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BRIDGEPORT, NJ - With big money on the line, racers from across the area are planning to attend this year’s George Wingate Classic – Modified Madness at Bridgeport Speedway on Thursday, June 16. Following qualifying events, 25-lap features for the Big Block Modifieds and Bridgeport Modifieds will share the spotlight for this year’s Wingate Classic honoring the late Bridgeport Speedway promoter.
Former Bridgeport Speedway Big Block Modified champions such as Jimmy Horton, Duane Howard, Mike Iles and Billy Pauch, Sr. have already made a commitment to attend the race and will be going after the winner’s check of $3000. Rick Laubach, Ryan Watt, Richie Pratt, Jr., Jesse Hill, Matt Harrell, Mike Barone, Neal Williams, Craig Von Dohren, Jimmy Blewett, Brian Kressley, Butch Tittle, Chad James, Ron Roberts, Rusty Smith, Mike Franz, Billy Pauch, Jr and Joseph Watson are just a few of the additional stars planning to compete for the hefty first place prize.
The winner of the Bridgeport Modified main event will take home $2500 in cash plus a Dewalt tool package donated from Home Depot worth $550. Travis Hill, Brett Kressley, Brett Ballard, Jordan Watson and Neal Williams are just a few of the drivers that will try to defend their home turf against a host of invaders including Jim Houseworth, Chris Hitchens, Scott Baker and Matt Hawkins.
For this special event, any track stamped American Racer tire 44 or 48 on the right rear is eligible to be used. Unaltered GM 602 engines, 604 engines with a Bridgeport Speedway supplied restrictor plate and 347JR Ford motors with a Bridgeport Speedway supplied restrictor plate will be allowed to compete in the Bridgeport Modified race. A racer can compete in both divisions by registering a second car for $150. Additional rules for this race will be available at the track’s official website located at www.bpspeedway.com.
The original Kenny Weld 1975 car will be at the Wingate Classic on Thursday, June 16. It will be on display behind the main grandstand and it will pace the field for the start of the Big Block Modified feature.
Bruster's Ice Cream in Woodbury Heights has come on board for the Wingate Classic on Thursday, June 16. They will be donating heat race money($50 for each of the three heat races) for the Bridgeport Modifieds. Plus, they will be on location on this night and fans can purchase some of their delicious ice cream.
On Thursday, June 16, the pit gates will unlock at 4:30 PM with grandstand gates opening at 5:30 PM. Racing gets underway at 7:30 PM. General admission tickets are $25 for adults. Kids 12 and under are admitted for free. Pit admission for this event will be $35.
Bridgeport Speedway provides a safe and secure family atmosphere, free parking, giveaways and fan participation games. Billed ‘The Fastest Dirt Track in the East’, Bridgeport Speedway is a banked 5/8th mile dirt oval, featuring a dirt 1/4 mile oval embedded in the center, and is located in Southern New Jersey -- just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware at exit 14 off of I-295.
