Archive for Uncategorized

Oct
21

Bridgeport Speedway News and Events

Posted by: | Comments (0)
Bridgeport Speedway

BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY’S CHARLIE BRAY MEMORIAL EXPANDED TO TWO DAYS AND INCLUDES SUPER LATE MODELS AND BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS

BRIDGEPORT, NJ (October 21, 2011) – The 2011 season at Bridgeport Speedway will end with a blockbuster 2-day event. On the weekend of November 19 and 20th, the Charlie Bray Memorial is slated to have eight feature events with the Super Late Models and Big Block Modifieds co-headlining the program. This special event is named in honor of the late Nazareth Speedway Promoter and Bridgeport Speedway Official, who passed away suddenly on December, 8, 2008.

The action gets underway on Saturday with heat and consolation races for the Super Late Models, Big Block Modifieds and Bridgeport Modifieds on the big 5/8th mile track. After qualifying is complete, the Super Late Models will duke it out in a 25-lap affair with $3000 going to the victor. The previously postponed Bridgeport Modified feature from the Wingate Classic show will be staged as well with the first place finisher receiving $2500.

Also on Saturday, Small Block Modifieds will have a 25-lap main event on the quarter mile speedway following qualifying events. $1000 will be awarded to the winner of this contest on the inner dirt oval. Sail panels are allowed for this race on the quarter mile. An Allied Recycling Demolition Derby closes out the day’s action.

On Sunday, a 25-lap $3000 to win Big Block Modified feature tops the day’s activity. A 25-lap Bridgeport Modified feature from Saturday’s heat races could be worth $1200 to the victor if more than 30 cars attempted to qualify. The TSRS Sprint Cars and Proformance Cuts Outlaw Stocks jump into action on this second day of competition with heat races and features. The Vintage Stock Cars will round out the card. All of Sunday’s races take place on the outer oval.

On Saturday November 19, the pit area opens at 10:00 a.m. with grandstand gates unlocking at 11:00 a.m. Warm-ups get underway at noon with racing slated to start shortly after hot laps.

On Sunday November 20, the pit and grandstand gates open at 10:00 a.m. A pre-race pit party and driver re-draw is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. at the pavilion behind the main grandstand. An extra treat is in store for fans as Sunday’s meeting for drivers will be held at the grandstand pavilion. Warm-ups hit the track at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday with racing starting afterwards.

A 2-day general admission pass may be purchased for $45 and a single day grandstand ticket can be secured for $25. Kids 12 and under are admitted for free to the grandstand.

A 2-day pit admission pass is available for $60 and a single day wristband to the pits can be purchased for $40. No pit license is required for the Charlie Bray Memorial event.

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

Categories : Uncategorized
Comments (0)
Thunder on The Hill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES

147 CARS FILL GRANDVIEW PITS AT HOUSE OF THUNDER HALLOWEEN PARTY. . . . .
AIKIN EARNS $4,000, HOWARD $3,000 AS WHITMOYER, WEAN & GLATFELTER SHARE GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25'S VICTORIES SATURDAY NIGHT ON THE HILL

It was a great night of racing complimented by superb track conditions as the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented its' season finale with the traditional House of Thunder Halloween Party and the Grandview Thunder 5-25's at the Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. This features only program produced some great racing as Chad Glatfelter won the Legends feature as Nick Wean won a thriller with the ARDC Midgets. Craig Whitmoyer started seventeenth and won the 25 lap Sportsman feature and in the modified main event, Duane Howard wrestled the lead from Jeff Strunk to pocket $3,000 for the as Ed Aikin held off Dave Ely and a fast closing Robbie Stillwaggon to earn $4,000 for the URC win. Added attractions saw Dennis Bailey win the Vince's Towing Legend Owners Race as Bob Snyder won the Garden State Vintage Cars event. The night cap was the Monster Smash demolition derby that saw Matt Reese best a field of twelve starters. A whopping purse of over $36,000 was paid out to the one-hundred and forty-seven drivers who competed in this annual blockbuster event.

The 25 lap Palmer Candy Legends Feature opened the show with Chad Glatfelter of Spring Grove, PA earning the winner. Glatfelter led most of the race holding off some serious challenges from Scott Houdeshell. Glatfelter took the win over Houdeshell, Harlon Leppo and fifteenth place started Tim Bauer.

The 25 lap ARDC Midget feature was next and Alex Bright set the early pace. On lap five, while racing in the top five, Steve Buckwalter tangled with another car and took a violent flip in turn three. Buckwalter walked away uninjured. On the restart, Bright remained the leader with Brett Arndt in second and Nick Wean third. By lap ten, Wean was the leader but this race was far from over. Throughout the pack, there were cars racing three abreast with Ryan Smith now on the move. At lap fifteen, Wean remained the leader with Smith second and Bright third. Slower traffic was going to make this finish exciting as race leader Nick Wean threaded his way through traffic. In the closing laps, Smith and Arndt were closing in the Wean. With the checker flag waiving, Nick Wean took the win over Ryan Smith, Brett Arndt, Andrews Hannula and Alex Bright.

