Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Bridgeport, NJ 08014
Office: 856-467-4407
24 hr. info: 856-467-4408
E-mail: mike@bpspeedway.com
Website: www.bpspeedway.com
Twitter: twitter.com/bridgeportspeed
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This Wednesday at Bridgeport Speedway
Located in Southern New Jersey -- just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware at exit 14 off of I-295

TOM HAGER MEMORIAL WITH FIREWORKS!
Wednesday July 3, 2013

On Wednesday July 3, the Tom Hager Memorial, a 43-lap Big Block Modified Poker Series event, and a fireworks display highlight a special three-division card. A 30-lap contest will serve as the third hand of the Crate/Sportsman Poker Series with $1000 going to the winner and a multitude of contingency awards to be awarded. Along with the Big Block Modifieds and Crate/Sportsman, the third event in Black Flagged Racing’s Outlaw Stock Car Shoot-Out Series will take place. The winner of the 20-lap feature race for the full-fendered cars will go home with $500 and plenty of extra awards, including lap money, will be up for grabs. In addition to the great racing and fireworks display, Avery Racing and Do It Duo For Pets, Inc. are teaming up to collect pet supplies for those affected by Hurricane Sandy and the Oklahoma Tornado. Donations will be collected at the main grandstand ticket office and in the pits at the Avery Racing Outlaw Stock Car team trailer. Pet food, cat litter, toys, bedding, gift cards, and monetary donations are among the items being accepted. Anyone who donates an item will be automatically entered into a raffle for an adult bicycle. A Kid’s Bike Raffle with all proceeds benefitting Do It For Duo will take place on this night as well. On Wednesday, July 3, the pit gates will open at 3:30 p.m. The grandstand turnstiles will unlock at 4:30 p.m. Racing starts at 6:30 p.m. Adult (16 and older) admission will be $27 with students (10-15) being admitted for $12. Kids 9 and under are free. Admittance to the pits is $37. The first 100 kids through the turnstiles will receive goodie bags courtesy of Avery Racing.

Every night is an event

FRIDAY – JULY 5 – NO RACING

SATURDAY – JULY 6 – NO RACING

FRIDAY – JULY 12 - $500 TO WIN 600CC MICRO-SPRINT FEATURE COURTESY OF S&D RACING, GARDEN STATE VINTAGE STOCK CARS, 270CC MICRO-SPRINTS & 4-CYLINDER ENDURO CARS.

SATURDAY – JULY 13 – BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS, CRATE/SPORTSMAN, & OUTLAW STOCK CARS. PLUS WOMEN ON WHEELS – POWDER PUFF RACES ON THE INNER OVAL

Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Bridgeport, NJ 08014
Office: 856-467-4407
24 hr. info: 856-467-4408
E-mail: mike@bpspeedway.com
Website: www.bpspeedway.com
Twitter: twitter.com/bridgeportspeed
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COMING EVENTS:

Wed 6/12 - Night of Wings 2013 with special appearance by Dave Blaney (Raindate is 6/13)
410 Sprint Cars (25L and $7,000 to win) & TSRS Sprint Cars (20L)
4:00 p.m. - Pit gates open
5:00 p.m. - Grandstand gates open
7:30 p.m. - Racing starts

Fri 6/14 - Fast and Furious Fridays - $500 to win 600cc Micro-Sprint feature courtesy of S&D Racing, Black Flagged Racing’s 270cc Micro-Sprint Bonus Night & 8-Cylinder Enduro on 1/4 Mile
600cc Micro-Sprints (20L), 270cc Micro-Sprints (20L), 4-Cylinder Enduro Cars (20L), & 8-Cylinder Enduro (50L)
5:00 p.m. - Gates open
7:15 p.m. - Racing starts

Sat 6/15 - Saturday Night Stars - Twin 20’s for Big Block Modifieds and Crate/Sportsman (Regular and make-up feature from 5/11)
Big Block Modifieds (2-20L), Crate/Sportsman (20L & 20L feature from 5/11), Outlaw Stock Cars (15L) & D.A.’s Auto Body and Repair Rookie Series
4:00 p.m. - Pit gates open
5:00 p.m. - Grandstand gates open
6:30 p.m. - Racing starts

WATT WINS HIS SECOND BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FEATURE OF THE YEAR AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

Bridgeport, NJ (June 9, 2013) – On Nostalgia Night at Bridgeport Speedway, Ryan Watt won his second Big Block Modified feature of the year. Bob Lilick took the checkered flag in the Crate/Sportsman race while his brother, Kris, won the D.A.’S Auto Body and Repair Rookie race. Ron Frees was the victor in the Outlaw Stock Car feature.

