54th Opening Night at the Ridge Goes in the Record Books a Huge Success
COVID 19 vaccination pop up station deemed a huge win
It was a full day of activities and racing action with festivities starting at the Bradford Fair Grounds with over half the cars in competition opening night showing off their machines for the many fans who stopped by. In addition to all the racing action, a COVID-19 vaccination pop-up clinic was held on-site. The crew from Newport/Glover EMS were incredibly happy with the number of vaccinations they were able to administer. Our sincerest thanks to each of you that stepped up and took advantage of the opportunity. It will take all of us to get thru this and getting ourselves vaccinated for each other is the biggest step we can take to get there.
The first feature winners of the season for the F.M.S. NAPA Auto Parts of Bradford VT were Jeff Huntington in the Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds; Thomas Placey in the Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes; USAC DMA Midgets Will Hull;
Brian Bigue thru the luck of draw looked like he was going to be the first winner of the 2021 season in the Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds. A late-race bobble would wee him sitting in turn one having to restart deep in the pack. Jeff Huntington would be the one to capitalize on Bigue’s misfortune taking the lead with five to go crossing the line first just ahead of last year’s champion Jason Gray. Richie Simmons came across the line in the final victory lane spot with Robert Tucker and Jordan Fornwalt crossing in fourth and fifth.
A first lap caution put Thomas Placey on the point for the restart in the Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes, and when the checkers waved Placey was still on point taking the checkers first. Cody Gregoropoulos finished close on his tail but was unable to set a serious challenge for the lead. Tim Martin had a very impressive finish coming home in third with Josh Harrington and last year’s champion Tad Kingsbury coming home in fifth.
Will Hull took over the lead on a restart on lap seven, and from there it was all Hull as he cruised on for the first win of the season. Teammate Seth Carlson and last year’s champion came home in second with Brandon Piastka taking third. Joe Krawiec and Justin Sheridan finished out the top five.
Matt Piper get the win in the C.A. Miller Limited Late Models. Todd Dunham crossed the line second with Mark Cole coming home in third. A post-race inspection disqualified Dunham moving Cole up to second and Tyler Tremblay up to third. Rob Rugg and Jason Porter rounded out the top five.
Jesse Dunham grabs the win in the LaValley Building Supply Dirt Stocks with Lucas Wheller and Troy Prentice finishing in second and third. Mike Mann and Sid “Bud” Sweet rounding out the top five.
Zach Audet comes out of the gate a winner in the Peanuts Auto LLC Four Cylinders, with Bobby Bell and Kevin LaForest joining him in victory lane. Jason Porter and Garrett Brown completed the top five.
Coming up this Saturday, May 15th it is the DIRTcar Sportsman East Series second event. The event sponsored by VP Racing and Sabil and Sons will see the winner taking home $1,400.00 and everyone taking the green a minimum $150.00. This will be a special 42 lap event, the number randomly picked by our sponsor. This is a SPECIAL ADMISSION show with adults, teens and seniors at $15.00.
Remember in today’s society we could all use a little more family entertainment, and the Ridge is your best place to be for just that. The admission price is more than reasonable; the show top-notch, the food superior, and the family-friendly atmosphere is just what you are looking for. Please note that any and all COVID-19 safety requirements will be enforced at the Ridge. Current state regulations will require a face mask and social distancing at all times. Tickets can once again be purchased at the front gate, and a simple yes/no survey stating if you have been vaccinated or not will be conducted at front gate. 2020 saw us thru following the requirements diligently, able to race on a weekly basis. Safety for all IS our FIRST concern. If you are not well or have been recently exposed, we expect you to stay home, to help us keep everyone safe. This is about ALL of us not each of us, and we are NOT out of the woods yet. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation and working with us, to be able to provide the best place for your entertainment, while keeping everyone safe!
Tune in to hear April May and Butch as they join Stephen John for all the highlights of Bear Ridge Speedway from the week before and what is coming up every Friday morning from 6:30 to 7:00 on WYKR.
The price of a regular show general admission (front gate) ticket for adults (ages 17 to 61) is $12.00 a person and children 11 and under $2.00. Teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and older is $10.00. Military Discounts are available at $2.00 off for those with a valid ID. The back gate (pit gate) ticket price for Bear Ridge Speedway and DIRTcar 2021 license holders is $30.00. Non-license holders are $35.00 (both prices include the front gate ticket.)
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. We continue to offer the best source of good inexpensive high-quality entertainment for families.
Please stay safe, be kind to others and wear your mask!
Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Racing begins at the famous “6:00-ish” start time every Saturday starting in May thru September.