One of the "fun" events of the night was next with the Vince's Towing Legends Owners race. Eight former driver/owners answered the call and the race we certainly entertaining. The "Bailey Bunch" made up of the excitement Dennis Bailey take the win over Randy Bailey.

The sportsman were next to answer the call in the 13 lap BFP Specialty feature event. Blaine Sadler led the first lap with Paul Kline taking the lead on lap two. Kline set a blistering pace but all eyes were on Craig Whitmoyer who was charging to the front from his seventeenth starting position. Mike Loney, Jared Umbenhauer and Ryan Beltz were in the hunt and racing in the top five. On lap fifteen, we had a new leader with Craig Whitmoyer now at the front of the pack. In the final laps, slower traffic could change the outcome as Kline and Loney were again closing in on the leader. Whitmoyer was running the high groove, touching the outside boiler-plate with each lap, Whitmoyer held the lead all the way to the checker flag taking the win over Paul Kline, Jared Umbenhauer and Ryan Beltz.

In the eighteen car Garden State Vintage Car Race, Bob Snyder was the winner of the twelve lap feature event.

The most anticipated Trick or Treat Revenge Redraw was up next for the modifieds. The modifieds competed in timed warm-ups and the top eight fastest cars were Duane Howard, Ryan Godown, Mike Gular, MeMe DeSantis, Jeff Strunk, Ray Swinehart, AJ DeSantis and Shawn Reimert. BK Auto Parts & Esposito Racing posted a $200 bonus to one of the eight fast time qualifiers. The eight drivers drew from a witches hat looking for the one treat. After several drivers pulled a trick, it was Ray Swinehart who drew the treat and collected the $200 bonus. In the revenge redraw, each driver drew a numbered pumpkin then had to give that number to another driver of their choice. It became real interesting when Shawn Reimert drew the number eight. After some hesitation and much heckling from the crowd, Reimert said, "I know he's my neighbor, but I have to give the eight to Duane Howard". Interesting enough, when Howard took his turn to draw and pulled the number seven, he exchanged the favor and offered that number to Reimert. Ray Swinehart was treated with the pole and AJ DeSantis the outside front row. Jeff Strunk started third, MeMe DeSantis fourth, Mike Gular fifth, Ryan Godown sixth as Shawn Reimert and Duane Howard rounded out the top eight.

With fireworks bursting in the sky, the green flag fell to start the 25 lap BPG Modified feature. AJ DeSantis jumped into the early lead with Jeff Strunk in the hunt running second. DeSantis did a masterful job at the front of the pack as Strunk was challenging for the lead. DeSantis and Strunk were in a side-by-side battle and on lap seven, Duane Howard moved into third. Howard was reeling in the leaders who were still in a battle of their own for the lead.

On lap nine, Strunk powered into the lead as DeSantis drifted high in turn three. The first and only caution of the race was displayed on lap ten for Shawn Reimert who stopped in turn three. The restate would be interesting with Strunk, AJ DeSantis and Howard in the top three. At the drop of the green, Strunk held the lead although DeSantis did fight back. DeSantis now had to defend his second place spot but on lap eleven, Howard made the move to take over second. The chase was on, Howard was running down Jeff Strunk. Meanwhile, Ryan Godown was heading to the front as well. By lap fifteen, the top five was Strunk, Howard, AJ DeSantis, Ryan Godown and Swinehart.

And this one is not over yet. With five laps remaining, Howard caught Strunk and the race was again underway with plenty of slower traffic just ahead to make it interesting. The two car battle brought the fans to their feet, and on the white flag lap, Howard and Strunk tangled at the near end of the backstretch. Howard took the lead with Strunk in second and looking for a move to regain the top spot. For the final lap, Howard held the top spot with Jeff Strunk second, Ryan Godown third, AJ DeSantis fourth and Mike Gular fifth.

The PPB 25 lap URC sprint feature was next on the program, making this event their final point race of the Rislone Sprint Series. The Grandview show also marked the final point race of the Valley Forge Inc Pennsylvania Sprint Series. At the drop of the green flag, Ed Aikin took the lead with Dave Ely in second and challenging. Aikin could not get away from Ely and on lap five, Ely became the new leader. Aikin refused to give up and challenged for the lead once again. On lap ten, Aikin took back the lead but Ely was not going to close the books on this race.

