Bear Ridge Speedway

Opening night set for May 7th, 2011

2011-01-08T17:16:00.001-08:00

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Bradford, Vt. January 9, 2011
KDD NAPA of Bradford will once again host the opening night at Bear Ridge Speedway in 2011.
KDD NAPA of Bradford has been a long standing supporter of the Ridge, and management at the Ridge is proud to have the team at NAPA joining us once again for the forty fourth consecutive racing season at the Ridge. Opening night is scheduled for Saturday May 7th with a full card of racing on hand for the fans. Included will be the Sportsman Modifieds, Sportsman Coupes, Fast Fours, Ridge Runner Hornets, Hornet Queens, and the Stinging Hornets.
Please be sure to patronize KDD NAPA of Bradford as well as all of our sponsors as often as you can, because without these fine sponsors we would not be able to provide you your best weekly racing entertainment at Bear Ridge Speedway Vermont's Fastest quarter mile clay oval.
This year the season will begin with the annual car show at the Jiffy Mart ~ Bradford Mini Mart followed by a free general admission practice session on Saturday May 7th. The 99ROCK wfrd weekly racing season will then see weekly competition in all five divisions starting that same night May 7th . Racing will kick into gear at 6:30 pm, based on track conditions.
The price of a general admission ticket will remain the same as it has over the past ten years for adults (ages 17 to 61) at $10.00 a person and children 11 and under $2.00. Seniors and teens will also be the same rate as 2010 at $8.00 for teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and older. Season passes are available for general admission. Adults is $150.00, Seniors and Teens $130.00. Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of good inexpensive high quality entertainment for families.
2011 membership and car owner applications are now available on line or by calling 603/222-4052. Be sure to get your applications in by March 1st to get the reduced rate, and your car number if you are a driver. All numbers will be available on a first come first serve basis after March 1st. 2011 rules are available on the web or by calling the above number.
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 15th at 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@earthlink.net

99 ROCK signs on for 2011

2011-01-02T10:57:00.001-08:00

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Bradford, Vt. January 2, 2011
Bear Ridge Speedway is proud to announce the return for the third year, “99ROCK wfrd" as the Weekly Racing Sponsor for the 2011 season.
Legendary morning host Chris Garrett of the “Rock N Go Morning Show along with the other talents of the ROCK are anxious to see the 2011 season kick into gear, which is less than 135 days away. The season will begin with the annual car show at the Jiffy Mart ~ Bradford Mini Mart followed by a free general admission practice session on Saturday May 7th. The 99ROCK wfrd weekly racing season will then see weekly competition in all five divisions starting that same night May 7th the 44th consecutive opening season night sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford.
The 2011 Bear Ridge Speedway 99ROCK wfrd weekly racing series will consist of the Sportsman Modifieds and Coupes, Limited Late Models, Fast Fours, and Ridge Runner Hornets. All divisions will be competing weekly with the Ridge Runner Hornet Queens on a biweekly schedule alternating with the NEW Stinging Hornets Youth division.
The price of a general admission ticket will remain the same for all regular shows as it has for the past decade for adults (ages 17 to 61) at $10.00 a person and children 11 and under $2.00. Seniors 62 and older and teens 12 to 16 at $8.00. Season passes are available for general admission. Adults is $150.00, Seniors and Teens $130.00. Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of good inexpensive high quality entertainment for families.
The pit gate ticket will remain the same for 2011 BRS license holders and non license holders with the exception of those competitors and crews holding other racing facilities and racing series 2011 licenses being able to show their license and get in at the rate of $15.00. These prices are in addition to the front gate ticket. (In order to be eligible for the Bear Ridge Speedway points fund, and recognized at the annual awards banquet, drivers will have to hold a 2011 Bear Ridge Speedway license and run on track designated tires as indicated in the rule book.)
2011 membership and car owner applications are now available on line or by calling 603/222-4052. Get your application in before March 1st to save your number and $25.00 per application. After March 1st all numbers will be available on a first come first serve basis.
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 7th at 6:30 pm. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@earthlink.net

BRS the best bang for your buck family entertainment

2010-12-26T14:09:00.001-08:00

For Immediate Release
Contact April May Preston at brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. December 27, 2010.
Bear Ridge Speedway the best bang for your buck family entertainment.
Bear Ridge Speedway continues to be the best source of good inexpensive high quality entertainment for families, and 2011 will see it even better for the fans. The price of a general admission (front gate) ticket will remain the same as it has over the past decade for adults (ages 17 to 61) at $10.00 a person and children 11 and under $2.00. Teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and older will be able to enjoy the racing in 2011 at $8.00.
The price of the back gate (pit entrance) will also remain the same for Bear Ridge Speedway 2011 license holders and non license holders, but starting in 2011 we will be offering an additional incentive for competitors at other tracks and racing series to come check out what it is like to compete on the fastest 1/4 mile clay oval in Vermont. To get thru the back gate (pit gate) Bear Ridge Speedway 2011 license holders will get in for $10.00 and non license holders will get in for $20.00 (both of these prices are in addition to the front gate ticket and the same as they have been for over a decade now.) What will be added to the options at the back gate will be a rate of $15.00 for those competitors holding 2011 licenses from other tracks or racing series groups. We at the Ridge encourage everyone to get out and race, even if you don't call us your home track, but we also encourage you to come check out the Ridge, to see just how much fun it is. This will make it more affordable for that driver and crew to check out our facilities without having to pay the full Bear Ridge Speedway non member rate. (In order to be eligible for the Bear Ridge Speedway points fund, and recognized at the annual awards banquet, drivers will have to hold a 2011 Bear Ridge Speedway license and run on track designated tires as indicated in the rule book.)
You do the math, in today's economy you will be hard pressed to find entertainment that is perfect for the whole family at less than these rates. Racing is the number one spectator sport in the country with well over 750 dirt facilities running nationwide, so if you haven’t been up to the Ridge in awhile or at all why not check it out in 2011.
The kid's club will return in 2010 with added activities and prizes available exclusively to the elite members of the club. The price for membership will remain the same at only $2.00 per child. Once registered, kids will benefit in weekly free give aways, rides with their favorite drivers, pit tours, special autograph sessions and more, just by signing in each week after becoming a member.
As we continue to make your experience just what you are looking for, we are also working on ways to ensure that the show continues to end in a timely manner on a weekly basis.
Remember in today's society we could all use a little more family entertainment, and the Ridge is your best place to be for just that. The admission price is more than reasonable; the show top-notch, the food superior, and the family friendly atmosphere is just what you are looking for.
2011 driver and crew membership applications will be in the mail shortly and are now available on the website. Be sure to get yours sent in by March 1st for early return savings.
Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience to 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 first green on the 44th season will wave on May 7th, and will continue to wave 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

2010 annual awards banquet

2010-12-12T15:04:00.001-08:00

For Immediate Release Contact April May Preston at brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. December 12, 2010.

The Bear Ridge Speedway 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series caps the 2010 racing season with its 43rd awards banquet recognizing the achievements of the top ten contenders in the 99ROCK weekly racing series and the top five in the Ridge Runner Hornet Queens. A sold out house gathered to see the top ten achievers, receive their accolades for the 2010 racing season. The banquet with over 300 people in attendance was for the first time held at the Lake Morey Inn in Fairlee VT.
In addition to the champions for the 2010 Bear Ridge Speedway 99Rock weekly racing series Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Auto Limited Late Models, the Journal Opinion Fast Fours, the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets walking away with their seven foot tall trophies over seventy awards and trophies were handed out thru the course of the night.
Top ten Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds #15 Adam Pierson 1098; #5 Gary Siemons 1025; #X Bryan King 987; #OO Jason Gray 972; 1NH Jack Cook; #9 Mike Dunn; #51 Justin Comes; #10 Derek Graham; #21 Ryan Dutton; #06 Jeff Elliott.
Top ten Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes #44 Gene Pierson 1114; #33 Melvin Pierson 1064; #3 Jason Horniak 996; #5 Chris Carbee and #22 Shane Race 971; #X Bryan Kin 874; #10 Steve Bell 802; #13 Buster Kathan 791; #24 Jeremy Beckley and #03 Dwight Burgoyne 766; #7 Michael McGinley 660.
Top ten A Notch Above Auto Limited Late Models #61 Will Hull 1151, #50 Tyler Stygles 1129; #17 Jeremy Hodge 945; #14 TC Forward 864; #42 Robert Tucker 792; #27 Sean Greene 737; #89 Troy Comeau 453; #22 Anthony Perkins and #23 Jason Giguere not present not.
Top ten Journal Opinion Fast Fours #11 Josh Sunn 1210; #57 Kevin Harran 1125; #25 Andy Johnson 992; #16 Josh Conner 968, #24 Robert Tilden 942; Vern Woodward #248; #51 Danny Doyle 239 #5 Dave Durkee Jr. not present.
Top ten KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets #22 Thomas Placey 1235; #24 Bobby Lee Bell 1044; #8 Jessie Smith 950; #19 Karl Sheldon; #89 Michael Pittman 937; #87 Donald Reynolds 932; #32 Mark Nickles 863; #66 Eric Lang 862; #34 Brad Martin 793; #19x Steve Sheldon 704.
Top five Ridge Runner Hornet Queens #X Melissa King 496; #19 Misty Bell 438; #24 Donna Racine 414; #32 Eileen Hemway 268; #86 Marisa Osgood not present.
Dan Douville 2010 track champion for the WYKR Sprint Cars of New England was on hand to claim his championship trophy.

Specialty awards were presented to over 30 drivers in the following areas:
Most Popular Driver Fan Voted Adam Pierson Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, Steve Bell Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, Jeremy Hodge, A Notch Above Limited Late Models, Kevin Harran A Journal Opinion Fast Fours, Bobby Lee Bell KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets, Misty Bell Hornet Queens.
2010 saw 18 rookies contending in the five 99ROCK weekly racing divisions with Justin Comes claiming the highest points finish in the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, Shane Race in the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, Troy Comeau A Notch Above Limited Late Models, Josh Conners A Journal Opinion Fast Fours, and Jesse Smith KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets.
The Alan Ward sponsored "What a Picture" Hard Luck awards were presented to Brad Martin KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets, Andy Johnson Journal Opinion Fast Fours, Sean Greene A Notch Above Limited Late Models, Steve Bell Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, and Derek Graham Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds.
The Raymond Brown memorial awards presented by John Sleeper were claimed by Jack Cook Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, Mike McGinley Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, Troy Comeau A Notch Above Limited Late Models, Kevin Harran Journal Opinion Fast Fours, Don Reynolds KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets and Donna Racine Hornet Queens.
The first annual John Poor memorial award to be presented to a well deserving Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupe and Bond Auto Sportsman driver for achievements during the year, that may not necessarily be reflected with their overall points standings. Year one went to Buster Kathan in the coupes and Justin Comes in the Modifieds.
The 2010 Sportsman of the year was awarded to one driver over all this long time competitor at the Ridge, had what could be said as a picture perfect year. Having returned to compete in the Sportsman Coupes not only came back and claimed the crown, but did so 26 years after his last one, and shared the stage with his son 26 years old who claimed his champio2010 Bear Ridge Speedway Sportsman of the Year.
In 2010 drivers were recognized monthly with the Twin State Ford Lap Leader award. At the end of the season the totals were added up and in the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets two drivers lead over 50 laps, three in the Journal Opinion Fast Fours, three in the A Notch Above Limited Late Models, three in the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes and four in the Bond Auto Sportsman Coupes.
Another award handed out a weekly basis was the Weglarz Property Maintenance Mid Race Leader Award. The totals have four drivers in the Hornets, three in the Fast Fours, four in the Late Models, and Sportsman Coupes, and three in the Sportsman Modifieds being the mid race leader during their weekly feature on more than one occasion.
These numbers in themselves are very impressive when you take into account that 40 drivers took the green flag during the 2010 racing season in the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets, 22 in the Journal Opinion Fast Fours, 21 in the A Notch Above Limited Late Models, 19 Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, and 43 in the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds.
Amongst the awards presentations the Bear Ridge Speedway "Paparazzi" were asked to say a few words about why they enjoyed being a part the fastest dirt track in Vermont. Justin St. Louis VTmotorMag.com received plenty of laughs and lots of applause for his recount of the year, as did Alan Ward the official track photographer, and Steve Poulin.
With Christmas just around the corner, and plans already in progress for the 2011, why not get your Bear Ridge Race fan a 2011 season pass. These will make great Christmas gifts and are available now. 2011 SEASON PASSES (FRONT GATE ONLY) ARE NOW AVAILABLE. ADULTS 17-61 $150.00 SENIORS 62 AND UP, AND TEENS 12-16 $125.00, the SAME rate as the past several years.
To get your local dirt fix, the best racing there is, be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday nights to visit Bear Ridge Speedway the FASTEST Dirt Track in Vermont. 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. The first green flag will wave on the 2011 season on Saturday May 7, 2011!
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. web site www.bearridgespeedway.com please check it out often for updates. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

stinging hornets coming to the ridge in 2011

2010-12-05T17:47:00.000-08:00

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Bradford, Vt. December 5, 2010
2011 will see the introduction of a new division just for kids at the fastest 1/4 mile clay oval, Bear Ridge Speedway. The division will be for fourteen to sixteen year olds, (those without a driver's license) and will be running on the alternate off weeks of the returning Ridge Runner Hornet Queens.
The "Stinging Hornets" will give the youth of today the opportunity to get their feet wet in a four cyclinder front wheel drive, the vehicles run in the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hormets and the Ridge Runner Hornet Queens. The Queens have run every other week for the past two years, and in 2011 they will continue with the same schedule with the "Stinging Hornets" taking to the oval when the Queens are off.
In addition the 99ROCK wfrd weekly racing series five divisions: Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Limited Late Models, Journal Opinion Fast Fours, and KDD NAPA Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets will be on hand to hit the dirt for the 44th consecutive season at the Ridge.
With Christmas just around the corner, and plans already in progress for 2011, why not get your Bear Ridge Race fan a 2011 season pass. These will make great Christmas gifts and are available now. 2011 SEASON PASSES (FRONT GATE ONLY) ARE NOW AVAILABLE. ADULTS 17-61 $150.00 SENIORS 62 AND UP, AND TEENS 12-16 $125.00, the SAME rate as the past several years.
To get your local dirt fix, the best racing there is, be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday nights to visit Bear Ridge Speedway the FASTEST Dirt Track in Vermont.
Master Card and Visa will be accepted at the Ridge, which continues to be the best source of inexpensive high quality entertainment for families. The price of a general admission ticket will remain the same as it has over the past decade for adults (ages 17 to 61) at $10.00 a person. Teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and older at $8.00 a person, and children 11 and under $2.00. You do the math, in today's economy you will be hard pressed to find entertainment that is perfect for the whole family at less than these rates.
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 "the FASTEST Dirt Track in Vermont where “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. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

2010 banquet set for december 11,2010

2010-11-28T12:43:00.000-08:00

For Immediate Release Contact April May Preston at brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. November 28, 2010.

The Bear Ridge Speedway 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series is set to acknowledge the top points finishing competitors in each of its divisions plus the Ridge Runner Hornet Queens for the 43rd consecutive season at the Ridge Saturday night December 11, 2010 at the annual awards banquet. The banquet scheduled to kick into gear at 5:00 will be held at the Lake Morey Inn in Fairlee VT.
On hand will be the top ten finishers for the 2010 Bear Ridge Speedway 99Rock weekly racing series Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Auto Limited Late Models, the Journal Opinion Fast Fours, the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets, and Ridge Runner Hornet Queens. Plus the2010 track champion for the WYKR SCoNE, Dan Douville, will be receiving his championship trophy as well.
A sold out house will be gathered to see the top ten achievers, receiving their accolades for the 2010 racing season. This sold out gathering caps what was a great season at the Ridge with car counts continuing to climb throughout the season as well as fan counts on the rise as well. The first season since, no one can remember for sure, was completed without one rain out, with all 20 events being scored in the record books, saw record rookies taking to the 1/4 mile clay oval, and the return of the famed number 3 coupe of years gone by, on old timers night when Brother Eastman was on hand to take his beautifully restored baby blue coupe around the track for yet another spin.
History will be made with the crowning of the modified and sportsman coupe champions at the annual awards banquet as this will be the first time in the history of the Ridge that a father and son are crowned the kings.
With Christmas is just around the corner, and plans already in progress for the 2011, why not get your Bear Ridge Race fan a 2011 season pass. These will make great Christmas gifts and are available now. 2011 SEASON PASSES (FRONT GATE ONLY) ARE NOW AVAILABLE. ADULTS 17-61 $150.00 SENIORS 62 AND UP, AND TEENS 12-16 $125.00, the SAME rate as the past several years.
To get your local dirt fix, the best racing there is, be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday nights to visit Bear Ridge Speedway the FASTEST Dirt Track in Vermont. 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. web site www.bearridgespeedway.com please check it out often for updates. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