At the start of the 30-lap Big Block Modified feature, Sam Martz grabbed the lead and was trailed by Scott Irwin, Bob Sarkisian, Ryan Watt, and Eric Kormann. After a first lap caution and restart, Martz remained on top. Watt, who started the event in ninth, migrated into third place on lap 4. With five tours recorded in the books, Martz had a half-straightaway advantage over Irwin, Watt, Kormann, and Sarkisian. One revolution later, Martz’s comfortable margin disappeared as Dave Witte’s spin in the fourth corner brought out the yellow flag. Martz maintained his lead when racing resumed with Watt slipping by Irwin for the runner-up position. Watt was closing in on Martz when the yellow lights reappeared for Mike Iles on lap 8. As action got back underway, Watt blasted by Martz for the lead and Kormann followed him to gain second place. The top three of Watt, Kormann, and Martz remained intact until the yellow lights flickered on during the twelfth circuit for Richie Pratt, Jr. and David Hunt. On the restart, Watt and Kormann waged a side-by-side tussle for the lead with Watt keeping the top running spot. Following a caution period on lap 13 for Scott Irwin, Watt repelled another attempt by Kormann for the lead. At the halfway point, Jimmy Horton drove into third place. Watt was beginning to pull away when the final yellow flag of the event came out on lap 17 for the slowing cars of Dom Buffalino and Martz. As the green flag waved for the last time, Watt continued to set the pace with Horton edging by Kormann for second and Rick Laubach climbing into fourth. With seven laps to go, Watt and Horton were in close quarters. As the final laps clicked off, Watt began to pull away from Horton and eventually, he comfortably crossed the finished line in front for his second win of the year. Horton wound up in second with Kormann coming home in third. Laubach was fourth and Pratt, Jr. completed the race in fifth place. Dave Witte, Bob Sarkisian, and Ryan Watt were the winners in the Big Block Modified heat races.

After taking the lead on the third tour, Bob Lilick paced the field for the remaining distance to win the 20-lap main event for the Crate/Sportsman. Prior to the win, Lilick’s last appearance in victory lane at Bridgeport Speedway was 2006. Kevin Belmont, who led the first two circuits, finished in the runner-up position. Marc Herman, Steve Searock, and Mike Cogdill rounded out the top five. The Crate Sportsman qualifying events were taken by Matt Budd, Steve Searock, and Marc Herman.

Kris Lilick captured the 8-lap D.A.’S Auto Body and Repair Rookie Series feature for the third time this season. Ian Humphreys, Tyler Hulmes, Jeff Bubori,and Jesse Bonaduce followed Lilick across the finish line.

In the 15-lap Outlaw Stock Car feature, Ron Frees held off a late charge from Jimmy Avery to record his fourth victory of the season. Frees inherited the lead from Brian Ludwig on the eleventh tour after mechanical issues caused Ludwig to retire from the race. With Avery taking second, Tom Wills, Sr. finished in third. Fourth went to Tom Wills, Jr. and TJ Henry took fifth. Jimmy Avery and Tom Wills, Sr. were the victors in the Outlaw Stock Car heat races.

The Night of Wings 2013 show takes place on Wednesday, June 12 featuring the 410 Sprint Cars in a 25-lap main event paying $7000 to the top finisher. The TSRS Sprint Cars round out the two-division special mid-week program. The gates to the pits open at 4:00 p.m. with the grandstand turnstiles unlocking at 5:00 p.m. Hot laps will get underway at 7:00 p.m. with action starting at 7:30 p.m. Night of Wings 2013 tickets for fans 16 and older will be $25 in advance or $30 on the day of the show. Admission for students (10-15) will be $15 and children 9 and under are free. Pit admission is $35. A raindate of Thursday, June 13 has been established for this event.

On Saturday, June 15, twin 20-lap features for the Big Block Modifieds are on tap. In addition, the Crate/Sportsman will have two features as they will compete in a regularly scheduled main event along with the postponed feature from Saturday, May 11. The Outlaw Stock Cars and the D.A.’S Auto Body and Repair Rookies will be in competition as well. The pit area opens at 4:00 p.m. with the grandstand gates unlocking at 5:00 p.m. Racing begins at 6:30 p.m. Adult (16 and older) admission will be $20 with students (10-15) being admitted for $10. Kids 9 and under are free. Pit admission is $30 for Bridgeport members and $35 for non-members.

