and much like Beamer dominated the event, leading all 25 laps. Michael weaved in and out of lapped traffic holding off Greg Covedale and Dave Ely riding on to pick up the victory. Coverdale and Ely came home second and third respectively and Jimmy Stitzel and Mark Bitner rounded out the top five.

Folsom, NJ’s Jimmy Horton IV picked up his first victory of the season in the 358 Small Block division, utilizing a 358 Spec motor. The move of the race came on lap 16 when Horton slowed to tuck in behind a lapped car, as second place challenger Barnsboro, NJ’s Jesse Hill made contact with Horton IV sending the #99H spinning to the topside of the race track. Vineland, NJ’s Eric Kormann overtook the second position and made a strong bid at the lead with two laps remaining, but to no avail. Kormann settled for second, followed by Billy Harris, Ron Roberts and Bob Lineman Jr. Jesse Hill rebounded from the encounter and finished in the 8th position.

Todd Kuhl captured the victory in the Sunoco Sportsman event, picking up his fourth of the season. Kuhl inherited the lead after the #68 of Mike Hires retired from the event. Pat Hires rolled home second followed by Mike Fattori – rebounding from a season of bad luck, Dan Mason and Jon Haegele.

For more information or to participate in the event contact the speedway office at 856-467-4408 or visit the Bridgeport Speedway website at www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com

About the Bridgeport Speedway
The Bridgeport Speedway, located in Southern New Jersey – Just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware, holds 60+ races a year between the months of April and November. The speedway, an ultra-fast 5/8th mile clay oval, provides high-speed, foot-to-the-floor, side-by-side racing action. Over 100 cars compete weekly on both Friday and Saturday nights from April to November, with a selection of prestigious mid-week specials. Music, Games, Prizes, Trivia and all-out family entertainment supplement the hot and heavy on-track action.

Big Block Modified

Feature (25 Laps) – 1. Tommy Beamer 2. Gary Hager 3. Jimmy Chester 4. Bob Sarkisian 5. Duane Howard 6. Steve Bottcher 7. Fritz Epright 8. Mike Iles 9. Ken Meisner 10. Richie Pratt Jr. 11. Chic Cossaboone 12. Phil Retter 13. Rich Acolia 14. Mark Forte 15. Don Barone 16. Rick Laubach 17. Keith Brightbill 18. Brian Kressley 19. Sam Wescott 20. Wade Hendrickson 21. Scott Irwin 22. Dave Howard 23. Mike Franz


URC Sprint Cars

Feature (25 Laps) – 1. Curt Michael 2. Greg Coverdale 3. Dave Ely 4. Jimmy Stitzel 5. Mark Bitner 6. Kevin Welsh 7. Bill Brian 8. Brian Seidel 9. Davey Sammons 10. Dave McGough 11. Randy West 12. Brooke Weibly 13. Jon Eldreth 14. Ed Aiken 15. Danny Massey 16. Kramer Willamson 17. Tim Hogue 18. Jamie Bodo 19. Wade Hendrickson 20. Mares Stellfox 21. Robbie Stillwagon 22. Joe Zuczek 23. Midge Miller 24. Scott Pursell 25. Jason Clauss

358 Small Blocks

Feature (20 Laps) – 1. Jimmy Horton IV 2. Eric Kormann 3. Billy Harris 4. Ron Roberts 5. Bob Lineman Jr. 6. Mike Brannigan 7. Pat Conaway 8. Jesse Hill 9. Jimmie McCallion 10. Dan Cogdill 11. Guy Germano 12. Jason Duppel 13. Blaine Sadler 14. Bob Rambone 15. Glen Knell 16. Rob Wyant 17. Kate Brown 18. Tony Pietrofitta 19. Randy Yaple 20. John Pursell 21. Rob Pierce 22. Ken Sowden 23. Kevin Collins DNS – Steve Lozorak

Sunoco Sportsman

Feature (15 Laps) – 1. Todd Kuhl 2. Pat Hires 3. Mike Fattori 4. Dan Mason 5. Jon Haegele 6. Chuck Hopkins 7. John Gray 8. Gino Postarivo 9. David Bell 10. John Micek 11. Jason Rivers 12. Bob Bartleson 13. Mike Barone 14. Miek Hires DNS – Brett Ballard, Joe Langshaw

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Media Contact: Jay Dugan – JDugan@thenewbridgeportspeedway.com
Office: 856-467-4408 24 hr. Info: 856-467-4407
Fax: 856-467-5843
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 June 15, 2006



Upcoming Events

Friday, July 21 – 358 Small Blocks in Twin 20s along with Limited Sprints on the 5/8th mile speedway. 600cc Micro Sprints, 270cc Micro Sprints and 4 Cylinder Stock Cars on the 1/4 mile speedway. General Admission is $13, Kids 12 & Under are Free. Warm Ups Start at 6:30 PM and Racing starts at 7:00 PM

