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First year racer wows Microstock world.
Posted by: | CommentsWALL TOWNSHIP,NJ- 15 year old Dalton Rovira has taken the Microstock world by storm this year in his six-month long rookie year. This was not just his rookie year in Microstocks but in his racing career as well.
Since June, Rovira has raced at Mahoning Speedway, Borger’s Speedway, Shelhammer Speedway, Wall Stadium and everywhere else Microstocks run in the PA, New Jersey, NY area. In the beginning, drivers scratched their heads in amazment after being beaten by the swift #17 car and stated “Where did he come from? “ or “Who is he?” Now as the season ends, seeing Rovira at the front of the field has become a common sight and he is now talked about as a favorite to win everytime he climbs into a Microstock.
He has developed a reputation as a clean, hard racer with a deft hand behind the wheel. When asked how many wins he’s had total this season. Rovira thought for a minute and modestly said, “Oh, I don’t know. I had a couple at Wall (Stadium) and three at Borger’s Speedway. I’m not sure how many I’ve won. I kinda lost track.”
That statement speaks volumes about the young man’s talent. Most racers in their first year ever of racing are happy to have contender for the lead once or twice during the year. Rovira has taken to racing like a duck takes to water. It will be interesting to see what the future was in store for this bashful, young man.
Bridgeport Speedway News and Events
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BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY NEWS
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83 Floodgate Road
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Office: 610-398-4923
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This Saturday at Bridgeport Speedway
Located in Southern New Jersey -- just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware at exit 14 off of I-295
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BILL THOMAS MEMORIAL MICRO-SPRINT NATIONALS
Saturday, October 6, 2012
On Saturday, the second annual Bill Thomas Memorial Micro-Sprint Nationals takes center stage on the fast and smooth quarter mile dirt oval at Bridgeport Speedway. The special three-division program is highlighted by 30-lap features for the 270cc and 600cc Micro-Sprints with the winner of each main event going home with a cool $1000. The 4-Cylinder Enduro Cars are on the agenda as well.
Gates unlock at 3:00 p.m. and hot laps will kick off the activity at 5:00 p.m. Grandstand admission is $15 for Adults. All kids 12 and under are FREE. Admission to the pit area is $30. Entry forms are available at www.bpspeedway.com under the driver forms tab.
Every night is an event
FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 9 – WILD CARD WEEKEND – DAY #1 – 358 MODIFIEDS, CRATE SPORTSMEN POKER SERIES FINALE AND TWO OUTLAW STOCK CAR FEATURES INCLUDING MAIN EVENT FROM 9/22
SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 10 – WILD CARD WEEKEND – DAY #2 – BIG BLOCK MODIFIED POKER SERIES FINALE, OPEN SPORTSMEN, TSRS SPRINT CARS AND VINTAGE STOCKS
SATURDAY – DECEMBER 8 – 2012 AWARDS BANQUET FOR ALL DIVISIONS AT BRIDGEPORT FIRE HALL
Bridgeport Speedway News and Events
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BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY NEWS
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Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Office: 610-398-4923
Speedway: 856-467-6757
E-mail: mike@bpspeedway.com
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COMING EVENTS:
Sat 10/6 – Bill Thomas Memorial Micro-Sprint Nationals - $1000 to win for Micro-Sprints
1/4 Mile - 600cc Micro-Sprints (30L), 270cc Micro-Sprints (30L) & 4-Cylinder Enduro Cars (20L)
5:00 PM Warm-Ups, 5:30 PM Qualifying
LAUBACH LANDS 2012 BIG BLOCK MODIFIED TITLE AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY
Swedesboro, NJ (September 30, 2012) – On Championship Night at Bridgeport Speedway, Stan Frankenfield, Jr. and Rick Laubach picked up Big Block Modified feature wins. With his seventh victory of the season, Laubach landed the 2012 Big Block Modified championship. The Crate Sportsmen main events were taken by CJ Jones and Ricky DiEva as Ryan Anderson won the point title. Bill Liedtka took the checkered flag in the Outlaw Stock Car feature.
