2010 car owner and membership apps posted

2010 car owner and 2010 membership application forms are now available on the web on the rules page.
rates are the same as they have been for the past several years.
be sure to get your application in by March 1st to save money. $50.00 from now until March 1st after March 1st the rate is $75.00.
Rules will be posted shortly.
No major changes are expected.

2009 Banquet Results

December 12, 2009.
The Bear Ridge Speedway 99ROCK Weekly WYKR Racing Series officially crowned the 2009 division track champions Friday night December 11th at the annual awards banquet for the 42nd consecutive season at the Ridge. Over two hundred and twenty five people walked thru the doors of the American Legion in White River Jct for the festivities with over 60 trophies and over thirty special awards handed out to the competitors on hand.
Your top ten finishers for the 2009 Bear Ridge Speedway 99Rock WYKR weekly racing series Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds: 1st-5-Gary Siemons-926; 2nd-17-Chris Donnelly-881; 3rd-6-Mike Dunn-762; 3rd-1d-Wayne Stearns-843; 4th-X-Bryan King-744; 5th-1nh-Jack Cook-708; 6th-O1-Ryan Avery-584; 6th-11-Travis Shinn-627; 7th-44-Bob Shepard-559; 8th-OO-Jason Gray-520; 8th-##-Blake Shepard-520; 9th-26-Jeremy Huntoon-465; 10th-96-Jason Sanville-464
Your top ten finishers for the 2009 Bear Ridge Speedway 99Rock WYKR weekly racing series Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes: 1st-71-Josh Harrington-1010; 2nd-33-Melvin Pierson-953; 3rd-16-Billy Simmons-937; 4th-X-Bryan King-926; 5th-3-Jason Horniak-916; 6th-7m-Mike McGinley-819; 7th-13-Buster Kathan -565; 8th-1-Ritchie Simmons-332; 9th-5-Chris Carbee-277
Your top ten finishers for the 2009 Bear Ridge Speedway 99Rock WYKR weekly racing series A Notch Above Auto Limited Late Models: 1st-8-Dan Eastman-960; 2nd-17-Jeremy Hodge-906; 3rd-22-Shane Race-885; 4th-97-Dan Cook-816; 5th-14-T.C. Forward-723; 6th-61-Will Hull-628; 7th-O7-Jason Blake-361; 8th-27-Sean Greene-315; 9th-5-Robert Tucker-305; 10th-23-Jason Gigiere-277
Your top five finishers for the 2009 Bear Ridge Speedway 99Rock WYKR weekly racing series Journal Opinion Fast Fours: 1st-12-Andy Johnson-1006; 2nd-10-Steve Bell-972; 3rd-57-Kevin Harran-941; 4th-21-Ryan Dutton-715; 5th-5-Mitch Durkee-536
Your top ten finishers for the 2009 Bear Ridge Speedway 99Rock WYKR weekly racing series KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets
1st-22-Tom Placey-1065; 2nd-24-Bobby Bell-981; 3rd-19-Karl Sheldon-852; 4th-3-Charlie Lakin-806; 5th-99-Michael Pittman-799; 6th-85-Carl Sweet-757; 7th-19x-Steve Sheldon-682; 8th-4-Mark Harran-638; 9th-51-Kyle Ashford-608; 10th-86-Mike Ryan-589
Your top five finishers for the 2009 Bear Ridge Speedway 99Rock WYKR weekly racing series the P&C Foods Hornet Queens: 1st-19-Misty Bell-426; 2nd-99-Melissa King-346; 3rd-85-Dawn Woodward-270; 4th-77-Brenda Atherton-186; 5th-51-Amber Harrington-136
In addition to the points standing trophies handed out there were awards in the following categories:
Hard Luck award: sponsored by Big Al's Photos (Alan Ward) Hornets: Mike Ryan; Limited Late Models: Dan Cook; Sportsman Coupes: Buster Kathan; Sportsman Modifieds: Jack Cook.
Most Improved Driver: Hornets: Mike Pittman; Sportsman Coupes Melvin Pierson; Sportsman Modifieds Mike Dunn.
Rookie of the Year: Hornets: Don Reynolds; Limited Late Models: Jeremy Hodge; Sportsman Coupes: Billy Simmons, Sportsman Modifieds: Travis Shinn.
Most Popular Driver: Hornets: Charlie Lakin; Fast Fours: Steve Bell; Limited Late Models: Danny Eastman; Sportsman Coupes: Bryan King; Sportsman Modifieds: Chris Donnelly
Raymond Brown Memorial (sponsored and presented by John Sleeper):Hornet Queens: Misty Bell; Hornets: Mike Pittman; Fast Fours: Steve Bell; Limited Late Models: Jeremy Hodge; Sportsman Coupes: Bryan King; Sportsman Modifieds: Ryan Avery.
The 2009 Sportsman of the Year award, sponsored by New England Racing Fuels were awarded to: KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets #99 Mike Pitman. Journal Opinion Fast Fours #57 Kevin Harran. A Notch Above Auto Limited Late Models #14 TC Forward. Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes #71 Josh Harrington. Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds #181 Blake Shepard.
This officially concludes the 2009 racing season, with preparations for the 2010 43rd consecutive season at the Ridge well underway. The Schedule is being fine tuned, and the 2009 membership forms will be posted to the web shortly. 2010 membership fees will remain the same as they have for the past several years. The 2010 rules will also be available on the web shortly, but it is anticipated that there will be no major changes to the rules in 2010. All five regular racing divisions will be returning for weekly competition, as well as the hornet queens on a bi-weekly basis.
Christmas is just around the corner, and with plans already in progress for the 2010, when Bear Ridge Speedway will officially become the ONLY Dirt Track in Vermont why not get your Bear Ridge Race fan a 2010 season pass. These will make great Christmas gifts and are available now.
2010 SEASON PASSES (FRONT GATE ONLY) ARE NOW AVAILABLE. ADULTS 17-61 $150.00 SENIORS 62 AND UP, AND TEENS 12-16 $125.00. Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience at the Ridge better than the last.
To everyone we wish a safe, happy, and healthy Holiday Season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
Bear Ridge Speedway is located off exit 16 of I91 on to rte 25 west 1 mile to South Road up the hill to Kidder Rd. The green waves every Saturday at 6:30 pm. web site www.bearridgespeedway.com please check it out often for updates. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

banquet

The Bear Ridge Speedway 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series is set to acknowledge the top points finishing competitors in each of it's divisions plus the P&C Foods Hornet Queens for the 42nd consecutive season at the Ridge Friday night December 11, 2009 at the annual awards banquet. The banquet scheduled to kick into gear at 4:30 will be held once again at the American Legion in White River Jct., Vt.

On hand will be the top ten finishers for the 2009 Bear Ridge Speedway 99Rock WYKR weekly racing series Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Auto Limited Late Models, and KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets, plus the top five finishers for the Journal Opinion Fast Fours and P&C Foods Hornet Queens.

Christmas is just around the corner, and with plans already in progress for the 2010, when Bear Ridge Speedway will officially become the ONLY Dirt Track in Vermont why not get your Bear Ridge Race fan a 2010 season pass. These will make great Christmas gifts and are available now.
2010 SEASON PASSES (FRONT GATE ONLY) ARE NOW AVAILABLE. ADULTS 17-61 $150.00 SENIORS 62 AND UP, AND TEENS 12-16 $125.00. Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience at the Ridge better than the last.

some more improvement pictures!

Improvements underway

Bear Ridge Speedway and the 99 ROCK Weekly Racing Series gearing up for the 42nd consecutive opening night on what will officially become the ONLY dirt track in Vermont.
Even though racing has concluded for the 2009 season, the Ridge is anything but quiet. The latest round of improvements to the facility is well underway with the removal of the scorers tower at its present location, addition to the novelty booth, and popcorn pizza booth. The announcers tower will be found on the back of the midway over the novelty booth, which will offer better seating and visibility for the fans in 2010. The popcorn/pizza booth will be extended out which will also extend the VIP booth for sponsors of Bear Ridge. We are all really excited about this latest phase of improvements, and are sure you the fan will be too. The announcers tower/novelty booth will be boasting a plaque which for $50.00 can have your name, business, in memory or honor of proudly displayed for all to see. If you are interested please contact the track and we can get you the information.
2010 will see other news of note for the Ridge, as with the paving of Devil's Bowl Speedway, Bear Ridge Speedway will become the ONLY Dirt Track in Vermont. When it comes to racing asphalt is for getting there, and of course dirt is for racing, so if you gotta have that dirt fix, be sure to mark your calendars for every Saturday night racing starting on May 15th thru September.
All 5 regular 99ROCK weekly racing series will be on hand for opening and every week thru out the season. Plus the P&C Food Hornet Queens, Granite State Mini Sprints, and SCONE will be season on a regular basis thru out 2010.
The 2009 annual awards banquet is set for Friday night December 11, 2009, and is scheduled to kick into gear at 4:30 will be held once again at the American Legion in White River Jct., Vt.
Banquet tickets are on sale now, and you must get in your order by November 16 to save $5.00 a ticket, and by November 28th at the higher rate. No tickets will be available after the 28th.
Christmas is just around the corner, and with plans already in progress for the 2010, when Bear Ridge Speedway will officially become the ONLY Dirt Track in Vermont why not get your Bear Ridge Race fan a 2010 season pass. These will make great Christmas gifts and are available now.
2010 SEASON PASSES (FRONT GATE ONLY) ARE NOW AVAILABLE. ADULTS 17-61 $150.00 SENIORS 62 AND UP, AND TEENS 12-16 $125.00. Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience at the Ridge better than the last.
Bear Ridge Speedway is located off exit 16 of I91 on to rte 25 west 1 mile to South Road up the hill to Kidder Rd. The green waves every Saturday at 6:30 pm. web site www.bearridgespeedway.com please check it out often for updates. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