At the halfway mark, Aikin, Ely and Robbie Stillwaggon were the three with Rory Janney and Josh Weller in the top five. Ely reeled in Aikin once again and on lap twenty-two, it was two car race. The first and only caution of the race was displayed on lap twenty-three when Jeff Fifthian spun in two one. On the restart and with just two laps remaining, Ely gave it all he had going into turn one and as the two charged out of turn two, Ed Aikin nosed ahead. Suddenly, Robbie Stillwaggon moved into the picture and he was challenging Ely for second.

With the checker flag waiving, Aikin took the URC win sponsored by Pioneer Pole Building. A near dead heat finish saw Robbie Stillwaggon earn second with Dave Ely third, Rory Janney fourth and JJ Grasso fifth. Curt Michael started tenth and finished ninth in the feature event to earn his eighth URC Championship crown driving the Bill Gallagher owned sprint car. Aikin earned in total $4,000 for the win, collecting a $1,000 bonus from Paul Messick of Viper-Venon racing fuel. JJ Grasso was the Fred's Trailer Parts Hard Charger of the race.

In the twelve car Monster Smash Demolition Derby, Matt Reese was the winner.

25 LAP PALMER CANDY LEGENDS FEATURE- - - #27 Chad Glatfelter, #5 Scott Houdeshell, #15H Harlon Leppo, #890 Tim Bauer, #21 Cody Haines, #94T Tim Henry, #07 Bob Stough, #44 Scott Gobrecht, #12J Clint Penkauskas, #4 Shane Glatfelter, #75R Chris Spidle, #53 Bill Diehl, #77x Randy Fetterolf, #90 Scott Spidle, #45 Andy Whaling, #14w Ed Wentz, #46 Pat McDermott, #02 Jim Baker, #21 Greg Burd, #77 Scott Wilkerson.

25 LAP ARDC MIDGET FEATURE - - - -#78 Nick Wean, #33 Ryan Smith, #46 Brett Arndt, #89 Andrew Hannula, #77 Alex Bright, #41 Mike Miller, #12 Drew Heistand, #57 Jason Rice, #19 Steven Drevicki, #11 Eric Heydenrich, #2 Shawn Jackson, #3 Joe Butera, #16 Dave Shirk, #01 Steven Bull, #52 Tim Buckwalter, #83 Bruce Buckwalter Jr.,#0 Steven Buckwalter, #53 Randy Reid, #20 Carey Becker, #6 Dusty Heistand, #51 PJ Gargiulo, #07 Jimmy Glenn, #17 Ryan Watt.

10 LAP VINCE'S TOWING LEGENDS OWNERS RACE- - -#81 Dennis Bailey, #17 Randy Bailey, #41B Vince Gagliardo, #14 Rob Breitenstein, #611 Jim Reid, #327 Don Schaeffer, #39 Skip Smith, #9 Terry Hafer.

25 LAP BFP SPECIALTY SPORTSMAN FEATURE- - - -#99 Craig Whitmoyer, #14X Paul Kline, #17d Mike Loney, #19u Jared Umbenhauer, #221 Ryan Beltz, #611 Brad Grim, #14d Nick DeSantis, #71 Mike Mamana, #72 Ray Woodall Jr., #15 Mike Lisowski, #14f Joe Funk, #8 Doug Hendricks, #75 Blaine Sadler, #31 Harry Landis, #00 John Kovatch, #64 Wayne Witmer, #83 Jeremy Hertzog, #17x Kevin Beach, #51 Erik Renninger.

25 LAP PBG MODIFIED FEATURE- - - - -#4 Duane Howard, #357 Jeff Strunk, #R1 Ryan Godown, #88a AJ DeSantis, #53 Mike Gular, #88d MeMe DeSantis, #21k Craig Whitmoyer, #33 Ray Swinehart, #1c Craig VonDohren, #3A Kevin Albert Jr., #81 Terry Meitzler, #117 Kevin Hirthler, #976 Don Norris Jr., #17 Ryan Grim, #41 Glenn Strunk, #37c Nate Christman, #19 Jordan Umbenhauer, #41v Jon Kellner, #31 Chris Esposito, #74w John Willman, #14 Kenny Gilmore, #2 Addison Meitzler, #327 Brad Missimer, #18 Michael Weinert, #917 Jarrod Miller, #58s Shawn Reimert. DNS #39 Todd Smith.

