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Photos: Charlie Bray Memorial at Bridgeport Speedway, November 22

By Mike Calla

Click here for photos from the Charlie Bray Memorial at Bridgeport Speedway, November 22, 2009 — Big Block Modifieds, 358 and GM Sportsman, Racesaver 305 Sprints and Outlaw Stocks.

Thanks for a great 2009 season! See everyone again in April!

2009 Bridgeport Modified Champion Wade Hendrickson picked up a final win of the season Sunday.

2009 Bridgeport Modified Champion Wade Hendrickson picked up a final win of the season Sunday.

Chuck Palmucci took his second Bridgeport victory in the sprint division.

Chuck Palmucci took his second Bridgeport victory in the sprint division.

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