upcoming banquet December 11, 2009

For Immediate Release Contact April May Preston at brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. November 1, 2009.
The Bear Ridge Speedway Weekly Racing Series will officially close the books on 2009, the 42nd consecutive season of the Ridge Friday night December 11, 2009, with the crowning of champions at the annual awards banquet. The banquet scheduled to kick into gear at 4:30 will be held once again at the American Legion in White River Jct., Vt.
On hand will be the top ten finishers for the 2009 Bear Ridge Speedway 99Rock WYKR weekly racing series Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Auto Limited Late Models, and KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets, plus the top five finishers for the , Journal Opinion Fast Fours and P&C Foods Hornet Queens.
Each division will see your 2009 99Rock Weekly Racing Series Track champion crowned, who are for 2009 #19 P&C Foods Hornet Queens Misty Bell, #22 KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets Thomas Placey, #12 Journal Opinion Fast Four Andy Johnson, #8 A Notch Above Limited Late Models Danny Eastman, #71 Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupe Josh Harrington, and #5 Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modified Gary Siemons plus the other nine top ten finishers and 4four top five finishers. In addition to the sixty plus trophies to be presented, special awards in the following categories will be handed out to the lucky recipients: Most Popular Driver, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Driver, Hard Luck recipient, and Sportsman of the Year. Plus 6 lucky drivers will be presented with the Raymond Brown Memorial Award courtesy of John & Elaine Sleeper.
Banquet tickets are on sale now, and you must get in your order by November 16 to save $5.00 a ticket, and by November 28th at the higher rate. No tickets will be available after the 28th.
Christmas is just around the corner, and with plans already in progress for the 2010, when Bear Ridge Speedway will officially become the ONLY Dirt Track in Vermont why not get your Bear Ridge Race fan a 2010 season pass. These will make great Christmas gifts and are available now.
2010 SEASON PASSES (FRONT GATE ONLY) ARE NOW AVAILABLE. ADULTS 17-61 $150.00 SENIORS 62 AND UP, AND TEENS 12-16 $125.00. Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience at the Ridge better than the last.
Bear Ridge Speedway is located off exit 16 of I91 on to rte 25 west 1 mile to South Road up the hill to Kidder Rd. The green waves every Saturday at 6:30 pm. web site www.bearridgespeedway.com please check it out often for updates. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

announcer tower rebuild

Here are some pictures of the announcer's tower being torn down, the slab has been poured and we are getting excited!

New Tower Project

Be a part of our EXTREME MAKEOVER!!New Novety/Announcer's Tower construction under way. Your name, business, or in memory or honor of can be on a plaque to be mounted on the outside of the tower for a minimum contribution of $50.00. A special thanks to those already who have contributed:
In Memory of James Tullar
In Memory of Orville B. Tucker
Gail Roulx
Jack Cook #1NH Mod
In Memory of Wade E Eaton
In Memory of Wayne E Eaton
In Memory of Scott Whitcher

If you would like to have something on the plaque please send a check with your contribution, plus what you would like your plate to read.

Thanks!

Press from Sept 26th

For Immediate Release contact brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. September 27, 2009
Bear Ridge Speedway ends the 2009 racing season with edge of your seat racing excitement for the packed house Saturday night September 26th.
In addition to the 99ROCK weekly racing series division making up a points race from earlier this summer sponsored by Dennis Preston Builder, it was 4 Cylinder Demolition, 4/6/V8 Enduro, Bike Giveaways and Fireworks Night.
Features only were afforded the fans in all but the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds who showed in record numbers with 24 machines in the pit area poised to take the final green of the season. With some new faces in the field, it was decided that a little extra seat time would be given to everyone in that division to help set the stage for the main event.
For the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT raced every race to win, and even with the points battle sewn up, Placey raced this last event like any other night, with winning his only focus. Placey would make his weekly trek from the back of the pack to the front to claim the checkers picking up Charlie Lakin #3 Groton VT along the way. Mike Ryan #86 Chelsea VT the pole sitter would not be able to hold off Placey, and would have to settle for the runner up position this night. Lakin worked his way up to third for only his second trip of the season to victory lane.
In the Journal Opinion Fast Fours Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct VT was back in town, and quickly reminded his competitors, that while he was gone, he had not forgotten how to get around the Ridge. Sunn came from the back of the pack to claim the checkers over Andy Johnson #12 Wilder VT your 2009 Track Champion of this division with Steve Bell #10 St Johnsbury VT claiming the final victory lane spot.
The A Notch Above Limited Late Models crowned their division champ Danny Eastman #8 Thetford Ctr VT on Championship night, and Eastman has decided to take the big step and move up to the Sportsman Modifieds. Eastman was at the track but it was a new driver in the old #8. Jason Ginguere #23 should be happy with his new purchase, for when the checkers waved found himself claiming the gold with his new machine. Arnie Stygles Bradford VT driving the #50 reminded everyone that he too remembers how to get around the Ridge, and would claim the second place spot. Third would be filled by Shane Race #22 Strafford VT.
In the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes Melvin Pierson #33 E Corinth VT and #3 Jason Horniak Bradford VT fought to the bitter end for the final checkers on this division in 2009. Horniak would beat Pierson to the line by a bumper leaving everyone slowing exhaling their held breath, as they sat back in their seats after this edge of your seat event. Bryan King #X Corinth VT would claim the final spot in third. Josh Harrington #71 Topsham VT your 2009 champion would come across the line in fifth, his worse finish of the season.
The record continues to be broken with car counts in the BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds with TWENTY FOUR machines on hand for the last night of activity. The Ridge could be dubbed the track too tough to tame, because it is a known fact that for some it takes a visit or two to figure out the best way to handle it. With several new faces in the field some cautions would wave, but when they settled down and took to racing the action was by far the best anyone has seen in New England. Chris Donnelly #17 Orford NH was prepared to go out with a bang, and that is what he would do, working from deep in the pack. Donnelly took advantage of the cautions and perfect track conditions to work his way to the front and claim the checkers. Following him to the front was your 2009 points champion Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH who would finish in second, with Kevin Chaffee #82 Orange VT returning for a strong third place finish.
In the 4/6/V8 100 lap CAUTION FREE Enduro bigger isn't always better, as Bobby Lee Bell #33 St Johnsbury VT in a borrowed machine would claim the top prize and bonus for being the first four cylinder across the line. Second place was claimed by Oren Remick #3 Warner NH in a four cylinder, with Dave Durkee #58 White River Jct, VT in the first V8 across the line in third.
The KDD NAPA of Bradford 4 Cylinder Demolition Derby was claimed by a female, as Jennifer Waters #22 W Topsham VT would outlast the competition to claim the win. Second would go to with third belonging to
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series RESULTS:
Dennis Preston Builder Results:
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets:
Feature Top Five: #22 Thomas Placey, #86 Mike Ryan, #3 Charlie Lakin, #24 Bobby Lee Bell, #37 Mike Chapin
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Feature Top Five: #11 Josh Sunn, #21 Andy Johnson, #10 Steve Bell, #57 Kevin Harran, #02 Tim Hodge
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Feature Top Five: #23 Jason Giguere, #50 Arnie Stygles, #22 Shane Race, #5 Robert Tucker, #07 Jason Blake
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Feature Top Five: #3 Jason Horniak, #33 Melvin Pierson, #X Bryan King, #1 Ritchie Simmons, #71 Josh Harrington
BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat Winners: #60 Trevor Rock, #4x Jimmy Ryan
Feature Top Five: #17 Chris Donnelly, #5 Gary Siemons, #82 Kevin Chaffee, #51 Justin Comes, #26 Jeremy Huntoon
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series Points:
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets: #22 Thomas Placey 1065, #24 Bobby Bell 981, #19 Karl Sheldon 852, #3 Charlie Lakin 806, #99 Michael Pittman 799, #85 Carl Sweet 757, #19x Steve Sheldon 682, #4 Mark Harran 638, #51 Kyle Ashford 608, #86 Mike Ryan 589
Journal Opinion Fast Fours: #12 Andy Johnson 1006, #10 Steve Bell 972, #57 Kevin Harran 941, #21 Ryan Dutton 715, #5 Mitch Durkee 536
A Notch Above Limited Late Models: #8 Danny Eastman 960, #17 Jeremy Hodge 906, #22 Shane Race 885, #97 Dan Cook 816, #14 TC Forward 723, #61 Will Hull 628, #07 Jason Blake 361, #27 Sean Greene 315, #5 Robert Tucker 305, #23 Jason Giguere 277, #24 Rob Gallagher 252
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes: #71 Josh Harrington 1010, #33 Melvin Pierson 953, #16 Billy Simmons 937, #X Bryan King 926, #3 Jason Horniak 916, #7m Mike McGinley 819, #13 Buster Kathan 565, #1 Ritchie Simmons 332, #5 Chris Carbee 277, #1 Doug Titus 179
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds: #5 Gary Siemons 926, #17 Chris Donnelly 881, #1D Wayne Stearns 843, #6 Mike Dunn 762, #X Bryan King 744, #1nh Jack Cook 708, #11 Travis Shinn #627, #01 Ryan Avery 584, #44 Bob Shepard 559, #181 Blake Shepard 520, #00 Jason Gray 520, #26 Jeremy Huntoon 465
Coming up next for the competitors at the Ridge is the 2009 annual awards banquet, which will be held December 11th. Order forms are available on line. We wish to thank each and every one of you for your support in 2009. With so many entertainment choices for you we thank you for making Bear Ridge Speedway your entertainment choice. We wish you all a happy, healthy and safe off season, and look forward to seeing you in the spring in 2010!
Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience at the Ridge better than the last. Remember “Dirt where every lap is the last lap”.
Bear Ridge Speedway is located off exit 16 of I91 on to rte 25 west 1 mile to South Rd to Kidder Rd. Post time every Saturday approximately 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

coming up

Coming up September 12th it is the 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series full card of racing Davids House Benefit Championship Night plus the Sprint Cars of New England, sponsored by Upper Valley Stove Co.
The Ridge will take the week off on September 19th and come back with one last night of excitement for 2009 on September 26th with a 4 Cylinder Demolition Derby sponsored by NAPA & A Notch Above Auto plus a 4/6/8 ENDURO, PLUS features only for all five regular divisions with points make up races, plus Kids BIKE GIVEAWAYS, and FIREWORKS!!!Admission: adults (17 to 61) $10.00, teens (12 to 16) & seniors (62 & up) $8.00, children (11 & under) $2.00. Bear Ridge Kids Club members get in FREE with their ID.
Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of GREAT inexpensive high quality. Pit gate fees will be $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non members (cannot be combined with free one race or season passes.) Master card and Visa will be accepted at both ticket gates in 2009!!
Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience at the Ridge better than the last. Remember “Dirt where every lap is the last lap”.
Bear Ridge Speedway is located off exit 16 of I91 on to rte 25 west 1 mile to South Rd to Kidder Rd. Post time every Saturday approximately 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