Placey, Sunn, Hull, Pierson, Pierson officially crowned as champs

2010-09-27T12:20:00.000-07:00

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Bradford, Vt. September 26, 2010
The 99ROCK wfrd weekly racing series at Bear Ridge Speedway is officially over for 2010 with the running of the New England Dirt Track Championships held Saturday night.
All five divisions were on hand for twin 25 lap features, plus there were bike giveaways with 15 lucky kids taking away a bike or scooter of their own, fireworks in the sky to cap the season off and a wild and fiery demolition derby for the packed house. The KDD NAPA of Bradford Demolition cars saw five walking away with trophies with a winner crowned in the Demo cars spectator drags, Chris Carbee the “Best of Show” and Tim Spooner, first, taking home the big check surviving till the end, with Brent Warren, second, lasting until next to last and Stacey Mayhew third, third from last man standing
In the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets, Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT lived up to his promise saying he was not going to claim his second title in a row in this division laying down, capturing the win in both of his segments. Placey was able to rely on a little luck the first segment drawing the outside pole for the starting spot, and surviving an almost catastrophe on the back stretch while in lapped traffic to take home the checkers. In the second segment Placey would have to work for the win as he was back to his old familiar starting spot in the rear. Placey was joined in victory lane by Jessie Smith #8 Topsham VT in second by followed by Bobby Lee Bell #24 St Johnsbury VT in third. A post race review of the finishes actually showed a three way tie for second with Don Reynolds #87 Springfield VT in the mix with Bell and Smith. Reynolds’ second place finish in the second segment makes him the tie breaker and actual 2nd place finisher overall with Jessie Smith finishing behind Reynolds in the second segment ahead of Bell to claim the third spot.
The segment one “Non Winners Award” sponsored by John Sleeper was claimed by Brad Martin #34 and the segment two “Non Winners Award” sponsored by Gary’s Tire and Auto Claremont NH went to Don Reynolds #57.
In the Journal Opinion Fast Fours Josh Sunn #11 White River Jet had the championship wrapped up a couple of weeks ago, which was a good thing. Sunns night would end early with a ride from the track in the ambulance after had contact was made with the front stretch wall after the competition including Sunn tried to make it four wide with no one wanting to give. Sunn was able to walk to ambulance and was shaken up with some bruising to come, but was overall a-ok. This would end his night and he would have to watch as Tim Hodge #2 Vershire VT sailed on to claim the first segment win and Travis Hull #66 E Montpelier VT take home the second segment win. Overall Tim Hodge was crowed the winner, with second going to Kevin Harran #57 St Johnsbury VT and Travis Hull in third.
The segment one “Non Winners Award” sponsored by “anonymous” was claimed by Andy Johnson #25 and the segment two “Non Winners Award” sponsored by Gary’s Tire and Auto Claremont NH went to Robert Tilden #14 .
The A Notch Above Limited Late Models competitors with one of their better fields of cars for the season gave Will Hull #61 E Montpelier VT one last challenge for the points title, but Hull was able to keep himself in both segments to come home with an overall finish of 12th but the championship title by just 21 points. With Hull out of contention for the segment wins and overall winner Ray Johnson #79 by luck of the draw was able to start on the pole in segment one and go on to claim the win. Segment two was claimed by Tyler Stygles #50 Bradford VT, which solidified his second place finish in the points standings. Your overall top three were Tyler Stygles, Ray Johnson and Troy Comeau #89.
The segment one “Non Winners Award” sponsored by “Shelly Dole” was claimed by Jason Giguere #23 and the segment two “Non Winners Award” sponsored by Gary’s Tire and Auto Claremont NH went to Ray Johnson #79 .
In the Wells River Chevrolet Coupes Gene Pierson #44 E Corinth VT beat out brother Melvin Pierson for the overall win and the 2010 Championship title. The racing action saw the Rookie of the year Shane Race #22 Vershire VT as the first segment winner and Josh Harrington #71 E Topsham VT the second segment winner.
The overall top three were Gene Pierson, Shane Race, and Josh Harrington.
The segment one “Non Winners Award” sponsored by “It’ll Do Farm Bill and Nancy White” was claimed by Buster Kathan #13 and the segment two “Non Winners Award” sponsored by Gary’s Tire and Auto Claremont NH went to Terry Williams #46.
For the famed 99ROCK weekly racing series earth pounding ground shaking heart throbbing Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds almost two dozen machines took to the ¼ mile clay oval to compete for the gold cups and as is usually the case the veterans once again found their way to the top. Segment one was claimed by Adam Pierson #15 E Fairlee VT with segment two going to Chris Donnelly #91 Orford NH. The overall top three were Chris Donnelly #91, Adam Pierson #15 and Kevin Chaffee #8.
The segment one “Non Winners Award” sponsored by “Dennis Preston” was claimed by Justin Combs #51 and the segment two “Non Winners Award” sponsored by Gary’s Tire and Auto Claremont NH went to Peter Carlotte #12c .

Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winner(s): #22 Thomas Placey, #66 Eric Lang
Feature Finish: #22 Thomas Placey, #87 Don Reynolds, #8 Jessie Smith, #24 Bobby Bell, #99 Michael Pittman, #2 Brent Warren, #66 Eric Lang, #32 Mark Nickles, 22X Shaine Moore, #34 Brad Martin, #63 Mike Stenner, #11 Casey Durphey, #71 Andy Mooney, #19X Steve Sheldon, #86 Mike Ryan, #19 Karl Sheldon, #XJr Kodie Pittman, #43 Lenard Carter, #57 Scott Keithan, #14 Geoff Durphey #10 JT Descoteaux, #6x Derek Sterns
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winners(s): #57 Kevin Harran, #11 Josh Sunn
Feature Finish: #2 Tim Hodge, #57 Kevin Harran, #66 Travis Hull, #14 Robert Tilden, #25 Andy Johnson, #16 Josh Connors, #88 Dave Durkee Sr., #69 Rob Hickery, #4 Rob Gioia, #11 Josh Sunn, #73 Vern Woodard, #5 Dave Durkee Jr.
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winner(s): #7 Robbie Williams, #61 Will Hull
Feature Finish: #50 Tyler Stygles, #79 Ray Johnson, #89 Troy Comeau, #23 Jason Giguere, #07 Jason Blake, #7 Robbie Williams, #42 Robert Tucker, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #16 Craig Roy, #29 Sean Greene, #22 Anthony Perkins, #61 Will Hull, #9 Joe Malzac, #14 TC Forward
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winner(s): #44 Gene Pierson, #22 Shane Race
Feature Finish: #44 Gene Pierson, #22 Shane Race, #71 Josh Harrington, #03 Dwight Burgoyne, #7 Mike McGinley, #X Bryan King, #46 Terry Williams, #33 Melvin Pierson, #24 Jeremy Beckley, #13 Buster Kathan, #3 Jason Horniak #48 Robert Tucker
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winner(s): #00 Jason Gray, #15 Adam Pierson
Feature Finish: #91 Chris Donnelly, #15 Adam Pierson, #8 Kevin Chaffee, #3 Dan Eastman, #17 Jim Morgan, #5 Gary Siemons, #1nh Jack Cook, #21 Ryan Dutton, #9 Mike Dunn, #X Bryan King, #12c Peter Carlotte, #10 Derek Graham, #6 Jeremy Huntoon, #51 Justin Comes, #00 Jason Gray, #01 Ryan Avery, #06 Jeff Elliott, #11 Travis Shinn, #181 Blake Shepard, #60 Mike Green, #7 Josh Sunn
This concludes the 2010 weekly racing season at the Ridge. This Friday October 1st at 7:00 pm there will be a rules meeting at the Upper Valley Ambulance Service in Fairlee VT.
The 2010 annual awards banquet is set for Saturday December 11th at the Lake Morey Inn, please contact April May for an application form if needed at 802/222-4052 or by email.
Racing will resume at the Ridge for our 44th consecutive racing season next May 14th, 2011. So mark your calendars, because it will be here before you know it!!
Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of GREAT inexpensive high quality entertainment for families. 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. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

99 rock championship night 9/11/10

2010-09-12T15:59:00.000-07:00

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Bradford, Vt. September 11, 2010
The 99ROCK wfrd weekly racing series Championship night ended with forty years separating the first place and third place victory lane spots in the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds division and fitting cap with new faces gracing victory lane in four of the five divisions and the best racing throughout the 2010 season on dirt in New England.
The Granite State Mini Sprints were on site for their last event of the 2010 season. Lacey Hanson in the 500 cc's came home the winner with Derek Eldridge the winner in the 600cc's.
Double points are on the line for championship night and the running order was run in the order of divisions with the 99ROCK weekly racing series the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets, hitting the clay first. Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT is not going to claim his second title in a row in this division laying down, and this night proved to be no different. Placey having to pit early for a flat tire would come back and have to work his way to the front the hard way. Action was slowed by only one other caution on lap seventeen, which put Placey where he needed to be. In touch with the front of the pack Placey grabbed the lead from Michael Pittman #99 Corinth VT. Pittman with his best finish of the year was able to hold on to second with the third and final victory lane spot going to Mark Nickles #32 Piermont NH.
In the Journal Opinion Fast Fours Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct is of the same mind set as Placey, and also had a couple of other reasons to make his way to the front which is what he was able to do early in the race thanks in part to a restart. Sunn was able to hold off his contenders for the rest of the race, slowed only by one additional yellow to go on and claim his 80th win in his five year racing career. Sun's win also gave him the record of number of wins in one season at thirteen. Accompanying Sunn in victory lane were Tim Hodge #2 Vershire VT and Travis Hull #66 E Montpelier VT.
The A Notch Above Limited Late Models were awarded a semi feature and driver introductions due to their impressive car count. The points battle is a fairly tight one in this division with Tyler Stygles and Jeremy Hodge aggressively doing their best to knock Will Hull #61 E Montpelier VT from the top. Hull coming from mid pack diced his way to the front very early in the race and held off all competitors for each of the restarts to cruise on for his seventh win of the season. Tyler Stygles #50 Bradford VT would have to settle for the bridesmaid position with Jason Giguere #23 Lebanon NH making an impressive return appearance coming home in the third place spot.
In the Wells River Chevrolet B Coupes Mike McGinley #7 E Barre VT once again found himself in the coveted front row position for the start of the race and tonight he was able to capitalize on his good fortune survive the restarts and come home the winner. Behind McGinley the brother Piersons were the show to watch as they worked their way to the front of the pack by lap eight younger brother Melvin Pierson #33 E Corinth VT was in the second place with older brother Gene Pierson #44 E Corinth VT still working his way to the front in search of a victory lane spot. A restart late gave Gene the brake he needed putting him in sites of the third and final victory lane spot. That is how the three would cross the line at the checkers, with all three extremely happy, McGinley with his first win of the season, Melvin back in victory lane, and Gene doing what he needed to do for the points title.
The last division to hit the track for the regular 99ROCK weekly racing series were the earth pounding ground shaking heart throbbing Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds. As a promoter it is always gratifying to see new faces in victory lane, and for this division the two that made it encompassed both ends of the age bracket for competitors at the Ridge. Veteran driver Jack Cook #1nh Moultonboro NH set on the outside pole and was able to beat out the pole sitter to lead the first lap. Cook strong all year has never been able to capitalize on a good starting position, with a trip to victory lane, and new that time was running out, so if it was to be it would have to be tonight. Cook was ready to hold off the heat, and with track conditions to his liking he was able to hold off the competition and survive the restarts to sail on to his first win of the season, and first in too many years to count. Cook also a modest man, was forced to admit his age which happened to be just a mere 40 years older than the third place finisher and rookie points leader Justin Comes #51 Middlebury VT. Comes graduation from high school and just eighteen, so yes now we all know hold old Jack is, has had a great rookie season and was able to cap it off with his victory lane appearance. Claiming the middle spot in second place was last year's feature winner Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH .
The Weglarz Property Service and Excavation mind race leader award winners for Wells River Chevrolet night were:#42 Robert Tucker A Notch Above Limited Late Models and #7 Mike McGinley Wells River Chevrolet Coupes

Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winner(s): #86 Mike Ryan, #34 Brad Martin
Feature Finish: #22 Thomas Placey, #99 Michael Pittman, #32 Mark Nickles, #10 JT Descoteaux, #24 Bobby Bell, #87 Don Reynolds, #8 Jessie Smith, #66 Eric Lang, #86 Mike Ryan, #19 Karl Sheldon, #34 Brad Martin, #19X Steve Sheldon, #57 Scott Keithan, #15 Mike Devino, #07 Randy Henry, #1 Chad Brown, #71x Matt Monegham, #71 Andy Mooney, #09 Jamie Lamont, #14 Geoff Durphey. DNS #XJr Kodie Pittman,
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winners(s): #14 Robert Tilden, #11 Josh Sunn
Feature Finish: #11 Josh Sunn, #2 Tim Hodge, #66 Travis Hull, #25 Andy Johnson, #16 Josh Connors, #14 Robert Tilden, #57 Kevin Harran, #73 Vern Woodard, #5 Dave Durkee Jr., DNS #88 Dave Durkee Sr.
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winner(s): #17 Jeremy Hodge, #23 Jason Giguere
Black mount Equipment Semi Feature winner: #61 Will Hull
Feature Finish: #61 Will Hull, #50 Tyler Stygles, #23 Jason Giguere, #79 Ray Johnson, #14 TC Forward, #89 Troy Comeau, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #7 Robbie Williams, #29 Sean Greene, #42 Robert Tucker, #07 Jason Blake, #22 Anthony Perkins
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winner(s): #24 Jeremy Beckley, #33 Melvin Pierson
Feature Finish: #7 Mike McGinley, #33 Melvin Pierson, #44 Gene Pierson, #48 Robert Tucker, #5 Chris Carbee, #03 Dwight Burgoyne, #13 Buster Kathan, #46 Terry Williams, #X Bryan King, #17 Jonathan Pike, #22 Shane Race, #24 Jeremy Beckley,
#71 Josh Harrington, #10 Steve Bell, #3 Jason Horniak
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winner(s): #1 Jack Cook, #15 Adam Pierson
Feature Finish: #1nh Jack Cook, #5 Gary Siemons, #51 Justin Comes, #15 Adam Pierson, #7 Josh Sunn, #9 Mike Dunn, #X Bryan King, #22 Billy Schultz, #06 Jeff Elliott, #17 Jim Morgan, #21 Ryan Dutton, #00 Jason Gray, #91 Chris Donnelly,
#10 Derek Graham, #3 Dan Eastman
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. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

Wells River Chevrolet Night

2010-09-06T06:37:00.001-07:00

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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

Sabil & Sons night

2010-08-29T17:21:00.000-07:00

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Bradford, Vt. August 29, 2010
Sabil & Sons Old Timers Night afforded fans a full field of antique cars as well as full fields of cars of today, with plenty the best quarter mile clay oval racing in New England Saturday Night at the Ridge.
Visiting for their fourth annual event, were the "Old Timers" with over 16 cars on hand for the fans to see. Not only could you get up close and personal, but the fans were able to watch the machines of yester year take to the track for some "fast paced" hot laps. The #3 machine of Bother Eastman recently restored was there for all to see, and Brother himself was able to take the machine around the track in what was an emotional trip down memory lane for all. This event has grown over the past four years and Sabil & Sons and Bear Ridge Speedway are excited to see what the next four years will bring.
In the 99ROCK weekly racing series the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets some lessons could be learned by the other division points battlers from Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT who continues to dominate the field each week, which is helping him to secure his second championship at the Ridge. While it "ain't over till it's over" if Placey continues on at his present pace, he will be the one to claim the crown. Placey starting in eleventh claimed the lead on lap thirteen and never looked back. Coming with him for the ride was Eric Lang #66 Groton VT and Brad Martin #34 Thomaston CT coming home second and third.
New faces continue to roll in in the Journal Opinion Fast Fours making competition a bit tougher for Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct, but Sunn like Placey is up for the challenge. Sunn capitalized on the yellow flag to work his way thru traffic and by lap seven on the final restart, take the lead from Brandon Lemere #1 Lebanon NH and never look back. Lemere was able to hold on for second, making it his second trip in a row to victory lane with Kevin Harran #57 St Johnsbury Ctr VT coming home in third.
In the 99Rock weekly racing series A Notch Above Limited Late Models it was nice to see the current points leader finally get the monkey off his back, which had been there of late. Will Hull #61 E Montpelier VT earlier in the year was sitting on a rather large points lead and during the middle part of the season watched that point lead virtually disappear. Hull was able to get the lead on the field early and looked strong as he sailed on to victory lane to claim the checkers over Jason Blake #07 Moretown VT and Tyler Stygles #50 Bradford VT.
In the Wells River Chevrolet B Coupes Melvin Pierson was hoping that if it could happen for Hull that it could happen for him as well. Pierson trying desperately to reclaim the points lead from brother Gene, would once again see his night go away as he was caught up in yet another altercation with some of his competitors. Shane Race #22 Vershire VT was focusing on his own goals with a Triple Crown on the line if he could cross the line first. Race took the lead from Jeremy Beckley on lap eleven and was dominate until lap twenty two when Josh Harrington #3 Topsham VT said sorry not today, taking the lead and going on for the win. Gene Pierson #44 E Corinth VT was tight on Harrington's heals and was able to follow him landing in the second place spot. Race was able to hold on to the third and final victory lane spot.
The 99ROCK weekly racing series Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds are seeing some of the toughest Rookie competition to hit the track in years. Six drivers are competing for the rookie honors and all six are lined up behind one another in the points standings. The current Rookie leader Justin Comes gave up the lead to Jason Gray on lap ten who was only able to hold on for three laps before Adam Pierson #15 Fairlee VT working on the outside made the move in two for the lead and made it stick. It was all Pierson from that point on with the battle ensuing for the final two victory lane spots. Gray's machine wasn't quite up to snuff this night and by the time the checkers waved, he watched as three other made it past him with Kevin Chaffee #7 Orange VT claiming the runner up stop with only a handful of laps to go. Wayne Stearns #1D Bradford VT in his second appearance in 2010 also made it by to claim the third and final victory lane spot.
The Weglarz Property Service and Excavation mind race leader award winners for Perry's Oil Service night were:#16 Josh Connors in the Journal Opinion Fast Fours and #X Bryan King in the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes
Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winner(s): #32 Mark Nickles, #66 Eric Lang
Finish Top Ten: #22 Thomas Placey, #66 Eric Lang, #34 Brad Martin, #86 Mike Ryan, #10 JT Descoteaux, #99 Michael Pittman, #19 Karl Sheldon,19X Steve Sheldon, #32 Mark Nickles, #X Travis King
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winner(s): #11 Josh Sunn
Finish top five: #11 Josh Sunn, #1 Brandon Lemere, #57 Mark Harran, #66 Travis Hall, #51 Nathan Menard
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winner(s): #61 Will Hull
Finish Top Five: #61 Will Hull, #07 Wilbur Blake, #50 Tyler Stygles, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #14 TC Forward
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Black mount Equipment Semi Feature winner: #22 Shane Race
Heat winner(s): #22 Shane Race, #7 Mike McGinley
Finish Top Ten: #71 Josh Harrington, #44 Gene Pierson, #22 Shane Race, #24 Jeremy Beckley, #17 Kane Pike, #X Bryan King, #5 Chris Carbee, #13 Buster Kathan, #10 Steve Bell, #3 Jason Horniak
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winner(s): #10 Derek Graham, #15 Adam Pierson
Finish top ten: #15 Adam Pierson, #8 Kevin Chaffee, #1D Wayne Stearns, #5 Gary Siemons, #00 Jason Gray, #3 Danny Eastman, #51 Justin Comes, #1nh Jack Cook,#181 Blake Shepard, #7 Josh Sunn
Coming up this week, a full card for the 99ROCK weekly racing series with Fast Fours Double Points Madness and SCoNE, sponsored by Wells River Chevrolet.
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