25 LAP PPB URC FEATURE- - - - -#7 Ed Aiken, #89 Robbie Stillwaggon, #55 Dave Ely, #88 Rory Janney, #37 JJ Grasso, #99 Josh Weller, #73 Kramer Williamson, #39 Tim Hogue, #5g Curt Michael, #15 Mark Bitner, #88b Andy Best, #2 Art Leidl, #56 Randy West, #12 Jimmy Stitzel, #08 Jason Clauss, #47 JR Barry, #2L Dave Martin, #54 Jeff Fifthian, #22 Troy Betz, #17j Jonathan Swanson. Hard Charger: JJ Grasso 7

MONSTER SMASH DEMO DERBY- - - - - -Matt Reese (12 cars competed)

This completes the 22nd year of the award winning Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at the Grandview Speedway. The Grandview Thunder 5-25's was the 102nd Thunder on the Hill event since 1990.

Categories : Uncategorized
Comments (0)
The United States Auto Club.

TRAXXAS USAC SILVER CROWN CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RACE RESULTS: October 15, 2011 – Toledo, Ohio – Toledo Speedway – “Rollie Beale 150”

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Kody Swanson, 19, Team Six-R-14.809; 2. Jerry Coons Jr., 27, RW-15.025; 3. Bobby East, 6, Klatt-15.046; 4. Eric Gordon, 2, Bowman/Canine-15.088; 5. Tanner Swanson, 23, Team 6R/TK-15.126; 6. Bryan Clauson, 22, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-15.153; 7. Darren Hagen, 99, RE-15.159; 8. Russ Gamester, 51, Gamester-15.197; 9. Tracy Hines, 17, RW-15.220; 10. Brian Tyler, 21, Team 6R-15.242; 11. Levi Jones, 10, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-15.286; 12. Kyle Hamilton, 06, Hamilton-15.323; 13. Shane Holling+sworth, 20, Nolen-15.337; 14. David Byrne, 40, Byrne-15.374; 15. Kyle Larson, 71, Kunz-15.465; 16. Derek Hagar, 91, RE-15.504; 17. Doug Berryman, 63, DePalma-15.699. 18. A.J. Fike, 3, RFMS-NT; 19. Jimmy Kite, 25, Sachs-NT.

FEATURE: (150 laps) 1. Kody Swanson, 2. Bryan Clauson, 3. Bobby East, 4. Jerry Coons Jr., 5. Darren Hagen, 6. Brian Tyler, 7. Levi Jones, 8. Kyle Hamilton, 9. Shane Hollingsworth, 10. Eric Gordon, 11. Tracy Hines, 12. David Byrne, 13. Kyle Larson, 14. Derek Hagar, 15. A.J. Fike, 16. Russ Gamester, 17. Jimmy Kite, 18. Tanner Swanson, 19. Doug Berryman.
------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-150 K.Swanson.

FINAL SILVER CROWN SERIES STANDINGS: 1-Jones-408; 2-Coons-405; 3-Larson-347; 4-Hines-336; 5-Tyler-316; 6-East-312; 7-T.Swanson-301; 8-Bud Kaeding-269; 9-Clauson-269; 10-K.Swanson-210.

Categories : Uncategorized
Comments (0)
Thunder on The Hill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES

URC's JOSH WELLER LOOKS FOR HOME TRACK VICTORY AT GRANDVIEW. . . . . . .
FEATURES ONLY TREAT FANS TO BIG NIGHT OF RACING AS NAPA THUNDER SERIES PRESENTS HOUSE OF THUNDER HALLOWEEN PARTY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 6 PM

Josh Weller of Mertztown, PA likes the Grandview Speedway and this Saturday night, he would like nothing more then to score a URC victory for car owners Pat and Kathy Palladino. Weller owns four career URC wins with two of those victories coming at the Grandview Speedway.

Weller is just one URC driver chasing the $3,000 winner's share of the Pioneer Pole Buildings feature event. A possible $4,000 payoff will go to the URC feature winner if they are using Viper-Venom fuel and displaying a decal. As Weller chases the victory, Curt Michael and JJ Grasso will settle their battle for the URC Championship that will be decided Saturday night. Dave Ely, Randy West, Kramer Williamson and Ed Aikin are also contenders for the URC win. Along with the Rislone URC Sprints, the Grandview Thunder 5-25's will also include the 358 Modifieds, ARDC Midgets, Sportsman and Legends cars. Three added feature attractions on the program include the Vince's Towing Legend Owners Race, the Garden State Vintage Cars and the Monster Smash Demolition Derby will close out the night of features only. The House of Thunder (Grandview Speedway) will swing open the gates at 4 PM with the first feature taking the green flag at 6 PM.

The award winning specialty event NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will bring it all together with a big season finale, the House of Thunder Halloween Party and Grandview Thunder 5-25's. The Saturday, October 15 event will mark the one-hundred and second Thunder Series event at the Grandview Speedway.