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, JUNE 8, 2013

Big Block Modifieds

Heat 1 - 1. Dave Witte 2. Mike Iles 3. Jimmy Horton 4. Mike Barone 5. Jack Swain 6. Sam Martz
Heat 2 - 1. Bob Sarkisian 2. Rick Laubach 3. Tommy Beamer 4. Matt Harrell 5. Travis Hill 6. Dom Buffalino
Heat 3 - 1. Ryan Watt 2. Richie Pratt, Jr. 3. Eric Kormann 4. Scott Irwin 5. Mike Franz 6. Don Cogdill, III

BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FEATURE - 30 LAPS

1. RYAN WATT 2. Jimmy Horton 3. Eric Kormann 4. Rick Laubach 5. Richie Pratt, Jr. 6. Matt Harrell 7. Mike Barone 8. Scott Irwin 9. Dave Witte 10. Sam Martz 11. David Hunt 12. Jesse Hill 13. Mike Iles 14. Dom Buffalino 15. Travis Hill 16. Dale Hartz 17. Mike Franz 18. Bob Sarkisian 19. Ron Roberts 20. Ed Firth 21. Tommy Beamer 22. Jack Swain

DNS: Jason Kosch, Don Cogdill, III

Crate/Sportsman

Heat 1 - 1. Matt Budd 2. Dave Damiano 3. Brett Ballard 4. Scott Hulmes 5. Billy Briggs 6. Ian Humphreys
Heat 2 - 1. Steve Searock 2. Bob Lilick 3. Mike Cogdill 4. Kyle Hieber 5. Kevin Belmont 6. Jesse Dill
Heat 3 - 1. Marc Herman 2. CJ Jones 3. Brad Roberts 4. Ricky DiEva 5. Joe Dill 6. Jason Duppel

CRATE/SPORTSMAN FEATURE - 20 LAPS

1. BOB LILICK 2. Kevin Belmont 3. Marc Herman 4. Steve Searock 5. Mike Cogdill 6. Brett Ballard 7. Brad Roberts 8. Matt Budd 9. CJ Jones 10. Ricky DiEva 11. Ian Humphreys 12. Billy Briggs 13. Kyle Hieber 14. Joe Dill 15. Dave Damiano 16.Jesse Dill 17. Gary Hieber, Jr. 18. Scott Hulmes 19. Don Barone 20. Tyler Hulmes 21. Jason Duppel 22. Pete Serra

DNS: Jesse Bonaduce, Ryan Wozunk, Jeff Bubori

D.A.’S AUTO BODY AND REPAIR ROOKIE SERIES FEATURE - 8 LAPS

1. KRIS LILICK 2. Ian Humphreys 3. Tyler Hulmes 4. Jeff Bubori 5. Jesse Bonaduce

Outlaw Stock Cars

Heat 1 - 1. Jimmy Avery 2. Tom Wills, Jr. 3. Brian Ludwig 4. Tom Boehlert 5. Anthony DiBenedetto 6. David Kramer
Heat 2 - 1.Tom Wills, Sr. 2. Ron Frees 3. Terry Griffin 4. TJ Henry 5. Art Avery 6. Cleve Riehl

OUTLAW STOCK CARS FEATURE - 15 LAPS

1. RON FREES 2. Jimmy Avery 3. Tom Wills, Sr. 4. Tom Wills, Jr. 5. TJ Henry 6. Tom Boehlert 7. Terry Griffin 8. Anthony DiBenedetto 9. Art Avery 10. Cleve Riehl 11. Brian Ludwig 12. Jeremy Doerr 13. David Kramer

Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Bridgeport, NJ 08014
E-mail: mike@bpspeedway.com
Office: 856-467-4407
24 hr. info: 856-467-4408
Website: www.bpspeedway.com
Twitter: twitter.com/bridgeportspeed
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COMING EVENTS:
Fri 5/17 - Fast and Furious Fridays – Three Twenty Lap Features on the inner dirt oval 600cc Micro-Sprints (20L), 270cc Micro-Sprints (20L), & 4-Cylinder Enduro Cars (20L)
5:00 p.m. - All gates open
7:15 p.m. - Racing starts
Sat 5/18 - Saturday Night Stars! – Bike and Scout Night with TSRS Sprint Cars – All bike riders and scouts in uniform receive free grandstand admission Big Block Modifieds (30L), Crate/Sportsman (20L), TSRS Sprint Cars (20L), + D.A.’s Auto Body and Repair Rookie Series
4:00 p.m. - Pit gates open
5:00 p.m. - Grandstand gates open
6:30 p.m. - Racing starts