Saturday, July 22 – Gibbstown/Paulsboro Night (Free Admission to Residents with proof of address) Big Block Modifieds, 358 Small Blocks, Sunoco Sportsman, 2 Outlaw Stock features. General Admission is $15, Kids 12 & Under are Free. The Speedway offers Family Packs including admission for 2 Adults and 2 Students (13-17) with 4 hotdogs and 4 sodas for $55. Warm Ups start at 6:00 PM with Racing at 6:30 PM.
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Wyers from Zero to Hero – Kressley the Crate King at Bridgeport



BRIDGEPORT, NEW JERSEY (July 15, 2006) – Tuckahoe, NJ’s defending Limited Sprint division champion, Jim Wyers made a costly move last Friday Night, after a strong fifth place run, that left the sprint hotshoe with a big disqualification. Wyers made up for it this past Friday in arguably the best Limited Sprint race of the season to pick up his first victory. Brian Kressley of Orefield, PA once again dominated the 358 Small Block event picking up the $1200 top prize, as Carquest Auto Parts presented an exciting night of racing at the Bridgeport Speedway.

“Sometimes we make mistakes, sometimes we get caught up in other people’s mistakes,” a cool and collected Wyers explained in Victory Lane. “We just made the right moves this time.”

The right move came on lap 11, just past the mid-way point, when Wyers dove to the high side of the super fast 5/8th mile to pass early race leader, Hank Trum of Boothwyn, PA. With Wyers taking control of the action, Trum had his hands full with the #21 of Fort Lee, NJ’s Frank Polimeda, who would utilize the same outside lane to slip passed Trum. Polimeda closed on Wyers but would never challenge. Wyers rolled on to victory picking up his first of the season and eighth of his career. Polimeda came home in second followed by Tim Iulg, Hank Trum and Bob Rasmussen.

Brian Kressley, once again picked up the victory in the 358 Small Block division. Kressley’s #19B Teo Pro Car was hooked up on a rail, overtaking the lead after a lap five caution for early race leader Matt Jester. Kressley dove to the inside passing four cars to overtake the lead. Kressley set the cruise control and easily rode on to the victory followed by Jesse Hill, Richie Pratt Jr., Billy Tanner and Rob Pierce.

Twenty-nine 600cc Micro Sprints participated in action, with Bob DeVault capturing the 20 lap victory. DeVault took off from the pole position and dominated the event, Sam Casella made a bold last lap pass over Ron Smith to pick up the second position by inches at the checkered flag. Jimmy Carpenter came home in fourth and Gary Hunter rolled home in the fifth position.

Hamilton, NJ’s Shaun Ratchford overtook Jeff Hartman on the eighth circuit of the 20 lap 270cc Micro Sprint feature event, and held off a strong late run charge from Steve Gaspari to pick his first victory of the 2006 season. Gaspari would settle for second, followed by Jay Hartman, John Copeland and Spencer Kelly.

Warren Stradley captured the victory in the 4 Cylinder Stock Car feature event, holding off a hard charging Brian Crisman at the checkered flag. Crisman rolled home in second followed by Terry Sammons, Ken Wallace and Ian Wray.

Harry Marlin inched passed Kyle Rohner at the finish line to pick up the victory in the Slingshot by Tobias feature event. Kyle Ebersole came home in third followed by Billy and Bill Vaninwegen.

For more information or to participate in the event contact the speedway office at 856-467-4408 or visit the Bridgeport Speedway website at www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com

About the Bridgeport Speedway
The Bridgeport Speedway, located in Southern New Jersey – Just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware, holds 60+ races a year between the months of April and November. The speedway, an ultra-fast 5/8th mile clay oval, provides high-speed, foot-to-the-floor, side-by-side racing action. Over 100 cars compete weekly on both Friday and Saturday nights from April to November, with a selection of prestigious mid-week specials. Music, Games, Prizes, Trivia and all-out family entertainment supplement the hot and heavy on-track action.

Results

Limited Sprint Feature – 1. Jim Wyers 2. Frank Polimeda 3. Tim Iulg 4. Hank Trum 5. Bob Rasmussen 6. Mike Piersig 7. Brian Powell 8. Dave Brown 9. Chuck Palmucci 10. Tyler Ramirez 11. Doug Smith 12. Bill Jackson 13. Jeff Mueller 14. Torrey Rose 15. Jonathan Swanson 16. TJ Petroni 17. Sean Carman 18. Steve Petry 19. John Baker 20. Andrew Weldon 21. JJ Grasso DNS – Marty McCabe