In the postponed 30-lap Big Block Modified feature from September 22, Stan Frankenfield, Jr. led from start to finish as he won the non-stop event. Starting on the pole, Frankenfield blasted to the front with Sean Gunther and Ron Roberts in tow. Roberts moved into second place with three circuits completed and was beginning to feel pressure from Ryan Watt and Richie Pratt, Jr. With Frankenfield pulling away from the pack, a three car battle for second place was won by Pratt on lap 7. With a third of the event completed, Frankenfield had built a full straightaway lead over Pratt. By lap 15, Frankenfield’s advantage was cut in half as he began to encounter lap traffic. On the nineteenth circuit, Frankenfield was stuck behind a slower competitor and Pratt pulled alongside the leader. After clearing the slower running car on lap 21, Frankenfield began to edge away from Pratt and Eric Kormann, who had just taken over third place from Watt. With five tours to go, the top two were engaged in another batch of lap traffic and Pratt began to inch closer to Frankenfield. Throughout the final laps, Frankenfield drove smoothly through the slower running competitors to gain his first career Big Block Modified feature win at Bridgeport Speedway. Pratt came home in second with Kormann taking third. Watt and Mike Barone completed the top five. The heat races, which were completed on September 22, were won by Mike Barone, Stan Frankenfield, Jr. and Ryan Watt. The two consolation races that were contested on September 29 were taken by Duane Howard and Bob Sarkisian.
In the regularly scheduled 30-lap Big Block Modified feature, Rick Laubach grabbed the lead with five laps remaining to claim his seventh checkered flag of the year. Stan Frankenfield grabbed the early lead with Sean Gunther and Ron Roberts in pursuit. By lap 5, Frankenfield was still on top with Mike Barone charging into the runner-up spot. Barone’s strong run ended two circuits later with a mechanical issue and Wade Hendrickson took over second place when Gunther exited the race as well. By lap 9, Frankenfield was still setting the pace with Hendrickson and Richie Pratt, Jr. in close quarters. Pratt took over second place on the eleventh circuit with fourth place running Rick Laubach nearing Hendrickson for third. Laubach gained third place on lap 14 as Frankenfield had a full straightaway margin over Pratt. Laubach had just moved into second place when the third caution of the event was shone on the nineteenth tour of the outer oval. On the restart, Frankenfield remained on top with Pratt regaining second place from Laubach. On lap 21, Pratt sprinted by Frankenfield for the lead. Two circuits later, Laubach and Duane Howard moved past Frankenfield to take over second and third respectively. Quickly, Laubach reeled in Pratt and grabbed the lead with five laps remaining. As Pratt and Howard were battling for second, Laubach pulled away in the final moments and led the pack across the finish line for the win. Pratt held off Howard for second place. Ryan Watt and Eric Kormann rounded out the top five. Mike Barone, Richie Pratt, Jr. and Sean Gunther won the Big Block Modified heat races. The consolation contest went to Brett Ballard. With the victory, Laubach earned his first Big Block Modified championship at Bridgeport Speedway.
In the 20-lap Crate Sportsmen feature from September 22, CJ Jones led every step of the way to pick up his second win of the season. Jones preserved his victory by holding off Brad Roberts and Mike Cogdill on a restart with two circuits to go. With Roberts finishing second and Cogdill taking third, Tommy Beamer wound up in fourth and Ricky DiEva came home in fifth. Ricky DiEva won the heat race completed on September 22 while Mike Cogdill won the second qualifying event contested on September 29. Ryan Simmons was the victor in the consolation race.
Ricky DiEva took the lead with three tours left to win the regularly scheduled 20-lap Crate Sportsmen main event. Brett Kelly led the opening three tours before Brad Roberts took over. After moving into second place on the sixth circuit, DiEva began to chase down Roberts and he grabbed the lead on lap 17 while running in lap traffic. The runner-up spot was taken by Travis Hill. Mike Cogdill, Frank Dorry and Ryan Anderson filled out the top five. The Crate Sportsmen qualifying events were taken by CJ Jones and Brad Roberts. Kyle Hieber took the checkered flag in the consolation contest. Ryan Anderson won the 2012 championship in the Crate Sportsmen class.
After starting in last place, Bill Liedtka passed Jeff Dirkes as the white flag waved and went on to win the 15-lap Outlaw Stock Car race. Brian Ludwig finished in second place with Rick Broschard taking third. Dirkes came home in fourth and fifth went to Spider Ensinger, Jr. The Outlaw Stock Car heat winners were Jeff Dirkes and Ed Tinsman, Jr.