With thanks to Jim Gallagher and Vertical Wave Telephone Communications, some $475 in cash will be distributed to the race fans. First off, the three best costumes of the night will earn $75, $50 and $25 respectfully and, the winners will be invited to take part in the always joyous victory lane ceremonies. With help from the Racer's Roundtable gals, Vertical will have a ball toss, throwing a minimum of twenty balls into the crowd that carry a value from $5 to two balls with a $50 value. The treats will continue with plenty of Halloween Candy provide by the Palmer Candy Company of Reading, PA.

The 358 Modifieds will have timed warm-ups to determine the starting line-up for the BPG $3,000 to win 25 lap feature. The top eight drivers from timed warm-ups will take part in the Trick or Treat Revenge Redraw. Grandview's best talent will make-up the starting field including Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk, Doug Manmiller, Craig VonDohren, Ryan Godown and Kevin Hirthler.

In the BFD Specialty Sportsman field, entries include Mike Loney, Doug Hendricks, Kevin Beach, Jared Umbenhauer, Brad Brightbill, Sammy Piazza and Mike Mammana. The sportsman will also follow the format of timed warm-ups to determine the starting line-up. In the ARDC line-up, expect Steve, Tim and Bruce Buckwalter, Ryan Watt, Eric Heydenreich, Ryan Smith and Brett Arndt. Last by not least, Legend entries include Scott Gobrecht, Harlon Leppo, Tim Henry and Mike Roberts.

Legend Owners are asked to pre-enter the Vince's Towing event by calling Bob Miller at 443-513-4456. Please be sure to provide you name and car number. Vince's Towing will offer $300 to the winner with $200 being paid for second and $100 for third in this fun and always crowd pleasing event.

It's a big night of racing filled with talented drivers and great racing along with some special trick or treat activities. Race fans are encouraged to dress up for Halloween and join the feature winners in the always joyous victory lane.

2011 NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 22nd Season
presented by: VERTICAL Telephone Systems and Lee Myles Transmissions
Grandview Speedway Bechtelsville, PA

Next Event:
Event #102
When: Saturday, October 15 Gates Open 4 PM Race Time 6 PM
What: Grandview THUNDER 5-25's House of Thunder Halloween Party
Features Only: 358 Modifieds, URC Sprints, ARDC Midgets, Sportsman & Legends
Plus: Garden State Vintage Stock Cars, Monster Smash Demo Derby & Vince's Towing Legend Owners Race
Rain Date: Sunday, October 16 4 PM
Where: Grandview Speedway 43 Passmore Road, Route 100 Bechtelsville, PA 19505, ten mile north of Pottstown, PA
Admission: Adults $25, Children 6-11 $5 Under 6 Free
Pit Fee: $30
Track #: 610-754-7688
Website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or www.grandviewspeedway.com

Categories : Uncategorized
Comments (0)
Oct
10

CARQUEST GASOLINE ALLEY NEWS

Posted by: | Comments (0)
The Pados brothers, Ed (left) and Steve (right).

Allentown, PA: CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Welcomes Jason Meyers, Levi Jones, Darren Hagen, Bob Miller And Gary Palmer To Tonight's Show
By:Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media

The extremely popular and nationally acclaimed CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Internet Show cranks up the airwaves on Monday evening with another fabulous edition of their show on October 10th as show hosts Ed and Steve Pados welcome in a multitude of top personalities involved with the exciting world of motorsports. The show airs from 6 to 8 PM every Monday evening on channels 103 and 137 and worldwide on the Internet. The Gang has been serving the racing world for the past nine years on the airwaves and is well noted for their well noted "theme" show format and will host the 542nd edition of their show since they hit the airwaves and their 331st show since joining forces with the party channel at WALN Digital Cable and "Happy Jack" Burns on Channels 103 and 137. The Gasoline Alley Team of Ed and Steve Pados looks forward to more of the same great format they have been following since the inception of their hit show back in 2002 as they highlight the past, present and future of auto racing with their great show.

With this edition of the show, the Gang will welcome in a diverse group of racing stars and personalities who have excelled during the season in racing or have accomplished their goals at winning at championship during the current race season. The hottest winged sprint car driver in the country and defending World of Outlaw Champion Jason Meyers rejoins the Gang to talk about his recent string of wins that included the coveted National Open triumph at Williams Grove on Friday night to the tune of $50,000.00. Jason doubled up the weekend with a $10,000.00 win at Rolling Wheels on Saturday evening as he pads his series leading point total with the season winding down. USAC driving star Levi Jones showed his versatility and talent by capturing the $10,000.00 final at the Tri-City Speedway Gold Crown Nationals Midget event and rejoins the Gang to talk about his latest win as well as his second $10,000.00 payday in two weeks with his triumph at Lawrenceburg Speedway the week prior. Levi is leading in both the USAC Silver Crown and Sprint Car point chases as well as sitting in fourth place in the National Drivers Standings for 2011. Darren Hagen, the gifted open wheel driving talent, rejoins the Gang to talk about his opening night win at Tri-City Speedway and to talk about the close point battle he has going with Bryan Clauson for the 2011 USAC Midget driving title. Just 19 points separate the driving duo and the title will go down to the last event at Irwindale as part of the annual Turkey Night Grand Prix. Bob Miller, the very successful co-promoter of the Thunder on the Hill Series rejoins the show to talk about his final offering in 2011, the always exciting 5/25 lap features program at the Grandview Speedway on Saturday night and the twist he has put on the event to establish the starting line-up for the Modified portion of the evening. Gary Palmer, the successful promoter of the New York based Accord Speedway, will once again join the Gang to talk about his curtain closer at the Accord Speedway this coming Saturday afternoon with an over the top ten division show that will rock the Catskill Mountains.