Swenson Insurance night

2010-08-22T12:32:00.000-07:00

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Bradford, Vt. August 22, 2010
Swenson Insurance, Bradford Bull Dogs Benefit night provided some of the best quarter mile clay oval racing in New England Saturday Night at the Ridge.
Visiting for their final points race of the season was the WYKR Bear Ridge Speedway Sponsored SCoNE machines with seventeen machines on hand to qualify for the sixteen feature positions. While the beginning was a bit rough going, an unusual characteristic for SCoNE, once they settled down, it was plenty of edge of your seat racing excitement for the fans. Bringing home the checkers and claiming the points title was Chris Donnelly #20 Orford, NH. Following Donnelly to victory lane, after going for a wild ride early bringing out a red flag as he lay on his side, was Dan Douville #7x Bridgewater NH, third was claimed by Shawn Lawler #18L Mason NH.
With only four weeks left to the 2010 season the points battles in all divisions are heating up, and with the racing excitement on the track.
For the 99ROCK weekly racing series the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets while Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT pretty much can claim the crown, he continues to show up every week to do his best, to win. Placey weekly starts from back of the pack and works his way to the front to make yet another trip to victory. Lane. This night would be no exception as Placey was able to claim the top spot on lap seventeen and go for the win. Brad Martin #34 leading the first 16 laps of the race was able to hold on to third place, having lost the runner up position to Jessie Smith #8 Topsham VT who slid past him right behind Placey.
With over 100 cars in the pits, every division saw increased car counts and the 99ROCK weekly racing series Journal Opinion Fast Fours were no exception. Josh Connors #16 pretty much found himself in the same position as Brad Martin in the hornets leading the pack and looking poised to getting his first win of the season, but new comers Travis Hall #66 Graniteville VT brother of Limited Late Model Will Hull in only his first visit to the Ridge and first time on the dirt thinks he might like it, as he was able to slide his way to the front and come home the winner at the end of the night. Following him in second was Brandon Lemere #1 Lebanon NH, another first timer to the Ridge, with Connors holding on to the final victory lane spot.
Brother Will Hull in the 99Rock weekly racing series A Notch Above Limited Late Models has been unable to get the bad luck gremlin of luck lately off his back, and it was hoped that for his 29th birthday, that his luck just might change. Unfortunately that would not be the case as Hull once again found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time collected up in a spin in turns one and two which put him in the pits for the remainder of the night. It seemed for the pole sitters that while they did all the hard work to maintain the lead thru three quarters of the race, they were unable to make it to the checkers first, as was true for Jason Blake #07 who saw his attempt at his first win slip from his hands on lap sixteen when Tyler Stygles #50 Bradford VT sailed by him and went on for the win. Blake would spin out on the last lap and finish last which opened up second place to Troy Comeau #89 Rumney NH and third to be claimed by TC Forward #14 Lyme NH.
The tightest points battle of the season is coming down to two brothers as the Pierson boys sit with only a two point separation in the 99ROCK weekly racing series Wells River Chevrolet B Coupes. Brother Gene's 6 point lead over Melvin has closed to 2 points with Melvin Pierson #33 E Corinth VT third place finish. Claiming the checkers was Josh Harrington #3 Topsham VT who took the lead away from Brian King on lap 18. King would slide back out of the top three, leaving the runner up spot to Chris Carbee #5 So Ryegate VT
The 99ROCK weekly racing series Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds saw Danny Eastman #3 Thetford Ctr VT set on pole, dominate the field, and survive five restarts to claim the win. The battle for the runner up and third place victory lane spots was a hard fought one with Derek Graham #10 Woodsville VT doing most of the battle. Graham first had to hold off the hard fought challenges of Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH but by lap fifteen would see his hold on the runner up spot slip away. His next contender was Adam Pierson, who managed to get by Graham, but only for a brief moment before Graham was able to reclaim the spot. Pierson would fall one spot short of victory lane, as he watched Graham cross the line ahead of him in third.
The Weglarz Property Service and Excavation mind race leader award winners for Perry's Oil Service night were:#57 Kevin Harran in the Journal Opinion Fast Fours and #1nh Jack Cook in the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds.
Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winner(s): #34 Brad Martin, #66 Eric Lang
Finish Top Ten: #22 Thomas Placey, #8 Jessie Smith, #34 Brad Martin, #87 Don Reynolds, #10 JT Descoteaux, #66 Eric Lang, #24 Bobby Lee Bell, #86 Mike Ryan, #32 Mark Nickles, #99 Michael Pittman
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Black mount Equipment Semi Feature winner: #2 Tim Hodge
Heat winner(s): #11 Josh Sunn, #1 Brandon Lemere
Finish top five: #66 Travis Hall, #1 Brandon Lemere, #16 Josh Connor, #57 Mark Harran, #11 Josh Sunn, #25 Andy Johnson
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winner(s): #42 Robert Tucker, #61 Will Hull
Finish Top Five: #50 Tyler Stygles, #89 Troy Comeau, #14 TC Forward, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #42 Robert Tucker
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winner(s): #5 Chris Carbee, #44 Gene Pierson
Finish Top Ten: #71 Josh Harrington, #5 Chris Carbee, #33 Melvin Pierson, #X Bryan King, #24 Jeremy Beckley, #3 Jason Horniak, #68 Jeremy Stygles, #44 Gene Pierson, #17 Kane Pike, #7 Mike McGinley
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winner(s): #X Bryan King, #00 Jason Gray
Finish top ten: #3 Danny Eastman, #5 Gary Siemons, #10 Derek Graham, #15 Adam Pierson, #X Bryan King, #00 Jason Gray, #9 Mike Dunn, #1nh Jack Cook, #51 Justin Comes, #21 Ryan Dutton
Coming up this week, a full card for the 99ROCK weekly racing series with Old Timers night, sponsored by Sabil & Sons.
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

John Poor Memorial sponsored by Walker Motors

2010-08-15T16:57:00.000-07:00

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Bradford, Vt. August 16, 2010
John Poor was smiling down on the packed stands and full field of cars at Bear Ridge Speedway Saturday night for the Walker Motor Sales John Poor Memorial Night.
Once again the 99ROCK weekly racing series the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets put on a whale of a show for the fans. Mark Nickles almost made it to half way before being over taken by Jessie Smith who only survived a short stint up front before being over taken by Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT on lap thirteen. Placey continues to be the class of the field, starting from the back of the field each week, he is able to take advantage of any cautions waved to regroup the field, and work his way methodically to the front. Picking a ride up along the way was Bobby Lee Bell #24 St. Johnsbury VT who was able to make to the third victory lane spot. Jessie Smith #8 Topsham VT was able to hold on to second.
It was another new face behind the checkers for the 99ROCK weekly racing series Journal Opinion Fast Fours. Josh Connors brought the field to the green, but by lap five would see his hopes of a first win going out the window as Kevin Harran #57 St Johnsbury Ctr VT worked his way by him, and was able to hold off the hard fought challenges of Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct VT for his first win of the season. Sunn brought home the third place trophy with Josh Connors #16 holding on for the second place spot.
The 99Rock weekly racing series A Notch Above Limited Late Models once again came to the table with double digits in their car count. The continued increase in competitors in this division is offering for some exciting racing for the fans. Troy Comeau #89 Rumney NH claimed the lead by the end of the first lap, but was only able to hold on to it for a couple of alps before Jeremy Stygles #17 Bradford VT claimed the lead. Stygles was able to hold off the challenges of your points leader who would end up pit side, and cruise on for his fifth win of the season. Comeau was able to make it home in second with Tyler Stygles #50 Bradford VT coming home in third.
It was madness night for the 99ROCK weekly racing series Wells River Chevrolet B Coupes with a record one hundred eleven laps being sponsored and an extra three thousand three hundred thirty dollars on the line. Keeping with the threes, three twenty lap segments were run with the first one being brought to the green by Jeremy Beckley with his sponsored eighteen laps. Beckley kept the pole position until lap twelve when he was over taken by Melvin Pierson #33 E Corinth VT. Pierson was able to bring home the checkers on this segment with Jason Horniak #3 Bradford VT coming home in second and Chris Carbee #5 So Ryegate VT in third.
The second segment start was inverted from the first segment on track finish with Buster Kathan bringing the field to the green. By lap eight Shane Race #22 Strafford VT had claimed the lead and was able to hold on to it until the lap that counts the most. Josh Harrington #71 Topsham VT would steal the win of segment two from Race who held on for second with Robert Tucker #48 E Corinth VT coming home in third.
The start for segment three was determined once again by the finishing order of segment two with Jeremy Beckley on point. This time the spot would be lost quickly to Steve Bell who was able to hold on until Gene Pierson #44 E Corinth VT claimed it at half way. Pierson set sail on Bell and cruised on the claim the win for this segment. Following Pierson in second was Chris Carbee #5 So Ryegate VT with Josh Harrington #71 Topsham VT coming home in third.
The overall finish, a combination of the three segments, put Josh Harrington #71 Topsham VT in first, Chris Carbee #5 So Ryegate VT, and Gene Pierson #44 E Corinth VT in third.
Tonight was a very special night for the fans, competitors, workers and promoters of Bear Ridge Speedway with the first annual John Poor Memorial Race sponsored by Walker Motors taking place. John Poor, best friend and crew chief of owner/promoter C.V. Butch Elms and assistant flag man at the Ridge for over fifteen years was taken from us just a few weeks before the season opened in 2010. With John always present in our hearts and his family and friends present, we wanted to do something special in honor and memory of John. Being Butch's crew chief while driving the mod, it was decided that the 99ROCK weekly racing series Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds would be the ones to do this for the fans. The feature was set for thirty laps, and from the racing excitement provided, it was very clear that being on the pole at the end was an important feat to accomplish for all. It looked like Jack Cook #1nh Moultonboro NH was going to be the lucky one to cross the line first, but of course the very talented Adam Pierson #15 Fairlee VT had different ideas in mind. Pierson was able to work his way to the front and on lap seventeen claim the point from Cook. On lap twenty nine the white flag was waved on Pierson with Jim Morgan #17 Woodstock VT second and Cook in third. As they turned the bend in turn two the complete field slowed and exited off the back stretch leaving the track, final lap, and waving of the checkers to John Poor. For those of us who still hold John deer to our hearts it was an emotional moment, and the I personally wish to extend a huge thank you to the field, who did what we wanted perfectly. John Poor always in our hearts will be behind every checkers waved at the Ridge and never forgotten.
The Weglarz Property Service and Excavation mind race leader award winners for Perry's Oil Service night were:#34 Brad Martin KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets and #06 Jeffrey Elliott in the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds.
Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Black mount Equipment Semi Feature winner: #24 Bobby Lee Bell
Heat winner(s): #34 Brad Martin, #99 Michael Pittman
Finish Top Ten: #22 Thomas Placey, #8 Jessie Smith, #24 Bobby Lee Bell, #87 Don Reynolds, #86 Mike Ryan, #99 Michael Pittman, #04 Scott Weston, #57 Scott Keithan
#19 Karl Sheldon, X Travis King
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winner(s): #11 Josh Sunn
Finish top five: #57 Mark Harran, #16 Josh Connor, #11 Josh Sunn, #25 Andy Johnson, #88 Dave Durkee Jr.
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winner(s): #79 Roy Johnson,#50 Tyler Stygles
Finish Top Five: #17 Jeremy Hodge #89 Troy Comeau, #50 Tyler Stygles, #79 Roy Johnson, #07 Jason Blake
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Segment One top ten: #33 Melvin Pierson, #3 Jason Horniak, #5 Chris Carbee, #44 Gene Pierson, #71 Josh Harrington, #X Bryan King, #22 Shane Race, #24 Jeremy Beckley, #10 Steve Bell, #21 Steve Ellsworth
Segment Two top ten: #71 Josh Harrington, #22 Shane Race, #48 Robert Tucker, #17 Kane Pike, #5 Chris Carbee, #3 Jason Horniak, #33 Melvin Pierson, #7 Mike McGinley,
#44 Gene Pierson, #21 Steve Ellsworth
Segment Three top ten: #44 Gene Pierson, #5 Chris Carbee, #71 Josh Harrington, #X Bryan King, #7 Mike McGinley, #3 Jason Horniak, #46 Terry Williams, #17 Kane Pike,
#48 Robert Tucker, #10 Steve Bell
Overall top ten: #71 Josh Harrington, #5 Chris Carbee, #44 Gene Pierson, #3 Jason Horniak, #33 Melvin Pierson, #X Bryan King, #48 Robert Tucker, #17 Kane Pike, #22 Shane Race, #7 Mike McGinley
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winner(s): #1 Jack Cook, #00 Jason Gray
Finish top ten: #15 Adam Pierson, #17 Jim Morgan, #1nh Jack Cook, #06 Jeffrey Elliott, #51 Justin Comes, #00 Jason Gray, #X Bryan King, #3 Dan Eastman, #10 Derek Graham, #9 Mike Dunn
Coming up this week, a full card for the 99ROCK weekly racing series with Bradford Bull Dogs Benefit night, including Kids Rides, Hornet Queens, and WYKR Bear Ridge Speedway Sponsored Sprint Cars of New England all sponsored by Swenson Insurance.
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

Senator Scott behind the wheel of a mod at the Ridge

2010-08-08T13:48:00.001-07:00

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Bradford, Vt. August 8, 2010
There was something for everyone on the Interstate Battery of Newmont and JTB Towing and Recovery sponsored night at Bear Ridge Speedway with antique tractors, spectator drags, ACOT, and Phil Scott VT State Senator behind the wheel of a Sportsman Modified.
In the 99ROCK weekly racing series the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets tires were the theme this night with several guys experiencing flats and some loosing the wheel all together. By lap sixteen Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT had worked his way to the front keeping all four tires on and round and went on to take home the win. Following Placey in second was Mike Ryan #86 Chelsea VT with the third and final victory lane spot going to Don Reynolds #87 Springfield VT with his second best finish of the season.
For the 99ROCK weekly racing series Journal Opinion Fast Fours it seems that Tim Hodge #2 Vershire VT is the man to beat of late. The first half of the year was all Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct VT but the second half is being domiated by Hodge, who was able to get to the front in record time and cruise on for his third win of the season. Sunn was able to work his way up to second but would run out of laps before being able to set any challenge on Hodge. The third and final victory lane spot was claimed by Kevin Harran #57 St Johnsbury Ctr VT.
The 99Rock weekly racing series A Notch Above Limited Late Models finally got it all tonight, with enough cars to have their first semi of the year and driver introductions afforded those on hand to compete. TC Forward #14 Lyme NH finished one position short in his heat race from winning the triple crown, bringing home the checkers in the semi and able to distance himself from the rest of field in the main event to cruise in for the win. Troy Comeau #89 Rumney NH was able to make it home in second with Tyler Stygles #50 Bradford VT coming home in third.
For the 99ROCK weekly racing series Wells River Chevrolet B Coupes Melvin Pierson #33 East Corinth VT has finally gotten the monkey off his back. After a couple of cautions early on for a wild ride by Robert Tucker who rolled his machine in mid air in turn two landing on all four wheels, brother Melvin coming from mid pack took the lead half way thru the race and held off brother Gene for the win. Gene Pierson #44 E Corinth VT was unable to set any serious challenge on bother Melvin and would settle for the runner up spot this night. Coming home in the third and final victory lane spot was Shane Race #22 Strafford VT.
The 99ROCK weekly racing series Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds saw Adam Pierson #15 Fairlee VT strut his stuff, as he did it the hard way, working from the back of the pack to claim the lead with 3 to go from Jeffrey Elliott #06 Benton NH who started on pole and go on for the win. Elliott by virtue of the sole pole position restarts was able to service the cautions only to see Pierson fly by. Elliott was able to hold on to second for his best finish of the season, with Jack Cook #1nh Moultonboro NH coming home in third.
Melissa King #99 E Corinth VT continues to dominate the Hornet Queens coming home with yet another win. The second place spot was claimed by Marissa Osgood with the third and final victory lane spot going to Misty Bell.
The Weglarz Property Service and Excavation mind race leader award winners for Perry's Oil Service night were:#8 Jessie Smith KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets and #3 Jason Horniak Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes.
The Twin State Ford Lincoln Mercury Lap Leader Award winners for the month of July were: #03 Dwight Burgoyne Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes and #50 Tyler Stygles A Notch Above Limited Late Models
Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winner(s): #32 Mark Nickles, #22 Thomas Placey
Finish Top Ten: ,#22 Thomas Placey, #86 Mike Ryan, #87 Don Reynolds, #19 Karl Sheldon,#66 Eric Lang, #99 Michael Pittman, #29 David West, X Travis King, #14 Geoff Durphey, #57 Scott Keithan
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winner(s): #11 Josh Sunn
Finish top five: #2 Tim Hodge, #11 Josh Sunn, #57 Mark Harran, #16 Josh Connor, #14 Robert Tilden
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Black mount Equipment Semi Feature winner: #14 TC Forward
Heat winner(s): #89 Troy Comeau ,#61 Will Hull
Finish Top Five: #14 TC Forward, #89 Troy Comeau, #50 Tyler Stygles, #61 Will Hull, #17 Jeremy Hodge
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winner(s): #33 Melvin Pierson, #X Bryan King
Finish top ten: #33 Melvin Pierson, #44 Gene Pierson, #22 Shane Race, #5 Chris Carbee, #21 Steve Ellsworth, #3 Jason Horniak, #X Bryan King, #48 Robert Tucker,
#71 Josh Harrington, #68 Jeremy Hodge
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winner(s): #51 Justin Comes, #15 Adam Pierson
Finish top ten: #15 Adam Pierson, #06 Jeffrey Elliott, #1nh Jack Cook, #10 Derek Graham, #17 Jim Morgan, #00 Jason Gray, #51 Justin Comes, #21 Toby Tatro, #X Bryan King, #7 Josh Sunn
Coming up this week, a full card for the 99ROCK weekly racing series John Poor Memorial night with Sportsman Coupes Double Points Madness, Granite State Mini Sprints sponsored by Walker Motors.
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