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, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012
Big Block Modifieds
Heat 1 from September 22 - 1. Mike Barone 2. Richie Pratt, Jr. 3. Wade Hendrickson 4. Jesse Hill 5. Mike Franz 6. Dave Adams
Heat 2 from September 22 - 1. Stan Frankenfield, Jr. 2. Eric Kormann 3. Steve Durand 4. Jimmy Horton 5. Brett Ballard 6. Rusty Smith
Heat 3 from September 22 - 1. Ryan Watt 2. Rick Laubach 3. Matt Harrell 4. Ray Swinehart 5. Ron Roberts 6. Sean Gunther
Consolation 1 from September 22 - 1. Duane Howard 2. Scott Irwin 3. Chic Cossaboone
Consolation 2 from September 22 - 1. Bob Sarkisian 2. Rocco Infante 3. Corey Andersen
BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FEATURE - 30 LAPS – SEPTEMBER 22 FEATURE
1. STAN FRANKENFIELD, JR. 2. Richie Pratt, Jr. 3. Eric Kormann 4. Ryan Watt 5. Mike Barone 6. Ron Roberts 7. Jesse Hill 8. Matt Harrell 9. Duane Howard 10. Jimmy Horton 11. Wade Hendrickson 12. Rusty Smith 13. Sean Gunther 14. Rick Laubach 15. Brett Ballard 16. Ray Swinehart 17. Scott Irwin 18. Dave Adams 19. Steve Durand 20 Bob Sarkisian 21. Chic Cossaboone 22. Mike Franz 23. Corey Andersen 24. Rocco Infante
DNQ: Tom Maccherone, Jason Rivers, DJ Ruppert, Jonathan Kumernitsky, Pat Wall, Steve Kassekert, Neil Huber, Jim Bobbitt, Jr., Scott Hulmes, Chris Grbac, Ed Firth, Larry Crouse, Steve Young, Bob Lilick
Big Block Modifieds
Heat 1 - 1. Mike Barone 2. Jesse Hill 3. Mike Franz 4. Scott Irwin 5. Rocco Infante 6. Rick Laubach
Heat 2 - 1. Richie Pratt, Jr. 2. Stan Frankenfield, Jr. 3. Eric Kormann 4. Wade Hendrickson 5. Ray Swinehart 6. Dave Adams
Heat 3 - 1. Sean Gunther 2. Ryan Watt 3. Ron Roberts 4. Rusty Smith 5. Duane Howard 6. Matt Harrell
Consolation - 1. Brett Ballard 2. Bob Sarkisian 3. Scott Hulmes 4. DJ Ruppert 5. Chic Cossaboone 6. Jimmy Horton 7. Tom Maccherone
BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FEATURE - 30 LAPS
1. RICK LAUBACH 2. Duane Howard 3. Richie Pratt, Jr. 4. Ryan Watt 5. Eric Kormann 6. Jimmy Horton 7. Matt Harrell 8. Jesse Hill 9. Rocco Infante 10. Rusty Smith 11. Stan Frankenfield, Jr. 12. Ray Swinehart 13. Dave Adams 14. Tom Maccherone 15. Scott Hulmes 16. Mike Franz 17. Bob Sarkisian 18. Wade Hendrickson 19. Ron Roberts 20. Pat Wall 21. Sean Gunther 22. Mike Barone 23. Brett Ballard 24. DJ Ruppert
DNS: Chic Cossaboone
DNQ: Pat Wall, Jim Bobbitt, Jr., Jonathan Kumernitsky, Neil Huber, Jason Rivers, Steve Kasskert, Chris Grbac, Ed Firth, Larry Crouse, Steve Young, Bob Lilick
2012 BIG BLOCK MODIFIED TRACK CHAMPION – RICK LAUBACH
Crate Sportsmen
Heat 1 from September 22 - 1. Ricky DiEva 2. Travis Hill 3. Brad Roberts 4. Matt Budd 5. Brett Kressley 6. Kyle Hieber
Heat 2 from September 22 - 1. Mike Cogdill 2. CJ Jones 3. Ryan Anderson 4. Tommy Beamer 5. Steve Hicks 6. Frank Dorry, Jr.
Consolation from September 22 - 1. Ryan Simmons 2. Jordan Henn
CRATE SPORTSMEN FEATURE - 20 LAPS – SEPTEMBER 22 FEATURE
1. CJ JONES 2. Brad Roberts 3. Mike Cogdill 4. Tommy Beamer 5. Ricky DiEva 6. Ryan Anderson 7. Matt Budd 8. Kyle Hieber 9. Brett Kressley 10. Lee Nardelli 11. Frank Dorry, Jr. 12. George Nardelli, IV 13. Bob Bracall 14. Jeff Duprez 15. Travis Hill 16. Gary Hieber, Jr. 17. Steve Hicks 18. Jordan Henn 19. Wayner Groover 20. John Cavallaro 21. Doug Urbano 22. Tom Miller 23. Ryan Lilick 24. John Bilofsky 25. Ryan Simmons
DNQ: Brett Kelly
Crate Sportsmen
Heat 1 - 1. CJ Jones 2. Tommy Beamer 3. Mike Cogdill 4. Ryan Anderson 5. Brett Kelly 6. Frank Dorry, Jr.