Booth Brothers Dairy Night

Bear Ridge Speedway is winding down for the 2009 season, but that doesn’t mean the action is. “Mazda” was the theme of the night with the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds doing three 20 lap segments, and the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets doing three 15 lap segments, plus it was “Madness” Night for the Journal Opinion Fast Fours with two 15 lap segments being scored in the record books for them along with regular features for the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes and the A Notch Above Limited Late Models on Booth Brothers “Milk Night”.
In the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets Tom Placey while struggling of late to make it to the checkers first, is still the one to topple for the crown in 2009. Placey once again was strong throughout the night coming from the front to back in all three of their Mazda events to finish finally in the coveted first place spot. Placey would also set fast time for the night and earn himself an extra cool fifty dollars courtesy of an anonymous sponsor who foot the bill for both pole winners fifty dollar bonus.
The overall top three for this Mazda event were Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT, Karl Sheldon #19 St Johnsbury VT and Bobby Bell #24 St Johnsbury VT
For the Journal Opinion Fast Fours it was madness night with extra money on the line for each of the top five for each lap completed. Combined finishes give you the overall finish in the madness as in the Mazda, and ties are broken by the finishing order of the final segment. Tonight the madness would end with Andy Johnson #12 Wilder VT your overall winner due to his first place finish in segment two with Steve Bell #10 St Johnsbury VT coming home in second. Third would go to Ryan Dutton #21 Bradford VT who was tied with Kevin Harran #57 ST Johnsbury VT but finished ahead of him in the final segment making him the third place trophy.
For A Notch Above Limited Late Models one of the only two drivers of the division to have made every event is still forever a bridesmaid never a bride, or even worse making no victory lane appearance at all. Jeremy Hodge #17 Bradford VT would not be able to capitalize on the current points leader absence, struggling the entire night. Hodge was seen watching from mid pack as Shane Race #22 Strafford VT set sail on the field and cruised to the win with Will Hull #61 E Montpelier VT in second and TC Forward #14 Lyme NH in third.
In the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes the points battle is too tight for some, as Melvin Pierson #33 E Corinth VT and Billy Simmons #16 Bradford VT find themselves swapping the runner up position almost weekly. Tonight Pierson would have the bad luck and fall behind Simmons in the point standings, as he would experience mechanical problems midway thru the event. The man on the move the second half of the season in both divisions he runs in is Bryan King #X Corinth VT who was able to win not only his semi feature but would come home the winner in the main event as well. Joining him in victory lane were Simmons in second and your current points leader Josh Harrington #71 Topsham VT in third.
In the BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds the man unfire is Ryan Avery #01 Thornton NH. Not only did Avery along with Bryan King #X Corinth VT show up in the money in every segment the week before for their madness night, he also set fast pace for the Modifieds in time trials for the Mazda, taking home the cool fifty, and won two out of three of the Mazda segments this night. This would make him the overall winner of the night with Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH the winner of the third segment coming home in second overall and King taking the final victory lane spot for the event.
The P&C Food Hornet Queens were on hand for their last event of 2009 and when the checkers waved it was Melissa King for the win with Misty Bell second and Dawn Woodward in third. Misty Bell is officially crowned the queen of this division for the 2009 season!
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series RESULTS:
Sponsored by Booth Brothers Dairy
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets:
Segment One Top Five: #22 Thomas Placey; #24 Bobby Lee Bell; #85 Carl Sweet; #99 Michael Pittman; #3 Charlie Lakin
Segment Two Top Five: #22 Thomas Placey; #19 Karl Sheldon; #24 Bobby Lee Bell; #37 Mike Chapin; #3 Charlie Lakin
Segment Three Top Five: #72 Mike Santo; #22 Thomas Placey; #4 Mark Harran; #99 Michael Pittman; #19 Karl Sheldon
Overall Top Five: #22 Thomas Placey; #19 Karl Sheldon; #24 Bobby Lee Bell; #99 Michael Pittman; #72 Mike Santo
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Segment One Top Three: #10 Steve Bell, #21 Andy Johnson, #57 Kevin Harran
Segment Two Top Three: #21 Andy Johnson, #10 Steve Bell; #21 Ryan Dutton
Overall Top Three: #21 Andy Johnson, #10 Steve Bell; #21 Ryan Dutton
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winners: #22 Shane Race
Feature Top Five: #22 Shane Race; #61 Will Hull; #14 TC Forward; #23 Jason Giguere; #17 Jeremy Hodge.
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winners: #33 Melvin Pierson; #16 Billy Simmons
Blackmount Equipment Semi Feature Winner #X Bryan King
Feature Top Five: #X Bryan King; #16 Billy Simmons; #71 Josh Harrington; #1 Ritchie Simmons; #7m Mike McGinley
BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds:
Segment One Top Five: #01 Ryan Avery; #11 Travis Shinn; #17 Chris Donnelly; #5 Gary Siemons; #96 Jason Sanville
Segment Two Top Five: #01 Ryan Avery; #X Bryan King; #11 Travis Shinn; #26 Jeremy Huntoon; #5 Gary Siemons
Segment Three Top Five: #5 Gary Siemons; #01 Ryan Avery; #X Bryan King; #6 Mike Dunn; #09 Todd Petschke
Overall Top Five: #01 Ryan Avery; #5 Gary Siemons; #X Bryan King; #17 Chris Donnelly; #1 Jack Cook

September 5th at the Ridge

Booth Brothers Dairy "Milk Night" with a full card of racing plus the P&C Food Hornet Queens, Plus Fast Four Madness

Sabil & Sons night 8-29-09

For Immediate Release contact brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. August 30, 2009
Promoter CV Elms wins one over Mother Nature, and the fans who turned out for the only show in New England Saturday night at Bear Ridge Speedway sponsored by Sabil and Sons were not disappointed. Persistent rain on and off throughout the day delayed the start time, but when racing began it was edge of the seat excitement.
Visiting were Wings, as the Granite State Mini Sprints and the Sprint Cars of New England. For the 500ccs Lacey Hanson would come home the winner, Zach Herbert second and Jordan Eldridge thirds. In the 600ccs Matt Robie added another win to his record, crossing the line first with John Chestnut in second and Troy Boissoneau in third. The Granite State Mini Sprints put on yet another great show with Matt Shaut crossing the line in first, Tunk Berry second and Shawn Lawler third.
In the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets Mark Harran #4 St Johnsbury VT started fourth and found himself following Kyle Ashford for several laps before watching Ashford suddenly going the other way and himself in the lead. Harran would have to work hard to hold on the position as Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT worked his way to set a hard challenge on Harran but was unable to make it happen. Harran would cruise on to his first win of his career with Placey on his tail coming home in the final victory lane spot was Amanda Grey #00 East Thetford VT.
In the Journal Opinion Fast Fours it was all Andy Johnson #12 Wilder VT, who got the front quickly and stayed there. Joining him in victory lane was Steve Bell #10 St Johnsbury VT in second and Kevin Harran #57 St Johnsbury VT.
The A Notch Above Limited Late Models would see their show slowed once for brief misting of Mother Nature, but would able to resume, with track conditions the best they could be for Danny Eastman #8 Thetford Ctr VT who cruised on for yet another win. In second it was Jeremy Hodge #17 Bradford VT with Shane Race #22 Strafford VT in third.
The Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes Josh Harrington #71 Topsham VT came from fourth to first in the blink of an eye and left the rest of the field to cruise on for the win. Coming home in second was Bryan King #X Corinth VT and Billy Simmons #22 Bradford VT in third.
The BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds voted two weeks ago that they too wanted a chance to earn some extra cash. So tonight it was madness night for the guys, and they were up to the challenge with sixty nine laps recorded in the record books, meaning three twenty three lap features. Bring the field to the green for segment one was Travis Shinn, as he brought to the table seventeen laps. After twenty three laps were recorded in the record books it would be Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH across the line first with Chris Donnelly #17 Orford NH in second and Ryan Avery #01 Thornton NH in third. Segment two would line up inverted from segment one showing Jeremy Huntoon #26 Bradford VT setting the pace. At the checkers of this event Jason Sanville #96 Canaan NH made it across the line first with Huntoon holding on for second and Wayne Stearns #1D Thetford Ctr VT in third. Segment three was once again inverted from the conclusion of segment two. When the checkers waved on segment three Bob Shepard #44 W Topsham VT was the lucky winner with Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH in second and Chris Donnelly #17 Orford NH in third. When the three segments were totaled together Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH was declared the overall winner with Chris Donnelly #17 Orford NH second and Ryan Avery #01 Thornton NH in third
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series RESULTS:
Sponsored by Sabil and Sons Inc.
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winners: #4 Mark Harran, #22 Tom Placey
Feature Top Five: #4 Mark Harran, #22 Thomas Placey, #00 Amanda Gray, #19 Karl Sheldon #3 Charlie Lakin
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winners: #11 Josh Sunn
Feature Top Five: #12 Andy Johnson, #10 Steve Bell, #57 Kevin Harran, #11 Josh Sunn
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winners: #8 Dan Eastman, #22 Shane Race
Feature Top Five: #8 Dan Eastman, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #22 Shane Race, #07 Jason Blake, #99 Chris King
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winners: #3 Jason Horniak, #7M Mike McGinley
Feature Top Five: #71 Josh Harrington, #X Bryan King, #16 Billy Simmons, #21 Steve Ellsworth, #7M Mike McGinley
BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds:
Segment #1 Top Five: #5 Gary Siemons, #17 Chris Donnelly, #01 Ryan Avery, #6 Mike Dunn, #11 Travis Shinn
Segment #2 Top Five: #96 Jason Sanville, #26 Jeremy Huntoon, #181 Blake Shepard, #01 Ryan Avery, #17 Chris Donnelly
Segment #3 Top Five: #44 Bob Shepard, #5 Gary Siemons, #17 Chris Donnelly, #8 Clay Dow, #01 Ryan Avery
Overall Top Five: #5 Gary Siemons, #17 Chris Donnelly, #01 Ryan Avery, #44 Bob Shepard, #1D Wayne Stearns
Coming up September 5th it is the 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series full card of racing sponsored by Booth Brothers with Milk Night, plus the P&C Foods Hornet Queens and Fast Four Madness. Then on September 12th it is Upper Valley Stove Championship Night with a full card of racing plus the Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) plus the DAVID’S HOUSE BENEFIT (make up) then the Ridge will take the week off on September 19th and come back with one last night of excitement for 2009 on September 26th with a 4 Cylinder Demolition Derby sponsored by NAPA & A Notch Above Auto plus a 4/6/8 ENDURO, PLUS features only for all five regular divisions with a points make up race. The points battles are intense with no one really able to claim their respective crowns until the last checkers wave, so be sure to mark your calendars for every event left in 2009.
Admission: adults (17 to 61) $10.00, teens (12 to 16) & seniors (62 & up) $8.00, children (11 & under) $2.00. Bear Ridge Kids Club members get in FREE with their ID.
Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of GREAT inexpensive high quality. Pit gate fees will be $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non members (cannot be combined with free one race or season passes.) Master card and Visa will be accepted at both ticket gates in 2009!! Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience at the Ridge better than the last. Remember “Dirt where every lap is the last lap”.
Bear Ridge Speedway is located off exit 16 of I91 on to rte 25 west 1 mile to South Rd to Kidder Rd. Post time every Saturday approximately 6:00 pm (track conditions dictating). Be sure to check the web http://www.bearridgespeedway.com/. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