Jim Morgan back on top

2010-08-01T16:05:00.001-07:00

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Bradford, Vt. August 1, 2010
The Perry's Oil Service sponsored night at Bear Ridge Speedway offered plenty of hot racing excitement with new and old faces making it to victory lane.
In the 99ROCK weekly racing series the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets a new face made its way to the front of the pack. When Jesse Smith #8 Topsham VT took the lead away from Brad Martin #34 Thomaston CT just before half way and held off the hard fought challenges of Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT on the final lap to claim his first win of the season. Placey coming from deep in the pack would have to settle for the runner up position with Martin holding on to third.
In the 99ROCK weekly racing series Journal Opinion Fast Fours Tim Hodge #2 made a last lap charge and took the lead away from Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct VT to go on for his second win in as many weeks. Coming home in the final victory lane spot for his first victory lane visit of the season was Robert Tilden #14 E Thetford VT.
The 99Rock weekly racing series A Notch Above Limited Late Models continue to see car counts on the increase and continued great racing excitement for all to see. Coming from the third place spot Jeremy Hodge was able to get to the front and go on to take the checkers for his fourth time this season. Troy Comeau #89 Rumney NH in his second trip to the Ridge this season, has made it two for two on his trips to victory lane, making his way from mid pack to claim the second place spot. The third and final victory lane spot went to TC Forward #14 Lyme NH.
For the 99ROCK weekly racing series Wells River Chevrolet B Coupes the points battle has become an intense one with not one but two Pierson brothers at the top vying for the crown. Melvin Pierson has been at the top of the heap for a while now, but a ride off the track on the hook saw his points lead go by the wayside to no one other than his brother, who not only took the top of the heap for this week, but did it the hard way on the outside as he worked his way to the front of the pack to take the lead from Jason Horniak #3 Bradford VT. Horniak was able to hold on to second, with Gene Pierson #44 Corinth VT taking home the checkers. The third and final victory lane spot was claimed by Josh Harrington #71 Topsham VT.
The 99ROCk weekly racing series Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds found a new face in victory lane. Well new to this division, but not new to the Ridge, it seems for some that winning is like riding a bike, you never forget and after only five weeks Jim Morgan #17 Woodstock VT to remind the rest of the contenders that he does know his way around the track coming home the winner when the checkers waved. Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH was unable to set any serious challenge to Morgan and would have to settle for the bridesmaid position this week. Siemons sat in third for several laps, but a late race bobble by Derek Graham #10 Woodsville NH gave Siemons the brake he needed to get to the runner up spot. Graham a Rookie in the Modifieds, and the this his first season being in a race car was able to hold off the hard fought challenges of Jason Gray to make it to victory lane in the third place spot for the second time this year.
The Hornet Queens were on hand for their makeup race from the J&A Lawncare and Boudreault Septic night, and once again Melissa King #99 E Corinth VT was able to take the lead and go on for the win over Kelly Marshia #86 and Donna Racine #24. The Queens will be back again this Saturday night for their regular scheduled event.
The Weglarz Property Service and Excavation mind race leader award winners for J&A Lawncare Boudreault Septic night were:#07 Jason Blake in the A Notch Above Limited Late Models.
Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winner(s): #34 Brad Martin, #22 Thomas Placey
Finish Top Ten: #8 Jesse Smith,#22 Thomas Placey, #34 Brad Martin, #24 Bobby Bell, #87 Don Reynolds, #99 Michael Pittman, #57 Scott Keithan, #19 Karl Sheldon, #86 Mike Ryan, #37 Mike Chapin
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winner(s): #11 Josh Sunn
Finish top five: #2 Tim Hodge, #11 Josh Sunn, #14 Robert Tilden, #16 Josh Connor, #57 Mark Harran
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winner(s): #17 Jeremy Hodge
Finish Top Five: #17 Jeremy Hodge, #89 Troy Comeau, #14 TC Forward, #07 Jason Blake, #42 Robert Tucker
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winner(s): #24 Jeremy Beckley, #44 Gene Pierson
Finish top ten: #44 Gene Pierson, #3 Jason Horniak, #71 Josh Harrington, #X Bryan King, #5 Chris Carbee, #48 Robert Tucker, #21 Steve Ellsworth, #22 Shane Race,
#03 Dwight Burgoyne, #13 Buster Kathan
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Black mount Equipment Semi Feature winner:
Heat winner(s): #17 Jim Morgan, #X Bryan King
Finish top ten: #17 Jim Morgan, #5 Gary Siemons, #10 Derek Graham, #00 Jason Gray, #51 Justin Comes, #15 Gene Pierson, #9 Mike Dunn, #21 Ryan Dutton, #X Bryan King, #06 Jeffrey Elliott
Coming up this week, a full card for the 99ROCK weekly racing series with the Hornet Queens and Antique Tractors all sponsored by Interstate Battery.
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

J&A Lawn Care & Boudreault Septic

2010-08-01T16:04:00.001-07:00

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Bradford, Vt. July 25, 2010
The 99ROCK weekly racing series saw heavy rain and an hour plus delay before racing could resume, but the delay was worth it, as it made for some of the best racing of the season Saturday night at the Bear Ridge Speedway sponsored by J&A Lawn Care and Boudreault Septic.
In the 99ROCK weekly racing series the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets it was madness night with 86 laps sponsored for the field. It looked to be an easy overall win for Thomas Placey who dominated the first two segments, but an incident in the final segment saw Placey's hopes of winning go out the door. The third segment would be claimed by Eric Lang who made it by Scott Keithan with three to go. When the finishes were combined the final top five would be Eric Lang #66 Groton VT, Bobby Bell #24 St. Johnsbury VT, Mike Ryan #86 Chelsea VT, Michael Pittman #99 Corinth VT, and Jesse Smith #8 Topsham VT.
In the 99ROCK weekly racing series Journal Opinion Fast Fours Tim Hodge #2 had to work several laps before being able to get by Josh Connors #16 for the lead, and from there was able to do what no man has been able to do during the 2010 season, yes, to beat Josh Sunn to the checkers to claim his first win of the season. Mark Harran #57 St Johnsbury VT crossed the line behind Hodge for second, with Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct VT able to come from the back with three laps to go to claim the final victory lane spot.
For the 99Rock weekly racing series A Notch Above Limited Late Models it was double digits for the field, with several new faces prepared to do battle on the 1/4 mile clay oval. Jason Blake #07 Moretown VT got the jump on the start and looked poised to claim his first win of the season but a last lap bobble found Will Hull #61 E Montpelier VT right where we wanted to be in a spot to take the lead, and that is just what he did, and held on for the win. Blake held on for second with Troy Comeau #89 Rumney NH coming home in third.
For the 99ROCK weekly racing series Wells River Chevrolet B Coupes they managed to cut down their caution fetish of late getting in their 20 laps with only 3 yellows slowing the pace. Dwight Burgoyne #03 Rindge NH by virtue of the three week average found himself sitting on the pole, and was able to survive the three cautions and hold off the pack for his first win of the season. Coming home in second was Chris Carbee #5 So Rygate VT, with Steve Ellsworth #21 Corinth VT in third.
It was the final Gravco Janitorial and Jasper Engines Twin State Series Event and the second biggest field, 17 strong, both at the Ridge, was on hand to try to claim the win and set a challenge against Kevin Chaffee #73 Orange VT who went in the night as the points leader. Unfortunately for all Chaffee would get to the lead early and with only one caution to slow the pace, it was virtually impossible for anyone to set a true challenge at catching him. Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH had to make it to victory lane the hard way picking off cars starting from mid pack. The extra laps were not enough and Siemons was only able to make it up to second. Adam Pierson #15 Fairlee VT would have to work even harder to get to the top three coming from next to last, and by lap 30 he had made it to third, which would be as far as he would get this night, but happy just the same. A post race inspection of weight, tires, carbonator spacer, distributor, Headers, and Harmonic Balancer found all cars passing, with the final finish standing.
The Weglarz Property Service and Excavation mind race leader award winners for Mekkelsen RV mid season champion ship night were:#2 Tim Hodge in the Journal Opinion Fast Fours and #44 Gene Pierson in the Wells River Chevrolet Coupes.
Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Segment One top ten: #22 Thomas Placey, #66 Eric Lang, #8 Jesse Smith, #24 Bobby Bell, #99 Michael Pittman, #86 Mike Ryan, #19x Steve Sheldon, #32 Mark Nickles, #34 Brad Martin, #87 Don Reynolds
Segment Two top ten: #22 Thomas Placey, #66 Eric Lang, #86 Mike Ryan, #87 Don Reynolds, #24 Bobby Bell, #71 Andy Mooney, #8 Jesse Smith, #99 Michael Pittman, #57 Scott Keithan, #19x Steve Sheldon
Segment Three top ten: #66 Eric Lang, #57 Scott Keithan, #99 Michael Pittman, #24 Bobby Bell,#34 Brad Martin, #86 Mike Ryan, #8 Jesse Smith, #19x Steve Sheldon #87 Don Reynolds, #X Travis King
Overall Top 10 Finish: #66 Eric Lang, #24 Bobby Bell,#86 Mike Ryan, #99 Michael Pittman, #8 Jesse Smith,#22 Thomas Placey, #87 Don Reynolds, #57 Scott Keithan, #19x Steve Sheldon, #34 Brad Martin
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winner(s): #2 Tim Hodge
Finish top five: #2 Tim Hodge, #57 Mark Harran, #11 Josh Sunn, #5 Dave Durkee, #16 Josh Connor
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winner(s): #42 Robert Tucker, #61 Will Hull
Finish Top Five: #61 Will Hull, #07 Jason Blake, #89 Troy Comeau, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #92 Dan Benoit
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Black mount Equipment Semi Feature winner: #71 Josh Harrington
Heat winner(s): #03 Dwight Burgoyne, X Bryan King
Finish top ten: #03 Dwight Burgoyne, #5 Chris Carbee, #21 Steve Ellsworth, #33 Melvin Pierson, #71 Josh Harrington, #44 Gene Pierson, #48 Robert Tucker, #3 Jason Horniak, #13 Buster Kathan, #10 Steve Bell,
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winner(s): #15 9 Mike Dunn, #01 Ryan Avery
Finish top ten: #73 Kevin Chaffee, #5 Gary Siemons, #15 Adam Pierson, #01 Ryan Avery, #00 Jason Gray, #X Bryan King, #9 Mike Dunn, #17 Jim Morgan, #06 Jeffrey Elliott, #51 Justin Comes
Coming up this week, a full card for the 99ROCK weekly racing series with the WYKR Sprint Cars of New England and Kids Bike RACES all sponsored by Perry's Oil Service.
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

mid season champs crowned 7-17-10 on Mekkelsen RV night

2010-07-18T18:21:00.000-07:00

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Bradford, Vt. July 18, 2010
The 99ROCK weekly racing series midseason championship night offered great racing for the fans on Mekkelsen RV night at the Bear Ridge Speedway.
In the 99ROCK weekly racing series the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT took the lead on lap four, and cruised on to claim his third win of the season, helping to solidify his points lead. Following Placey was Eric Lang #66 Groton VT, with his third runner up position in a row. The final victory lane spot would be filled with a first time visitor in 2010 Scott Keithan #57
In the 99ROCK weekly racing series Journal Opinion Fast Fours Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct VT actually had to work for this week's win, as it came down to the final lap and the final turn before he was able to claim the lead. Sunn only led the one lap in this event, beating Tim Hodge #2. Mark Harran #57 St Johnsbury VT still looking for his first win would cross the line in third.
The 99Rock weekly racing series A Notch Above Limited Late Models main event was slowed by only one caution, which was of no help to the field as they worked to catch Tyler Stygles #50 Bradford VT. Following Stygles in second was Will Hull #61 E Montpelier VT and Jason Blake #07 Moretown VT in third.
For the 99ROCK weekly racing series Wells River Chevrolet B Coupes the cautions continue to plague this division, as they just can't seem to get it together. Their event would be slowed with a record 9 cautions and when the dust finally settled the lucky man on top was Shane Race #22 Strafford VT. Working him hard and the two swapping the lead for several laps was Jeremy Stygles #68 Bradford VT who would have to settle for the runner up spot. The final victory lane spot was claimed by Gene Pierson #44 E Corinth VT.
It was a history making night for one lucky driver in the 99ROCK weekly racing series Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds. Every driver hopes to achieve the coveted triple crown at the Ridge, by winning their head race, semi feature, and main event. Before tonight none have had the honors of claiming one this year. This would all change when the checkers waved on the main event with Adam Pierson #15 Fairlee VT crossing the line first. This is Pierson's first triple crown in his career, and he was beaming from ear to ear in victory lane. Accompanying Pierson to the top of the pack was Jason Gray #00 E Thetford VT in second and Danny Eastman #3 Thetford Ctr VT in third.
The Granite State Mini Sprints were in town once again. The top three in the 600cc were: #75 , #37 , #11 . The top three in the 500cc were: #33 Lacey , #05 , #6 .
The Weglarz Property Service and Excavation mind race leader award winners for Wells River Savings Bank night were:#37 Mike Chapin in the KDD Ridge Runner Hornets and #10 Steve Bell in the Wells River Chevrolet Coupes.
Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winner(s): #34 Tim Martin, #22 Thomas Placey
Finish top ten: #22 Thomas Placey, #66 Eric Lang, #57 Scott Keithan, #19 Karl Sheldon, #99 Michael Pittman,#24 Bobby Bell, #32 Mark Nickles, #71 Andy Mooney, #19x Steve Sheldon, #X Travis King.
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winner(s): #57 Mark Harran
Finish top five: #11 Josh Sunn, #2 Tim Hodge, #57 Mark Harran, #25 Andy Johnson, #14 Robert Tilden, #16 Josh Connor
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winner(s): #50 Tyler Stygles
Finish Top Five: #50 Tyler Stygles, #61 Will Hull, #07 Jason Blake, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #30 Sam Comeau
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winner(s): #71 Josh Harrington, #3 Jason Horniak
Finish top ten: #22 Shane Race, #68 Jeremy Stygles, #44 Gene Pierson, #71 Josh Harrington, #33 Melvin Pierson, #21 Steve Ellsworth, #48 Robert Tucker, #03 Dwight Burgoyne, #10 Steve Bell, #5 Chris Carbee
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Semi Feature winner: #15 Adam Pierson
Heat winner(s): #15 Adam Pierson, #00 Jason Gray
Finish top ten: #15 Adam Pierson, #00 Jason Gray, #3 Danny Eastman, #9 Mike Dunn, #X Bryan King, #5 Gary Siemons, #1 Jack Cook, #11 Travis Shinn, #21 Ryan Dutton, #10 Derek Graham
Coming up this week, a full card for the 99ROCK weekly racing series with Madness for the Hornets, plus the Hornet Queens sponsored by J&A Lawn Care and Boudreault Septic.
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 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

Trust us, it may be raining where you are, but chances are we are still racing. Mother Nature has not won yet!

2010-07-12T11:30:00.001-07:00

Another great night of racing has been recorded in the record books at Bear Ridge Speedway on David's House Benefit night sponsored by Dennis Preston Builder.
In the 99ROCK weekly racing series the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT had found his grove and is setting sail on the field with yet another win to add to his record book. Placey starting deep in the pack was able to work his way thru traffic and just past half way claim the lead to score the win at the end. Following Placey was Eric Lang #66 Groton VT, who has quickly figured out his way around the Ridge making this his fourth trip to victory lane this season. Filling the final victory lane spot was Jessie Smith #8 your current rookie points leader.
In the 99ROCK weekly racing series Journal Opinion Fast Fours it continues to be all Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct VT, who has claimed his eighth win of the season. Unable to get the break they need but accompanying Sunn once again to victory lane in reverse order from last week were Andy Johnson #25 Wilder VT and Mark Harran #57 St Johnsbury VT in second and in third.
The 99Rock weekly racing series A Notch Above Limited Late Models had better luck this week in ending the race with as many as they started with. Tonight Tyler Stygles #50 Bradford VT was hot, taking the lead on lap one and cruising to the victory. Following Stygles in second was Jeremy Hodge #17 Newbury VT and Will Hull #61 E Montpelier VT your current points leader in third.
For the 99ROCK weekly racing series Wells River Chevrolet B Coupes the full fields of cars with several of the contenders being rookies is proving challenging at times for some of the veteran drivers. Several cautions slowed the pace of which Steve Bell was able to survive and maintain the lead until late in the race, when he would bauble and Steve Ellsworth #21 Corinth VT was there to make the move, taking the lead. Ellsworth remembering the last time he was in the position made sure to stay awake and cruised on to claim his first win of the season. Making his way back to victory lane after a rough week last week was Bryan King #X E Corinth VT and rookie Jeremy Stygles #68 Bradford VT.
The 99ROCK weekly racing series Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds saw a new face in victory lane this week. Ryan Dutton #21 Bradford VT thanks to his three week average started on the pole and while the field behind battled for the second and third place spots was able to take advantage of his pole position and caution free race to claim the win. Coming home in second was Jack Cook #1 Moultonboro NH with last year's track champion Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH claiming the third and final Dennis Preston victory lane spot.
The Ridge Runner Hornet Queens were on hand this night and victory lane was a repeat from their visit two times ago, with Melissa King #99 E Corinth VT taking the lead away from Misty Bell #19 St Johnsbury VT late in the race and going on for the win over Bell. Donna Racine in the #24 was able to claim the final victory lane spot.
The WYKR sponsored at the Ridge Sprint Cars of New England were on hand with a great show afforded the fans. Donny Sharp back behind the wheel looked strong early, but midway thru the race found himself over the berm and kissing the front retaining wall. Chris Donnelly Orford NH was there to claim the top spot and go on for the win with Si Allen coming home in second and Kevin Chaffee claiming the third and final spot.
The Weglarz Property Service and Excavation mind race leader award winners for Wells River Savings Bank night were:#51 Justin Comes in the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds and #22 Shane Race in the Wells River Chevrolet B
Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Semi Feature winner: #8 Jesse Smith
Heat winner(s): #32 Mark Nickles, #8 Jesse Smith
Finish top ten: #22 Thomas Placey, #66 Eric Lang, #8 Jesse Smith, #86 Mike Ryan, #19 Karl Sheldon, #37 Mike Chapin, #87 Don Reynolds, #19x Steve Sheldon, #10 JT Descoteaux, #99 Michael Pittman,
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winner(s): #11 Josh Sunn
Finish top five: #11 Josh Sunn, #25 Andy Johnson, #57 Mark Harran, #16 Josh Connor, #14 Robert Tilden
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winner(s): #50 Tyler Stygles
Finish Top Five: #50 Tyler Stygles, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #61 Will Hull, #14 TC Forward, #42 Robert Tucker
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winner(s): #21 Steve Ellsworth, #3 Jason Horniak
Finish top ten: #21 Steve Ellsworth, #X Bryan King, #68 Jeremy Stygles, #44 Gene Pierson, #17 Kane Pike, #10 Steve Bell, #3 Jason Horniak, #48 Robert Tucker, #24 Jeremy Beckley #22 Shane Race
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winner(s): #21 Ryan Dutton, #5 Gary Siemons
Finish top ten: #21 Ryan Dutton, #1 Jack Cook, #5 Gary Siemons, #X Bryan King, #15 Adam Pierson, #10 Derek Graham, #51 Justin Comes, #3 Danny Eastman, #17 Jim Morgan
A special thanks is extended to all who contributed to our David's House Benefit Night so far, and still counting we have collected well over a thousand dollars! Thanks to each and every one of you for your generous support!
Coming up this week it is Mid Season Championship double points night with a full card for the 99ROCK weekly racing series plus the Granite State Mini Sprints sponsored by Mekkelsen RV.
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 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