Bear Ridge Speedway is located on Kidder Road in Bradford, VT, just off Exit 16 on Interstate 91. For more information, call (802) 222-4052 or visit www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net Visa and Master card accepted
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS – 54th Season of Racing sponsored by FMS NAPA Auto Parts of Bradford VT night
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series
Bear Ridge Speedway — Bradford, VT
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds (35 laps)
1st 3 Jeff Huntington
2nd 00 Jason Gray
3rd 34 Richie Simmons
4th 42T Robert Tucker
5th 24 Jordan Fornwalt
6th 26 Jeremy Huntoon
7th 91nh James Fadden
8th 18 Matt Lashua
9th 9 Michael Dunn
10th 86 Mike Ryan
11th 631 Todd Buckwold
12th 4 DJ Robinson
13th 92 Ricky Sanville
14th 10s Ryan Christian
15th 29 Max Dolliver ®
16th 51 Bryan Bigue
17th 18DP Dennis Perry®
18th 27 Kyle Ashford
19th 20 Todd Hayward
20th 22 Cainen Schulz ®
21st 21 Jamie Ferland
HEAT one: Bryan Bigue
HEAT two: Ricky Sanville
HEAT three: Richie Simmons
Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes
1st 22 Thomas Placey
2nd 12 Cody Gregoropoulos
3rd 71 Josh Harrington
4th 09 Tad Kingsbury
5th 83 Tim Martin
6th 1 Jeremy Hodge
7th 2 Tim Hodge
8th 16 Brian Chaffee
9th 93 Ricky Sanville
10th 3 Jason Horniak
11th 28 Bob Shepard
12th 91 Alfred O’Haire
13th 69 Alexander Pushee
14th 17 Cooper Hodge ®
15th 21e Matt Ellsworth
16th 23 Derrick Stearns
17th 50 Tyler Stygles
HEAT one: Derrick Stearns
HEAT two: Cody Gregoropoulos
USAC DMA Midgets Feature (25 laps)
1st 3 Will Hull
2nd 4 Seth Carlson
3rd 7 Brandon Piastka
4th 1B Joe Krawiec
5th 17 Justin Sheridan
6th 42 Manny Diaz
7th 02K Dan Lang ®
8th 5 Tim West
9th 91 Wayne Koehler
10th 2K Kelly Ferrell ®
11th 16 Justin Phillips
12th 18C Mike Chaffee
13th 52X Adrian Tetreault ®
HEAT one: Floyd Billington
HEAT two: Seth Carlson
C.A. Miller Limited Late Model Feature (20 Laps)
1st 117 Matt Piper
2nd 6x Mark Cole
3rd 32 Tyler Tremblay
4th 70 Rob Rugg
5th 13 Jason Porter ®
6th 60 Dustin Towle ®
7th 22 Trevor Strong ®
10 Ryan Christian DNS
71 Todd Dunham DQ’d
HEAT one: Matt Piper
LaValley’s Building Supply Dirt Stockers (20 Laps)
1st 71 Jesse Dunham
2nd 21 Lucas Wheeler
3rd 78 Troy Prentice
4th 22 Mike Mann
5th 51 Sidney “Bud” Sweet
6th 35 Jacob Brown
7th 02 Tim Clark
8th 6x Chris Cole
9th 63 Mike Stender
10th 25 Timothy Blake
11th 58 Edward Moodie
12th 18D Dawn Rumrill
26 Clayton Fennimore DNS
82 Mike McClay DNS
2x Josh Bossino DQ’d
HEAT one: Jesse Dunham
HEAT two: Dawn Rumrill
Peanuts Auto Four Cylinders (20 laps)
1st 9 Zach Audet
2nd 24 Bobby Bell
3rd 49 Kevin LaForest
4th 13 Jason Porter
5th 89 Garrett Brown
6th 53 Travis Burroughs
7th 97 Cary Hunter
8th 43 Spencer Braley
9th 22 Jonathon Baker
10th 20 Pete West
11th 27x Blake Buccellato
12th 66 Robert Audet
13th 1 Josh Paton
14th 54 Katie Burroughs
15th 12 Devon Spinks
16th 17 Shane Stygles
17th 07 Santana Merritt
18th 44 Logan Martin
19th 2 Taber Andrews
20th 71 Sawyer Harrington
21st 56 Anna Ricker
22nd 51x Sean Avona
23rd 19 Dan Allard
24th 4 Shawn Bell
25th 79 John LaForest
26th 98 Tom Brown
27th 8 Devin Bell
HEAT one: John LaForest
HEAT two: Cary Hunter
HEAT three: Jason Porter
4/6 Cylinder Enduro
First Event 5/29/2021
Sources: April May Preston-Elms/Bear Ridge Speedway PR