RAIN STOPS RACING AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY DURING BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FEATURE

Bridgeport, NJ (May 12, 2013) – On Mother’s Night at Bridgeport Speedway, it took a third round of rain showers to finally stop the racing. With nine circuits completed, Ryan Watt was leading the Big Block Modified event. The remainder of this race will be concluded at a later date. The Crate/Sportsman main event was postponed and this race will be contested in the future as well. Prior to the third round of wet weather, Brian Ludwig won the Outlaw Stock Car feature with Ian Humphries picking up the victory in the D.A.’S Auto Body and Repair Rookie race.

At the start of the 30-lap Big Block Modified feature, Mike Franz grabbed the lead with Scott Irwin, Mike Iles and Matt Harrell in pursuit. By lap 2, Iles had just motored into the runner-up spot when he stopped in turn four with a flat tire. When action got back underway, Harrell blasted to the front of the pack. Ryan Watt, who started the event in twelfth, had just moved into second place when a slowing Stan Frankenfield, Jr. caused the yellow lights to illuminate the track with four circuits completed. On the restart, Watt charged to the front with Harrell and Richie Pratt, Jr. in his tracks. On lap 6, the caution flag was displayed as Frankenfield, Jr. began to slow down on the track. Following the waving of the green flag, the top three remained in order with Duane Howard driving into fourth. Dave Witte’s ride slowed in turn four and the yellow flag appeared with seven laps recorded. When action got back underway, Watt was still on top and was followed by Harrell, Pratt, Jr., and Howard. On lap 9, Rob Nixon’s spin stopped the highly entertaining racing action. Before the green flag could wave, a moderate rain shower began to pelt the track and the race was stopped. When the race resumes at a future date, Watt will be the leader with Harrell, Pratt, Jr., Howard, and Mike Barone completing the top five. The winners of the Big Block Modified heats were Scott Irwin, Mike Franz, and Dave Witte. Sammy Piazza was the victor in the consolation race.

In the 15-lap Outlaw Stock Car feature, Brian Ludwig paced the field for the entire distance to win his third career race at Bridgeport Speedway. Ed Tinsman and Tom Wills, Sr. had a good duel for second place with Tinsman coming out on top. With Wills, Sr. taking third, Jimmy Avery finished fourth and Spider Ensinger wound up in fifth. The Outlaw Stock Car heats were won by Brian Ludwig and Ed Tinsman.

In the D.A.’S Auto Body and Repair Rookie Series race, Ian Humphries visited victory lane for the fourth time this season. Kris Lilick, Jesse James Bonaduce, and Jeff Bubori followed Humphries across the finish line.

Due to the rain, the Crate/Sportman feature will be contested at a later date. Mike Cogdill and Steve Searock won the Crate/Sportsman qualifying events.

On Saturday, May 18, Bike and Scout Night takes place at Bridgeport Speedway. All bike riders receive free admission along with scouts in uniform. The TSRS Sprint Cars will be making their first appearance at Bridgeport Speedway this season. The Big Block Modifieds, Crate/Sportsman, and D.A.’s Auto Body and Repair Rookies are on the agenda as well. The Outlaw Stock Cars will not be competing on this night. Pit gates open at 4:00 p.m. with the grandstand turnstiles opening at 5:00 p.m. Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. Spectators (16 and older) are admitted for $20 with students (10-15) being admitted for $10. Kids 9 and under are free.