Heat 2 - 1. Brad Roberts 2. Ricky DiEva 3. George Nardelli, IV 4. Brett Kressley 5. Travis Hill 6. Jordan Henn
Consolation - 1. Kyle Hieber 2. Lee Nardelli 3. Ryan Wozunk 4. Jeff Duprez 5. Gary Hieber, Jr. 6. Tom Miller 7. John Cavallaro 8. Doug Urbano 9. Steve Hicks 10. Ryan Lilick 11. Bob Bracall 12. Matt Budd
CRATE SPORTSMEN FEATURE - 20 LAPS
1. RICKY DIEVA 2. Travis Hill 3. Mike Cogdill 4. Frank Dorry, Jr. 5. Ryan Anderson 6. Kyle Hieber 7. Jeff Duprez 8. Brad Roberts 9. Jordan Henn 10. John Cavallaro 11. Steve Hicks 12. Tommy Beamer 13. Bob Bracall 14. Matt Budd 15. Doug Urbano 16. Ryan Lilick 17. Lee Nardelli 18. Ryan Wozunk 19. George Nardelli, IV 20. Brett Kelly 21. Brett Kressley 22. CJ Jones 23. Gary Hieber, Jr.
DNS: Tom Miller
DNQ: Wayne Groover, Ryan Simmons
2012 CRATE SPORTSMEN TRACK CHAMPION – RYAN ANDERSON
Outlaw Stocks
Heat 1 - 1. Jeff Dirkes 2.Brian Ludwig 3. Jim Hughes 4. Joe Robinson 5. Fred Tomarchio 6. Andy Whittaker
Heat 2 - 1. Ed Tinsman, Jr. 2. Terry Griffin 3. Pete Ellis 4. Ron Dirkes 5. Anthony DiBenedetto 6. Russell Wurst
OUTLAW STOCKS FEATURE - 15 LAPS
1. BILL LIEDTKA 2. Brian Ludwig 3. Rick Broschard 4. Jeff Dirkes 5. Spider Ensinger, Jr. 6. Ed Tinsman, Jr. 7. Pete Ellis 8. Ken Watson, Jr. 9. Ron Dirkes 10. Andy Whittaker 11. Fred Tomarchio 12. Cheri LaClaire 13. John Rambo 14. David Kramer 15. Russell Wurst 16. Jimmy Hughes 17. Joe Robinson 18. Cleve Riehl 19. Ed Tinsman 20. Terry Griffin 21. Anthony DiBenedetto
DNS: Tom Boehlert
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IULG WINS 600CC MICRO-SPRINT FEATURE AS THOMAS TAKES 2012 TITLE
Swedesboro, NJ (September 29, 2012) – On Bridgeport Speedway’s quarter mile dirt oval, Tim Iulg won the 600cc Micro-Sprint feature while Bill Thomas took the 2012 championship in the division. Justin Stillwagon’s victory in the 270cc Micro-Sprint main event propelled him to the season title in the class. Nate Albright bested the field in the 4-Cylinder Enduro Car feature as Mike Dunn was honored as the champion.
After starting the event from the pole position, Tim Iulg led every step of the way to win the 20-lap feature for the 600cc Micro-Sprints. After the drop of the green flag, Iulg pedaled to the front with Joe Kay and Tim Buckwalter in pursuit. Throughout the race, the top two of Iulg and Kay were running in close proximity. By the fifteenth circuit, Buckwalter joined the front running tandem and began to apply pressure on Kay for second. In the final laps, Iulg was able to hold on to claim his first win of the year and fifteenth career victory at Bridgeport Speedway. Kay and Buckwalter had an excellent battle for second in the waning moments with Kay earning the spot. With Buckwalter coming home in third, Sam Locuson finished in fourth and Tyler DeVault wound up in fifth. Bill Thomas took the 2012 championship in the 600cc Micro-Sprint class. The 600cc Micro-Sprint heats were won by Andrew Locuson, Tyler DeVault, and Tim Buckwalter.
