Wells River Chevrolet Night

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Bradford, Vt. September 5, 2010
Wells River Chevrolet sponsored night was delayed for a brief shower, but that didn't dampen the excitement on this the third night from the end of the season.
Back in town for the event number two of their triple crown weekend were the WYKR sponsored at the Ridge Sprint Cars of New England. An early red for a wild ride by Tunk Berry for making contact with the front stretch wall and demolishing the car set the tone for what was not one of their better showings at the ridge as three cautions would continue to slow the pace on their main event. Surviving the restarts and dominating the field to claim the win was Danny Douville. Coming home in second was Floyd Billington, with third going to Kevin Chaffee.
The pace was only slowed once in the 99ROCK weekly racing series the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets, but for pole sitter Mark Nickels #32 Piermont NH it didn't matter, as Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT just one lap before it waved would claim the lead. Placey sailed on for yet another win for the season with Nickels holding on for second. Third would once again be claimed by Brad Martin #34 Thomaston CT.
It was double point madness for the Journal Opinion Fast Fours with over fifteen hundred extra dollars on the line for the competitors. Triple fifteens were on the agenda and the first one was led by Travis Hull by virtue of bringing in the most laps sponsored. Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct would claim the pole spot from Hull on lap five and go on to claim the win for this segment with Tim Hodge #2 Vershire VT taking second and Kevin Harran #57 St Johnsbury VT third.
The second segment inverted from the first finish found Tim Martin on the pole and that is where he stayed from green to checkers. The caution free event made work a bit tougher for Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct to get to the front and the laps would run out before he could set a challenge on Martin. Sunn would cross the line in second with Tim Hodge #2 Vershire VT.
The third segment was led to the green by Andy Johnson, who would lead just past half way until Kevin Harran #57 St Johnsbury VT, the rest of the laps including the last would go to Harran as he claimed the third segment win. Finishing second was Tim Hodge #2 Vershire VT with third going to Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct.

As is the case in all the divisions, everyone wants to get either their first or one more win before the end of the season, and everyone wants to win the championship. With just two weeks to go, it is hoped that the true champions will shine thru at the end of the day. Unfortunately points can be frustrating when you are trying so hard to win that championship, and it seems most prevalent in the A Notch Above Limited Late Models. Several cautions would slow the pace for the field of cars for drivers just plain over driving and/or getting frustrated. Robert Tucker #42 would have to survive too many cautions from the point, but tonight he was up to the challenge. When the checkers finally waved it was Tucker for the win. Coming home in second was Ray Johnson #79 and third would go to Jeremy Stygles #17. Will Hull your current points leader found himself at the wrong end of the stick once again with most of the sheet metal ripped off the front end of his car, at no fault of his own. Hull was able to keep the car going but would only be able to bring home a sixth place finish.
In the Wells River Chevrolet B Coupes Mike McGinley found himself in the coveted pole position for the start of the race and was able to hold on to the point until just past halfway. A restart bobble by McGinley would cost him the point and ready to take his place was Josh Harrington #3 Topsham VT who never looked back for the second half of the race taking home the checkers. Joining Harrington in victory lane for a history making top three were stable cars, all owned by Harrington, Jason Horniak #3 Bradford VT and Chris Carbee #5 So Rygate VT in second and third.
The most important lap to lead in a race is of course the last lap, and in the 99ROCK weekly racing series Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds Bryan King is still looking to lead that last lap. King was able to hold on until just past half way when a caution found Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH just behind King on the restart and ready to pounce. Siemons took the lead and checked out on the field for the rest of the event. Adam Pierson #15 Fairlee VT your current points leader was able to make his way up to second with Kevin Chaffee #7 Orange VT coming home in third.
The Weglarz Property Service and Excavation mind race leader award winners for Sabil & Sons night were:#15 Adam Pierson Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds and #22 Shane Race Wells River Chevrolet Coupes
The Twin State Ford Lap Leader award winners for the month of August were #34 Brad Martin in the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets and #16 Josh Connors Journal Opinion Fast Fours.
Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winner(s): #32 Mark Nickles, #34 Brad Martin
Feature Finish: #22 Thomas Placey, #32 Mark Nickles, #34 Brad Martin, #24 Bobby Bell, #14x JP Vaillancourt, #99 Michael Pittman, #19 Karl Sheldon, #87 Don Reynolds, #19X Steve Sheldon, #4 Tim Desrosiers, #66 Eric Lang, #8 Jessie Smith, #XJr Kodie Pittman, #57 Scott Keithan. DNS #07 Randy Henry, #X Jamie Latulippe, #86 Mike Ryan, #14 Geoff Durphey
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Segment One Finish: #11 Josh Sunn, #2 Tim Hodge, #57 Kevin Harran, #66 Travis Hull, #25 Andy Johnson, #83 Tim Martin, #14 Robert Tilden, #4 Rob Gioia, #16 Josh Connors
Segment Two Finish: #83 Tim Martin, #11 Josh Sunn, #2 Tim Hodge, #57 Kevin Harran, #66 Travis Hull, #25 Andy Johnson, #14 Robert Tilden, #5 Dave Durkee Jr., #73 Vern Woodward, #88 Dave Durkee Sr. DNS #4 Rob Gioia, #16 Josh Connors
Segment Three Finish: #57 Kevin Harran, #2 Tim Hodge, #11 Josh Sunn, #25 Andy Johnson, #66 Travis Hull, #14 Robert Tilden, #5 Dave Durkee Jr., #83 Tim Martin. DNS #73 Vern Woodward, #4 Rob Gioia, #16 Josh Connors
Overall Finish: #11 Josh Sunn, #2 Tim Hodge, #57 Kevin Harran, #66 Travis Hull, #25 Andy Johnson, #83 Tim Martin, #14 Robert Tilden, #5 Dave Durkee Jr., #88 Dave Durkee Sr, #4 Rob Gioia, #16 Josh Connors#73 Vern Woodward
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winner(s): #61 Will Hull
Feature Finish: #42 Robert Tucker, #79 Ray Johnson, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #14 TC Forward, #07 Jason Blake, #61 Will Hull, #50 Tyler Stygles, #29 Mike Greene
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winner(s): #22 Shane Race, #7 Mike McGinley
Feature Finish: #71 Josh Harrington, #3 Jason Horniak, #5 Chris Carbee, #44 Gene Pierson, #7 Mike McGinley, #22 Shane Race, #03 Dwight Burgoyne, #13 Buster Kathan, #X (33) Melvin Pierson, #10 Steve Bell, #17 Jonathan Pike, #46 Terry Williams, #24 Jeremy Beckley
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Black mount Equipment Semi Feature winner: #X Bryan King
Heat winner(s): #X Bryan King, #5 Gary Siemons
Feature Finish: #5 Gary Siemons, #15 Adam Pierson, #8 Kevin Chaffee, #51 Justin Comes, #17 Jim Morgan, #01 Ryan Avery, #06 Jeff Elliott, #14 Mark Williams, #9 Mike Dunn, #X Bryan King, #1D Wayne Stearns, #10 Derek Graham, #21 Ryan Dutton, #1nh Jack Cook
Coming up this week, September 11th Championship Double Points for the full card 99ROCK weekly racing series with the Hornet Queens and Granite State Mini Sprints, sponsored by 99 Rock.
September 18th will be a week off with racing action RETURNING to the Ridge for the final event of the 2010 season on September 25th for the New England Dirt Track Championships. All five divisions will be on hand for a points race, with extra money on the line, plus the 4/6 demolition derby, spectator drags for the demo cars, fireworks, kids bike giveaways and more. Racing action will start at 5:00pm with regular admission prices at the front gate, and $20.00 for everyone at the pit gate.
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. Pit gate fees $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non members. Master card and Visa will be accepted at both ticket gate.
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 at 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net