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, MAY 11, 2013

Big Block Modifieds
Heat 1 - 1.Scott Irwin 2. Richie Pratt, Jr. 3. Matt Harrell 4. Mike Barone 5. Ryan Watt 6. Sean Gunther
Heat 2 - 1. Mike Franz 2. Mike Iles 3. Eric Kormann 4. Rick Laubach 5. Jimmy Horton 6. Stan Frankenfield, Jr.
Heat 3 - 1. Dave Witte 2. Dominick Buffalino 3. Duane Howard 4. Neal Williams 5. Ron Roberts 6. David Hunt
Consolation - 1. Sammy Piazza 2. Rob Nixon 3. Rocco Infante 4. Lou Cicconi 5. PJ Oliver 6. Tom Maccherone Provisional - Tommy Beamer

BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FEATURE - 30 LAPS – RUNNING ORDER AFTER NINE LAPS COMPLETED – CONCLUSION DATE TBA
1. Ryan Watt 2. Matt Harrell 3. Richie Pratt, Jr. 4. Duane Howard 5. Mike Barone 6. Jimmy Horton 7. Neal Williams 8. Sammy Piazza 9. Mike Iles 10. David Hunt 11. Dom Buffalino 12. Rick Laubach 13. Rocco Infante 14. Tommy Beamer 15. Mike Franz 16. Rob Nixon 17. Ron Roberts 18. PJ Oliver 19. Scott Irwin 20. Lou Cicconi 21. Tom Maccherone 22. Dave Witte 23. Stan Frankenfield, Jr. 24. Eric Kormann 25. Sean Gunther
DNQ: Wade Hendrickson, Travis Hill, Ed Firth, Dave Shirk, Don Cogdill, III, Bob Sarkisian

Outlaw Stock Cars
Heat 1 - 1. Brian Ludwig 2. Tom Wills, Sr. 3. Ron Frees 4. Tom Boehlert 5. Jimmy Hughes 6. Jimmy Avery
Heat 2 - 1. Ed Tinsman 2. Tom Wills, Jr. 3. Terry Griffin 4. Spider Ensinger 5. Art Avery 6.Tom Princiotta
OUTLAW STOCK CARS FEATURE - 15 LAPS
1. BRIAN LUDWIG 2. Ed Tinsman 3. Tom Wills, Sr. 4. Jimmy Avery 5. Spider Ensinger 6. Tom Wills, Jr. 7. Tom Princiotta 8. Jimmy Hughes 9. Art Avery 10. Cheri LaClaire 11. Joe Meron 12. Terry Griffin 13. David Kramer 14. Tom Boehlert 15. Ron Frees

D.A.’S AUTO BODY AND REPAIR ROOKIE SERIES FEATURE - 8 LAPS
1. IAN HUMPHRIES 2. Kris Lillick 3. Jesse James Bonaduce 4. Jeff Bubori

Crate/Sportsman
Heat 1 - 1.Mike Cogdill 2. Ricky DiEva 3. Steve Davis 4. Marc Herman 5.Steve Young 6. Pat Hires 7. Jason Neidlinger 8. Scott Hulmes
Heat 2 - 1. Steve Searock 2. Matt Budd 3. Kyle Borror 4. CJ Jones 5. Dave Damiano 6. Brad Roberts 7. Kevin Belmont 8. Guy Germano

CRATE/SPORTSMAN FEATURE - 20 LAPS – POSTPONED – DATE TBA

Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Bridgeport, NJ 08014
E-mail: mike@bpspeedway.com
Office: 856-467-4407
24 hr. info: 856-467-4408
Website: www.bpspeedway.com
Twitter: twitter.com/bridgeportspeed
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COMING EVENTS:

Fri 4/5 - Fast and Furious Fridays – Season opener on the quarter mile
600cc Micro-Sprints (20L), 270cc Micro-Sprints (20L), & 4-Cylinder Enduro Cars (20L)
4:30 p.m. - All gates open
7:15 p.m. - Racing starts

Sat 4/6 - Saturday Night Stars! – Four-Division Spectacular with Rookie Series Opener
Big Block Modifieds (30L), Crate/Sportsman (20L), Outlaw Stocks (15L), + Rookies
3:30 p.m. - Pit gates open
4:30 p.m. - Grandstand gates open
6:00 p.m. - Racing starts

BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY’S 2013 ROOKIE SERIES IS SHAPING UP AND GETS UNDERWAY ON SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Bridgeport, NJ – – On Saturday, April 6, Bridgeport Speedway will be back in action, as they will host their first regular season point event of 2013. Of course the Big Block Modifieds, Crate/Sportsman, and Outlaw Stock drivers will be anxious this coming weekend, as they start their quest for the 2013 point championship. However, nothing can quite compare to the eagerness of a ‘Rookie’ driver.

D.A.’s Auto Body and Repair is proud to sponsor this year’s Bridgeport rookie class. Dave Adams, who currently is part of the new management team at Bridgeport was more than happy to step up and become the sponsor of such a promising rookie contingent.