After taking the lead on the second tour, Justin Stillwagon held off a late race charge from Charlie Lamanna to win the 20-lap 270cc Micro-Sprint feature and the 2012 season title. Brian Morrill led the opening circuit before Stillwagon gained control. At the halfway point of the contest, Stillwagon had a comfortable half-straightaway lead over Lamanna. By lap 15 and with the top two driving through lap traffic, Stillwagon’s lead was cut in half. As the checkered flag waved, Stillwagon was two car lengths ahead of Lamanna to earn the win and the championship. Richie Keller, Morrill, and Andrew Locuson completed the top five. Justin Stillwagon and Tyler Reinhardt were victorious in the 270cc Micro-Sprint qualifying races.
In the 20-lap 4-Cylinder Enduro Car race, Nate Albright held off Warren Stradley in the second half of the event to earn his first career victory. John Gray came home in third. With his fourth place finish, Mike Dunn earned the 2012 championship in the division. Fifth place went to Art Knapp.
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 – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
600cc Micro-Sprints
Heat 1 - 1. Andrew Locuson 2. Tim Iulg 3. Jon Keller 4. Bill Thomas 5. Scott Harbison 6. Ernie Miles
Heat 2 - 1. Tyler DeVault 2. Richie Keller 3. Chris Panczner 4. Carl Locuson 5. Jermain Godshall 6. Mark Landwher
Heat 3 - 1. Tim Buckwalter 2. Sam Locuson 3. Lee Nardelli 4. Joe Kay 5. Chris Locuson 6. Jim Tippin
600cc MICRO-SPRINT FEATURE - 20 LAPS
1. TIM IULG 2. Joe Kay 3. Tim Buckwalter 4. Sam Locuson 5. Tyler DeVault 6. Jon Keller 7. Lee Nardelli 8. Bill Thomas 9. Richie Keller 10. Jermain Godshall 11. Carl Locuson 12. Dave Carlberg 13. Jim Tippin 14. Andrew Locuson 15. Mark Landwher 16. Chris Locuson 17. Danny James 18. Ernie Miles 19. Scott Harbison 20. Bryant Davis 21. Stephen Kemery 22. Chris Panczner
DNS: Charlie Cobourn
2012 600cc MICRO-SPRINT TRACK CHAMPION - BILL THOMAS
270cc Micro-Sprints
Heat 1 - 1. Justin Stillwagon 2. Mike Barone 3. Brian Morrill 4. Derek Krum 5. Dave Nelson 6. Marco Michetti
Heat 2 - 1. Tyler Reinhardt 2. John Blanda 3. Charlie Lamanna 4. Luke Fogg 5. Chris Locuson 6. Dustin Brown
270cc MICRO-SPRINT FEATURE - 20 LAPS
1. JUSTIN STILLWAGON 2. Charlie Lamanna 3. Richie Keller 4. Brian Morrill 5. Andrew Locuson 6. Tyler Reinhardt 7. Dave Nelson 8. Joe Dopke 9. Steve Coslop 10. Dustin Brown 11. Mike Barone 12. Ryan Wozunk 13. John Blanda 14. Luke Fogg 15. Derek Krum 16. Marco Michetti
2012 270cc MICRO-SPRINT TRACK CHAMPION - JUSTIN STILLWAGON
4 - CYLINDER ENDURO CAR FEATURE - 20 LAPS
1. NATE ALBRIGHT 2. Warren Stradley 3. John Gray 4. Mike Dunn 5. Art Knapp 6. Cheri LaClaire 7. Scott Dunn
2012 4-CYLINDER ENDURO CAR TRACK CHAMPION - MIKE DUNN
Results: Saturday night Microstock race at Wall Stadium
Posted by: | Comments‘Super’ Dave Parker claimed the checkered flag in the Microstock feature in front of a full grandstand Saturday night at Wall Stadium.
It was a great night for Parker’s team. Parker and his teammate Tom Ervin both won the heat races. While Parker dominated his heat race, Ervin won his race in dramatic fashion. Ervin spun out on lap four while leading. He restarted in last and powered his way to the front passed eight over cars to reclaim the lead and take the heat race victory.
On the first lap of the feature, Ervin, Nick Cottone and Gary Scheffen got together in turn one. Ervin and Cottone were able to continue. Robert McGuire and John Paulsen battled for the early lead with Parker a close third. On lap five Parker took the lead with an inside pass and 76 slid back to third place behind Paulsen.
The biggest wreck occurred on lap seven just past the flagstand when Cottone and Mario Oberto made contact that sent Oberto on his roof bringing out a brief red flag. Both drivers were okay but the cars were not able to continue.
On the restart Parker resumed the lead with a great restart. Paulsen made a valiant challenge for the lead closely pursued by Andrew Shuster was now in third place and charging hard. Further back in the pack positions were changing as frequently as the racers jockeyed for position. One of the drivers, Ervin was quietly picking his way back to the front of the pack with an ill-handling car. With five laps to go, Ervin was in fourth spot.