August 29th

11:55 WE ARE STILL RACING!!!

Saturday August 22nd RAINED OUT!!!

Remaining 2009 Schedule

August 29th Sabil & Sons OLD TIMERS NIGHT Modified Madness
Plus WINGS- GSMS & SCoNE!
September 5th Booth Brothers Dairy Night Full Card
plus Queens and Fast Four Madness
September 12th Upper Valley Stove Championship Night Full Card
DAVID’S HOUSE BENEFIT(make up)
September 26th 4 Cylinder Demolition Derby sponsored by NAPA & A Notch Above Auto plus 4/6/8 ENDURO Points race make up night Mods, Coupes, Late Models, Fours, Hornets

September 4th 4 cylinder DEMO Registration Form

Registration fee $25 (NO REFUNDS). This covers car registration only. Pit entrance $20.00 everyone who enters the pit area. Entry fees may be paid by cash, money order, or Visa/Master Card
PREREGISTER AND SAVE
PAID REGISTRATION RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 12TH TAKE $10.00 OFF YOUR REGISTRATION FEE!!
Guaranteed purse paid to top three 1st. $800 2nd. $300 3rd. $100
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I know the risks of danger to myself and my property while participating in the vent, and while upon the event premises and relying upon my own judgment and ability, assume all such risks of loss and hereby agree to reimburse all cost to those persons or organizations connected with this event for damages incurred as a result of any injury that I cause or receive.
ARBITRATION: Any dispute, controversy or claim involving the undersigned member, whether or not relating to this agreement or alleged breach of same, shall be settled in accordance with the existing and/or amended rules and regulations of the Speedway and the undersigned agrees to accept the decision rendered in the process. I understand there will be no refund of membership fees once paid for any reason.
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4 cylinder Demo Derby September 26th RULES

No hybrid vehicles, no mid-engine cars. No 4-wheel or all wheel drives. No "plastic" bodied cars like Saturns, Fieros, etc. No convertibles, BMW, Saabs, Volvos, Mercedes, or Pickup Trucks.
2. All glass and chrome trim and anything that might become embedded in the track must be removed from the car. This includes door handles, wheel weights, fiberglass nose & tail pieces, headlights, etc. Trailer hitches must be removed. DO NOT leave broken glass in the doors, clean them out. Front windshield is optional. Airbags must be disconnected and removed.
3. All flammable materials must be removed from the interior of the car. This includes the carpet, headliner, door panels, and rear seats. Passenger side bucket seat may be left in and driver's door may be padded.
4. Car must be cleaned out, including the trunk. Do not leave garbage in the car. Also, don't leave broken glass in the doors. ALL GLASS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CAR (Excluding front windshield)
5. Tires must be stock size, 4-ply passenger car tires only. No racing or truck tires or inner liners. NO DONUT TIRES
6. No antifreeze or Freon allowed.
7. A maximum of three (3) gallons of gasoline will be allowed. Gas tanks may be moved to the trunk but will not be allowed in the driver's compartment unless it is made of approved material and is covered by a metal firewall and the original gas tank is removed. Original stock gas tank may be used if installed properly as determined by track official.
8. Only one stock car battery will be allowed. It may be moved to the driver's compartment, but must be secured and covered.
9. No reinforcement of any kind will be allowed. No welding except to hold the driver's door shut.
10. DRIVER DOOR MUST BE SECURELY WELDED SHUT with optional 2” bar in door only (no other reinforcements). Passenger door welded or chained closed.
11. TRAILER HITCHES must be removed. No grill guards or bumper supports
12. Helmets and safety belts must be in good, working condition and must be worn at all times while the driver is in the car. Neck braces are highly recommended. Eye protection, long sleeve shirts, and long pants or fire suits MANDATORY.
12. A 12 x 15 inch hole must be cut in the center of the hood. Exhaust/header pipes may not protrude through hood.
13. Hood and trunk/hatchback latches must be removed. Hood and trunk/hatch must be wired shut, but not bolted or welded.
14. MUST have heavy ratchet strap behind driver's seat in order prevent seat breaking.
15. Additional safety regulations may be imposed.
16. Rules are subject to change to fit the event. THE DECISION OF THE JUDGE AND/OR TRACK OFFICIAL IS FINAL.
Event Rules and Regulations
1. Failure to obey these rules can lead to disqualification.
2. DRIVERS MAY MANEAUVER FORWARD OR BACWARD. No deliberate head-on collisions or deliberately ramming driver’s door. This can lead to disqualification. ALL DRIVERS DOORS MUST BE PAINTED WHITE to provide a visual flag.
3.A TIME LIMIT will be set by the judges. IF A DRIVERS DOES NOT HIT A LIVE CAR WITHIN THE LIMIT, this can lead to disqualifications. DO NOT PLAY POSSUM AND DO NOT INTENTIONAL HIT DEAD CARS!
4. Cars must stay within the marked track area.
5. NUMBERS must be painted on doors and top of roof, at least 24” numbers.
6. Additional rules may be imposed.

Guaranteed Pay - $800 to win, $300 for 2nd, $100 for 3rd
Trophies for Top 3 and Best in Show
For info call Bear Ridge Speedway at 802-222-4052 or 603/443-0640 email brsdirt@charter

New faces graces victory lane Swenson Night 8-15-09

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Bradford, Vt. August 16, 2009
New faces grace the checkered flag strip Saturday night at Bear Ridge Speedway during the 99ROCK weekly racing series events sponsored by Swenson Insurance Agency of Bradford VT.
In the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets Mike Ryan led every lap but the ones that matter, in what looked to be his best run of the season. Ryan seemed unstoppable, until his machine stopped. From the infield it sounded like that engine has seen its last lap, and Ryan with just two to go would go from first to fourth in the blink of an eye. Ryan’s misfortune was the fortune of one of the new faces in victory lane, as Mike Chapin #37 Chelsea VT having worked his way from eighth to second, saw that spot turn to first and has first win of his career. Following Chapin to victory lane was your current points leader, and seeming unstoppable at being crowned the champ in this division, Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT. The third and final victory lane spot would be occupied by Bobby Bell #24 St Johnsbury VT.
The Journal Opinion Fast Fours was the other division to see another first time face to the winners spot this year as Steve Bell #10 St Johnsbury VT was finally able to capitalize on his starting spot, perfect track conditions for him, and a green to checkers event. Bell would be accompanied by Andy Johnson #12 Wilder VT and Ryan Dutton #21 Bradford VT who finished in that order.
The A Notch Above Limited Late Models competitors have their work set out for them if they hope to knock Danny Eastman #8 Thetford Ctr VT from the top of this heap. Rest assured “it ain’t over till it’s over” but if Eastman continues at the pace he is at, he will surely be crowned the champ in this the first year back at the Ridge for the division. Eastman would once again come from the back, move to the outside, and work his way to the front, in what looked as easy as a Sunday afternoon drive. Unable to stop him from making his way by, Jeremy Hodge #17 Bradford VT and Shane Race #22 Strafford VT, would have to settle for the other two victory lane spots in that order.
The Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes with some new faces in the field would be one of the three divisions to go green to checkers, which meant that if you were going to get it done, you needed to get it done early. Josh Harrington #71 Topsham VT came from deep in the field and picked up the tails of his car driven by Jason Horniak #3 Bradford VT. Harrington would work Horniak hard for a great battle for the lead, but when the checkers waved, Horniak crossed first with Harrington in second, following the dynamic duo in third was Billy Simmons #16 Bradford VT.
The BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds managed to cut their cautions in half from the week before, putting on yet another whale of a show for the fans. Mike Dunn after winning his first ever heat race in the Sportsman Mods, brought the field to the green and held off the seasoned veterans for several laps, before being over taken by the some of the best of the best. One such driver was Chris Donnelly #17 Orford NH, having seen Eastman in the Limited Late Models making it work on the top, decided he would try it at well. Donnelly like Eastman was able to make it work, and would get by Wayne Stearns #1d Thetford Ctr VT, and Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH on the outside to take the lead and sail on for the win. Stearns and Siemons followed him across the line in that order.
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series RESULTS:
Sponsored by Swenson Insurance
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winners: #24 Bobby Bell, #22 Tom Placey
Feature Top Five: #37 Mike Chapin, #22 Thomas Placey, #24 Bobby Bell, #86 Mike Ryan, #72 Mike Santaw
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winners: #10 Steve Bell
Feature Top Five: #10 Steve Bell, #12 Andy Johnson, #21 Ryan Dutton, #57 Kevin Harran, #25 John Dunham
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winners: #14 JC Forward, #22 Shane Race
Feature Top Five: #8 Dan Eastman, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #22 Shane Race, #61 Will Hull, #14 TC Forward
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winners: #3 Jason Horniak
Feature Top Five: #3 Jason Horniak, #71 Josh Harrington, #16 Billy Simmons, #33 Melvin Pierson, #X Bryan King
BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winners: #6 Mike Dunn, #96 Jason Sanville
Feature Top Five: #17 Chris Donnelly, #1d Wayne Stearns, #5 Gary Siemons, #01 Ryan Avery, #6 Mike Dunn
Coming up August 22nd it is the 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series full card of racing sponsored by Dennis Preston Builder, plus the P&C Foods Hornet Queens.
Be sure to mark your calendar for September 26th for the annual 4 cylinder demolition derby plus more!
Admission: adults (17 to 61) $10.00, teens (12 to 16) & seniors (62 & up) $8.00, children (11 & under) $2.00. Bear Ridge Kids Club members get in FREE with their ID.
Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of GREAT inexpensive high quality. Pit gate fees will be $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non members (cannot be combined with free one race or season passes.) Master card and Visa will be accepted at both ticket gates in 2009!! Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience at the Ridge better than the last. Remember “Dirt where every lap is the last lap”.
Bear Ridge Speedway is located off exit 16 of I91 on to rte 25 west 1 mile to South Rd to Kidder Rd. Post time every Saturday approximately 6:00 pm (track conditions dictating). Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