Adams is the president of D.A.’s Auto Body and Repair located in Feasterville, PA. Serving customers for more than 30 years, their reputation for quality and reliable auto repairs is second to none. There isn't anything that D.A.’s won't do! Whether you need a basic oil change or you've been in a fender bender, they'll keep your car working and looking as good as new. Routine maintenance, state inspections, collision work, engine work, brakes, transmissions, you name it and D.A.’s will take care of you. For more information you can reach Dave and his first-class repair shop at 215-357-2606 or log onto www.daautopa.com.

Dave Adams has raced for over 30 years across the northeast with most of his success coming at Bridgeport Speedway. With many wins and championships included in his resume, Adams has always been a Bridgeport catalyst. He’s also competed at tracks such as Nazareth, Flemington, and East Windsor. Unfortunately those tracks are no longer around and that’s exactly why Adams wants to continue the growth of the sport that he so loves. “I started out running Demo Derbies and then moved up to the Late Models, then Sportsman, then Small Blocks, and eventually the Big Blocks. We need guys to keep entering this sport….it’s very important,” eluded Adams. “I feel that if we keep injecting new blood into this sport then dirt racing will be okay and Bridgeport will be in good shape. I’m excited to be back at Bridgeport, it’s like my second home. The word on the street is that it will be one of the bigger rookie classes Bridgeport’s had in long time and I’m just glad to be a part of it.”

D.A.’s has put up a generous point fund for the rookie drivers. The D.A.’s Auto Body and Repair Champion will walk away from the Bridgeport Banquet with a $500 first prize check along with plenty of other hardware for their winning efforts. Second place in points will receive $300 and third place will receive $200 in prize money along with plaques and trophies all courtesy of D.A.’s Auto Body and Repair.

The rookie class will run 12 consecutive weeks starting April 6 and will continue until graduation night which will be held on Saturday, June 22. The D.A.’s Auto Body and Repair rookies will compete in an 8-lap rookie race each week. The winner of the each rookie race will receive a first place trophy and will automatically qualify for the Crate/Sportsman feature event. The rookie feature will serve as their heat race. The remaining drivers will then tag on the back of the consolation event(s) and try to race their way into the Crate/Sportsman 20-lap feature.

The first official driver to register for the new season was Rich D’Antonio. This 22-year old will be driving the No. 74 Crate-1 in his first season of competition. Rich is one of the few drivers to compete at the speedway who will make the tow from the state of Maryland (Elkton). D’Antonio will be steering a 2006 Bicknell in the rookie series.

The next driver is Ian Humphrey, who has turned a few heads already this season in just a few practice outings. The No. 90 machine will be driven by this second-generation driver out of New Hope, Pennsylvania. The 18-year old rookie will be behind the wheel of a 2001 Crate-1 Teo car. Ian’s main focus this season is to raise awareness for children stricken with Type 1 Diabetes and to show and prove that there are no limitations when it comes to this disease.

Scott Hulmes Jr. will be strapping himself into a racecar for the first time ever in 2013. Scott will be following in his father’s footsteps as Scott Sr. has been a fixture at Bridgeport over the years racing in the Sportsman and Modified divisions. Hulmes Jr. will be driving a 2003 Dirt Wheels No. 7 Crate-2 Sportsman this season. The 19-year old second-generation driver hails from Mantua, NJ.

Another second-generation driver to join this year’s rookie crop will be Chris Lillick. Chris’ father, Bob, and brother, Bob Jr., have and will continue to compete on the 5/8 mile clay oval. Chris will be behind the wheel of his No. 7 1996 Pauch-Olsen Sportsman car. The 21-year old rookie calls King of Prussia, PA his home.

The next driver in the D.A.’s Auto Body 2013 Rookie Series is Hellertown, Pennsylvania’s Jeff Bubori. The 31-year old driver has participated in both open-practices with his No. 28 and is very excited to be a part of this year’s rookie class. Bubori will be driving a 2001 Teo Crate-1 in his quest for the rookie title.

Chris Schaeffer has added his name to the list of possible rookie champions. Good friends with Dave Dissinger, who is a new modified addition to this year’s field, Chris has decided to also be a part of the Bridgeport rookie class. The 28-year old from Auburn, PA will be driving a 2011 Bicknell chassis. The No. 88x Sportsman will be looking to join his teammate Dissinger as first-time Bridgeport Speedway winners.