As the flagman gave the signal for two to go, Shuster passed Paulsen and started rapidly gaining on Parker but came up just short. Parker held on to take the checkered flag. Ervin rallied from his lap one incident to take third spot in the final laps after a hard fought battle from last place.
Finish: Dave Parker, Andrew Shuster, Tom Ervin, Robert McGuire, Jeff Weinacker, Mike Fox Jr, John Paulsen, Noel Scheffen, Mike Mee, Bob Wagner, Derek Hopkinson, Joe Cottone, Carl Weinacker, Nick Cottone, Mario Oberto, Fred McDonald, Gary Scheffen
BIGGEST EVENT IN GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY HISTORY SET FOR SATURDAY, SEPT. 15
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Presenting NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing plus special events
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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, September 15, 7 p.m. A history marking event!!! BPG Racing Freedom 76 $50,000 To Win Championship for the 358 Modifieds. $40 for adults, $10 for youngsters 6 through 12 and under 6 admitted FREE.
Sunday, September 23, 1 p.m. NEETS Enduro Racing, 100 laps for big cars, 100 laps for small cars and 25 laps for Ladies. Also Blast from the Past Vintage Cars. $7 for adults
Sunday, September 30, 1 p.m. NEETS Enduro Racing and Blast From the Past Vintage Cars - $7
Saturday, October 13, 6 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Racing Series featuring 358 Modifieds, URC Sprints, ARDC Midgets, Sportsman, Legends, Monster Smash Demo Derby, Blast from the Past and Garden State Vintage Cars plus Vince’s Towing Owners Race. A Halloween Party Celebration.
Sunday, November 11, 7 a.m. to ??? Fall Racer’s Flea Market
Saturday, November 17th, 6 p.m. 50th Anniversary Awards Banquet, Gilbertsville, PA Fire Co. Social Hall
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THE BIGGEST EVENT IN THE 50 SEASON HISTORY OF GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, THE BPG RACING FREEDOM 76
Standing room areas will be made available if needed
BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 14, 2012 . . . Interest is running very high in the $50,000 to win BPG Racing Freedom 76 at Grandview Speedway set to take place on Saturday, September 15th at 7 p.m.
Thousands of fans are expected to fill the grandstands to see many of the top racing talents in dirt track modified racing test their skills in an effort to win the $50,000 first place money along with lap sponsorship money. Many feel this race, part of the 50th anniversary celebration for the speedway, will attract the largest crowd ever seen at the historic racing facility.
A full series of qualifying heat races along with consolation events and the Schaeffer Motorsports Minuteman 20 will decide the starters in the Freedom 76, 76 laps of action on the one-third-mile, banked clay oval, in addition to the five guaranteed starters that include New York racers Danny Johnson and Billy Decker, 2012 NASCAR Whelen All American Series track champion Duane Howard, Forrest Rogers Memorial presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings winner Kevin Hirthler and second place point finisher Doug Manmiller. Winners of the event during the last 25 years have been invited to make a qualifying attempt and should they not make it during their qualifying effort they will be added to the back of the starting field. It is expected that at least 34 Modifieds will start the race.
In addition fans will have the opportunity to see the heat winners and guaranteed starters run in the 10-lap Mertz Flying Mullet Cash Dash worth $1,500 to the winner.
The cars raced by Duane Howard, Late Model champion Chuck Schutz, Sportsman champion Jared Umbenhauer will be on display in the first turn area along with other race cars early in the afternoon. The champions will be interviewed late in the afternoon, estimating 5 p.m., by track announcer Ernie Saxton (he has announced all the Freedom 76 races) on the victory lane stage in the infield.
Tickets for the BPG Racing Freedom 76 will go on sale at 3:30 p.m. after all advance and season ticket holders are allowed to enter the speedway at 3 p.m. Adult tickets are priced at $40, youngsters 6 through 12 will pay $10 and children under 6 are admitted free. The Speedway does not accept credit cards.
There is a rain date set for Saturday, September 22nd that will follow the same schedule if needed.
With the huge crowd expected for this event should all seats be filled there will be standing room only opportunities made available in the main grandstand areas, the infield (in a protected area) and in the backstretch pit grandstand area. Prices will be posted.
There is free parking available on the speedway grounds. Campers are asked to stay close to the fourth turn area or head across the street. There is no block parking of campers and no roping off of areas permitted. There is additional parking in areas surrounding the speedway.