With only six more weeks of racing excitement at the Bear Ridge Speedway for 2009 the battles thicken, as competitors look to claim the crowns in thei

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Bradford, Vt. August 9, 2009
With only six more weeks of racing excitement at the Bear Ridge Speedway for 2009 the battles thicken, as competitors look to claim the crowns in their respective divisions. This was no exception tonight for the Walker Motor Sales sponsored night. In addition to the 99ROCK weekly racing series full card of racing plus the P&C Hornet Queens, SCoNE (Sprint Cars of New England) were on hand for an extra appearance at the Ridge. Clay Dow #59 claimed the checkers with Matt Shuart #18F in second and Bob Giuliani #38 in third.
In the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT continues to dominate the division, seeming unstoppable. Placey once again came from deep in the pack to the front, to claim yet another win. The surprise visitor to victory lane would be Charlie Lakin #3 Groton VT coming from mid pack to finish in second place for his first visit to victory lane in 2009. The third and final spot was filled by Karl Sheldon #19 St Johnsbury VT (a proud new father!!)
The Journal Opinion Fast Fours were back in force this week and it was all about Mitch Durkee #5 Sharon VT who dominated the event ,on his tails Steve Bell #10 St Johnsbury VT did his best to set a challenge, but in the end it was Durkee across the line for the win. Bell would lose one more spot before the checkers waved to Andy Johnson #12 Wilder VT who would beat Bell for second.
The A Notch Above Limited Late Models couldn’t seem to get their act together this night with several cautions waving on the field of cars. TC Forward and Jeremy Hodge brought the full field to the green, but from there it would be downhill for Forward who continues to struggle with the handling of his machine. Working their way to the front of the field were Danny Eastman #8 Thetford Ctr VT and Troy Comeau #89 Rumney NH who would finish in that order across the line, with Will Hull #61 E Montpelier VT coming home in third.
It was MADNESS Night for the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes and what a madness it was! The drivers of this division came up with 67 laps for an extra two thousand dollars on the line. But before the race began, Steve Ellsworth would fall from competition in his first appearance of the season due to mechanical problems, so the competition would be set at 65 laps run in three segments for the rest of the field.
Jason Horniak sat on the pole for segment one having secured the most laps at eighteen. Their three segments would be run almost caution free, and at the end of segment one the finish would be Josh Harrington, Jason Horniak, and Melvin Pierson. Segment two would be lined up inverted from the finish of those left on the track at the end of segment one, and at the end of this segment the top three across the line were Melvin Pierson, Billy Simmons and Bryan King. Segment three was inverted yet again this time from the second segment finish and when the checkers waved on this the final segment Josh Harrington crossed the line first with Bryan King and Billy Simmons second and third. The overall finish is the combination of all three events which would see Bryan King #X Corinth VT the third place finisher, Melvin Pierson #33 East Corinth VT second and Josh Harrington #71 Topsham VT your overall winner.
The BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds suffered a total of six cautions before they were able to get their feature in the record books. Blake Shepard brought the field to the green and held off the heavy hitters surviving several cautions before he slid back to third. Shepard looked poised to come home with a victory lane appearance when a late race bobble would see that trip being pushed off for yet another week, as Travis Shinn #11 Groton NH got by him to come home third for his second trip to victory lane this season. Shinn would join Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH who dominated the second half of the event coming home the winner with Bob Shepard #44 W Topsham VT in the final victory lane spot, second place.
The P&C Hornet Queens were here again, and after the falling of their rides in the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets, only three were able to take the green. Emily Harrington wife of Coupe Driver Josh Harrington decided to give it a try, and would come home in third place behind Misty Bell who held off Melissa King for the win.
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series RESULTS:
Sponsored by Interstate Battery of New-Mont and JTB Towing & Recovery
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winners: #24 Bobby Bell, #22 Tom Placey
Feature Top Five: #22 Thomas Placey, #3 Charlie Lakin, #19 Karl Sheldon, #00 Amanda Gray, #24 Bobby Bell
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winners: #5 Mitch Durkee
Feature Top Five: #5 Mitch Durkee, #12 Andy Johnson, #10 Steve Bell, #47 Mark Brown, #57 Kevin Harran
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winners: #8 Dan Eastman, #61 Will Hull,
Feature Top Five: #8 Dan Eastman, #89 Troy Comeau, #61 Will Hull, #97 Dan Cook, #17 Jeremy Hodge.
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Segment One Top Five:#71 Josh Harrington, #3 Jason Horniak, #33 Melvin Pierson, #X Bryan King, #16 Billy Simmons
Segment Two Top Five: #33 Melvin Pierson, #16 Billy Simmons, #X Bryan King, #71 Josh Harrington, #3 Jason Horniak
Segment Three Top Five: #71 Josh Harrington, #X Bryan King, #16 Billy Simmons, #33 Melvin Pierson, #3 Jason Horniak
Overall Finish Top Five: #71 Josh Harrington, #33 Melvin Pierson, #X Bryan King, #16 Billy Simmons, #3 Jason Horniak
BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winners: #181 Blake Shepard, #1D Wayne Stearns
Feature Top Five: #5 Gary Siemons, #44 Bob Shepard, #11 Travis Shinn, #181 Blake Shepard, #26 Jeremy Huntoon
Coming up August 15th it is the 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series full card of racing Bradford Bull Dogs Benefit Night sponsored by Swenson Insurance with KIDS RIDES!!
Admission: adults (17 to 61) $10.00, teens (12 to 16) & seniors (62 & up) $8.00, children (11 & under) $2.00. Bear Ridge Kids Club members get in FREE with their ID.
Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of GREAT inexpensive high quality. Pit gate fees will be $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non members (cannot be combined with free one race or season passes.) Master card and Visa will be accepted at both ticket gates in 2009!! Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience at the Ridge better than the last. Remember “Dirt where every lap is the last lap”.
Bear Ridge Speedway is located off exit 16 of I91 on to rte 25 west 1 mile to South Rd to Kidder Rd. Post time every Saturday approximately 6:00 pm (track conditions dictating). Be sure to check the web http://www.bearridgespeedway.com/. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

SCoNE returns to Ridge Saturday August 8th!!

The Sprint Cars of New England will be back in town this weekend August 8th for their third appearance at the Ridge in 2009.
Racing starts at approximately 6:00pm (track permitting!)
regular admission adults $20., teens & seniors $8., kids $2. (FREE if 2009 Kids club member!!)
visa and master card accepted!!!