Jesse James Bonaduce was the last driver to officially enter this year’s field of rookies. You’d think with a name like Jesse James that he might be from somewhere in the Wild Wild West but, Jesse actually calls Somerville, NJ his hometown. The 20-year old snowmobile rider has teamed up with long-time car owner Jimmy Horton Sr. and former racer Mike Sena for his 2013 rookie assault. Bonaduce will be driving a 2005 Crate-1 Olsen machine numbered 43.

There are several other drivers who have expressed their interest in running a handful of rookie races this season, so don’t be surprised to see at least a half dozen or so extra rookie competitors turning laps at Bridgeport throughout the months of April, May, and June. Ryan Cox, son of Clyde Cox III will be in action this coming weekend, as well as the Dunn Brothers. Justin and Robbie Dunn are the sons of 4-cylinder Enduro winner Scott Dunn. Patrick Gold has already logged a lot of laps around Bridgeport at both practice sessions. George Gareis Jr. son of former Sportsman competitor George Gareis will also make select appearances this season. George Kohrmann and Jimmy Amato are two drivers that have also stated that they will be able to compete in a few of the rookie series races.

On Saturday, April 6, the pit gates swing open at 3:30 p.m. with the grandstand turnstiles opening at 4:30 p.m. Hot laps get cranked up at 5:30 p.m. and racing starts at 6:00 p.m. Adult (16 and older) admission for the season point opener will be $15 with students (10-15) being admitted for $10. Kids 9 and under are free. Admittance to the pits is $30 with a Bridgeport Speedway license and $35 without.

Bridgeport Speedway provides a safe and secure family atmosphere, free parking, giveaways, and fan participation games. As a premier racing complex, 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
83 Floodgate Road
Bridgeport, NJ 08014
E-mail: mike@bpspeedway.com
Office: 856-467-4407
24 hr. info: 856-467-4408
Website: www.bpspeedway.com
Twitter: twitter.com/bridgeportspeed
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COMING EVENTS:
Fri 3/29 – Practice on 5/8th mile from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. Pit gates open.

Sat 3/30 – 42nd Season Opener – 60 Over Special – A tribute to Doug Hoffman
5/8 Mile – Race of Champions and Hand One of Poker Series for Big Block Modifieds (60L), Hand One of Crate/Sportsmen Poker Series (30L), & Bill Reynolds Memorial/Outlaw Stock Car Shoot-Out Race #1 (20L)
11:00 a.m. Pit gates open, 1:00 p.m. Grandstand gates open, 3:00 PM Warm-Ups, 4:00 PM Qualifying

MOMENTUM FOR BRIDGEPORT’S 60 OVER SPECIAL GROWS WITH ADDITIONAL ENTRIES AND INCENTIVES

Bridgeport, NJ (March 28, 2013) – Momentum and interest is growing for Bridgeport Speedway’s “60 Over Special” taking place on Saturday, March 30 in Southern New Jersey. As the date of this exciting event draws near, several drivers have recently confirmed their attendance at this race.

In the Big Block Modified ranks, Matt Sheppard, Eldon Payne, Jerry Higbie, Mike Mahaney, and Tommy Meier are slated to compete in the 60-lap Race of Champions feature that honors Doug Hoffman, the late promoter of the track. Other expected invaders for the race, which will serve as hand one of Bridgeport Speedway’s Poker Series, include Brett Hearn, Bobby Varin, Billy Decker, JR Heffner, Pat Ward, Larry Wight, Jimmy Phelps, Billy Pauch, Duane Howard, Craig Von Dohren, Jimmy Blewett, and Ryan Godown. Bridgeport Speedway stars such as Rick Laubach, Richie Pratt, Jr., Jimmy Horton, Ryan Watt, Eric Kormann, Jesse Hill, Mike Barone, Ron Roberts, Tommy Beamer, and Stan Frankenfield are ready to defend their home turf. New regulars to Bridgeport Speedway in 2013 including Dominic Buffalino, David Hunt, Sam Martz, and Mike McAleer are set to impress the fans. The winner of this event can go home with a cool $6,060.60 by enrolling in the “60 Over Challenge”, a $60 gambler’s fee. Through GuntherRacing.com, a 26-car field will now take the green flag for the 60-lap Big Block Modified feature.

