opening night press

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Bradford, Vt. May 16, 2010
The 43rd opening night at the Bear Ridge Speedway sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford is officially in the record books, with seven features completed and two overall finishes recorded before the rains set in to claim the rest of the festivities. The second segments for the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, and the Journal Opinion Fast Fours will be run at the beginning of the night next week when the Ridge returns to action with a full night of racing, plus the Granite State Mini Sprints sponsored by Wicked Racing and Snap-on Tools, concluded with the make feature for the Hornet Queens.
The KDD NAPA of Bradford opening for the fastest dirt track in VT while shortened by weather, did not lack for excitement with plenty of racing action afforded the fans, for their first visit to the Ridge in 2010. Double features was the theme for the night for all five of the regular 99ROCK weekly racing series divisions. The A Notch Above Limited Late Models were able to complete both of their features and make their trip to the new Sonoco Racing Fuels Victory Lane as well as the race night sponsor's division the KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets.
Up first it was the A Notch Above Limited Late Models, and with Danny Eastman making the move to the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds this division is open for the taking, and the drivers are ready for the challenge.
Taking segment one was Will Hull #61 E. Montpelier VT followed by Tyler Stygles #50 Bradford, VT in second and Jeremy Hodge #17 Newbury VT in third. TC Forward #14 and Jason Ginguere #23 completed the top five. The second segment is lined up from the inverted finish of the cars on the track from the first segment. When the checkers waved on this segment Jason Ginguere #23 Enfield NH claimed the win with Will Hull #61 E. Montpelier VT in second and Jeremy Hodge #17 Newbury VT in third. The overall finish, a combination of the two event finishes found Will Hull #61 E. Montpelier VT claiming the gold and a three way tie for second. Ties are broken by the finish of the second segment, which put Jason Ginguere #23 Enfield NH in second and Jeremy Hodge #17 Newbury VT in third. Rounding out the top five were Tyler Stygles #50 and TC Forward #14.
Second to hit the dirt were the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets with double digits to put on a show for the fans. Segment one was claimed by Michael Pittman #99 Corinth VT with Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT, last year's champion in second and Karl Sheldon #19 St Johnsbury VT in third. Rounding out the top five were Don Reynolds and Bobby Bell. The second segment was claimed by Karl Sheldon #19 St Johnsbury VT, followed by Jesse Smith #8 Topsham VT, and Mike Chapin #37 Chelsea VT, Don Reynolds and Thomas Placey.
The overall top three were Karl Sheldon #19 St Johnsbury VT, Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT and Michael Pittman #99 Corinth VT.
The Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes were able to complete their first segment and were lined up for their second when the rains set in and claimed the night. The top five finish for this segment were Chris Carbee #5 So Rygate VT, Jason Horniak #3 Bradford VT, Brian King #X Corinth VT, Mike McGinley #7, and Josh Harrington #71. The second segment will be run this Saturday night before the regular full card of racing begins.
In the Journal Opinion Fast Fours Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct VT returns and set the stage early with his dominate performance claiming the win followed by Danny Doyle #51 Danbury VT, and Andy Johnson #25 Wilder VT. Rounding out the top five were Robert Tilden #14 and Kevin Harran #57. The second segment will be run this Saturday night before the regular full card of racing begins.
The BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds picked up right where they left off with a full field of cars to take the first green of the season. The winner of segment one Ryan Avery #01 Thornton NH was chased to the checkers by Chris Donnelly #17 Orford NH and Blake Shepard #181 Newton NH. Brian King #X and Jason Gray #00 completed the top five. The second segment will be run this Saturday night before the regular full card of racing begins.
The Hornet Queens will run their feature next week.
Car show winners were also recognized in victory lane with plaques presented to the top three in each division. For the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds the top three were Danny Eastman #3, Jason Gray #00, and Ryan Dutton #21. In the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes it was Melvin Pierson #33, Steve Ellsworth #21, and Jason Horniak #3. The top three for the A Notch Above Limited Late Models were Jeremy Hodge #17, Tyler Stygles #50, and Jason Blake #07. For the Journal Opinion Fast Fours it was Kevin Harran #57, Robert Tilden #14, and Josh Connor #16. The KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets were Don Reynolds #87, Bobby Lee Bell $24, and Travis King/Kodie Pittman #Xjr.
Opening night Thunder sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets Top Five: #19 Karl Sheldon, #22 Thomas Placey; #99 Michael Pittman, #37 Mike Chapin, #8 Jess Smith
A Notch Above Limited Late Models: #61 Will Hull, #23 Jason Giguere, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #50 Tyler Stygles, #14 TC Forward.
Coming up May 22nd it is make up segments for the Sportsman Coupes and Mods, and the Fast Fours, and feature for the Hornet Queens. Then a full card of racing sponsored by Wicked Racing Products and Snap-on Tools, plus the Granite State Mini Sprints .
Be sure to mark your calendar for June 5th for the return of Brent, Beaver, and Bobby with Scott Dragon taking to the dirt for completion in the sportsman modifieds.
Admission is: adults (ages 17 to 61) $10.00 a person, $8.00 for teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and older, children 11 and under $2.00. Kids who have signed up for the Bear Ridge Speedway Kids Club get in FREE with their Kids Club ID.
Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of GREAT inexpensive high quality entertainment for families. 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 Road up the hill to Kidder Rd. The green will wave every Saturday starting May 16th at 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net