358 Small Blocks – 1. Brian Kressley 2. Jesse Hill 3. Richie Pratt 4. Billy Tanner 5. Rob Pierce 6. Dan Cogdill 7. Ron Roberts 8. Frank Dorry, Jr. 9. Don Fanslau 10. Eric Kormann 11. Jimmy Horton IV 12. Matt Jester

600cc Micro Sprints – 1. Bob DeVault 2. Sam Casella 3. Ron Smith 4. Jimmy Carpenter 5. Gary Hunter 6. Glenn Heverin 7. Rick Stief 8. Bill Thomas 9. George Ulmer 10. Matt Esham 11. Jack Conover 12. Stewart Carmichael 13. Jimmy Cammock 14. Sean Campbell 15. Nick Schlauch 16. Rob Vivona 17. Jessica Lindimier 18. Bill VanScoy 19. Dave Graziano 20. Gary Berkenstock 21. Eddie Wagner 22. Rich Newcomb 23. Michael Lester 24. Robbie Stillwagon

270cc Micro Sprints – 1. Shaun Ratchford 2. Steve Gaspari 3. Jay Hartman 4. John Copeland 5. Spencer Kelly 6. John Blanda 7. Brian Morrill 8. Troy Essner 9. Matt Harrell 10. DJ Wykes 11. Joe Kay 12. Charles Coburn 13. Paul Snyder 14. Mark Landwher 15. Jerret Sanders 16. Steve Coppeck 17. Jen Diegel 18. Jeff Hartman 19. John Chalmers 20. Tyler Johnson 21. Ryan Stillwagon 22. Tyler Geib 23. Charlie Lamanna 24. Josh Rohlman DNS – Dave Swanson

4 Cylinder Stock Cars – 1. Warren Stradley 2. Brian Crisman 3. Terry Sammons 4. Ken Walace 5. Ian Wray 6. Joe Meron 7. Bill McNeir 8. Bob Hartman 9. Fred Martin

Slingshots – 1. Harry Marlin 2. Kyle Rohner 3. Kyle Ebersole 4. Billy Vaninwegen 5. Bill Vaninwegen 6. Nick Pecko 7. Steve Hicks 8. Steven Intravaia 9. Richard Curtis 10. Bill Weaver

 

 

 

 

 

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Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Bridgeport, NJ 08014
Media Contact: Jay Dugan – JDugan@thenewbridgeportspeedway.com
Office: 856-467-4408 24 hr. Info: 856-467-4407
Fax: 856-467-5843
E-mail: bridgeportspeedway@verizon.net
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Upcoming Events

Friday, July 14 – Limited Sprints and 358 Small Blocks on the 5/8th mile speedway. 600cc Micro Sprints, 270cc Micro Sprints and 4 Cylinder Stock Cars on the 1/4 mile speedway. General Admission is $13, Kids 12 & Under are Free. Warm Ups Start at 6:30 PM and Racing starts at 7:00 PM

Saturday, July 15 – Carquest Auto Parts presents Mid-Season Championship Double Points event. Big Block Modified Twin 20s, 358 Small Blocks and Sunoco Sportsman. HummersGoneWild.com presents Hummers Gone Wild Night. Free Admission to drivers that bring their Hummer to display! Plus, the Hummers Gone Wild $7500 Fan Challenge! General Admission is $15, Kids 12 & Under are Free. The Speedway offers Family Packs including admission for 2 Adults and 2 Students (13-17) with 4 hotdogs and 4 sodas for $55. Warm Ups start at 6:00 PM with Racing at 6:30 PM.

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Mueller ‘The Man’ in Sprints – Kressley Tops 358’s, AGAIN!



BRIDGEPORT, NEW JERSEY (July 7, 2006) – Ringoes, NJ’s Jeff Mueller led his #3J Limited Sprint Car to victory in the 20 lap feature event, becoming the fourth different division winner in just as many races. Brian Kressley of Orefield, PA, picked up his second consecutive victory and the $1200 payday in the 358 Small Block event.

“The track was in excellent shape tonight,” Mueller announced in Victory Lane Ceremonies. “I really enjoy racing with the guys in this division, but it was good to pull away and not have to.

Mueller pulled away right from the get-go in the 20 lap, caution free event – starting second on the grid next to pole sitter Torrey Rose. Mueller passed Rose exiting turn four to lead the first lap, and never looked back. Mueller set the cruise and rode right on around on the cushion of the 5/8th mile, and was never challenged in the event. Dave Brown finished in second followed by Brian Powell, Doug Smith and Tim Iulg. Jim Wyers, who had finished in the third position, was disqualified for failure to report to the scales after the event.

Brian Kressley drove around the outside of “The Thrill” Jesse Hill with two laps remaining to capture the victory in the 358 Small Block feature event. Hill grabbed the lead on the fourth lap after a hard battle with #4x4 of Matt Jester. The field was regrouped after a mid-race caution with Hill continuing to lead, Kressley powered around the outside battling for almost 4 laps door-to-door with the 19 year old, Barnsboro, NJ native. It would be Kressley pulling almost a full straight-a-way at the checkered flag. Hill would settle for second position with Richie Pratt Jr. coming home in third followed by Matt Jester and Dan Cogdill.