Interstate Battery of New-mont & JTB Towing & Recovery

For Immediate Release contact brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. August 2, 2009
Racing at Bear Ridge Speedway continues to keep the fans on the edge of their seats, and last night sponsored by Interstate Battery of New-Mont and JTB Towing & Recovery was no exception. In addition to the 99ROCK weekly racing series full card of racing the Granite State Mini Sprints were in town, plus it was Antique Tractor night with some beauties on hand to lap the track.
Granite State Mini Sprints 500cc top five: #04 Zach Herbert, #2 Lacey Hanson, #58 Jordan Eldridge, #8 Derek Eldridge, #77 Troy Boissoneau.
Granite State Mini Sprints 600cc top five: #75 Matt Robie, #2 Josh Boissoneau, #11 Terry Reil, #14 Johnny Chestnut, #40 Dave Howes.
In the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets Mark Harran #4 St Johnsbury VT started on the pole and looked poised to be heading to his first victory lane appearance of the summer as the heavy hitters of the division struggled to make their way to the front from their mid pack starting positions. Cautions would regroup the field on three occasions, giving Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT the breaks he would need to get thru the field and set his sights on Harran. Placey would capture the lead and move on for yet another win. Harran was able to hold on for second, following them in third was Justin Eldridge #74 Ctr Ossipee NH.
For the Journal Opinion Fast Fours Andy Johnson #12 Wilder VT came home the winner with Mitch Durkee #5 Sharon VT in second and Kevin Harran #57 St Johnsbury VT in third.
The A Notch Above Limited Late Models hit the dirt with fourteen machines set to do battle for the coveted victory lane trip. The handicap system put Danny Eastman #8 Thetford Ctr VT in the second row for the start of the race, and with the luck he has had this summer, it was expected that he would take the lead quickly and drive away for yet another win. Unfortunately the alignment of the stars was one spot off this night for Eastman as Shane Race #22 Strafford VT is one of the regular drivers who wants desperately to take a win away from Eastman. Race took advantage of lapped traffic to hold off Eastman for his second win of the season. The big surprise of the night would come from the #42 Robert Tucker E. Corinth VT (former Hornet driver). Tucker in his second appearance started in the tenth place spot, having qualified in his heat race, and would work his way to the front of the pack as far as second. Tucker held of Eastman for several laps but would finally have to succeed the spot to Eastman, and settle in for third. Tucker would hold on to the third place spot making the trip to victory lane.
In the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes Melvin Pierson #33 East Corinth VT is back on top of his game, having a great season this year. Pierson has made the trip to victory lane six times this year and is eager to add a couple more trips to his scrap book before the end of the season. Pierson started in the rear and worked his way to the front in this caution free event with #1 Richie Simmons Bradford VT in toe. Simmons would not be able to overcome Pierson who would go on to claim the win. Simmons crossed the line in second, with #71 Josh Harrington Topsham VT coming home in third.
The BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds once again had a full field of cars with some new faces, returning faces, and missing faces. Gary Siemons was able to get his machine repaired and back on track after the wild ride he had last week, but Jack Cook, while present in the pits, would be carless, his car deemed unfixable. The thirty lap feature was laden with cautions, several from drivers own bobbles sending them spinning in front of the pack. No wild rides were taken by any drivers, and while the caution did wave several times, the racing excitement was hot and exciting for the fans. One machine on the move was the 26 driven this week by a driver who has been around the track more than once and to victory lane. Jimmy Ryan Shoreham VT made the trek over the hill to do battle in the Sportsman class. Ryan started deep in the field went to the high side and began to tick of the positions on his way to the front. Ryan moved up to the second place spot, but was unable to get to Wayne Stearns #1d Thetford Ctr VT who would cross the line first. The battle for third would come down to the line as Jason Gray worked hard to hold off Chris Donnelly #17 Orford NH, unfortunately Gray would miss his mark in turn three and Donnelly leaped on his chance to get by him for the third and final victory lane spot.
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series RESULTS:
Sponsored by Interstate Battery of New-Mont and JTB Towing & Recovery
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winners: #24 Bobby Bell, #3 Charlie Lakin
Feature Top Five: #22 Thomas Placey, #4 Mark Harran, #74 Justin Eldridge, #19 Karl Sheldon, #85 Carl Sweet
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winners: #5 Mitch Durkee
Feature Top Five: #12 Andy Johnson, #5 Mitch Durkee, #57 Kevin Harran, #10 Steve Bell
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winners: #8 Dan Eastman, #61 Will Hull,
Feature Top Five: #22 Shane Race, #8 Dan Eastman, #5 Robert Tucker, #14 TC Forward, #97 Dan Cook
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winners: #X Bryan King, #16 Billy Simmons
Feature Top Five: #33 Melvin Pierson, #1 Ritchie Simmons, #71 Josh Harrington, #7m Mike McGinley, #16 Billy Simmons
BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winners: #17 Chris Donnelly, #1D Wayne Stearns
Feature Top Five: #1D Wayne Stearns, #26 Jimmy Ryan, #17 Chris Donnelly, #00 Jason Gray, #01 Ryan Avery
Coming up August 8th it is the 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series full card of racing, plus the P&C Hornet Queens with Sportsman Coupe Madness sponsored by Walker Motor Sales.
Admission: adults (17 to 61) $10.00, teens (12 to 16) & seniors (62 & up) $8.00, children (11 & under) $2.00. Bear Ridge Kids Club members get in FREE with their ID.
Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of GREAT inexpensive high quality. Any and all one race passes and/or season passes are good for the grandstand gate only. Pit gate fees will be $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non members (cannot be combined with free one race or season passes.) Master card and Visa will be accepted at both ticket gates in 2009!!
Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience at the Ridge better than the last. Remember “Dirt where every lap is the last lap”.
Bear Ridge Speedway is located off exit 16 of I91 on to rte 25 west 1 mile to South Rd to Kidder Rd. Post time every Saturday approximately 6:00 pm (track conditions dictating). Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

This Saturday July 25, 2009

Coming up July 25th it is the 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series full card of racing, plus the P&C Hornet Queens, Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE), Atlantic Coast Old Timers (ACOT) and KIDS BIKE RACES all sponsored by Perry Oil Service.
Admission: adults (17 to 61) $10.00, teens (12 to 16) & seniors (62 & up) $8.00, children (11 & under) $2.00. Bear Ridge Kids Club members get in FREE with their ID.
Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of GREAT inexpensive high quality. Any and all one race passes and/or season passes are good for the grandstand gate only. Pit gate fees will be $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non members (cannot be combined with free one race or season passes.) Master card and Visa will be accepted at both ticket gates in 2009!!

Mid Season Championship & Clifford Concrete/Robbins Property Maintenance

Bradford, Vt. July 19, 2009
Tons of racing at Bear Ridge Speedway once again provided the fans with the best short track racing excitement in New England as Mid season Championship features sponsored by Mekkelsen RV (rained out from the week before) plus a full card of racing sponsored by Rich Clifford Concrete and Robbins Property Maintenance were run Saturday night July 18, 2009.
The first half of the night competitors lined up for their Mid Season Championship double points features sponsored by Mekkelsen RV.
For the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets Bobby Lee Bell #24 St Johnsbury VT is working hard to close the gap on Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT in the points battle and was hoping double points would help close the gap. Unfortunately you need to beat the guy who is ahead of you not finish behind him. Being the top point runners of the pack, and finishing up front consistently these boys find themselves having to make it there the hard way from the back of the pack, and that is just what they did this week with Carl Sweet #85 East Corinth VT in tow. At the checkers it was Placey for the win, with Bell in second and Sweet in third.
Andy Johnson #12 Wilder VT in the Journal Opinion Fast Fours saw his three week average putting him in the coveted pole position, and that is just where he decided to stay, dominated the double points event with the win. Following him to the infield concrete pad were Nathan Potter #4 Sharon VT in second Steve Bell #10 St Johnsbury VT in third.
The A Notch Above Limited Late Models continue to see increased car count and new faces, which means even better racing for the fans. One of the regular competitors looking to narrow the gap of Danny Eastman’s lead is TC Forward #14 Lebanon NH. Tonight TC would too see his pole position affording him the spot to be, and he was able to hold off the hard fought chargers to make it to the finish line first for his first win of the season at the Ridge. The remaining two spots went to Shane Race #22 Strafford VT in second and Jeremy Hodge #17 Piermont NH in third.
In the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes Melvin Pierson #33 East Corinth VT started mid pack and worked his way to the front for the win with #71 Josh Harrington Topsham VT coming from even further back crossing the line in second. The final victory lane spot went to #16 Billy Simmons Bradford VT for their Mid Season Championship night event.
For the BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds it was another pole sitter who was able to capitalize on his lucky starting spot and come home the winner, the first at the Ridge. Travis Shinn #11 not three weeks ago ended his night on his roof. To night he would end it in another unfamiliar spot, but much more to his liking, victory lane. Not only would he make it to victory lane for the first time, but he figured no sense in fooling around if I’m gonna be there it might as well be in first. Shinn drove the race of his career holding off the pack behind him and sailed home for the win over Wayne Stearns #1 Thetford Ctr VT and Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH in third.
The final make up race for the Mid Season Championship features was the P&C Foods Hornet Queens. Misty Bell #19 St Johnsbury VT looked strong for most of the race, but a late race bobble gave Melissa King #99 Corinth VT the opportunity she needed. King would get by Bell late in the race, and hold on for the win with Bell coming home in second and Amber Harrington #51 in third.
Up next were the regular scheduled features for the Clifford Concrete & Excavation and Robbins Property Maintenance sponsored night
For the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets it was déjà vou in victory lane. Bobby Lee Bell #24 St Johnsbury VT found himself once again finishing behind Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT in the second place spot with Placey coming home your winner for the second time this night. Third was filled by the same driver as before Carl Sweet #85 East Corinth VT.
For the Journal Opinion Fast Fours rough riding leaves this finish unofficial at post time. Mitch Durkee #5 Sharon VT is your winner with Nathan Potter #4 Sharon VT coming home in second. Both official finishes, third back is still under review, results forth coming.
For the A Notch Above Auto Limited Late Models it was madness night for the drivers. Even with two rain outs, the drivers were able to come home with enough laps to run twin fifteens. Jeremy Hodge #17 Piermont NH brought in the most laps earning him the pole position to start the first segment. Mechanical difficulties seem to plague this division tonight as several cars experienced difficulties thru out the night. Danny Eastman #8 Thetford Center VT was able to come home the winner of segment one which meant that he got to start last in segment two. In segment two the finish was inverted from segment one and when the checkers waved Shane Race #22 Strafford VT came across the line first. Your overall top three for the A Notch Above Limited Late Models were Shane Race with his 2nd place finish in segment one putting him at a tie with Eastman, for madness events ties is broken by the last segment finish. Third would go to Ray Johnson #79 Thornton NH.
In the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes #71 Josh Harrington Topsham VT did one better than the first feature coming home the winner over Bryan King #X Corinth VT with his second best finish of the season in the Coupes. Third would go to Melvin Pierson #33 E Corinth VT.
For the BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds another full field of cars hit the dirt for their 30 lap main event. Bryan King #X Corinth VT brought the field to the green and pulled away from the pack in dominate fashion. King was strong all night and looked poised to be cruzing home to his first win of the season, when a late race bobble gave Chris Donnelly #17 Orford NH the opportunity he needed. Donnelly took the lead from King with less than five to go, and King didn’t give up without a fight, but was unable to regain the lead. King was able to hold on to second with the third and final victory lane spot of the night being filled by Ryan Avery #01 Thornton NH.
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series RESULTS:
Sponsored by Mekkelsen RV (Mid Season Championship night-double points)
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets:
Feature Top Five: #22 Thomas Placey, #24 Bobby Bell, #85 Carl Sweet, #37 Mike Chapin, #19x Steve Sheldon
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Feature Top Five: #12 Andy Johnson, #4 Nathan Potter, #10 Steve Bell, #21 Ryan Dutton, #5 Mitch Durkee, #57 Kevin Harran,
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Feature Top Five: #14 TC Forward, #22 Shane Race, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #97 Dan Cook, #18 Rob Gallagher
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Feature Top Five: #33 Melvin Pierson, #71 Josh Harrington, #16 Billy Simmons, #X Bryan King, #3 Jason Horniak,
BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds:
Feature Top Five: #11 Travis Shinn, #1D Wayne Stearns, #5 Gary Siemons, #01 Ryan Avery, #6 Mike Dunn
P&C Hornet Queens: #99 Melissa King, #19 Misty Bell, #51 Amber Harrington, #37 Brooks Chapin, #85 Dawn Woodward