The popular award winning TV/Internet show offers a live internet video feed to all of the Internet subscribers to view the wide assortment of the many racing videos that are played while the show is in progress and to enjoy the chat sessions with the many great personalities from within the racing community who pay the Gang a visit to discuss racing. As always, a surprise or two will be expected as the Gasoline Alley Gang continues to bring the racing community the fastest, funniest and most informed racing show on the airwaves today. All shows produced by GA Motorsports Media are carefully researched, authenticated and fully scripted to produce for our loyal sponsors, guests and racing fans the best show on the airwaves today.

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues with its outstanding line-up of talented guests with this week's edition of the show. The Show's programming is available on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet www.walncableradio.com for the Audio portion and: livestream.com/walncableradio/old for the video portion. The Show is available on Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 103, and 137 and is live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM.

Join the Gasoline Alley broadcasting team of Ed and Steve Pados on Monday evening, October 10th as they take you on a two-hour circular journey with their well documented, very informative and extremely funny show.

Should you have questions on how to be a part of the show through advertising, appearances or remotes, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; or the WALN Studios at: 610 791 1818. You may also email: steveswp@ptd.net

RACING NEWS THE WAY IT IS MEANT TO BE

Categories : Uncategorized
Comments (0)
Bill Thomas

NEW AWARD ADDED: $25 HARD LUCK AWARD FOR 270cc and 600cc Micro-Sprint features On Saturday, October 8, the Bill Thomas Memorial Micro-Sprint Nationals will be contested at Bridgeport Speedway. 30-lap features for the 270cc and 600cc Micro-Sprints will share the spotlight with $1000 going to the victor of each main event. Plus, open Modifieds have been added to the card. Through sponsorship efforts by the family of Bill Thomas, the purse of this year's event has been enhanced for the 270cc and 600cc Micro-Sprints. All finishing places from second on back through the field will be increased. The take the green money is now $80. In addition, a $50 hard-charger award will be up for grabs in each of the Micro-Sprint feature events. This annual season ending race honors the late William "Bill" Thomas IV, who passed away on October 23, 2010 following a courageous battle with cancer. Thomas was active in racing since the early 90s and an ardent supporter of Bridgeport Speedway's Micro-Sprint race program. On Saturday, October 8, the gates will open at 3:00 PM. Warm-ups will get underway at 5:00 PM with action set to begin shortly after hot laps. Pit admission will be $30. General grandstand admission will be $15 with no charge for kids 12 and under. Entry forms for the Bill Thomas Memorial Micro-Sprint Nationals are available at the speedway and at www.bpspeedway.com under the driver forms tab. Additional sponsorships are available as well. Please contact Mike Wisniewski at mike@bpspeedway.com NOTE: PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY FORMS PRIOR TO RACEDAY TO SAVE MONEY ENTRY FEE Up to 10/7 $50.00 Day of race $75.00

Categories : Uncategorized
Comments (0)
Ryan Watt the 2011 Bridgeport Modified Champion

BRIDGEPORT, NJ (October 2, 2011) On Championship Night 2011 at
Bridgeport Speedway, Ryan Watt wrapped up the 2011 Bridgeport Modified title with his fifth feature win of the year. In the Proformance Cuts Outlaw Stock Car main events, Rick Broschard took the checkered flag in the contest on the 5/8th mile oval and the quarter mile race was won by Jeremy Doerr. Pat Conaway was crowned the 2011 Proformance Cuts Outlaw Stock Car champion. Chuck Palmucci racked up the win in the TSRS Sprint Car feature. The Powder Puff race went to Fay Marion.

