Gray Cops Triple Crown at Bear Ridge Speedway Mid-Season Championships

By admin July 14, 2013 Bear Ridge

Pierson Dominate Midgets, Giguere Remains Undefeated In Limited Late Models

BRADFORD, VT –Jason Gray of East Thetford, VT put on a clinic Saturday night at Bear Ridge Speedway, winning his heat, the Semi-Feature and the double points Mid-Season Championship for the Bond Auto DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds. Gray worked his way to the front from his mid pack starting point to track down early leader Bryan King, taking the lead after the race’s third and last caution of the night. Once Gray was in the lead he pulled away to an impressive victory. King held on for second with Kevin Chaffee making a late race charge to garner third. Chris Donnelly was fourth and Gary Seimons rounded out the top five.

Hometown driver Teddy Salomaa took his first win of the season in the 35-lap Shirley & Mickey Bruleigh Memorial event for the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupe division. Salomaa took the lead after a brief battle with early leader Rick Fletcher and was never really challenged for the duration of the non-stop event. Salomaa received a $350.00 bonus for the win, as the winner of the first caution free feature of the season for the Sportsman Coupes. Last years’ winner of the Bruleigh Memorial, Tom Placey finished second with Jason Colbeth, Terry Williams and Jason Horniak completing the top five.

Fan favorite Adam Pierson absolutely annihilated the field in the USAC Dirt Midget Feature. Pierson rim rode to the lead early in the event and won by better than a straightaway over teammate Josh Sunn with Scott Viets third. The rest of the finishing order is under review after a last lap melee that caused the race to finish under yellow and checkers.

West Lebanon, NH Hot shoe Jason Giguere remains undefeated in the Laquerre’s Sports Limited Late Models as he worked his way to the front, taking the lead from Brian Chaffee at mid race. Gigurere crossed the line better than two seconds ahead of second place finisher Brian Chaffee with Matt Ellsworth third.

Tim Martin continued his dominance in the Weglarz Property Service Fast Four feature, winning once again. Martin has won every feature but one so far this season. Charlie Pickering ran to second with Kevin Harran third.

Rookie Chris Laforest took his first win in the KDD NAPA Auto Parts Hornets win over Mike Lique with point’s leader Stan Otterman third

Bear Ridge Speedway’s 46th season of stock car racing continues on Saturday, July 21 as Dennis Preston Builders presents the 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series Modified, Coupe, Late Model, Fast Four, and Hornet divisions, along with the Granite State Mini Sprints and a 4/6 Cylinder Enduro. Regular general admission is $10 for adults (age 18-61), $8 for teens (12-17) and seniors (62+), and $2 for children; Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Racing begins at the famous “6:00-ish” start time.

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.

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS – Shirley & Mickey Bruleigh Memorial Mid-Season Championships
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series
Bear Ridge Speedway — Bradford, VT
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Pos.-Driver

Bond Auto DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Feature (45 laps)
1. Jason Gray
2. Bryan King
3. Kevin Chaffee
4. Chris Donnelly
5. Gary Seimons
6. Adam Gage
7. Tim Hodge
8. Michael Dunn
9. Josh Sunn
10. Mike Gendron
11. Josh Currier
12. Adam Pierson
13. Robert Tucker
14. Jordan Fornwalt
15. Evan Kingsbury
16. Justin Comes
17. Eddie Patterson
18. Billy Lussier
19. Jack Cook
20. CV Elms
21. Troy Comeau
22. Derek Barker

Balckmount Equipment Semi-Feature Winner: Jason Gray

Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupe Feature (35 laps)

  1. Teddy Salomma
  2. Tom Palcey
  3. Jason Colbeth
  4. Terry Williams
  5. Jason Horniak
  6. Rick Fletcher
  7. Jeff Robbins
  8. Josh Constantine
  9. Jesse Smith
  10. Josh Harrington
  11. Kane Pike
  12. Billy Simmons
  13. Jeremy Beckley
  14. Louie Cadwell
  15. Melvin Pierson
  16. Danny Doyle
  17. Buster Kathan
  18. Martin Mastic
  19. Jerry Catterall

DNS:Steve Ellsworth

USAC Dirt Midget Association powered by Ignite Racing Fuel Feature (25 laps)

  1. Adam Pierson
  2. Josh Sunn
  3. Scott Viets

The remainder of the finishing order is under review at press time.

Laquerre’s Sports Late Model Feature (25 laps)
1. Jason Giguere
2. Brian Chaffee
3. Matt Ellsworth
4. Eric Lang
5. Jeremy Hodge
6. James Fadden
7. Travis King
8. Brandon Gray
9. Tina Catterall

Weglarz Property Service Fast Four Feature (25 laps)
1. Tim Martin
2. Charlie Pickering
3. Kevin Harran
4. Ethan Bryd
5. Matt Sonnhalter
6. Don Reynolds
7. Tyler Morse

KDD NAPA Auto Parts Hornet Feature (25 laps)
1. Chris Laforest
2. Mike Lique
3. Stan Otterman
4. Kelly Miller JR
5. Mike Ryan
6. Justin Keenan
7. Joe Kemp
8. Traci Nelson
9. Charlie Lakin
10. Michael Phelps
11. Derek Stearns
12. Leah McGinley
13. Stan Otterman
14. Carey Moulton
15. Bobby Bell
16. Deven Stearns
17. Stearns
18. Kasey Collins

Sources: April May Preston/Bear Ridge Speedway PR