A special BPG Racing Freedom 76 tshirt is available at the novelty stand and a Grandview Speedway/BPG Racing Freedom 76 Yearbook/Program will also be available (including 10 pages of color including the covers) for $7.
Additional information including directions, lodging suggestions and weather can be found at www.grandviewspeedway.com or telephone 610.754.7688
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Bridgeport Speedway News and Events
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Bridgeport Speedway
Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Office: 610-398-4923
Speedway: 856-467-6757
E-mail: mike@bpspeedway.com
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Located in Southern New Jersey -- just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware at exit 14 off of I-295
Bridgeport Speedway - Coming events for September 7 & 8
FAST & FURIOUS FRIDAYS – FOUR FEATURE FRIDAY
Friday, September 7, 2012
Four feature events kick off the September schedule of racing at Bridgeport Speedway. On the quarter mile dirt oval, a complete program of Micro-Sprints (270cc and 600cc) and 4-Cylinder Enduro Cars is scheduled for this Friday. In addition, the second 15-lap main event for the 270cc Micro-Sprints from August 17 will be contested. PLUS, open practice on the quarter mile track for any type of racecar. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Grandstand admission is $10 for Adults. All kids 12 and under are FREE. Admission to the pit area is $25 with a license and $30 without a license.
SATURDAY NIGHT STARS – KID’S MONEY SCRAMBLE PLUS TSRS SPRINTS
Saturday, September 8, 2012
This Saturday at Bridgeport Speedway, the annual Kid’s Money Scramble takes place. During intermission, coins will be scattered onto the track and children will be able to line their pockets with nickels, dimes, and quarters. The racing agenda will have a special four-division card. The very popular TSRS Sprint Cars will be invading and join the Big Block Modifieds, Crate Sportsmen and Outlaw Stocks on the enhanced program. The gates to the pits unlock at 4:00 p.m. and the spectator turnstiles open at 5:00 p.m. Warm-ups get underway at 6:30 p.m. with the first qualifying race starting at 7:00 p.m. Grandstand admission is $17 for Adults and $14 for Students (13-17). All kids 12 and under are FREE. Pit admission is $30 for Bridgeport members and $35 for non-members.
Every night is an event
FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 14 – NO RACING
SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 15 – NO RACING
FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 21 – TRIPLE THUNDER THRILLER ON THE QUARTER MILE
SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 22 – BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS, CRATE SPORTSMEN AND OUTLAW STOCKS
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JERSEY RUSH 2 RACE RESULTS
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JERSEY RUSH 2 A BIG SUCCESS. . . . .
DARYN PITTMAN & JIMMY HORTON SHARE VICTORY LANE SPOTLIGHT TUESDAY NIGHT AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY
A big crowd was on hand for the second annual running of the Jersey Rush 2 on Tuesday night at the New Egypt Speedway. With $5,000 on the line, Daryn Pittman of Owasso, MO took the lead with just three laps remaining to score the victory in the 30 lap feature for the 410 sprints. In the 30 lap modified feature, veteran driver Jimmy Horton held off a late race challenge from Ryan Godown to score the victory and collect the $3,000 first place prize. The well groomed New Egypt Speedway provided a track surface that allowed eleven different drivers to break the track record with Daryn Pittman establishing fast time of the night, stopping the clock with a time of 13.734. Pittman collected an additional $100 from CmB Mushrooms for setting time.
In the 30 lap Jersey Rush 2 for the 410 sprints, pole sitter Frank Cozze remained the pace setter with Ryan Smith and Logan Schuchart in the chase. All eyes were on Daryn Pittman who was on his way to the front of the pack. On several occasions, Smith challenged Cozze for the lead, but the former New Egypt Speedway modified champion held on to the top spot.
At the halfway mark, Cozze was still the race leader followed by Ryan Smith, Schuchart, Pittman and Aaron Ott.
On lap seventeen, Cozze, Smith and Pittman were now in a three car battle for the lead. Just one lap later, the yellow was displayed for Ryan Bohlke who stopped in turn two. The restart saw Cozze in control with Smith and Pittman just a car length behind.
Lap twenty-one saw Smith move to the front of the pack with Cozze not looking for a way to regain the lead.
The only red flag of the feature was displayed on lap twenty-seven when Greg Hodnett took a wild flip exiting turn four. Hodnett walked away uninjured.
The turning point of the entire race took place on the restart. At the drop of the green flag, race leader Ryan Smith developed motor problems and fell off the pace. Cozze took the spot for just a short time as Daryn Pittman took the high groove and the lead exiting turn two. Logan Schuchart followed Pittman and took over second with Cozze now in third. For the remaining two laps, Pittman set the pace to score the win with Schuchart second with local favorite Frank Cozze third followed by Mark Smith and Aaron Ott.
