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Photos: URC Sprints, Modifieds at Bridgeport Speedway, May 23

By Mike Calla

Click here for photos from Bridgeport Speedway, May 23, 2009 — URC Sprints, Big Block Modifieds, 358 Sportsman and GM Sunoco Sportsman.

Kramer Williamson walked away from this nasty crash in Turn 1.

Kramer Williamson walked away from this nasty crash in turn 1.

Kyle Purks (64K) and eventual feature winner Curt Michael (5G) in a qualifying heat.

Kyle Purks (64K) and eventual feature winner Curt Michael (5G) in a qualifying heat.

Wade Hendrickson hopped in the 2w and won the Big Block Modified feature.

Wade Hendrickson hopped in the 2w and won the Big Block Modified feature.

JJ Grasso set a URC New Track Record of 18.666s (120.540 mph) on feature lap 18.

JJ Grasso set a URC New Track Record of 18.666s (120.540 mph) on feature lap 18.

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