Karl Sheldon Wins the 1st Mike Estrada State Farm 4 Cylinder Enduros; Kevin LaForest Gets the Win in the Peanuts Auto 4 Cylinders

The DIRTcar Northeastern Sportsman Modifieds Series event race scheduled for July 4th postponed due to general admission grandstand limitations

The JTB Towing and Recovery evening winners were: Matt Lashua in the Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds, Melvin Pierson in the DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes, Kevin LaForest in the Peanuts Auto Four Cylinders, and Karl Sheldon in the Mike Estrada State Farm 4 Cylinder Enduros

The field of DIRTcar Sabil & Sons Sportsman Modifieds had a bit of a struggle getting started with cautions plaguing the first ten laps of their 35 lap main event. After several single file restarts and the threat of being put in time out the drivers finally got it together and went on to put on a top-notch race of excitement, as they always do. Matt Lashua starting from the pole was able to hold off the wolves thru all of the restarts and get his first win of the season. James Fadden and Ryan Christian joined him in victory lane in second and third. Jason Gray came up from 21st starting position to finish in fourth and Jeremy Huntoon taking fifth.

The Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes saw last year’s champion come from mid-pack to move to the front and claim his first win of the season. Matt Ellsworth put up a hard fight but, in the end, would succumb to Melvin Pierson’s charges settling in for the second-place spot. The final victory lane spot went to Thomas Placey. Tad Kingsbury and Bob Kilburn finished he top five.

The USAC DMA Midgets made their first appearance of the season with some new and old faces on hand. After missing his heat race last years champion starting from the rear in the feature worked his way to the front to take the lead away from Justin Phillips on lap 12 and cruised on for the win. Phillips was able to hold on to the bride’s maid position with Seth Carlson grabbing third. A familiar face in the WYKR Sprint Cars of New England Floyd Billington was behind the wheel of a Midget and in his first appearance grabbed the 4th place spot with Manny Diaz rounding out the top five. The USAC DMA Midges will be back in action on July 11, 2020.

The C.A. Miller Limited Late Models and LaValley’s Building Supply Dirt Stockers were off and will return to action on July 4th, 2020.

In the Peanuts Auto Four Cylinders it was Kevin LaForest’s turn to get the jump over Buddy Welch as he went on for the win. Welch was able to hold on to second with Garrett Brown grabbing third. Bobby Bell and Jason Porter completed the top five.

The Mike Estrada State Farm 4 Cylinder Enduros were on hand with thirty-four drivers ready to compete for the first checkers of the season. Karl Sheldon coming from deep in the pack survived the rolls, spills, and flames of his fellow competitors to come home with the win. Dan Allard and Mike St Lawrence finished second and third, with Paul Hodge and Aren Keene finishing out the top five. The Mike Estrada State Farm 4 Cylinder Enduros will return for racing action on Saturday, July 25th.

Racing action will resume this coming Saturday, July 4th with our fireworks extravaganza sponsored by F.M.S. NAPA Auto Parts of Bradford VT. The night will a full card of racing for the 99Rock weekly racing series, with the Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes, CA Miller Limited Late Models, LaValley’s Dirt Stockers and the Peanuts Auto Four Cylinders. Plus the WYKR Sprint Cars of New England will be on hand as well.

Although still with a lot of restrictions we are happy to report that we will be having limited fans in the stands this coming Saturday, July 4th. As per the designated VT state guidelines, we will continue to enforce social distancing and face coverings at all times. All people entering the property will be required to wear face coverings at all times and to be temperature checked. To order your tickets ahead of time to guarantee you can see the best dirt track racing in Vermont and fireworks show call 603/787-6352 Monday June 29th from 3:00 to 7:00; Wednesday July 1st from 3:00 to 7:00; and Friday July 3rd.

There will be designated sections of seating, again with limited seating in each section. KEEP POINTS TO KNOW we are working under the “arrive, play and leave” mentality. Groups may not gather before during or after activities (no tailgating, etc.). You will NOT be able to go into any section but the one your tickets are in. You will NOT be able to leave the grandstand area to go out to your vehicle. NO ONE will be able to come out of the pits to see you. You can NOT arrive before the gates open to save your seats. You will be required to provide your name and phone number for contact tracing purposes. Again we are working under the “arrive, play and leave” mentality.

General Admission tickets $15.00 per person, adults, seniors, teens, and kids. Pit entry fee is $30.00 for 2020 Registered members, and $35.00 for non-members- must be over the age of ten to enter the pits.

Gates will open at 3:00pm gates and will be close at 7:00 pm. No entry will be allowed after that time. You will be required to enter your designated ticket area or pits immediately upon arrival, there will be no “tailgating” before the events. Racing will kick into gear at 6:00 pm(ish), based on track conditions.  Once the events have concluded for the evening everyone will be required to leave the facility, there will be no “tailgating” after the events. Once you enter designated ticket area or the pits, you will not be able to leave, (there will be no reentry), if you leave you will be required to leave the property immediately.

We are just as anxious as everyone is to get things back to our “new norm” until then we continue to work diligently within the Vermont State guidelines, to ensure that we are doing everything in our power to keep everyone safe, and sincerely appreciate your understanding. As we progress, we will keep you updated of any changes. Racing will kick into gear at 6:00 pm(ish), based on track conditions, and as always, Visa and MasterCard are accepted.

Again to be sure to get your tickets call 603/787-6352 during the hours indicated above, and check out our Facebook page and web site for more information.

April May and Butch are now on air with Stephen John for all the updates happening at the Ridge every Friday morning from 6:30 to 7:00 on WYKR.

Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol-free family-friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience at the Ridge better than the last. Remember “Dirt where every lap is the last lap,” we continue to offer the best source of good inexpensive, high-quality entertainment for families.