Jimmy Horton
The thirty lap modified feature was equally exciting. David Van Horn led the first lap before mechanical problems sidelined him before the completion of lap two. Jimmy Horton took over the lead spot at the time followed by Sam Martz and Sammy Piazza. The restart saw Horton waltz away from the rest of the field as Ryan Godown and Billy Pauch were heading to the front of the pack. Horton, Martz and Piazza held down the top three spots through the halfway point of the race with Godown and Mike Iles making up the top five.
On lap nineteen, Ryan Godown moved into third and set his sights on the front runners. Godown moved into second on lap twenty-six and now had to catch and pass Horton for the win. With just two lap remaining, Godown pulled alongside of Horton but didn’t make the pass. The veteran Horton pulled out all the stops and kept Godown chasing his rear bumper to the checker flag. Horton took the win followed by Ryan Godown, Sam Martz, Sammy Piazza and Billy Pauch.
Sprint car heat winners were Greg Hodnett, Ryan Smith and Robbie Stillwaggon. In the modifieds, David Van Horn, Rick Laubach and Dominick Buffalino were heat race winners as Tommy Scheetz won the consolation.
JERSEY RUSH 2 FEATURE FINISH 30 LAPS: 1. Daryn Pittman; 2. Logan Schuchart; 3. Frank Cozze; 4. Mark Smith; 5. Aaron Ott; 6. Fred Rahmer; 7. Lance Dewease; 8. Danny Dietrich; 9. Davey Sammons; 10. Robbie Stillwaggon; 11. Davie Franek; 12. Ryan Taylor; 13. Mark Bitner; 14. Niki Young; 15. Kyle Reinhardt; 16. Rick Lafferty; 17. Tim Tanner Jr.; 18. Jeff Fithian; 19. Ryan Smith; 20. Greg Hodnett; 21. Ryan Bohlke; 22. Dan Shetler; 23. Jonathan Swanson
MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH 30 LAPS: 1. Jimmy Horton; 2. Ryan Godown; 3. Sam Martz; 4. Sammy Piazza; 5. Billy Pauch; 6. Dominick Buffalino; 7. Mike Iles; 8. Rick Laubach; 9. Jeff Strunk; 10. Ron John Koczon; 11. Neil Williams; 12. Dave Witte; 13. John Stangle; 14. Tom Carberry Jr.; 15. Tommy Scheetz; 16. Tommy Farrell; 17. Johnny Gaurino; 18. Eric Kormann; 19. John McClelland; 20. Gary Butler; 21. Danny Bouc; 22. Dave Hunt; 23. Randy Laird; 24. David Van Horn. DNQ- - Richie Pratt, John Wilman, Darren McCaughey, Brad Freeman, Chris Grbac, Scott VanGorder.
The Jersey Rush 2 event is co-promotion between, Lenny, Danny, Davey Sammons and Bob Miller. Look for the Jersey Rush 3 to return in 2013 to the New Egypt Speedway.
THUNDER ON THE HILL FINALE
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY EVENT FACTS:
WHEN: Saturday, October 13 6 PM Gates open at 4 PM
WHERE: Grandview Speedway
WHAT: Grandview Thunder 5-25’s & House of Thunder Halloween Party
358 Modifieds, URC Sprints, ARDC Midgets, Sportsman, Legends
Monster Smash Demolition Derby,
Blast from the Past Vintage Car Club & Garden State Vintage Cars
Vince’s Towing Owner’s Race
LOCATION; Route 100 Bechtelsville, PA 10 mile north of Pottstown, Bechtelsville, PA
For GPS Users: 43 Passmore Road Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Adults: $25 , Children 6-11 $10 Children 5 and under Free
Pits: $30 No license Required
TRACK PHONE: 610 754 7688
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 443 513 4456 Bob Miller
WEBSITES: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or www.grandviewspeedway.com
Grandview Speedway is a high-banked one-third mile clay oval, celebrating their 50th Anniversary season in 2012. The facility offers free parking, quality food at reasonable prices (be sure to try the french fries), a program book, Grandview Speedway and Thunder on the Hill race wear and great viewing from every seat in the house. Race fans may take part in the Inside/Out promotion, where you can sign up (no charge) to watch warm-ups from inside turn four. Race fans are also invited to victory lane following the racing program and, race fans may enter the pits after the races to meet the drivers.