At the start of the 25-lap double point season finale for the Bridgeport Modifieds, Matt Budd bolted to the front with Keith Weber, Frank Dorry, Jr., Jesse Hill and Jordan Watson in tow. Watson motored into third with two laps completed and became the leader on lap 3 after a restart. With five circuits recorded, Watson was pulling away with Brett Kressley, Ryan Anderson and Ryan Watt next in line. By lap 7, Watt had worked his way into third and was closing in on Kressley for the runner-up spot. After a good battle for second, Watt took over the spot on the ninth tour as Watson was building up his lead. Watson’s big advantage over his rivals evaporated when the caution flag flew for Ken Eckert, Jr. on lap 11. On the ensuing restart, Watt sped around Watson to take over the lead. Once in front, Watt broke free from Watson with Chad James running in third. Watt’s advantage over his rivals was a full straightaway lead when Keith Weber’s spin brought out the final caution flag of the race on lap 23. Watt held off Watson on the final restart and crossed the finish line in first to win his fifth Bridgeport Modified feature of the season. With
Watson in second, James finished in third. Ryan Anderson came home in fourth with Travis Hill taking fifth. With the victory, Watt won the 2011 Bridgeport Modified title over Watson. Matt Budd and Ryan Watt were winners in the Bridgeport Modified heats.

Rick Broschard took home the checkered flag in the 15-lap Proformance Cuts Outlaw Stock car race on the 5/8th mile oval. In the double point finale, Jeremy Doerr grabbed the lead at the start and built up a full straightaway lead at the halfway point. Broschard, who started the feature in eleventh place, moved into second place with nine circuits completed. After a lap 13 restart, Doerr and Broschard battled for the lead. On the last lap, Broschard took the lead after he scooted below Doerr on the exit of turn two. With Doerr taking second, Brian Ludwig's strong run resulted in a third place finish. Tommy Beamer and Billy Wroble completed the top five.

In the first ever Proformance Cuts Outlaw Stock Car event on the quarter mile track, Jeremy Doerr was the victor. Doerr set the pace from start to finish to win the 20-lap non-point contest. Second place went to Tommy Beamer as he held off a hard charging Billy Wroble. Pat Hires took fourth with Bob Hopely finishing in fifth.

Ryan Watt won his second feature of the evening by claiming the 25-lap Big Block Modified race on the quarter mile. Making his first start on the inner dirt oval, Dave Dissinger took the lead at the start and began to encounter lap traffic with five laps completed. In the midst of lap traffic, Watt wiggled his way past Dissinger to take over the front running spot on lap 6. Watt held off Richie Pratt, Jr. on
several second half restarts to win his second race of the year on the inner oval. With Pratt, Jr. securing second, Dissinger's good run resulted in a third place finish. Rick Wegner and Darren McCaughey rounded out the top five. Big Block Modified qualifying events were won by Mike Brannigan, Richie Pratt, Jr.and Dave Dissinger.

Chuck Palmucci won the TSRS Sprint Car Feature

In the caution free 20-lap TSRS Sprint Car main event, Chuck Palmucci came from his seventh starting spot to take the checkered flag. Stef Palmai headed the field for the first nine laps before Phil Meisner, Jr. gained control of the lead. On lap 13, Palmucci slipped by Meisner to gain the top spot and went on to lead the balance of the race. Meisner claimed second place with Kyle Reinhart grabbing third.
Completing the top five finishers were Mike Esposito and Bobby Sandt. With an eighth place finish, Chris Allen, Jr. collected the 2011 TSRS Sprint Car championship. John Wyers, Bob DeVault and Kyle Reinhart were victors in the TSRS Sprint Car heat races.

Chris Allen, Jr. is the 2011 TSRS Sprint Car Champion

In the 15-lap Powder Puff race, Fay Marion bested the field of seven entrants.

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.

BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY RESULTS - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2011
Bridgeport Modifieds
Heat 1 - 1. Matt Budd 2. Travis Hill 3. Ryan Anderson 4. Keith Weber
5. Jesse Hill 6. Brett Ballard
Heat 2 - 1. Ryan Watt 2. Neal Williams 3. Frank Dorry, Jr. 4. Jordan
Watson 5. Chad James 6. Brett Kressley

BRIDGEPORT MODIFIED FEATURE - 25 LAPS
1. RYAN WATT 2. Jordan Watson 3. Chad James 4. Ryan Anderson 5. Travis
Hill 6. Brett Kressley 7. Neal Williams 8. Ron Roberts 9. Dave Witte
10. Jesse Hill 11. Matt Budd 12. Sean Gunther 13. Jeff Duprez 14. Eric
Engstrom 15. John Bilofsky 16. Keith Weber 17. Dan Cogdill, Sr. 18.
Ken Eckert, Jr. 19. Jason Kosch 20. Brett Ballard 21. Frank Dorry, Jr.
2011 BRIDGEPORT MODIFIED CHAMPION: RYAN WATT