Media, PA young hot shoe Bill Thomas picked up the victory in the 20 lap 600cc Micro Sprint event, and the $500 top prize presented by JR Michalski Heating and Air Conditioning. Thomas, who started second in the event grabbed the lead from pole sitter Rob Vivona, as the two put on a fierce battle for the number one spot. Lapped traffic helped Thomas get passed the early leader and go on for the victory, becoming the first repeat winner of the season. Vivona came home in second, followed by Sam Casella, Stewart Carmichael and Nick Schlauch.

John Copeland captured the win in the 270cc Micro Sprint event, and another $500 top prize posted by JR Michalski Heating and Air Conditioning. Jeff Hartman led the early stages of the event, however, bad luck once again prevailed over Hartman’s #026 as he retired early with mechanical problems. Charlie Lamanna led for two circuits before Copeland would power past for the lead, and go on for the victory. Jay Hartman came home in second followed by Steve Gaspari, Charlie Lamanna and DJ Wykes.

Ian Wray was the winner of the 20 lap 4 Cylinder Stock Car Feature event. Wray snuck past early leader, Terry Sammons on the 18th circuit and went to pick up the victory. Warren Stradley rolled home in second followed by Sammons, Ken Wallace and Mike Hughes.

For more information or to participate in the event contact the speedway office at 856-467-4408 or visit the Bridgeport Speedway website at www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com

About the Bridgeport Speedway

The Bridgeport Speedway, located in Southern New Jersey – Just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware, holds 60+ races a year between the months of April and November. The speedway, an ultra-fast 5/8th mile clay oval, provides high-speed, foot-to-the-floor, side-by-side racing action. Over 100 cars compete weekly on both Friday and Saturday nights from April to November, with a selection of prestigious mid-week specials. Music, Games, Prizes, Trivia and all-out family entertainment supplement the hot and heavy on-track action.

Results

Limited Sprint Feature – 1. Jeff Mueller 2. Dave Brown 3. Brian Powell 4. Doug Smith 5. Tim Iulg 6. Mike Piersig 7. Frank Polimeda 8. Tyler Ramirez 9. Chuck Palmucci 10. Jonathan Swanson 11. Bob Rasmussen 12. Hank Trum 13. Andrew Weldon 14. Jack Curtis 15. TJ Petroni 16. Torrey Rose 17. JJ Grasso DNS: Steve Petry DQ: Jim Wyers

358 Small Block Feature – 1. Brian Kressley 2. Jesse Hill 3. Richie Pratt Jr. 4 Matt Jester 5. Dan Cogdill 6. Jimmy Horton IV 7. Billy Tanner 8. Jimmie McCallion 9. Frank Dorry Jr. 10. Ron Roberts 11. Rob Pierce 12. Eric Kormann

600cc Micro Sprint Feature – 1. Bill Thomas 2. Rob Vivona 3. Stewart Carmichael 4. Sam Casella 5. Nick Schlauch 6. George Ulmer 7. Jimmy Carpenter 8. Matt Esham 9. Sean Campbell 10. Bill VanScoy 11. Keith Tucker 12. Rich Mellor 13. Michael Lester 14. Eddie Wagner 15. Rick Newcomb 16. Scott Allen 17. Gary Hunter 18. Rick Stief 19. Ron Smith 20. Rick Panczner 21. Jack Conover 22. Douglas Rash 23. Gary Berkenstock 24. Josh Burger 25. Jessica Lindimeier DNS: Bob DeVault, Chris Grosso

270cc Micro Sprint Feature – 1. John Copeland 2. Jay Hartmna 3. Steve Gaspari 4. Charlie Lamanna 5. DJ Wykes 6. Shaun Ratchford 7. Joe Kay 8. Spencer Kelly 9. RJ Magyari 10. Sean Gerrow 11. John Blanda 12. Glenn Hodgson 13. Dave Swanson 14. Eddie Wagner 15. Jimmy Carpenter 16. Brian Morill 17. Alex Buben 18. Jeff Hartman 19. Luke Fogg 20. Matt Harrell 21. Josh Martin 22. Mike Hughes 23. Ryan Stillwagon 24. Paul Snyder

4 Cylinder Stock Car Feature – 1. Ian Wray 2. Warren Stradley 3. Terry Sammons 4. Ken Wallace 5. Mike Hughes 6. Brian Crisman 7. Joe Meron 8. Bob Hartman 9. Bill McNeir 10. Fred Martin 11. Jim Hughes

 

 

 

 

 

 

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