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Feb

03

Photos: Gambler’s Classic at Atlantic City, January 29-30

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Friday and Saturday photos from the Gambler’s Classic at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall, January 29-30, 2010 — TQ Midgets / 600 Micro-sprints, Slingshots, and Champ Carts.

Congratulations to Lou Cicconi, Ted Christopher, AJ Roderick and Kyle Hieber on their feature wins!

Lou Cicconi held off Mike Stefanik to win Saturday's Gambler's Classic TQ feature.

Lou Cicconi held off Mike Stefanik to win Saturday's Gambler's Classic TQ feature.

Mike Tidaback had this scary crash on the backstretch.

Mike Tidaback had this scary crash on the backstretch.

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Nov

26

Photos: Charlie Bray Memorial at Bridgeport Speedway, November 22

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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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Nov

24

Photos: Micro-Sprint Nationals at Bridgeport Speedway, November 21

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Click here for photos from the Micro-Sprint Nationals at Bridgeport Speedway, November 21, 2009 — 125cc, 270cc and 600cc Micro-Sprints and 4-cylinder stock cars.

Ernie Mills won the 125cc feature at the Bridgeport Micro-Sprint Nationals Saturday.

Ernie Mills won the 125cc feature at the Bridgeport Micro-Sprint Nationals Saturday.

Shane Lewis set a new one-lap track record and won the 600cc feature.

Shane Lewis set a new one-lap track record and won the 600cc feature.

Johnny Blanda won his second 270cc race of the season.

Johnny Blanda won his second 270cc race of the season.

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Oct

27

Photos: Tommy Comerford Memorial at Wall Stadium, October 25

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Click here for photos from the Tommy Comerford Memorial at Wall Stadium, October 25, 2009 — Modifieds, Sportsman, Legend Cars, and Stock Cars.

Jimmy Blewett took home $6,600 by winning the first 66-lap Modified feature.

Jimmy Blewett took home $6,600 by winning the first 66-lap Modified feature.

Anthony Sesely of Matawan, NJ won the second 66-lap feature.

Anthony Sesely of Matawan, NJ won the second 66-lap feature.

Ray Evernham made his final Modified start, finishing fifth in the first feature.

Ray Evernham made his final Modified start, finishing fifth in the first feature.

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Sep

20

Photos: Micro-Sprints at Bridgeport Speedway, September 18

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Click here for photos from Fast and Furious Friday Night at Bridgeport Speedway, September 18, 2009 — 270cc and 600cc Micro-Sprints and 4-cylinder stock cars.

Jon and Richie Keller drive in both micro-sprint divisions.

Jon and Richie Keller drive in both micro-sprint divisions.

Justin Stillwaggon picked up his first Bridgeport win. Congratulations Justin!

Justin Stillwaggon picked up his first Bridgeport win. Congratulations Justin!

Kyle Reinhardt was also a first-time winner in the 600cc division. Congrats Kyle!

Kyle Reinhardt was also a first-time winner in the 600cc division. Congrats Kyle!

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Aug

10

Photos: URC Sprints, Modifieds at Bridgeport Speedway, August 8

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Click here for photos from Bridgeport Speedway, August 8, 2009 — URC Sprints, Big Block Modifieds and 358 and GM Sportsman.

JJ Grasso won his second straight Bridgeport URC feature.

JJ Grasso won his second straight Bridgeport URC feature.

Chad James (27) races Modified feature winner Chic Cossaboone (7A) through turn two.

Chad James (27) races Modified feature winner Chic Cossaboone (7A) through turn two.

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Jul

15

Photos: URC Sprints, Modifieds at Bridgeport Speedway, July 11

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Click here for photos from Bridgeport Speedway, July 11, 2009 — URC Sprints, Big Block Modifieds and 358 and GM Sportsman.

Becca Anderson shattered the Bridgeport Speedway URC track record by 5mph -- 17.939s (125.425mph).

Becca Anderson shattered the Bridgeport Speedway URC track record by 5mph -- 17.939s (125.425mph).

Who else but JJ? Grasso won his fourth race of the season.

Who else but JJ? Grasso won his fourth race of the season.

Rick Laubach turned in a dominating performance in the big block modified feature, leading all but two laps.

Rick Laubach turned in a dominating performance in the big block modified feature, leading all but two laps.

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This Day in Motorsports

March 12

1915

Robert "Red" Byron... Born ... He was a NASCAR driver who was successful in the sanctioning body's first years. He was NASCAR's first Modified champion (and its first champion in any division) in 1948 and its first Strictly Stock (predecessor to NEXTEL Cup) champion in 1949. ____________________

1938

Johnny Rutherford ... Born ... USAC / CART driver from the 1960s to 1992. He raced in 24 Indy 500s and Texas-raised "Lonestar J.R." is one of eight drivers to win the prestigious 500 mile race at least three times: in 1974, 1976, and 1980. Rutherford also dabbled in stock car racing, making 35 NASCAR Winston Cup starts from 1963 to 1988. Rutherford won in his first start, at Daytona International Speedway driving for Smokey Yunick. The win was for the second 125-mile qualifying race (see Gatorade Duel), which was, at the time, a points-paying NASCAR race. In 1981, Rutherford drove twelve races, the most he ever raced in a single NASCAR season. In addition, Rutherford competed in 5 editions of the International Race of Champions -- 1975, 1977, 1978, 1980, and 1984. He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1996, the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1993. ____________________

1963

John Andretti... Born ... One of the most versatile race car drivers in American history, winning in Indy car, NHRA Top Fuel Dragsters, endurance racing and NASCAR racing. John is the son of Aldo Andretti, John has a brother named Mark who had a talent for racing, but chose a different route, they both are nephews of IndyCar racing legend Mario Andretti (Aldo's twin), cousin of Mario's sons Michael and Jeff, and godson of four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A. J. Foyt. ____________________

1972

Bobby Isaac drove the Krauskopf Dodge to the win in the NASCAR GN 'Carolina 500'. Isaac passed Richard Petty on lap 382 and led the last 110 laps to take the checkered a lap ahead of Petty's Dodge. ____________________

1978

Casey Mears... Born ... USAC / CART / IRL and NASCAR driver. He is the nephew of four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Rick Mears and the son of Indy and off-road veteran Roger Mears.

Ed "Dutch" Schaefer... Died ... Eastern midget racer from the 1940s to the 1970s. Remembered as the man who saved the ARDC from extinction. Schaefer was elected President of the oldest midget racing club in the East in 1952. Near the point of extinction, Dutch managed to hold together a small group of devoted ARDC car owners and drivers, and brought the club and midget racing on the East Coast, back into the limelight. ____________________

1989

Bobby Gill won the All Pro Stock Car race at the Five Flags Speedway, Pensacola, FL. (Click here for the race report.)

Tommy Ellis won the 200-lap NASCAR Busch Grand National race at the Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, VA. (Click here for the race report.)

Mike Ewanitsko won the 200-lap NASCAR Winston Modified Tour race at the Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, VA. (Click here for the race report.)

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