Great Show for Home Depot

2010-07-05T05:12:00.000-07:00

For Immediate Release contact brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. July 4, 2010
Fireworks were everywhere Saturday night at the Bear Ridge Speedway for The Home Depot and Noise 'R' Us Fireworks sponsored night.
In the 99ROCK weekly racing series the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets victory lane was filled with old and new faces, as Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT working from the back took advantage of the couple of cautions that waved and made his way to the front to claim another win. Coming home in second was last week's feature winner Eric Lang #66 Groton VT. Last year's Rookie of the year, has had a rough go of it so far this year, but it appears that for now the monkey may be gone from Don Reynolds #87 Springfield VT as he came home with his best finish yet in the final victory lane spot third.
In the 99ROCK weekly racing series Journal Opinion Fast Fours the man to beat continues to be Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct VT. Sunn once again crossed the line in first claiming yet another win with Mark Harran #57 St Johnsbury VT in second and Andy Johnson #25 Wilder VT in third.
It was Madness night for the 99Rock weekly racing series A Notch Above Limited Late Models and while the fields may be small some weeks, tonight the field and the laps were big. 52 laps were brought in for the twelve machines for their event which turned into three seventeen lap segments. A lost radiator would take Tyler Stygles out of contention for segment one. Leaving Will Hull to claim the first segment. Segment two would see Will Hull leaving on the hook and the door open for Jeremy Hodge to claim the win. All three were back for the third and final segment, which was claimed by Tyler Stygles. The overall top three were Jeremy Hodge #17 Newbury VT, TC Forward #14 Lyme NH and Robbie Williams #7.
For the 99ROCK weekly racing series Wells River Chevrolet B Coupes Gene Pierson #44 E Corinth VT continues to set sail on the rest of the field coming home to claim his second victory in as many weeks. This division is seeing full field car counts, and with it more competition on hand for all who compete. Being able to make it victory lane is the goal of all, and when you make it, it always feels good. While others are finding it frustrating at times. Pierson was happy to be at the front end of Victory lane with Shane Race #22 Strafford VT in second and brother Melvin Pierson #33 E Corinth VT in third.
The 99ROCK weekly racing series the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds Adam Pierson #15 Fairlee VT wasn’t about to let dad and uncle have all the glory for the night and was able to get to the front to claim the win. Coming home in second with his best finish of the year for the youngest driver in this division was #51 Justin Comes Middlebury VT, claiming the final victory lane spot was Brian King #X Corinth VT.
The Weglarz Property Service and Excavation mind race leader award winners for Wells River Savings Bank night were:#5 Chris Carbee in the Wells River Chevrolet B Coupes and #66 Eric Lang in the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets.
The Twin State Ford Lincoln Mercury lap leader award winners for the month of June were #15 Adam Pierson in the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds and Thomas Placey #22 in the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets.
Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winner(s): #32 Mark Nickles, #8 Jesse Smith
Finish top ten: #22 Thomas Placey, #66 Eric Lang, #87 Don Reynolds, #37 Mike Chapin, #32 Mark Nickles, #10 JT Descoteaux, #99 Michael Pittman, #85 Carl Sweet, #X Travis King, #19x Steve Sheldon
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winner(s): #11 Josh Sunn
Finish top five: #11 Josh Sunn, #57 Mark Harran, #25 Andy Johnson, #16 Josh Connor, #14 Robert Tilden
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Segment #1 Top Five Finish: #61 Will Hull, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #14 TC Forward, #7 Robbie Williams, #29 Mike Green 3rd
Segment #2 Top Five Finish: #17 Jeremy Hodge, #29 Mike Green 3rd, #7 Robbie Williams, #14 TC Forward, #42 Robert Tucker
Segment #3 Top Five Finish: #50 Tyler Stygles, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #14 TC Forward, #61 Will Hull, #7 Robbie Williams
Overall Top Five Finish: #17 Jeremy Hodge, #14 TC Forward, #7 Robbie Williams, #61 Will Hull, #29 Mike Green 3rd
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winner(s): #22 Shane Race, #33 Melvin Pierson
Finish top ten: #44 Gene Pierson, #22 Shane Race, #33 Melvin Pierson, #17 Kane Pike, #10 Steve Bell, #3 Jason Horniak, #68 Jeremy Stygles, #24 Jeremy Stygles, #5 Chris Carbee, #13 Buster Kathan
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Semi Feature winner: #X Brian King
Heat winner(s): #1 Jack Cook, #X Brian King
Finish top ten: #15 Adam Pierson, #51 Justin Comes, #X Bryan King, #9 Mike Dunn, #17 Jim Morgan, #00 Jason Gray, #60 Jim Ryan, #22, #21 Ryan Dutton, #1 Jack Cook
Coming up July 10th is David's House Benefit Night with a full card for the 99ROCK weekly racing series Hornet Queens and WYKR SCoNE. Sponsored by Dennis Preston Builder.
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 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

Complete show despite mother nature

2010-06-29T10:44:00.001-07:00

Bradford, Vt. June 27, 2010
Once again mother nature try's to dampen the night and promoter CV Elms says give it your best shot, we're goin racin! The early shower made for some of the most Exciting racing at the fastest dirt track in Vermont, for all who ventured out for the Wells River Savings Bank night at Bear Ridge Speedway.
In addition to the full card of racing for the 99ROCK weekly racing series divisions, the Sprint Cars of New England, SCoNE were on hand to do battle with 14 machines. Danny Douville an old time contender in the modified series has moved to this division, and quickly showed the field the way around the track. Douville came home with the second win in as many visits. Nick Berry joined Douville coming Home in second with Shawn Lawler crossing the line in third.
For the 99ROCK weekly racing series the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds feature track conditions were perfect for the full field of cars who took the green. Coming from mid pack Adam Pierson #15 Fairlee VT took advantage of the fast pace and worked his way to the front to claim the win. Crossing the line in second was Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH who picked up Pierson's tail on the way by. Coming home in third for his best finish in his rookie year and only his seventh appearance in a Sportsman Modified was Derek Graham #10 Woodsville NH.
In the Journal Opinion Fast Fours the man to beat continues to be Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct VT. Sunn once again crossed the line in first claiming his seventh win of the season with Mark Harran #57 St Johnsbury VT in second and Andy Johnson #25 Wilder VT in third.
For the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes Gene Pierson #44 E Corinth VT liked victory lane so much a couple of weeks ago that he decided to make the trip again crossing the line first. Following Pierson in second was Bryan King #X Corinth VT and brother Melvin Pierson #33 E Corinth VT in third.
In the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets it was a new face on top with Eric Lang #66 claiming the gold. Following him across the line in second coming from deep in the pack was Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT with third going to Mike Chapin #37 Chelsea VT.
The A Notch Above Limited Late Models took to the track for their feature with a field of double digits in number. Will Hull #61 E. Montpelier VT is the man to beat of late, and once again he was the one to cross the line first to claim the checkers, following him in second in his least favorite spot was Jeremy Hodge #17 Newbury VT the third and final victory lane spot was claimed by Troy Comeau #89 Rumney NH.
The Weglarz Property Service and Excavation mind race leader award winners for Dad's 4 By Tool and Supply night were:#9 Mike Dunn in the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds and #29 David West in the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets.
Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Semi Feature winner: #66 Eric Lang
Heat winner(s): #8 Jesse Smith, #19 Karl Sheldon,
Finish top ten: #66 Eric Lang,##22 Thomas Placey, #37 Mike Chapin, #24 Bobby Lee Bell, #19 Karl Sheldon, #8 Jesse Smith, #34 Brad Martin, #87 Don Reynolds, #19x Steve Sheldon,#21 Scott Blake
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winner(s): #57 Mark Harran,
Finish top five: #11 Josh Sunn, #57 Mark Harran, #25 Andy Johnson, #83 Tim Martin
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winner(s): #42 Robert Tucker
Finish top Five: #61 Will Hull, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #89 Troy Comeau, #42 Robert Tucker, #22 Anthony Perkins
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winner(s): #22 Shane Race, #33 Melvin Pierson
Finish top ten: #44 Gene Pierson, #X Bryan King, #33 Melvin Pierson, #22 Shane Race, #3 Jason Horniak, #5 Chris Carbee, #13 Buster Kathan, #71 Josh Harrington, #68 Jeremy Stygles
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winner(s): #06 Jeffrey Elliott, #15 Adam Pierson
Finish top ten: #15 Adam Pierson, #5 Gary Siemons, #10 Derek Graham, #00 Jason Gray, #X Bryan King, #21 Ryan Dutton, #9 Mike Dunn, 06 Jeffrey Elliott, #29 Mike Greene Jr., #1 Jack Cook
Coming up July 3rd is a full card for the 99ROCK weekly racing series Limited Late Model Madness. Sponsored by The Home Depot and Noise 'R' Us Fireworks.
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 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

wild night and new faces in victory lane

2010-06-20T19:53:00.001-07:00

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Bradford, Vt. June 20, 2010
It was a wild night at Vermont's Fastest dirt track in New England for the 99Rock weekly racing divisions sponsored by Bradford Jiffy Mart & P&H Truck Stop at Bear Ridge Speedway with some new faces making their way to victory lane.
For the 99ROCK weekly racing series Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds, two sets of points were on the line for the full field of machines who set to the dirt. Regular track points plus points for the second segment of the GRAVCO JANITORIAL – JASPER ENGINES Sportsman Modified Twin State Series. Jason Gray #00 E Thetford VT thru the luck of a redraw from qualifying was able to survive several cautions, due to dust, rain, and driving incidents and come home in victory lane in the coveted first place position. Gray never looked back at the goings on behind him, only focusing on the win, which he gladly claimed after forty laps. Making it to victory lane along with Gray were Travis Shinn #11 Rumney NH in second and Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH who came from the back more than once in third. Rounding out the top five were Ryan Avery and Mike Dunn. While everyone made it thru post race inspection several fines and penalties are being issued for after race altercations.
For the 99 Rock weekly racing series Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes last year's track champion has struggled to make it back to the top which is where he got used to being in 2009. Josh Harrington #71 Topsham VT was able to take advantage of his mid race starting position working his way to the front to claim his second win of the season. Bryan King #X Corinth VT is truly the driver on a role in this division coming back from his win last week to cross the line in second. The third and final victory lane spot was claimed by your current points leader Melvin Pierson #33 E Corinth VT.
For the 99 Rock weekly racing series A Notch Above Limited Late Models #61 Will Hull E. Montpelier VT took the lead early and cruised to his third win of the season. Chasing him down, but running out of time to challenge for the win was Tyler Stygles #50 Bradford VT who came home in second. The third place victory lane spot was claimed by Jason Greene #23 Lebanon NH with his best finish of the season,
In the 99 Rock weekly racing series Journal Opinion Fast Fours #11 Josh Sunn White River Jct VT continues to dominate the field, and was able to make it even easier this week when Mark Harran lost his second place spot due to a spin and found himself out of the victory lane trio positions. Beating him to the marks were #25 Andy Johnson Wilder VT coming home in second, and Josh Connors #16 White River Jct VT with his best finish in third.
In the 99 Rock weekly racing series KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT is back on top as he came from deep in the pack to make his way to the front of the field for his third win of the season. Bobby Lee Bell #24 St Johnsbury VT came home with another victory lane finish in second with Eric Lang #66 crossing the line in third.
The 99 Rock weekly racing series Hornet Queens will return next week for action
The Weglarz Property Service and Excavation mind race leader award winners for Bond Auto Parts night were: were #21 Steve Ellsworth in the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes and #34 Brad Martin in the KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets.
Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Semi Feature winner: #22 Thomas Placey
Heat winner(s): #34 Brad Martin(R), #Bobby Lee Bell
Finish top ten: #22 Thomas Placey, #24 Bobby Lee Bell, #66 Eric Lang, #19 Karl Sheldon, #8 Jesse Smith, #34 Brad martin, #86 Mike Ryan, #87 Don Reynolds, #19x Steve Sheldon, #99 Michael Pittman
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winner(s): #11 Josh Sunn
Finish top five: #11 Josh Sunn, #25 Andy Johnson, #16 Josh Connor, #57 Mark Harran, #14 Robert Tilden
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winner(s): #61 Will Hull
Finish top Five: #61 Will Hull, #50 Tyler Stygles, #23 Jason Giguere, #92 Dan Benoit, #29 Mike Green III, #42 Robert Tucker, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #22 Anthony Perkins
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winner(s): #24 Jeremy Beckley, #71 Josh Harrington
Finish top ten: #71 Josh Harrington, #X Bryan King, #33 Melvin Pierson, #3 Jason Horniak, #68 Jeremy Stygles(R), #7 Mike McGinley, #24 Jeremy Beckley, #22 Shane Race, #44 Gene Pierson, #13 Buster Kathan
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winner(s):#9 Mike Dunn, #00 Jason Gray,
Feature top ten: #00 Jason Gray, #11 Travis Shinn, #5 Gary Siemons, #01 Ryan Avery, #9 Mike Dunn, #06 Jeffrey Elliott, #73 Kevin Chaffee, #51 Justin Comes(R), #29 Mike Greene, #63 Trevor Rock
Coming up June 26th is a full card for the 99ROCK weekly racing series PLUS the Hornet Queens and SCoNE sponsored by Wells River Savings Bank.
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 accepted at both ticket gates!!
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 http://www.bearridgespeedway.com/. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

Modified Madness invades the Ridge

2010-06-13T11:17:00.000-07:00

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Bradford, Vt. June 13, 2010
Once again, for the loyal fans who throw caution to the wind despite what the weather man says, some of the best dirt track racing in New England was seen by the 99Rock weekly racing divisions sponsored by Bond Auto Parts at Bear Ridge Speedway. Rain early in the day made for, what has been heard around the pit area, one of the fastest tracks they have had in a long time which made for great racing.It was Modified Madness for the 99ROCK weekly racing series Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds, with a record 138 laps sponsored for the event. Madness equals more money paid out on each lap, and with this many laps sponsored the money paid out on each lap was doubled which offered more to the drivers down the line. Three 25 lap segments were run and three 25 laps of edge of your seat racing was seen.
The segment one field of cars was brought to the green by Ryan Dutton #21 Bradford VT due to his 31 laps sponsored and turned in one week prior to the event which earned him the pole position. Dutton capitalized on his start and held off the full field of cars to lead every lap of the event. Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH starting sixth on the grid found himself mired in traffic unable to advance past fourth till late in the segment. By lap 21 Siemons had worked his way up to 2nd, getting past Jack Cook #1nh Moultonboro NH who finished behind him in third. Fourth and fifth were claimed by Adam Pierson and Bryan King.
Segment two was lined up from the inverted finish of segment one, cars on the track at the checkers. Justin Comes making the trek from over the mountain on graduation day cashed in on some extra bucks for the first several laps until Travis Shinn #11 Rumney NH claimed the lead and held on for the remaining laps to claim segment two. The three men on the move advancing the most positions in this segment were Bryan King #X Corinth VT who came home in second, Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH crossing the line in third, and Adam Pierson who came home fourth. Danny Eastman finished the top five.
The final segment once again inverted gave last week's feature winner the honor of setting the pace, but some early mix-ups and cautions, made it easy picking for the seasoned veterans to work their way to the front. Adam Pierson #15 Fairlee VT was one of those drivers who got to the front and set sail on the field claiming segment three. Jason Gray #00 E Thetford VT came home in second with Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH in third. Rounding out the top five were Danny Eastman and Mike Dunn.
The overall finish is a combination of the three segments and if your name is in bold each time, there is a pretty good chance you will float to the top overall. Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH by virtue of his one 2nd place finish and two thirds was your overall winner with Adam Pierson #15 Fairlee VT in third, and Bryan King #X Corinth VT in third. Fourth went to Jason Gray and fifth to Danny Eastman.
In the 99 Rock weekly racing series Journal Opinion Fast Fours #11 Josh Sunn White River Jct VT is setting himself up to be the driver who leads the most laps, and wins the most races for the season as he claimed his fifth in a row victory over the two competitors who are just waiting for his bad mojo to kick in. #57 Mark Harran St Johnsbury VT once again finished in the bridesmaid position, second, with #25 Andy Johnson Wilder VT in third.
In the 99 Rock weekly racing series Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes it looked like Steve Ellsworth #21 Corinth VT was going to finally make his way back to the first place spot, but a late race nap by Ellsworth gave Bryan King #X Corinth VT just the opportunity he was looking for, taking the lead from Ellsworth on lap 15 and holding on till the end. The only driver here who is probably still napping is King, running double duty in the mods and coupes, King recorded over a 120 laps between the two machines!. Chris Carbee was hoping to bring home the first triple crown of the season winning his heat and the Blackmount Equipment Semi Feature event, but a medical problem made holding on to his fifth place position about all he could handle. We hope that he is able to concur this plaguing illness and come back to claim the triple crown another day! Crossing the line in third was Jason Horniak #3 Bradford VT.
In the 99 Rock weekly racing series KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT is slowing regaining his rhythm, as he was finally able to get thru traffic and take the lead on lap 14 and keep all four wheels on his machine until the checkers waved. Joining Placey in victory lane for the first time this season was Mike Ryan #86 Chelsea VT, with Karl Sheldon #19 St Johnsbury VT in third. Bobby Bell and David West completed the top five.
The 99 Rock weekly racing series A Notch Above Limited Late Models took to the track for their feature with Jason Blake and Tyler Stygles #50 Bradford VT leading the way. Stygles got the jump on Blake and proceeded to dust the field. The battle for position would fall to Blake and Jeremy Hodge #17 Newbury VT with Hodge able to claim the spot. This would be for third place as last week's feature winner #61 Will Hull E. Montpelier VT had set sail on the field in an effort to concur Stygles but was only able to cross the line in second.
The 99 Rock weekly racing series Hannaford Supermarkets Hornet Queens were buzzing around the track with Misty Bell in the #19 of Karl Sheldon flying away from the field. Melissa King in the #99 of Michael Pittman was unable to close the gap having to settle for second place with Donna Racine in the #24 of Bobby Lee Bell coming home in third.
The Weglarz Property Service and Excavation mind race leader award winners for Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank night were: were #11 Josh Sunn in the Journal Opinion Fast Fours and #22 Thomas Placey in the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets.
Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winner(s): #34 Brad Martin(R), #99 Michael Pittman
Finish top ten: #22 Thomas Placey, #86 Mike Ryan, #19 Karl Sheldon, #24 Bobby Lee Bell, #29 David West, #37 Mike Chapin, #96 Chris Frazier, #99 Michael Pittman, #66 Eric Lang, #X Travis King(R)
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winner(s): #11 Josh Sunn
Finish top five: #11 Josh Sunn, #57 Mark Harran, #25 Andy Johnson, #16 Josh Connor, #2 Tim Hodge, #51 Danny Doyle, #14 Robert Tilden
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winner(s): #61 Will Hull
Finish top Five: #50 Tyler Stygles, #61 Will Hull, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #07 Jason Blake, #42 Robert Tucker, #29 Mike Green III, #27 Sean Greene
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Semi Feature winner: #5 Chris Carbee
Heat winner(s): #5 Chris Carbee, #X Bryan King
Finish top ten: #X Bryan King, #21 Steve Ellsworth, #3 Jason Horniak, #33 Melvin Pierson, #7 Mike McGinley, #5 Chris Carbee, #44 Gene Pierson, #10 Steve Bell(R), #68 Jeremy Stygles(R), #13 Buster Kathan
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Segment one top ten:#21 Ryan Dutton (R), #5 Gary Siemons, #1 Jack Cook, #15 Adam Pierson, #X Bryan King, #00 Jason Gray, #3 Danny Eastman, #96 Jason Sanville, #10 Derek Graham(R), #9 Mike Dunn
Segment two top ten: #11 Travis Shinn, #X Bryan King, #5 Gary Siemons, #15 Adam Pierson, #51 Justin Comes(R), #3 Danny Eastman(R), #00 Jason Gray,#1 Jack Cook, #96 Jason Sanville, #36 Brian Whittemore, #10 Derek Graham(R)
Segment three top ten: #15 Adam Pierson, #00 Jason Gray,#5 Gary Siemons, #3 Danny Eastman(R), #9 Mike Dunn, #X Bryan King, #21 Ryan Dutton (R), #10 Derek Graham(R),#11 Travis Shinn, #51 Justin Comes(R),
Coming up June 19th is a full card for the 99ROCK weekly racing series PLUS the second event, first of two at the Ridge, for the GRAVCO JANITORIAL – JASPER ENGINES Sportsman Modified Twin State Series, and the Granite State Mini Sprints sponsored by Bradford Jiffy Mart.
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 at 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