Sponsored by Clifford Concrete and Robbins Property Maintenance
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets:
Feature Top Five: #22 Thomas Placey, #24 Bobby Bell, #85 Carl Sweet,#51 Kyle Ashford, #37 Mike Chapin
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Feature Top Five: #5 Mitch Durkee, #4 Nathan Potter, remaining positions not available at this time
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Segment one winner: #8 Dan Eastman
Segment two winner: #22 Shane Race
Overall Top five: #22 Shane Race, #8 Dan Eastman, #79 Ray Johnson, #27 Sean Greene, #61 Will Hull
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Feature Top Five: #71 Josh Harrington, #X Bryan King, #33 Melvin Pierson, #16 Billy Simmons; #1 Richie Simmons,
BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds:
Feature Top Five: #17 Chris Donnelly, #X Bryan King, #01 Ryan Avery, #5 Gary Siemons, #26 Jeremy Huntoon.
Coming up July 25th it is the 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series full card of racing, plus the P&C Hornet Queens, Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE), Atlantic Coast Old Timers (ACOT) and KIDS BIKE RACES all sponsored by Perry Oil Service.
Admission: adults (17 to 61) $10.00, teens (12 to 16) & seniors (62 & up) $8.00, children (11 & under) $2.00. Bear Ridge Kids Club members get in FREE with their ID.
Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of GREAT inexpensive high quality. Any and all one race passes and/or season passes are good for the grandstand gate only. Pit gate fees will be $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non members (cannot be combined with free one race or season passes.) Master card and Visa will be accepted at both ticket gates in 2009!!

admission for July 18th

Grandstand tickets from July 11, 2009 will be honored at the front gate for the week of July 18, 2009 only. Regular admission for members and nonmembers will apply to the pit gate, as two purses will be paid on July 18, 2009.

The Sprint Cars of New England will be back on Saturday July 25th for their makeup event from the Mekkelsen RV sponsored night. Fireworks and the David’s House benefit have been postponed until a later date. As soon as we determine when we will be able to schedule these two back in we will let everyone know.

Bear Ridge Speedway 99ROCK weekly racing series looses second week in a row to Mother Nature.

Mother Nature claims her second week in a row at the Ridge, this one mid season championship night sponsored by Mekkelsen RV. Features for drivers who had signed in for the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Limited Late Models, Journal Opinion Fast Fours, KDD NAPA Auto Parts Ridge Runner Hornets, and P&C Foods Hornet Queens will be run with double points for the Mid Season Championship night sponsored by Mekkelsen RV portion of the night first. Then we will kick of the Clifford Concrete & Robbins Property Maintenance festivities, with a full card of racing plus the Granite State Mini Sprints. The A Notch Above Limited Late Models will be having their Madness night, which means extra money on the line, extra laps (depending on number of laps sponsored) and one lucky driving buying his way to the pole, by acquiring the most laps sponsored.
Grandstand tickets from July 11, 2009 will be honored at the front gate for the week of July 18, 2009 only. Regular admission for members and nonmembers will apply to the pit gate, as two purses will be paid on July 18, 2009.
The Sprint Cars of New England will be back on Saturday July 25th for their makeup event from the Mekkelsen RV sponsored night. Fireworks and the David’s House benefit have been postponed until a later date. As soon as we determine when we will be able to schedule these two back in we will let everyone know.

Saturday July 11th Fireworks!!

Rained out Fireworks from July 4th to be seen this Saturday July 11th at Bear Ridge Speedway
Special admission $13.00 adults $10.00 teens and seniors, Kids 11 and under FREE!

Bear Ridge Speedway to host annual David's House Benefit Night July 11th

DAVID'S HOUSE in memory of David Cyr, who died of lymphocytic leukemia, offers a home-away-from-home for children receiving treatment through CHAD at DHMC. Children aren't medical patients or motel guests at David's House; they are part of their own family. David's House is for the families of these children a retreat where they can stay to find, and give, support to their child and to each other.
DAVID'S HOUSE is a private, not-for-profit corporation receiving no assistance from DHMC or the Federal Government. It keeps administrative costs to a minimum thanks to over 150 volunteers who give thousands of hours each year. David's House asks for only a $20 donation per family per night for families with children who are receiving treatment. No one is turned away due to the inability to pay. Room revenues cover less than 10% of annual operating expenses. The rest comes from fund raising events, grants, and the generous support of people who care about these families.
On behalf of all the families who need David's House now and in the future, thank you. There are many ways you can help David's House continue to provide a supportive, caring environment for families during their difficult challenges. For more information about how you can help David's House please call the house at 603/643-2298 or visit the web at www.davids-house.org
Remember even in difficult times, illness and injury still occur. We hope that you will dig deep in support of this much needed home, and know that what ever you can do, no amount is too small!
I thank god everyday that I don't know someone who is in need of David's House, and I thank god everyday that David's House is there for those that do.

Saturday July 11th

Saturday night July11, 2009 is Midseason Championship night which is being sponsored as it has been for several years by Mekkelsen RV. On hand will be the 99ROCK weekly racing series full card of racing with the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Auto Limited Late Models, Journal Opinion Fast Fours, KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets, and the P&C Foods Hornet Queens. In addition the Sprint Cars of New England will be making their 2nd appearance at the Ridge, and Fireworks from July 4th will be set off for all to enjoy. This will also be David’s House Benefit night rescheduled from last weekend. Fireworks for the fans brought to you in part by Noise “R” Us Fireworks.

Dennis Preston Builder night Rained Out

Bear Ridge Speedway 99ROCK weekly racing series sponsored by Dennis Preston Builder looses out to Mother Nature. Persistent showers on and off all day proved to be too much for track preparation, and after giving it a valiant effort, Promoter CV “Butch” Elms conceded that it would take too long to get the track into racing conditions. All fans with their ticket stubs and competitors with their wrist bands will be able to get in this coming Saturday July 11, 2009 for the Mekkelsen RV Midseason Championship Night.
It is hard to believe that this Saturday night July11, 2009 is Midseason Championship night which is being sponsored as it has been for several years by Mekkelsen RV. On hand will be the 99ROCK weekly racing series full card of racing with the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Auto Limited Late Models, Journal Opinion Fast Fours, KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets, and the P&C Foods Hornet Queens. In addition the Sprint Cars of New England will be making their 2nd appearance at the Ridge, and Fireworks from July 4th will be set off for all to enjoy. This will also be David’s House Benefit night rescheduled from last weekend. Fireworks for the fans brought to you in part by Noise “R” Us Fireworks.
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series RESULTS:
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets:
Top Ten in Points: #22 Thomas Placey 472; #24 Bobby Lee Bell 448; #85 Carl Sweet 402; #3 Charlie Lakin 358; #19 Karl Sheldon 357; #99 Michael Pittman 356; 19x Steve Sheldon 293; #10 JT Descoteaux 282; #51 Kyle Ashford; #87 Don Reynolds
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Top Ten in Points: #12 Andy Johnson; 402; #57 Kevin Harran 390; #10 Steve Bell 377; #21 Ryan Dutton 361; #5 Mitch Durkee; #77 Dennis Perry; #88 Jesse Durkee; #4 Nathan Potter; #11 Josh Sunn; #2 Jamie Putnam
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Top Ten in Points: #8 Dan Eastman 439; #97 Dan Cook 350; #17 Jeremy Hodge 342; #14 TC Forward 307; #61 Will Hull 287; #22 Shane Race; #16 Frank Thurston 129; #27 Sean Greene 78, #50 Tyler Stygles 75; #16 Nevin Cloud 49
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Top Ten in Points: #71 Josh Harrington 420; #16 Billy Simmons 382; #33 Melvin Pierson 377; #3 Jason Horniak 372; #X Bryan King 359; #7m Mike McGinley 330; #13 Buster Kathan; #1 Doug Titus 179; #1 Richie Simmons 99
BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds:
Top Ten in Points: #17 Chris Donnelly 423; #1D Wayne Stearns 399; #5 Gary Siemons 355; #1nh Jack Cook 340; #19 Mike Capra 336; #00 Jason Gray 305; #X Bryan King 303; #6 Mike Dunn 291; #181 Blake Shepard 217
P&C Hornet Queens:
Top Ten in Points: #77 Brenda Atherton 186; #19 Misty Bell 184; #99 Melissa King 98; #85 Dawn Woodward 94; #86 Kelly Marshia 92; #32 Eileen Hemway 48; #51 Amber Harrington; #3x Tasha Longmoore 44
Special Admission for July 11th will be: adults (17 to 61) $13.00, teens (12 to 16) & seniors (62 & up) $10.00, children (11 & under) Free.
Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of GREAT inexpensive high quality entertainment. Any and all one race passes and/or season passes are good for the grandstand gate only. Pit gate fees will be $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non members (cannot be combined with free one race or season passes.) Master card and Visa will be accepted at both ticket gates in 2009!!
Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience at the Ridge better than the last. Remember “Dirt where every lap is the last lap”.
Bear Ridge Speedway is located off exit 16 of I91 on to rte 25 west 1 mile to South Rd to Kidder Rd. Post time every Saturday approximately 6:00 pm (track conditions dictating). Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