PROFORMANCE CUTS OUTLAW STOCKS FEATURE - 5/8th MILE - 15 LAPS
1. RICK BROSCHARD 2. Jeremy Doerr 3. Brian Ludwig 4. Tommy Beamer 5.
Billy Wroble 6. Terry Griffin 7. Bob Hopely 8. Bob Dooley 9. Jeff
Dirkes 10. Andy Whittaker 11. Nick Gargiulo 12.Joe Meron 13. Anthony
DiBenedetto 14. Mike Paprella 15.Spider Ensinger 16. Josh Denny 17.
Tommy Boehlert 18. Cheri LaClaire 19. Tom Woodrow 20. Pete Ellis 21.
Gary Klimeczak 22. Russell Wurst 23. Pat Conaway 24. Ken Watson, Jr.
25. PJ Oliver 26. Phil Gould
DNS: Jim Hughes

PROFORMANCE CUTS OUTLAW STOCKS FEATURE - QUARTER MILE - 20 LAPS
1. JEREMY DOERR 2. Tommy Beamer 3. Billy Wroble 4. Pat Hires 5. Bob
Hopely 6. Brian Ludwig 7. Bob Dooley 8. Spider Ensinger 9. Pete Ellis
10. Josh Denny 11. Cheri LaClaire 12.Jeff Dirkes 13. Tom Woodrow 14.
Joe Meron 15. Terry Griffin 16. Nick Gargiulo 17. Gary Klimeczak
DNS: Jim Hughes, Pat Conaway, PJ Oliver, Phil Gould, Ken Watson,
Russell Wurst, Rick Broschard, Mike Papparella, Tommy Boehlert, Andy
Whittaker, Anthony DiBenedetto
2011 PROFORMANCE CUTS OUTLAW STOCK CAR CHAMPION: PAT CONAWAY

Big Block Modifieds Quarter Mile
Heat 1 - 1. Mike Brannigan 2. Eric Renninger 3. Brett Ballard 4. Frank
Holmes 5. Kevin Belmont 6. Roy Wiest
Heat 2 - 1. Richie Pratt, Jr. 2. Ryan Watt 3. Ron Roberts 4. Bruce
Gsell 5. Corey Andersen 6. Bryant Brown
Heat 3 - 1. Dave Dissinger 2. Darren McCaughey 3. Rick Wegner, Jr. 4.
Jesse Hill 5. Scott Hulmes 6. Pete Serra

BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FEATURE QUARTER MILE - 25 LAPS
1. RYAN WATT 2. Richie Pratt, Jr. 3. Dave Dissinger 4. Rick Wegner,
Jr. 5. Darren McCaughey 6. Ron Roberts 7. Bruce Gsell 8. Brett Ballard
9. Jesse Hill 10. Kevin Vaclavicek 11. Frank Holmes 12. Eric Renninger
13. Mike Brannigan 14. Scott Hulmes 15. Bryant Brown 16. Roy Wiest 17.
Ryan Simmons 18. Kevin Belmont 19. Corey Andersen 20. Pete Serra
DNS: Kyle Borror, Wes Camp

TSRS Sprint Cars
Heat 1 - 1. John Wyers 2. Bill Case, Jr. 3. Frank Lieto 4. Bobby Sandt
5. Torrey Rose 6. Bill Corsa
Heat 2 - 1. Bob DeVault 2. Brian Carber 3. Chris Allen, Jr. 4. Mike
Esposito 5. Bruce Kindberg 6. Ryan Smith
Heat 3 - 1. Kyle Reinhart 2. Chuck Palmucci 3. Phil Meisner, Jr. 4.
Stef Palmai 5. Jeff Schall 6. Stephanie Stevens

TSRS SPRINT CARS FEATURE - 20 LAPS
1. CHUCK PALMUCCI 2. Phil Meisner, Jr. 3. Kyle Reinhardt 4. Mike
Esposito 5. Bobby Sandt 6. John Wyers 7. Stef Palmai 8. Chris Allen,
Jr. 9. Brian Carber 10. Torrey Rose 11. Stephanie Stevens 12. Ryan
Smith 13. Bob DeVault 14. Jeff Schall 15. Scott Frach 16. Joe Lord
17. Bruce Kindberg 18. Ed Newhouser 19. Bill Corsa 20. Adam Carberry
21. Frank Lieto 22. Joe Puzzella 23. Bill Case, Jr.
DNS: Jamie Kostic
2011 TSRS SPRINT CAR CHAMPION: CHRIS ALLEN, JR.

POWDER PUFF FEATURE - 20 LAPS
1. FAY MARION 2. Brittany Ballard 3. Beth Pratt 4. Ginger Cogdill 5.
Barb Schuler 6. Jaclynne Oldt 7. Shannon Brady

Categories : Uncategorized
Comments (0)

Archives