Saturday June 12th

2010-06-12T07:32:00.000-07:00

AS OF 10:30 WE ARE STILL RACING!!!
SHOWERS EXPECTED TO BE OUT BY 4:00 PM!!!
MADNESS NIGHT FOR MODS IT IS EXPECTED THAT THERE COULD BE WELL OVER 100 SPONSORED LAPS!!!!!!
POST TIME 6:00 TRACK CONDITIONS PERMITTING!!
BE THERE!!!

It was racing as it should be 6-5-10 WGSB night

2010-06-06T12:41:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release contact brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. June 6, 2010
Despite early rain and the threat of more to come it was racing as it should be Fast and Exciting at the fastest dirt track in Vermont, for all who ventured out for the Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank night at Bear Ridge Speedway.
In addition to the full card of racing for the 99ROCK weekly racing series divisions, the Dragon Wagon returned to do battle in the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds. Doing battle in a 20 lap half way inverted feature it was returning champ Brent Dragon with Beaver and Bobby. The new guy on the block Scott Dragon would take to the dirt in the #10 machine of Derek Graham. The first segment was conquered by Beaver Dragon with Bobby out of contention late in the going due to mechanical problems. The second segment found Beaver starting in the back, but this legend in the racing world needed more laps to catch up to the dirt rookie in this group, and would have to settle for second. The overall finish was Scott Dragon followed by Beaver Dragon in the #9 driven by Mike Dunn, with Brent Dragon in third. Fourth was claimed by Bobby.
For the 99ROCK weekly racing series the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds feature event was slowed by only one caution. The three week average now in place for starting positions would put #9 Mike Dunn No Haverhill NH on the point. Dunn quickly distanced himself from the rest of the pack and was able to survive the restart and cruise on to his first win of his career. Following Dunn in second was #00 Jason Gray E Thetford VT and #3 Danny Eastman Thetford Ctr VT.
#11 Josh Sunn White River Jct VT continues to dominate the field in the Journal Opinion Fast Fours. Sunn easily cruised on to his fourth win of the season, with #57 Mark Harran St Johnsbury VT in second was with and #25 Andy Johnson Wilder VT in third. The battle for the crown with come down to these three.
This writer told #44 Gene Pierson E Corinth VT in the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes that she expected to see him win his first race within three events. She would be one week off, and Pierson while it took him four weeks, was still deeming from ear to ear when he reminded her of that in victory lane. Pierson coming from mid pack survived three cautions to claim the win over #3 Jason Horniak Bradford VT, and #X Bryan King Corinth VT.
In the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets David West #29 Wilder VT likes victory lane so much that he decided to make the trip again coming home in third this night. In racing the main thing to remember is it "ain't over till it's over" as Thomas Placey looked strong early and cruising to his what was thought to be his second win in a row for the season. This would not be the case as late in the race he would be the cause of the only caution of the night in this division when his right front wheel decided it didn't want to finish the race and left him in turn three. Placey was able to get a new wheel put on and return to finish the race, but not in victory lane. Victory lane was filled with #24 Bobby Lee Bell St Johnsbury VT who was ready to claim the lead at Placey's expense with #32 Mark Nickles Piermont NH making his first ever trip to victory lane in second.
The A Notch Above Limited Late Models took to the track for their feature with Jason Blake and TC Forward bringing the field to the green. Forward still searching for his first win on the fastest dirt in Vermont will have to wait yet another week, as #61 Will Hull E. Montpelier VT had his own agenda in mind. Hull quickly made his way to the front of the pack survived two cautions and went on to claim his first win of the season . #17Jeremy Hodge Newbury VT claimed the second place spot with #50 Tyler Stygles Bradford VT coming home in third.
The Weglarz Property Service and Excavation mind race leader award winners for Dad's 4 By Tool and Supply night were:#9 Mike Dunn in the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds and #29 David West in the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets.
The Twin State Ford Lincoln Mercury Lap Leader award winners for the month of May were: #33 Melvin Pierson in the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes and #11 Josh Sunn in the Journal Opinion Fast Fours.
Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winner(s): #29 David West, #22 Thomas Placey
Finish top ten: #24 Bobby Lee Bell, #32 Mark Nickles, #29 David West, #19 Karl Sheldon, #8 Jesse Smith, #19x Steve Sheldon, #22 Thomas Placey, #66 Eric Lang,#4 Mark Harran, #10 JT Descoteaux
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winner(s): #11 Josh Sunn
Finish top five: #11 Josh Sunn, #57 Mark Harran, #25 Andy Johnson, #16 Josh Connor, #14 Robert Tilden
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winner(s): #61 Will Hull
Finish top Five: #61 Will Hull, #17 Jeremy Hodge, #50 Tyler Stygles, #14 TC Forward, #07 Jason Blake
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Semi Feature winner: #X Bryan King
Heat winner(s): #7 Mike McGinley, #21 Steve Ellsworth
Finish top ten: #44 Gene Pierson, #3 Jason Horniak, #X Bryan King, #33 Melvin Pierson, #7 Mike McGinley, #71 Josh Harrington, #5 Chris Carbee, #24 Jeremy Beckley(R), #13 Buster Kathan, #48 Robert Tucker (R)
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winner(s): #9 Mike Dunn, #15 Adam Pierson
Finish top ten: #9 Mike Dunn, #00 Jason Gray, #3 Danny Eastman, #15 Adam Pierson, #1 Jack Cook, #X Bryan King, #5 Gary Siemons, #51 Justin Comes, #36 Brian Whittemore, #10 Derek Graham
Coming up June 12th is a full card for the 99ROCK weekly racing series PLUS the Hornet Queens and Modified Madness how many laps and how much money will be on the line?
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 at 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

Saturday 6/5/10 is STILL A GO

2010-06-05T07:33:00.000-07:00

Rain has STOPPED in area, chance of scattered showers. as of 10:33 am we are STILL RACING tonight.
Modified Drivers don't forget to get in your Madness sheets TONIGHT for pole position.
Laps will still be accepted next week.
If you each got ten laps you would be going for an extra $6,000.00!!! (based on 20 cars!)

The full moon in the sky led to some wild racing excitement at Bear Ridge Speedway on Dads' 4 By Tool and Supply night despite the two rain delays.

2010-05-31T06:29:00.000-07:00

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Bradford, Vt. May 31, 2010
The full moon in the sky led to some wild racing excitement at Bear Ridge Speedway on Dads' 4 By Tool and Supply night despite the two rain delays.
The night's agenda was jam packed on this "Scout night" with a full card of racing for the 99ROCK weekly racing series divisions, kids rides, the ever popular and anticipated event, the queens, and the first appearance in 2010 of SCoNE.
The first event of the night was caution laden, as the drivers in the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes experienced the "full moon syndrome" resulting in one red flag for a three car pileup between turns one and two. On top of the pile literally resting precariously on the machines of Jason Horniak and Chris Carbee was the X of Bryan King. All three would drive away from the wreck and proceed with the race, which offered despite the yellow slowdowns plenty of great racing excitement for the packed stands. The coupes are recording a record 5 rookies in this year's lineup, and the return of some veteran drivers is proving to reinvigorate this historic division. This week the veterans were able to float to the top with Josh Harrington #71 Topsham VT claiming the checkers followed by Gene Pierson #44 E Corinth VT and brother Melvin Pierson #33 E Corinth VT in second and third. Dwight Burgegue and Mike McGinley completed the top five.
The full moon syndrome continued for the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds with six cautions and one red flag slowing the pace for this event, but again the racing excitement was not diminished in the least due to the repeated slowdowns. Several cars found themselves tangled together on the back stretch, which led to the red flag for a blocked track, and all of the machines were able to drive away. This division is always heavily laden with a record seven rookies this season, and with the return of some favored drivers the mix is providing five wide racing into turn three, with all coming out the other end, and lap after lap edge of your seat excitement. Tonight the glory was claimed by returning favorite Adam Pierson #15 Fairlee VT with Brian Whittemore #36 Florence VT in second and Travis Shinn #11 Groton NH returning to victory lane for the second week in a row in third. Jack Cook and Clay Dow were fourth and fifth.
The KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets were third on the grid, scheduled for driver introductions, but the rain delays forced promoters to tell the drivers to strap in for racing in the interest of time. The full field of cars took to the track, and were able to show the big guns that it can be done with less cautions, which means making your way to the front sometimes a bit more challenging. But a challenge is what Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT is ready for, and after a bit of a slow start this season is getting his groove back, as he sliced his way to the front to claim his first win of the season on his quest for a repeat championship crown. A surprise second place finisher was David West #29 Wilder VT with his first ever visit to victory lane and Steve Sheldon #19x of St Johnsbury VT. Brother Karl Sheldon was fourth with Bobby Lee Bell fifth.
For the Journal Opinion Fast Fours competitors it is clear that the man to beat in 2010 will be Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct VT, Sunn who will obviously be working his way from the back of the pack each week, once again made it to the front to claim his third win of the season, how long will it take for one of these contenders to knock him off the top? Make sure you make the weekly trip to the Ridge to find out! Following Sunn in second was Mark Harran #57 St Johnsbury VT with and Andy Johnson #25 Wilder VT in third.
The A Notch Above Limited Late Models were the last of the 99ROCK weekly racing series divisions to hit the track and Jeremy Hodge #17 Newbury VT is making up for all of those bridesmaids visits from 2009 with his second in a row win scored in the record books. Hodge was followed to victory lane by Will Hull #61 E. Montpelier VT and TC Forward #14 Lyme NH. With the moving of Danny Eastman to the modified division this championship crown has opened up to any of these three guys, plus the rest of the field, and it will be fun to watch this drama unfold throughout the season!
The Ridge Runner Hornet Queens were the last to hit the fastest oval in Vermont, and doing so with a strong car count. When the checkers waved Melissa King was able to beat out Dawn Woodward, last week's feature winner coming home in first. Misty Bell last year's Queen was second with Dawn Woodward able to hold on to third. The Queens next regular scheduled event is set for June 12th Bond Auto night.
The Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) made their first of six visits to the Ridge, and some very familiar faces made their way to victory lane for the first time in this series. Bringing home the checkers was a former regular runner in the modifieds #7X Dan Douville, with #9 Robbie Bodwell coming home in second. The third place spot was claimed by #20 Chris Donnelly, who has made the move from the modifieds to the Sprint cars. SCoNE will once again hit the dirt at the Ridge on June 26th Wells River Savings Bank night.
Results:
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winner(s): #19x Steve Sheldon, #22 Thomas Placey
Semi Feature winner: #19 Karl Sheldon
Finish top ten: #22 Thomas Placey, #29 David West, #19x Steve Sheldon, #19 Karl Sheldon, #24 Bobby Lee Bell, #37 Mike Chapin, #32 Mark Nickles, #99 Michael Pittman, #8 Jesse Smith, #86 Mike Ryan
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winner(s): #2 Tim Hodge
Finish top five: #11 Josh Sunn, #57 Mark Harran, #25 Andy Johnson, #28 Ricky Moore, #51 Danny Doyle
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winner(s): #14 TC Forward
Finish top Five: #17 Jeremy Hodge, #61 Will Hull, #14 TC Forward, #22 Anthony Perkins, #07 Jason Blake
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winner(s): #44 Gene Pierson, #21 Steve Ellsworth
Finish top ten: #71 Josh Harrington, #44 Gene Pierson, #33 Melvin Pierson, #03 Dwight Burgegue(R), #7 Mike McGinley, #5 Chris Carbee, #3 Jason Horniak, #13 Buster Kathan, #10 Steve Bell(R), #24 Jeremy Beckley(R)
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winner(s): #9 Mike Dunn, #36 Brian Whittemore
Finish top ten: #15 Adam Pierson, #36 Brian Whittemore, #11 Travis Shinn, #1 Jack Cook, #8 Clay Dow, #X Bryan King, #9 Mike Dunn, #181 Blake Shepard, #73 Kevin Chaffee, #5 Gary Siemons
Coming up June 6th is a full card for the 99ROCK weekly racing series PLUS the much anticipated 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

fireworks both in the air and on the track

2010-05-23T17:38:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release contact brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. May 23, 2010
Bear Ridge Speedway recorded eleven features Saturday night with the makeup segments sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford completed from the week before, plus the full card, and the Granite State Mini Sprints sponsored by Wicked Racing Products and Snap-on Tools.
Up first were the three make up segments from the week before. The first to hit the track and set the stage for the best edge of your seat dirt racing in New England was the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes. With the field inverted from the first segment finish, veteran drivers Melvin Pierson #33 E Corinth VT and Josh Harrington #71 Topsham VT found themselves having to work from deep in the pack. Catching a ride along the way was Shane Race #22 Strafford VT, Rookie driver in the Coupes for 2010. The three would cross the line in that order after cautions slowed the overall pace, with Jason Horniak and Steve Ellsworth following, completing the top five. The overall top five finish, combined from both segments saw Jason Horniak #3 Bradford VT the overall winner with Melvin Pierson #33 E Corinth VT second and Josh Harrington #71 Topsham VT Gene Pierson held on for a fourth place finish with Chris Carbee crossing the line in fifth.
Four the Journal Opinion Fast Fours Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct VT the track to the quest of Track Champion is already being established. Sunn is here to make a statement and has come out of the gate running, with his dominate performance of working his way from the back to the front in segment two making it as far as second before running out of time. Tim Hodge #2 was able to hold on for the win over Sunn and Danny Doyle #51 Danville Vt who came home in third. Sunn claimed the overall first checkers of the year with Danny Doyle #51 Danville Vt in second, and Andy Johnson #25 Wilder VT. Tim Hodge and Kevin Harran completed the top five.
The Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds second segment was all Danny Eastman #3 Thetford Ctr VT, starting on the pole Eastman checked out on the field and held on to several restarts to claim the checkers following him to victory lane was Chris Donnelly #17 Orford NH and Jack Cook #1 Moultonboro NH in third. Ryan Avery and Jason Gray completed the top five.
After the make segments were completed it was on to the regular scheduled events for the night sponsored by Wicked Racing Products and Snap-on Tools. The Granite State Mini Sprints were in town and when the checkers waved on the 600's #12 Lowbed Johnson claimed the checkers with #75 Matthew Robie, in second and #11 Terry Reil in third. For the 500's #6 was your winner with #33 Lacey Hanson in second and #04 in third.
For Jeremy Hodge #17 Newbury VT in the A Notch Above Limited Late Models the bridesmaid curse has finally been broken. Hodge made several visits in 2009 to victory lane, but in every instance the best he could claim was second place. Hodge was able to hold off Will Hull #61 E. Montpelier VT who ran out of time to make the move on Hodge settling for second, and Tyler Stygles #50 Bradford, VT who crossed the line in third. TC Forward and Sean Greene completed the top five.
The KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets are giving the fans some great racing action as the buzz around the track, and the heavy guns from 2009 are quickly establishing themselves once again as the ones to beat. Bobby Lee Bell #24 St Johnsbury VT would love nothing more than to beat Thomas Placey #22 Bradford VT weekly to claim that divisional title, and he is able to score one for him with his win over Placey. Mark Harran #4 St Johnsbury VT claimed the final spot in victory with Brad Martin and Karl Sheldon rounding out the top five finish.
The Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes are making a great kick off to the 2010 season with the fields coming on strong and the edge of your seat racing excitement you expect to see from the Coupes. Melvin Pierson #33 E Corinth VT made his second trip of the night to victory lane, out doing himself by one spot claiming the win over Chris Carbee #5 So Rygate VT complete the victory lane trio was #22 Shane Race Strafford VT with his 2nd third place finish of the night. Jason Horniak and Steve Ellsworth finished out the top five.
In the Journal Opinion Fast Fours it was all Josh Sunn #11 White River Jct VT again as he claimed his 52 win of this career holding off Andy Johnson #25 Wilder VT and Danny Doyle #51 Danbury VT. Robert Tilden and Josh Conners completed the top five.
For the BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds it is only fitting that the race night sponsor Wicked Racing Products' driver Chris Donnelly #17 Orford NH was able to hold off the full field of cars for the win. Travis Shinn #11 Groton NH came back from a tough opening night to claim second with Adam Pierson #15 Fairlee VT coming home in third. Jack Cook and Brian Whittemore rounded out the top five.
The Hornet Queens top three: Melissa King, Donna Woodward, and Crystal Bell.
Sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Overall top ten: #3 Jason Horniak, #33 Melvin Pierson, #71 Josh Harrington, #44 Gene Pierson, #5 Chris Carbee, #X Brian King, #22 Shane Race, #7 Mike McGinley, #21 Steve Ellsworth, #10 Steve Bell.
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Overall top five: #11 Josh Sunn, #51 Danny Doyle, #25 Andy Johnson, #2 Tim Hodge, #57 Kevin Harran.
Sponsored by Wicked Racing Products and Snap-on Tools
KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets:
Finish top ten: #24 Bobby Lee Bell, #22 Thomas Placey, #4 Mark Harran, #34 Brad Martin, #19 Karl Sheldon, #8 Jesse Smith, #87 Don Reynolds, #10 JT Descoteaux, #19x Steve Sheldon, #29 David West
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Finish top five: #11 Josh Sunn, #25 Andy Johnson, #51 Danny Doyle, #14 Robert Tilden, #16 Josh Conners
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Finish top Five: #17 Jeremy Hodge, #61 Will Hull, #50 Tyler Stygles, #14 TC Forward, #27 Sean Greene.
A Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Finish top ten: #33 Melvin Pierson, #5 Chris Carbee, #22 Shane Race, #3 Jason Horniak, #21 Steve Ellsworth, #71 Josh Harrington, #10 Steve Bell, #13 Buster Kathan, #7 Mike McGinley, #24 Jeremy Beckley
Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds:
Finish top ten: #17 Chris Donnelly, #11 Travis Shinn, #15 Adam Pierson, #1 Jack Cook, #36 Brian Whittemore, #5 Gary Siemons #51 Justin Comes, #73 Kevin Chaffee, #00 Jason Gray, #01 Ryan Avery
Coming up May 29th its SCOUT Night every scout in uniform gets in free along with one parent, sponsored by Dad's 4 By Tool & Supply, plus SCoNE and Queens, and the ever popular kids rides for all kids at the track!
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

opening night press

2010-05-16T18:13:00.001-07:00

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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

Opening night sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford is almost here!!!