Bear Ridge Press Wells River Savings Bank Night

Bear Ridge Speedway continues to see increased car counts offering great racing excitement for the dedicated fans with some of the best short track dirt racing in New England, once again this past Saturday night for 99ROCK weekly racing series sponsored by Wells River Saving Bank.
In the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets it was Carl Sheldon’s turn to put the fans on the edge of their seats, when he rolled his car pulling the red flag. Sheldon was a-okay when the dust settled. The drivers on the move when racing resumed would be the two who are continuing to do battle for the points lead in 200. Bobby Bell #24 St Johnsbury VT and Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT find themselves working from the back of the field each week for their quest at a victory lane spot, and once again this week did not disappoint the fans with their persistence getting them there. Placey would be the one to cross first with Bell following him and second, with third place going to Steve Sheldon #19x St. Johnsbury VT
The Blackmount Equipment sponsored Semi Feature was won by Bobby Lee Bell #24 St Johnsbury VT with Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT coming home in second and Mark Harran #4 St Johnsbury VT in third.
For the Journal Opinion Fast Fours Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct VT was back in town, and made sure everyone knew it. When the checkers waved on this event after a couple of cautions Sunn was scored across the line first with Steve Bell #10 St Johnsbury VT coming home in second and Kevin Harran #57 St Johnsbury VT finishing in third.
In the A Notch Above Limited Late Models Danny Eastman #8 Thetford Center VT is beginning to feel the competition as his fellow competitors get more familiar with the track and their machines and as more competitors show up weekly in this division. While Eastman would claim the checkers, it would come without hard work with Will Hull #61 E Montpelier VT making him work for it, claiming the runner up spot. The third position was claimed by Shane Race #22.
In the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes Bryan King #X E Corinth VT and Josh Harrington #71 E Topsham VT would do battle for the checkers, with Harrington once again proving the dominate one coming home in first with King in second. Third place would be claimed by the Josh Harrington machine being driven by Rookie Jason Horniak #3 Bradford VT.
In the BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds the reigning points champion has not been having the best of times the first half of the season, having only made it to victory lane before this night once so far. This night will hopefully be the turning point for Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH who having started on the pole was able to hold off the hard fought charges of it Chris Donnelly #17 Orford NH who came from the back of the pack, and Wayne Stearns #1d Thetford Ctr VT.
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series RESULTS:
Sponsored by Wells River Savings Bank
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winners: #3 Charlie Lakin; #24 Bobby Lee Bell
Feature Top Five: #22 Thomas Placey; #24 Bobby Lee Bell; #19x Steve Sheldon;#86 Mike Ryan; #85 Carl Sweet
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winners: #11 Josh Sunn
Feature Top Five: #11 Josh Sunn; #10 Steve Bell; #57 Kevin Harran; #12 Andy Johnson; #5 Mitch Durkee.
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winners: #14 TC Forward, #17 Jeremy Hodge
Feature Top Five: #8 Dan Eastman; #61 Will Hull; #22 Shane Race; #14 TC Forward; #17 Jeremy Hodge.
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winners: #X Bryan King
Feature Top Five: #71 Josh Harrington; #X Bryan King; #3 Jason Horniak; #1 Richie Simmons; #7m Mike McGinley
BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winners: #1d Wayne Stearns, #17 Chris Donnelly
Feature Top Five: #5 Gary Siemons; #17 Chris Donnelly; #1d Wayne Stearns; #26 Jeremy Huntoon; #1 Jack Cook.
Coming up July 4th it is the 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series full card of racing David’s House Benefit Night plus National Guard Night with Fireworks sponsored by Dennis Preston Builder and Noise “R” Us Fireworks.
Admission: adults (17 to 61) $13.00, teens (12 to 16) & seniors (62 & up) $10.00, children (11 & under) Free.

Coming up...

Coming up June 27th it is the 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series a full card of racing, plus the P&C Hornet Queens, all sponsored by Wells River Savings Bank.

Bear Ridge Press Bradford Mini Mart~Jiffy Mart

For Immediate Release contact brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. June 2014, 2009
Bear Ridge Speedway provided some pre Fourth of July fireworks for the fans with three rollovers being recorded in the record books this past Saturday night for the 99ROCK weekly racing series sponsored by Bradford Mini Mart and Jiffy Mart.
Before the scheduled night of events began, the makeup races from Bond Auto Parts Night were run for the Journal Opinion Fast Fours and Ridge Runner Hornets.
The KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets out of the box would set the stage for the level of competition and excitement for the fans. Kyle Ashford #51 W Topsham VT dominated the field claiming his first win with Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT second and Karl Sheldon #19 St Johnsbury coming home in third.
The Journal Opinion Fast Fours were up next for their makeup race and when the checkers waved Ryan Dutton #21 Bradford VT would bring home the checkers with Andy Johnson #12 Wilder VT and Steve Bell #10 St Johnsbury VT who leading early, would overdrive coming out of turn two, and have to work his way back to finish in the third victory lane spot.
The regular events sponsored by Bradford Mini Mart ~ Jiffy Mart would kick into gear with the first round of madness for the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets. The drivers would pull in forty five laps giving them three fifteen laps of competition. Their first segment would come to halt when Charlie Lakin #3 Groton VT went for a wild ride in turn two, stopping on all four wheels after flipping his machine FIVE times. Lakin would be A-Okay, and being the trooper he is, Lakin jumped into another competitor’s car for the remaining two segments of competition. The top three across the line were: Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT, Bobby Bell #24 St Johnsbury VT, Kyle Ashford #51 W Topsham VT.
The second segment turned out to be less eventful for Charlie Lakin, but just as exciting for the fans, with the field inverted from the first segment setting the battle for competition. At the end of this segment your top three across the line were Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT, Bobby Bell #24 St Johnsbury VT, Charlie Lakin #3 Groton VT.
The third and final segment for the night would see the field inverted again from the prior finish for your starting field, meaning Tom Placey going in the leader overall of the first two would have to work his way to the front. Along with Placey Bobby Bell #24 St Johnsbury VT found himself in the same position, and it was clear the two were prepared to do battle to claim the overall checkers for the night. Placey would not get the luck needed, as Bell would work his way thru traffic to claim the segment win. Following Bell across the line was Charlie Lakin #3 Groton VT and Kyle Ashford #51 W Topsham VT.
Overall top three for the KDD NAPA of Bradford Hornet Madness night were Bobby Bell #24 St Johnsbury VT, Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT, Carl Sweet #85 East Corinth VT.
For the Journal Opinion Fast Fours Steve Bell would once again bring the field to the green and once again looked poised to claiming his first win of the season. Handling would see his car fall back with Nathan Potter #4 Sharon VT coming from the back strong. Potter dominated the race coming home with the checkers with Kevin Harran #57 St Johnsbury VT claiming his four second place finish of the season. Third would go to Ryan Dutton #21 Bradford VT when Andy Johnson missed the mark coming out of turn four for the checkers
The A Notch Above Limited Late Models saw double digits for their car count and for that were awarded the opportunity for a Blackmount Equipment semi feature event. Danny Eastman #8 Thetford Center VT, the dominate car so far this season, found himself after the semi event poised for his first triple crown in his career. Eastman not bowing under the pressure worked his way to the front and when the checkers waved found himself in the middle victory lane checkered flag spot, earning his first triple crown of his career. Coming home in second was Jeremy Hodge #14 with #61 Will Hull East Montpelier VT in third.
In the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes #71 Josh Harrington Topsham VT said no more mr nice guy, making sure that when #16 Billy Simmons Bradford VT came knocking he wasn’t letting him in. Harrington held off the hard fought charges of Simmons to claim the win with Bother Richie Simmons Bradford VT in the #1 machine coming home in third in his first appearance in the Coupes.
For the BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds it was a wild and crazy night. Three role overs were seen this night and with this the last division up for competition meant two would fly here. The first red would be when hard racing in turns one and two found Mike Capra going for a wild ride landing on all fours when done. The long walk to the pit area meant Capra’s night was over. When racing resumed Wayne Stearns #1 Thetford Ctr VT was the man to beat, surviving several cautions with Chris Donnelly #17 Orford NH nipping at his heals. One more red flag would fly before the night was over when Travis Shinn took a wild ride ending up on his side and out for the night. When racing resumed Stearns would prove to be unstoppable crossing the line first, with Donnelly coming home in second. Completing the top three was a familiar face, Gene Pierson #44 E Corinth VT in his first appearance at the Ridge as driver for 2009.
The final makeup event for the Bond Auto Parts sponsored night was the for the P&C Hornet queens. When the checkers waved Brenda Atherton #77 Fairlee VT claimed another victory over the field.
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series RESULTS:
Sponsored by Bond Auto Parts
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winners:
Feature Top Five: #51 Kyle Ashford, #22 Thomas Placey, #19 Karl Sheldon, #82 Allan Birch, #99 Michael Pittman
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winners:
Feature Top Five: #21 Ryan Dutton, #12 Andy Johnson, #10 Steve Bell, #57 Kevin Harran, #22 Jesse Durkee
P&C Hornet Queens: #77 Brenda Atherton, #99 Melissa King, #85
Sponsored by Bradford Mini Mart ~ Jiffy Mart
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets:
Segment #1: #22 Thomas Placey, #24 Bobby Bell, #51 Kyle Ashford, #85 Carl Sweet, #86 Mike Ryan
Segment #2: #22 Thomas Placey, #24 Bobby Bell, #3 Charlie Lakin, #85 Carl Sweet,#19 Steve Sheldon
Segment #3: #24 Bobby Bell, #3 Charlie Lakin, #51 Kyle Ashford, #85 Carl Sweet, #22 Thomas Placey
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winners: #10 Steve Bell
Feature Top Five: #4 Nathan Potter, #57 Kevin Harran, #21 Ryan Dutton, #12 Andy Johnson, #88 Jesse Durkee
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winners: #8 Dan Eastman
Blackmount Equipment Semi Feature winner: #8 Danny Eastman
Feature Top Five: #8 Dan Eastman; #17 Jeremy Hodge; #61 Will Hull, #23 Jason Giquere, #14 TC Forward
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winners: #71 Josh Harrington
Feature Top Five: #71 Josh Harrington; #16 Billy Simmons; #1 Richie Simmons, #X Bryan King, #33 Melvin Pierson
BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winners: #1D Wayne Stearns, #5 Gary Siemons
Feature Top Five: #1D Wayne Stearns; #17 Chris Donnelly, #44 Gene Pierson; #X Bryan King, #181 Blake Shepard
Coming up June 27th it is the 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series a full card of racing, plus the P&C Hornet Queens, all sponsored by Wells River Savings Bank.
Admission: adults (17 to 61) $10.00, teens (12 to 16) & seniors (62 & up) $8.00, children (11 & under) $2.00. Bear Ridge Kids Club members get in FREE with their ID.
Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of GREAT inexpensive high quality. Any and all one race passes and/or season passes are good for the grandstand gate only. Pit gate fees will be $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non members (cannot be combined with free one race or season passes.) Master card and Visa will be accepted at both ticket gates in 2009!!
Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience at the Ridge better than the last. Remember “Dirt where every lap is the last lap”.
Bear Ridge Speedway is located off exit 16 of I91 on to rte 25 west 1 mile to South Rd to Kidder Rd. Post time every Saturday approximately 6:00 pm (track conditions dictating). Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net