Bear Ridge Speedway is located off exit 16 of I91 on to Rte 25 west 1 mile to South Road up the hill to Kidder Rd. The green will wave every Saturday at 6:00 pm(ish). Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com and Facebook at www.facebook.com/bearridgespeedway  Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS – 53rd Season of Racing JTB Towing and Recovery. night

99ROCK Weekly Racing Series

Bear Ridge Speedway — Bradford, VT

Saturday, June 27, 2020

 

Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds (35 Laps)

1st       18        Matt Lashua started1st

2nd      91nh    James Fadden started 10th

3rd       10s      Ryan Christian started 2nd

4th       00        Jason Gray started 21st

5th       26        Jeremy Huntoon started 4th

6th       92        Ricky Sanville started 20th

7th       14        Nathan Locke started 7th

8th       24        Jordan Fornwalt started 17th

9th       5          Tanner Siemons started 13th

10th     9          Michael Dunn started 6th

11th     97        Alan Hammond

12th     98        Walter Hammond

13th     3          Jeff Huntington

14th     88        Walt Hammond

15th     631      Todd Buckwold

16th     51        Bryan Bigue®

17th     20        Todd Hayward

18th     27        Kyle Ashford ®

19th     86        Mike Ryan

20th     4          DJ Robinson

21st     1d        Wayne Stearns

22nd    40        Steve Flint

23rd     42T      Robert Tucker

24th     28        Josh Ruel

25th     34        Richie Simmons

 

HEAT one:      Matt Lashua

HEAT two:       Bryan Bigue ®

HEAT three:    Ryan Christian

 

Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupe Feature (30 Laps)

1st       33        Melvin Pierson started 3rd

2nd      21e      Matt Ellsworth started 1st

3rd       22        Thomas Placey started 7th

4th       09        Tad Kingsbury started 11th

5th       77        Robert Kilburn started 9th

6th       71        Josh Harrington started 14th

7th       50        Tyler Stygles started 15th

8th       3          Jason Horniak started 8th

9th       16        Brian Chaffee started 18th

10th     4          Jeff Robbins started 10th

11th     1          Jeremy Hodge

12th     12        Cody Gregoropoulos

13th     83        Will Hull

14th     69        Alexander Pushee ®

15        91        Alfred O’Haire ®

16        18        Cody Copeland

17        10        Ryan Christian

18        28        Bob Shepard

HEAT one:      Cody Gregoropoulos

HEAT two        Ryan Christian

 

USAC DMA Midgets Feature (25 laps)

1st       3          Will Hull

2nd      16        Justin Phillips

3rd       4          Seth Carlson

4th       44        Floyd Billington

5th       42        Manny Diaz

6th       77        Jeff Champagne

7th       7          Brandon Piastka

8th       17        Justin Sheridan ®

9th       91        Wayne Koehler

10th     33        Melvin Pierson

11th     5          Tim West

12th     50        Owen Carbee ®

13th     92        Patrick Bleau Jr ®

DNS    18c      Mike Chaffee

HEAT one:      Tim West

HEAT two:       Justin Phillips

 

C.A. Miller Limited Late Model Feature (20 Laps)

Off Returning July 4th

 

HEAT one:

 

LaValley’s Building Supply Dirt Stockers

Off Returning July 4th

 

HEAT one:

 

Peanuts Auto Four Cylinders (20 Laps)

1st       49        Kevin LaForest started 6th

2nd      65        Buddy Welch started 14th

3rd       89        Garrett Brown started 7th

4th       24        Bobby Bell started 9th

5th       13        Jason Porter started 5th

6th       9          Jach Audet started 4th

7th       18        Dennis Perry started 8th

8th       66        Robert Audetstarted 18th

9th       12        Devon Spinks started 2nd

10th     71        Sawyer Harrington® started 11th

11th     98        Tom Brown

12th     44        Logan Martin®

13th     17        Shane Stygles

14th     80        Eric Baker

15th     88        Joey Thibodeau®

16th     53        Travis Burroughs

17th     33        Daniel Mears

18th     54        Katie Burroughs

19th     60        Dustin Towle

55        Rick Stygles (DNS)

 

HEAT one:      Jason Porter

HEAT two:       Buddy Welch

 

Semi Feature winner: Buddy Welch

 

WYKR Sprint Cars of New England

Off Returning 7/4

 

HEAT One:

HEAT Two:

 

Mike Estrada State Farm 4/6 Cylinder Enduro

 

1st       55        Karl Sheldon

2nd      19        Dan Allard

3rd       23        Mike St Lawrence

4th       72        Paul Hodge

5th       35        Aren Keene

6th       99        Donald Beer

7th       79        Jon LaForest

8th       34        John Dupree

9th       44        Eric Lundblad

10th     42        Josh Pike

11th     97        Cary Hunter

12th     74        David Wilder

13th     69        Collin Morse

14th     83        Kiki Willey

15th     76        Dominic Bassett

16th     80        Kevin Keene

17th     1          Chris O’Dell

18th     51        Hunter Lafond

19th     59        Trevor Irwin

20th     21        Daniel Marchbanks

21st     71        Chris Mooney

22nd    31        Adrian Langmaid

23rd     5          Michael Bent

24th     77        Phillip Basaldu

25th     20        Devin Bell

26th     40        Shawn Bell

27th     89        Brian Robinson

28th     14        Geoff Durphey

29th     13        Jason Porter

30th     24        Michael John

31st     29        Brian Greene

32nd    38        Blake Southworth

DNS    50        Mara Southworth

DNS    81        David Noyes

Sources: April May Preston-Elms/Bear Ridge Speedway PR