2010-05-11T11:15:00.000-07:00

Less than 4 days to go before the 43 consecutive season opener sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford at Bear Ridge Speedway. This Saturday May 15th first up will be the rescheduled car show at Bradford Jiffy Mart, followed by practice than the 43rd consecutive green flag will fly sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford

car show rescheduled to May 15th

2010-05-09T16:43:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release contact brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. May 9, 2010
The 2010 99ROCK wfrd weekly racing series at Bear Ridge Speedway has rescheduled the 2010 car show at Bradford Jiffy Mart to this Saturday May 15th at 10:00 am. Practice will follow at 2:00 pm with the opening flag waving at 6:00 pm on the 43rd consecutive season. On hand for the opening night festivities will be the weekly racing series sponsor 99ROCK.
The car show will result in the top three cars in each division being honored with awards for their best looking machines. Test n Tune will be a great sneak peek for all, on hand will be all of the 99ROCK wfrd weekly racing series divisions, the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Limited Late Models, Journal Opinion Fast Fours, and KDD NAPA Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets.
Master Card and Visa will be accepted at the Ridge, which continues to be the best source of inexpensive high quality entertainment for families. The price of a general admission ticket will remain the same as it has over the past ten years for adults (ages 17 to 61) at $10.00 a person. Teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and older at $8.00 a person, and children 11 and under $2.00. You do the math, in today's economy you will be hard pressed to find entertainment that is perfect for the whole family at less than these rates.
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 15th at 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

car show to be at Bradford Jiffy Mart May 8th 10:00am

2010-05-02T18:30:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release contact brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. May 2, 2010
The 2010 99ROCK wfrd weekly racing series at Bear Ridge Speedway will hit the track for a test n tune session Saturday May 8th at 2:00pm. Prior to that is the annual Bear Ridge Speedway car show being held from 10:00 to 1:00 at the Bradford Jiffy Mart, Bradford VT. The car show will be the perfect opportunity to see the cars and stars in all their splendor before they hit the dirt. The top three cars in each division will be honored on opening night with awards for their best looking machines. Test n Tune will be a great sneak peek for all and is free to the public, for grand stand seating. The pit gate will have a $20.00 fee for all entrants. On hand will be all of the 99ROCK wfrd weekly racing series divisions, the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Limited Late Models, Journal Opinion Fast Fours, and KDD NAPA Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets.
Opening night festivities will take place Saturday night May 15th sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford.
Master Card and Visa will be accepted at the Ridge, which continues to be the best source of inexpensive high quality entertainment for families. The price of a general admission ticket will remain the same as it has over the past ten years for adults (ages 17 to 61) at $10.00 a person. Teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and older at $8.00 a person, and children 11 and under $2.00. You do the math, in today's economy you will be hard pressed to find entertainment that is perfect for the whole family at less than these rates.
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 15th at 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

Weglarz Property Service/Excavation joins Bear Ridge Speedway as the 2010 Mid Race Leader award sponsor

2010-04-25T17:53:00.000-07:00

For Immediate Release contact brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. April 25, 2010
Weglarz Property Service/Excavation joins Bear Ridge Speedway as the 2010 mid race leader award sponsor.
Each week two alternating divisions will be awarded the mid race leader award sponsored by Weglarz Property Service/Excavation. We are very excited to be working with Weglarz Property Service/Excavation in 2010, and look forward to a long relationship with them, stated promoter/owner CV Elms III. You will be able to see some of their great handy work when you gaze down to victory lane, where a new interview section has been designed and built by Weglarz Property Service/Excavation. The mid race leader award will be presented to the two well deserving winners the following week during the prerace ceremonies.
Opening night for the 99ROCK wfrd weekly racing series five divisions: Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Limited Late Models, Journal Opinion Fast Fours, and KDD NAPA Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets is only three weeks away, and work around the track has stepped up to a fevered pitch.
But before the opening night festivities take place, you will be able to see the cars and stars at our annual car show on May 8th just one week before opening night May 15th. Be sure to check the web site to confirm the location of this our annual car show where the top three in each division are voted on for best of show, to be honored on opening night.
Master Card and Visa will be accepted at the Ridge, which continues to be the best source of inexpensive high quality entertainment for families. The price of a general admission ticket will remain the same as it has over the past ten years for adults (ages 17 to 61) at $10.00 a person. Teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and older at $8.00 a person, and children 11 and under $2.00. You do the math, in today's economy you will be hard pressed to find entertainment that is perfect for the whole family at less than these rates.
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 15th at 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the web http://www.bearridgespeedway.com/. Questions can be sent to mailto:brsdirt@earthlink.net

Less than one month to go before the 43 consecutive season opener

2010-04-18T12:25:00.000-07:00

For Immediate Release Contact April May Preston at brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. April 18, 2010.
Less than one month to go before the 43 consecutive season opener sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford at Bear Ridge Speedway.
The 99ROCK wfrd weekly racing series five divisions: Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Limited Late Models, Journal Opinion Fast Fours, and KDD NAPA Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets are getting ready to hit the dirt for the 43 season at the Ridge. Pre registration is higher than it has been in several years, and with many new improvements underway, the fans are sure to be more than pleased with their night out on the town at the Ridge.
All five divisions will be competing in double feature double points events, the same as last year's opener, which can prove to offer up some very exciting racing action. In addition to hot action on the track, expect to see plenty of action in the sky with fireworks once again sponsored by Noise R Us Fireworks. Your adult and senior paid entrance ticket will also get you a chance at some great door prices, to be given away throughout the night.
If you haven't been to the Ridge in awhile, or if you are one of the many who can't wait for opening night to get here, then be sure to mark your calendar for the 43rd opening night scheduled for Saturday May 15.
Master Card and Visa will be accepted at the Ridge, which continues to be the best source of inexpensive high quality entertainment for families. The price of a general admission ticket will remain the same as it has over the past ten years for adults (ages 17 to 61) at $10.00 a person. Teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and older at $8.00 a person, and children 11 and under $2.00. You do the math, in today's economy you will be hard pressed to find entertainment that is perfect for the whole family at less than these rates.
The kid's club will return in 2010 with added activities and prizes available exclusively to the elite members of the club. The price for membership will remain the same at only $2.00 per child. Once registered, kids will benefit in weekly free give aways, rides with their favorite drivers, pit tours, special autograph sessions and more, just by signing in each week after becoming a member.
Remember in today's society we could all use a little more family entertainment, and the Ridge is your best place to be for just that. The admission price is more than reasonable; the show top-notch, the food superior, and the family friendly atmosphere is just what you are looking for.
Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience to 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

Bear Ridge Speedway seeing registrations for the top two divisions equaling full fields,

2010-04-11T13:21:00.000-07:00

For Immediate Release Contact April May Preston at brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. April 11, 2010.
Bear Ridge Speedway seeing registrations for the top two divisions equaling full fields, making the Ridge the best bang for your buck family entertainment.
Opening night, May15, the 43 consecutive season opener sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford, is gearing up to be the first of your weekly must see events this summer. Each of the five 99ROCK wfrd weekly racing series will be competing with double features for their double points, setting the stage for some edge of your seat racing excitement.
Can Gary Siemons Orford NH hold on for his four championship in the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, or will one of the other already registered fifteen competitors knock him off the thrown? The stage will be set opening night, so be sure to mark your calendar to be a part of this exciting night of racing, at Vermont's FASTEST dirt track!.
The Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes are showing better numbers than has been seen for several years, which means that Josh Harrington Topsham, VT may have his work cut out for him this year, if he hopes to make it two in a row in his #71 Coupe.
Master Card and Visa will again be accepted at the Ridge, which continues to be the best source of inexpensive high quality entertainment for families. The price of a general admission ticket will remain the same as it has over the past ten years for adults (ages 17 to 61) at $10.00 a person. Teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and older at $8.00 a person, and children 11 and under $2.00. You do the math, in today's economy you will be hard pressed to find entertainment that is perfect for the whole family at less than these rates.
The kid's club will return in 2010 with added activities and prizes available exclusively to the elite members of the club. The price for membership will remain the same at only $2.00 per child. Once registered, kids will benefit in weekly free give aways, rides with their favorite drivers, pit tours, special autograph sessions and more, just by signing in each week after becoming a member.
Remember in today's society we could all use a little more family entertainment, and the Ridge is your best place to be for just that. The admission price is more than reasonable; the show top-notch, the food superior, and the family friendly atmosphere is just what you are looking for.
Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience to 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

KDD NAPA of Bradford will once again host the opening night

2010-04-03T20:27:00.000-07:00

Bradford, Vt. April 3, 2010
KDD NAPA of Bradford will once again host the opening night at Bear Ridge Speedway in 2010.
KDD NAPA of Bradford has been a long standing supporter of the Ridge, and management at the Ridge is proud to have the team at NAPA joining us once again for the fourty third consecutive racing season at the Ridge. Opening night is scheduled for Saturday May 15th with a full card of racing on hand for the fans. Included will be the Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Auto Limited Late Models, Journal Opinion Fast Fours, WYKR Ridge Runner Hornets, and the Hornet Queens. With the nights still a bit cool, racing will kick into gear at 6:00 pm so that we can have the fans headed home before the night chill sets in.
Please be sure to patronize KDD NAPA of Bradford as well as all of our sponsors as often as you can, because without these fine sponsors we would not be able to provide you your best weekly racing entertainment at Bear Ridge Speedway, Vermont's Fast Dirt Track. When it comes to Dirt racing, remember Every lap is the Last Lap!
Free day of general grandstand admission will be afforded our fans at the Ridge on our “Test and Tune” session which will be held on May 8th immediately after the Bear Ridge Speedway’s annual car show.
The price of a general admission ticket will remain the same as it has over the past ten years, with adults (ages 17 to 61) at $10.00 a person, seniors (62 and older) and teens (12 to 16) $8.00, and children 11 and under $2.00.. Season passes are available for general admission. Adults is $150.00, Seniors and Teens $130.00. Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of good inexpensive high quality entertainment for families.
Bear Ridge Speedway, Vermont's Fastest Dirt Track 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 15th at 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

42 days to the green flag of 2010 the 43 season at the Ridge!

2010-04-03T20:22:00.000-07:00

ATTENTION COUPE DRIVERS

2010-03-25T11:23:00.001-07:00

TIRE RULES FOR THE COUPES ARE THE SAME AS FOR THE MODIFIEDS!!!

TRIO OF NORTHEAST DIRT PROMOTERS JOIN FORCES TO FORM STRONG DIRT RACING ALLIANCE

2010-03-25T11:20:00.000-07:00

In what many in the Northeast dirt racing scene thought could never happen, became a reality when three of the Northeast's premier dirt track racing promoters gathered at the Diamond Run Mall car show in Rutland, Vermont this past Sunday, March 21st. The three promoters, C.V. Elms from Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Vermont, Mike Rivers from Big Daddy's Speedbowl in Rumney, New Hampshire, and Dick Therrien, Canaan Dirt Speedways new promoter, sat down and ironed out details on making the three tracks main division, the Sportsman Modifieds, eligible to race at all three tracks. "We all made concessions in best interest of the sport and especially the race teams, stated Therrien. We now will all be on the same tires and have a crate and non-crate engine package that will make everyone eligible to run at all three tracks. We have been working so hard to put this package together. I am proud of all of us that have been involved. We have really done something great for the sport, for our fans and our racers." C.V. Elms expressed his opinion in a similar fashion, "It took a lot of work, but I can proudly say that I walked away from the table feeling pretty good about what we accomplished. We all had the same goals in mind, and now we can move ahead feeling good about the upcoming season." Mike Rivers was also very satisfied with the results as he explained, "My goal from the start was to have all three tracks working in unison, and by golly, this rules package will certainly go a long way towards making this work. I'm very proud to be a part of this group. Now, we have to keep the communication lines open, and if that happens, it will be a great season!" With this updated rules package in line, it will now allow Modified racers the opportunity to race three times a week if they choose. Friday's at Canaan, Saturday's at Bear Ridge and Sunday's at Big Daddy's Speedbowl. You can visit the track websites at www.bearridgespeedway.com, www.bigdaddysspeedbowl.com, and www.canaandirtspeedway.com. Listed below are the updates to the united groups Modified rules package. THE ONLY ELIGIBLE MOD TIRES FOR THE THREE TRACKS IN 2010 GOODYEARS: ONLY ALLOWABLE TIRES! LF - 2445 COMPOUND 40 $135/TIRE RF - 2449 COMPOUND 40 $135/TIRE RF OR LR - 2485 COMPOUND 40 $140/TIRE LR - 2377 COMPOUND 40 $140/TIRE RR - 2325 COMPOUND 45 $140/TIRE RR - 2329 COMPOUND 50 $140/TIRE THESE GOODYEARS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT CANAAN SPEEDWAY AND AT BEAR RIDGE SPEEDWAY __________________________________________________________________ HOOSIERS: MAXIMUM SIZE ALLOWED 13 x 92. MINIMUM DUROMETER READING ON REAR TIRES WILL BE 50 MEASURED HOT OR COLD. MAY BE TESTED RANDOMLY AT THE TRACK. NO HOOSIERS WILL BE SOLD BY EITHER CANAAN OR BEAR RIDGE SPEEDWAY. __________________________________________________________________ AMERICAN RACERS: ONLY ALLOWABLE TIRES! LF - SD33 - 26.0 x 10.5 x 15 DTSH $140/TIRE RF - SD33 - 26.0 x 10.5 x 15 DT $140/TIRE LR - SD44 - 27.5 x 11.0 x 15 DTW $145/TIRE RR - SD48 - 29.0 x 11.0 x 15 DTW $145/TIRE THESE AMERICAN RACERS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT CANAAN SPEEDWAY AND AT BEAR RIDGE SPEEDWAY TOWEL CITY 8" RECAPS: WILL BE ALLOWED ON ALL SUPER STREET, AND LIMITED LATE MODELS. BEAR RIDGE SPEEDWAY AND CANAAN SPEEDWAY WILL SELL THESE TIRES. THESE ARE THE RED MARKED TIRE ONLY. THE FOLLOWING RULES HAVE BEEN ADOPTED AND WILL BE ENFORCED AT BEAR RIDGE SPEEDWAY, CANAAN DIRT SPEEDWAY AND BIG DADDY'S SPEEDBOWL FOR THE 2010 RACING SEASON! 2010 CRATE MOTOR RULES (UPDATES) RPM OR BUTLER MCMASTER SEALED CRATE ENGINED CARS WILL WEIGH A MINIMUM OF 2,350 POUNDS WITH DRIVER. NON-RPM OR BUTLER MCMASTER CRATE MOTORS. SEALED ONLY BY FACTORY GM BOLTS MUST WEIGH A MINIMUM OF 2,450 POUNDS WITH DRIVER. 100 POUNDS OF WEIGHT (LEAD OR STEEL) MUST BE MOUNTED ON EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRAME RAIL ON THE MAIN 2X4 WITH ½" BOLTS. BEAR RIDGE SPEEDWAY, CANAAN FAIR SPEEDWAY AND BIG DADDY'S SPEEDBOWL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJUST THIS WEIGHT ACCORDINGLY IF DEEMED NECESSARY. ANY CHANGES WILL BE DECIDED AND AGREED UPON BY ALL THREE TRACKS, NOT INDIVIDUALLY. TECHING OF CRATE ENGINES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: DISTRIBUTORS: FOR 2010 ONLY, HEI STOCK REPLACEMENT DISTRIBUTORS WILL BE ALLOWED. IN 2011, IT WILL BE MANDATORY THAT ONLY THE STOCK GM DISTRIBUTOR THAT COMES ON A FACTORY CRATE ENGINE WILL BE ALLOWED. CARBURETORS: AS LONG AS CARB PASSES ALL TECH GAUGES, THERE SHOULD BE NO PROBLEMS AND IT SHOULD BE DIRT LEGAL. NO BILLET METERING BLOCKS ALLOWED. VALVE SPRINGS: MUST BE STOCK CRATE MOTOR SPRINGS. (NO UPGRADE OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER ALLOWED!) 80 LB. SPRINGS ONLY, NO SHIMS ALLOWED. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE FOR BUILT MOTOR RULES IN EFFECT AT ALL THREE TRACKS FOR 2010 NON-CRATE MOTORS MUST WEIGH 2,550 POUNDS WITH DRIVER. NON-CRATE MOTORS MUST HAVE EITHER A REV LIMITER, OR USE A RESTRICTOR PLATE PROVIDED BY RPM, PART #RPM1500. THE COST OF THE RESTRICTOR PLATE PACKAGE IS $99. PACKAGE INCLUDES RESTRICTOR PLATE, GASKETS AND HARDWARE TO BOLT ON. IF YOU CHOOSE THE RESTRICTOR PLATE FROM RPM OPTION, YOU WILL SIGN A DOCUMENT STATING THAT YOUR RESTRICTOR PLATE IS IN IT'S TRUE STATE WHEN YOU RECEIVED IT, AND ANYONE CAUGHT TAMPERING WITH IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DISQUAILFIED, LOSE ALL POINTS AND MONIES EARNED FOR THE NIGHT, AND TAMPERED PART WILL BE CONFISCATED. YOU CAN ORDER RESTRICTOR PLATES FROM RPM BY CALLING 802-524-7406, OR CAN GET FROM CANAAN FAIR SPEEDWAY BY CALLING 802-274-8823. THE REV LIMITERS KITS COST APPROXIMATELY $140 AND ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING BUTCH ELMS AT 603-443-0640 OR 603-787-6352. Bear Ridge Speedway built motor rules will be accepted for the 2010 season at Canaan Dirt Speedway, and Big Daddy's Speedbowl, as will Canaan's and Big Daddy's built motor rules will be accepted at Bear Ridge Speedway. HOWEVER!! You must choose one set or the other meaning you can't pick and choose from each set of rules. You must declare to the Technical Inspectors as to which rules you have used. Everyone racing in the modified division at any of the three tracks must be in total compliance with the rules by the following dates: Canaan Dirt Speedway: May 21, 2010 Bear Ridge Speedway: May 22, 2010 Big Daddy's Speedbowl: May 23, 2010 C.V. ELMS _______________________________________________________ BEAR RIDGE SPEEDWAY DICK THERRIEN _______________________________________________________ CANAAN FAIR SPEEDWAY MIKE RIVERS ______________________________________________________ BIG DADDY'S SPEEDBOWL