The Crate/Sportsman Poker Series gets underway with a 30-lap feature. Similar to the Big Block Modified class, a large contingent of non-regulars will be on hand including Marc Herman, Bryan Kuhl, Mike Lyons, and Rich Rutski. The top five finishers in the Crate/Sportsman race as well as the Big Block Modified contest will take home trophies courtesy of HCI and Mike Lyons.

In addition, the new Outlaw Stock Car Shoot-Out Series cranks up with the 20-lap Bill Reynolds Memorial Race. This initial contest will honor the late Bridgeport Speedway novelty stand owner. Through Lee Hansen of First Class Painting in Williamstown, NJ, the winner of each of the five Shoot-Out Series events will take home $500.

For this special opening day event, several additional activities are scheduled to take place. Katie Todorow, Miss Motorsports 2013, will be on hand. An Easter Egg Hunt will occur in the quarter mile pit area near the main grandstand entrance. A balloon launch is slated to be held before the first qualifying race takes place. Introduced last season and very popular with fans, the Big Block Modifieds will be staged on the midway behind the spectator stands. After being on display throughout the day, a restored “60 Over” 1986 Olsen Modified formerly driven by Doug Hoffman will pace the feature line-up. Just before the 60-lap race begins, the missing man formation will take shape on the 5/8th mile. Joette Hoffman, Doug’s daughter, will wave the green flag to get the contest underway. All fans and crew members are encouraged to stand on the opening circuit and final tour of the race. Numerous new novelty items will be on sale during the day including a Doug Hoffman photo collage and memorial sticker. 2013 Poker Series shirts and hoodies can be purchased as well.

On Saturday, March 30, the pit gates swing open at 11:00 a.m. with the grandstand turnstiles opening at 1:00 p.m. Hot laps get cranked up at 3:00 p.m. and racing starts at 4:00 p.m. Adult (16 and older) admission for the opener will be $25 with students (10-15) being admitted for $12. Kids 9 and under are free. Admittance to the pits is $35.

Bridgeport Speedway provides a safe and secure family atmosphere, free parking, giveaways, and fan participation games. As a premier racing complex, 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.

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42nd SEASON OF RACING AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY STARTS WITH THE 60 OVER SPECIAL

Bridgeport, NJ (February 10, 2013) – The 42nd season of racing at Bridgeport Speedway is set to start on Saturday, March 30 with three extraordinary events on the 5/8th mile oval. “The 60 Over Special” Race of Champions Big Block Modified race will be contested in honor of Doug Hoffman, the former promoter of Bridgeport Speedway who passed away on December 24, 2012. This 60-lap event will mark the first event of the Big Block Modified Poker Series for 2013. A big field of drivers is widely expected for this race. The new Crate/Sportsman division is set to partake in the opening hand of their Poker Series.

The first race of the new Shoot Out Series for the Outlaw Stock Cars will round out the card with the “Bill Reynolds Memorial 20” in memory of the former novelty stand owner at Bridgeport Speedway. Pit gates open 11:00 a.m. with the spectator turnstiles unlocking at 1:00 p.m.

Hot laps are set to get underway at 3:00 p.m. with racing starting at
4:00 p.m. Adult (16 and older) admission for the opener will be $25 with students (10-15) being admitted for $12. Kids 9 and under are free. Admittance to the pits is $35.

Fast and Furious Friday night action on the quarter mile will get underway on April 5. Micro-Sprints (270cc and 600cc) along with 4-Cylinder Stock Cars complete the lineup. Gates open at 4:00 p.m.
with the first green flag waving at 7:15 p.m. Adult admission is $10 with no charge for children 9 and under. Admission to the pit area is $25 with a license and $30 without a license.

Prior to the opening events, competitors will be able to test their cars. On Saturday, March 23, a combined practice session will be held for both Friday and Saturday night races. The 5/8th mile racers can test their machines on the outer oval from noon until 4:00 p.m. with pit gates opening at 9:00 a.m. Quarter mile drivers can try their rides on the inner dirt oval from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with pit gates unlocking at noon. Sunday, March 24 has been reserved as a rain date for this combined practice with the same times.

In addition, the 5/8th mile racers will have one additional session on Friday, March 29. This final practice before the opener will have the pit gates opening at 4:00 p.m. and the three hour tuning period will start at 6:00 p.m.

Pit admission for any of the test and tune sessions is $25 and no license is required. Fans can watch all of the practices for free in the main grandstand.

Bridgeport Speedway provides a safe and secure family atmosphere, free parking, giveaways, and fan participation games. As a premier racing complex, 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.