TWIN STATE SERIES TO BE SPONSORED BY GRAVCO JANITORIAL SERVICES

2010-03-25T11:01:00.000-07:00

The latest news release out of the new Northeast dirt track alliance, Bear Ridge Speedway, Canaan Fair Speedway, and Big Daddy's Speedbowl, is the announcement of the rebirth of the Twin State Modified Series. The Series formally ran races at both Canaan and at Bear Ridge. Now the announcement has been made that the Series will be run at all three tracks with each facility hosting two events, and the Series will be sponsored by Gravco Janitorial Services located in Barre, Vermont. We are pleased to make this announcement for our race teams and fans, Bear Ridge owner and promoter, C.V. Elms explained, "This was a great Series a few years ago, one that the race teams looked forward to. This new opportunity will allow teams to experience the excitement by racing at all three tracks for the Series championship. The events will each be 40 lap grinds with added purse dollars and a $1,025 point fund to be shared by the top five point drivers in the Series. The Gravco Janitorial Services Twin State Modified champion will receive $400, 2nd place $250, 3rd place $150, 4th place $125, 5th place $100." Big Daddy's Speedbowl promoter, Mike Rivers is just as excited. "This is big for all three tracks. This Series will attract extra competitors to each track, and it will give each tracks fans an opportunity to enjoy some great racing, and to see some of the Northeast's top dirt modified racers that they normally wouldn't see on a normal race night. This is big news for fans and racers alike!" "We are very fortunate to have landed a sponsor for our Series, stated Canaan Fair Speedway General Manager, Dick Therrien. Brent Graves, owner of Gravco Janitorial Services, is ecstatic about this Series and is super excited about supporting this new touring series. I am so excited, as this Series always provided top notch racing. With this economy, the extra money in purses and the solid point fund will be very attractive to many race teams." Dates for the six Gravco Janitorial Services Twin State Modified events will be announced in the very near future. For more information on each track, logon to www.bearridgespeedway.com, www.bigdaddysspeedbowl.com, and www.canaandirtspeedway.com.

Bear Ridge Speedway, Vermont's Fastest Dirt Track, will once again be at the Hanover Home Life and Exhibitions Show in 2010.

2010-03-21T07:45:00.001-07:00

This coming weekend March 26th, 27th, and 28th be sure to stop by our booth at the Hanover Home Life and Exhibitions Show at the Leveron Field House in Hanover NH. Kids of all ages can take a turn at sitting in a Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds and having their picture taken. We will have schedules, give aways, and more available at our booth, so please be sure to stop by and say hi!
Opening night is scheduled for Saturday May 15th sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford with a full card of racing on hand for the fans. Included will be the Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Auto Limited Late Models, Journal Opinion Fast Fours, WYKR Ridge Runner Hornets, and the Hornet Queens. With the nights still a bit cool, racing will kick into gear at 6:00 pm so that we can have the fans headed home before the night chill sets in.
Please be sure to patronize KDD NAPA of Bradford as well as all of our sponsors as often as you can, because without these fine sponsors we would not be able to provide you your best weekly racing entertainment at Bear Ridge Speedway, Vermont's Fast Dirt Track. When it comes to Dirt racing, remember Every lap is the Last Lap!
Free day of general grandstand admission will be afforded our fans at the Ridge on our “Test and Tune” session which will be held on May 8th immediately after the Bear Ridge Speedway’s annual car show.
The price of a general admission ticket will remain the same as it has over the past ten years, with adults (ages 17 to 61) at $10.00 a person, seniors (62 and older) and teens (12 to 16) $8.00, and children 11 and under $2.00.. Season passes are available for general admission. Adults is $150.00, Seniors and Teens $130.00. Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of good inexpensive high quality entertainment for families.
Bear Ridge Speedway, Vermont's Fastest Dirt Track 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 15th at 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

Annual Spring Cleaning

2010-03-14T17:29:00.000-07:00

Bear Ridge Speedway VT's Fastest Dirt Track! Bradford, Vt. March 13, 2010
Bear Ridge Speedway is undergoing its annual spring cleaning in preparation for opening day scheduled for Saturday May 15th.
The VIP tower/pizza candy booth along with the scorers tower/novelty booth, will be ready for opening day with the finishing touches being worked on as the spring weather returns.
Fresh paint will be, as always, applied at the beginning of the season to as many surfaces as we can, included the backstretch wall, and buildings through out the compound. Employees, competitors, and fans are showing up to help get as much done as possible before the doors officials swing open on the 2010, 43rd consecutive racing season at the Ridge.
The upcoming 2010 car shows are scheduled for Rutland VT -- March 19-21, Hanover NH March 26-28, and then finally on May 8th in Bradford VT for our annual car show crowning the best looking top three cars in each division. Following the car show on May 8th will be an afternoon practice session at the ridge, with FREE general admission grandstand seating available. A pit fee will be required to enter the pit area and/or to participate in the practice.
Opening night Thunder on the Ridge sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford will include double features, fireworks and more for the fans for all five 99 ROCK weekly racing series regular divisions: Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Limited Late Models, JO Opinion Fast Fours, and the KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner.
The price of a general admission ticket is adults (ages 17 to 61) $10.00 a person, Seniors 62 and older and teens 12 to 16 $8.00, and children 11 and under $2.00. Master card and Visa will be accepted at both ticket gates!! Be sure to check the web site, our blog, twitter, or face book regularly to see if any specials are being offered for any given night. Season passes are available for general admission. Adults $150.00, Seniors and Teens $130.00. Bear Ridge Speedway prides itself on continuing to offer the best source of good inexpensive high quality entertainment for families.
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 15th at 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

The Ridge Runner Hornet Queens will once again return in 2010 on a bi-weekly basis.

2010-03-07T15:20:00.000-08:00

Bear Ridge Speedway VT's Fastest Dirt Track! Bradford, Vt. March 6, 2010
The Ridge Runner Hornet Queens will once again return in 2010 on a bi-weekly basis. The Queens are set to run every other week starting with opening night sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford May 15, 2010, with their final race on championship night September 11th.
2010 car shows are already in full swing, with glimpses of this year's machines being seen in Portland Me, Rutland VT -- March 19-21, Hanover NH March 26-28, and then finally on May 8th in Bradford VT for our annual car show crowning the best looking top three cars in each division.
Following the car show on May 8th will be an afternoon practice session at the ridge, with FREE general admission grandstand seating available. A pit fee will be required to enter the pit area and/or to participate in the practice.
Mark your calendars to be at the ridge for racing action kicking into gear on opening night May 15th for the 99 ROCK weekly racing series. In addition to the Ridge Runner Hornet Queens, all five 99 ROCK weekly racing series regular divisions: Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Limited Late Models, JO Opinion Fast Fours, and the KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets will be taking the green in a quest for the crown for their respected divisions.
The price of a general admission ticket will remain the same as it has for the past twelve years adults (ages 17 to 61) $10.00 a person, Seniors 62 and older and teens 12 to 16 $8.00, and children 11 and under $2.00. Be sure to check the web site, our blog, twitter, or face book regularly to see if any specials are being offered for any given night. Master card and Visa accepted at both ticket gates!! Season passes are available for general admission. Adults $150.00, Seniors and Teens $130.00. Bear Ridge Speedway prides itself on continuing to offer the best source of good inexpensive high quality entertainment for families.
2010 membership and car owner applications are now available on line or by calling 603/222-4052. Early registration has closed, the license fee is now $75.00 with car numbers now available on a first come first serve bases. To ensure you reserve your car number, and to save time on practice day or opening night, why not go ahead and get your application in now.
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 15th at 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

bond auto returns in 2010

2010-02-07T14:55:00.001-08:00

For Immediate Release contact brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. February 7, 2010
Bear Ridge Speedway "the fastest dirt track in Vermont" is proud to announce the return of Bond Auto Parts as part of the 2010“99ROCK WFRD” Weekly Racing Series sponsoring the Sportsman Modifieds.
There is a lot of buzz on the street with anticipated excitement for this year's turn out of this popular division and one can expect to see full car counts on a weekly basis. Will Gary Siemons be able to make it four in a row? Or will Chris Donnelly topple him from the throne? Danny Eastman having won the championship in the Limited Late Models will be putting himself behind the wheel of a Sportsman Modified, which is sure to add some great racing excitement to this division.
Everyone is anxious to see the 2010 season kick into gear, which will begin this year with the annual car show at the Jiffy Mart ~ Bradford Mini Mart followed by a free general admission practice session on Saturday May 8th. The 99ROCK WFRD weekly racing season will then see weekly competition in all five divisions starting May 15th the 43rd consecutive opening night sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford.
The 2010 Bear Ridge Speedway 99ROCK WFRD weekly racing series will consist of the Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Automotive Limited Late Models, Journal Opinion Fast Fours, and the Ridge Runner Hornets. All divisions will be competing weekly with the return of the Ridge Runner Hornet Queens on a biweekly schedule.
Be sure to stop by and see us in our booth at the Hanover Home Life Show, with a Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modified on hand for the kids to get their picture taken in, a huge hit the past two years, the last weekend in March (26-28).
Opening night Thunder on the Ridge will include double features, fireworks and more for the fans and can be seen all for $12.00 at the door. Stop by KDD NAPA of Bradford and get a $2.00 off coupon to get in for just $10.00 for adults. Drivers in addition to the double features, it will be double points and extra pay, but you MUST be a paid 2010 registered driver to be eligible.
Season passes are available for general admission. Adults is $150.00, Seniors and Teens $130.00.
2010 membership and car owner applications are now available on line or by calling 603/222-4052. 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” we continue to offer the best source of good inexpensive high quality entertainment for families.
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 15th at 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@charter.net

99ROCK returning as 2010 weekly racing series sponsor

2010-01-31T14:37:00.000-08:00

Bradford, Vt. February 1, 2010
Bear Ridge Speedway is proud to announce the return of “99ROCK wfrd” as the Weekly Racing Sponsor for the 2010 season.
Last year 99ROCK wfrd joined the Ridge as the "Weekly Racing Sponsor". Management is very pleased and excited about working with 99ROCK once again in 2010.
Legendary morning host Chris Garrett of the “Rock N Go Morning Show along with the other talents of the ROCK are anxious to see the 2010 season kick into gear, which will begin with the annual car show at the Jiffy Mart ~ Bradford Mini Mart followed by a free general admission practice session on Saturday May 8th. The 99ROCK wfrd weekly racing season will then see weekly competition in all five divisions starting May 15th the 43rd consecutive opening season night sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford.
The 2010 Bear Ridge Speedway 99ROCK wfrd weekly racing series will include the return of the Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Limited Late Models, Journal Opinion Fast Fours, and KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornets. All divisions will be competing weekly with the return of the Ridge Runner Hornet Queens on a biweekly schedule starting May 15th.
First up for the 2010 season will be the car shows. To get your glimpse of some of the cars competing for their divisional championships at the Ridge in 2010 be sure to make the trip to the ever popular Racing Preview in Portland, Me Friday February 19th and Saturday the 20th. From there you will find us once again in a booth at the Hanover Home Life Show, with a Bond Auto Sportsman Modified on hand for the kids to get their picture taken in, a huge hit last year, the last weekend in March. Then it is the annual Bear Ridge Speedway car show at the Jiffy Mart~Bradford Mini Mart in Bradford VT on Saturday May 8th, 2010.
The price of a general admission ticket will remain the same for all regular shows as it has for the past ten plus years for adults (ages 17 to 61) at $10.00 a person and children 11 and under $2.00. Seniors and teens will also be the same rate as 2007 at $8.00 for teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and older. Season passes are available for general admission. Adults is $150.00, Seniors and Teens $130.00. Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of good inexpensive high quality entertainment for families.
2010 membership and car owner applications are now available on line or by calling 603/222-4052. Get your application in before March 1st to save your number and $25.00 per application. After March 1st all numbers will be available on a first come first serve basis.

KDD NAPA to sponsor opening night

2010-01-17T17:17:00.000-08:00

Bradford, Vt. January 17, 2010
KDD NAPA of Bradford will once again host the opening night at Bear Ridge Speedway in 2010.
KDD NAPA of Bradford has been a long standing supporter of the Ridge, and management at the Ridge is proud to have the team at NAPA joining us once again for the fourty third consecutive racing season at the Ridge. Opening night is scheduled for Saturday May 15th with a full card of racing on hand for the fans. Included will be the Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds, the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, the Journal Opinion Fast Fours, the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets, and the Hornet Queens. With the nights still a bit cool, racing will kick into gear at 6:00 pm so that we can have the fans headed home before the night chill sets in.
Please be sure to patronize KDD NAPA of Bradford as well as all of our sponsors as often as you can, because without these fine sponsors we would not be able to provide you your best weekly racing entertainment at Bear Ridge Speedway. When it comes to Dirt racing, remember Every lap is the Last Lap!
Free day of general grandstand admission will be afforded our fans at the Ridge on our “Test and Tune” session which will be held on May 8th immediately after the Bear Ridge Speedway’s annual car show.
The price of a general admission ticket will remain the same as it has over the past ten years for adults (ages 17 to 61) at $10.00 a person and children 11 and under $2.00. Seniors and teens will also be the same rate as 2008 at $8.00 for teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and older. Season passes are available for general admission. Adults is $150.00, Seniors and Teens $130.00. Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best source of good inexpensive high quality entertainment for families.
2010 membership and car owner applications are now available on line or by calling 603/222-4052. Be sure to get your applications in by March 1st to get the reduced rate, and your car number if you are a driver. All numbers will be available on a first come first serve basis after March 1st. 2010 rules are available on the web or by calling the above number.
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 15th at 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com. Questions can be sent to brsdirt@earthlink.net

2010 Rules

2010-01-10T15:49:00.001-08:00

ALL RULES ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON THE WEB.
2010 CAR OWNER/DRIVER AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LICENSE APPLICATIONS ON THE WEB
2010 LICENSE APPLICATIONS MAILED 1/11/10

Admission fees the same in 2010

2010-01-10T15:47:00.000-08:00

Bradford, Vt. January 10, 2010.
Bear Ridge Speedway the best bang for your buck family entertainment.
Bear Ridge Speedway will swing open its door for the 43 consecutive season opener in May sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford. A big show is being prepared for opening night, with plenty of racing excitement for the fans.
Bear Ridge Speedway continues to be the best source of good inexpensive high quality entertainment for families, and 2010 will see it even better for the fans. The price of a general admission ticket will remain the same as it has over the past ten years for adults (ages 17 to 61) at $10.00 a person and children 11 and under $2.00. Teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and older will be able to enjoy the racing in 2010 at the same ticket price as 2009 of $8.00. You do the math, in today's economy you will be hard pressed to find entertainment that is perfect for the whole family at less than these rates. Once again VISA and Master Card will be accepted at both gates. Racing is the number one spectator sport in the country with well over 750 dirt facilities running nationwide, so if you haven’t been up to the Ridge in awhile or at all why not check it out in 2010.
The kid's club will return in 2010 with added activities and prizes available exclusively to the elite members of the club. The price for membership will also remain the same at only $2.00 per child. Once registered kids will benefit in weekly free give aways, rides with their favorite drivers, pit tours, special autograph sessions and more, just by signing in each week after becoming a member.
As we continue to make your experience just what you are looking for, we are also working on ways to ensure that the show continues to end in a timely manner on a weekly basis.
Remember in today's society we could all use a little more family entertainment, and the Ridge is your best place to be for just that. The admission price is more than reasonable; the show top-notch, the food superior, and the family friendly atmosphere is just what you are looking for.
2010 driver and crew membership applications are in the mail and available on the website as well. Be sure to get yours sent in by March 1st for early return savings.
Bear Ridge Speedway is as an alcohol free family friendly entertainment spot, with our goal to make each experience to the Ridge better than the last.

2010 car owner and membership apps posted

2009-12-28T16:59:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-13T11:22:00.001-08:00

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

2009-11-29T12:58:00.000-08:00

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.

2009-11-08T17:04:00.000-08:00

some more improvement pictures!

Improvements underway

2009-11-08T16:57:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-01T16:55:00.000-08:00

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

2009-10-12T16:40:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-10T10:23:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-09T17:05:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-07T08:08:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-07T08:07:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-02T05:32:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-30T18:00:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-29T08:55:00.000-07:00

11:55 WE ARE STILL RACING!!!

Saturday August 22nd RAINED OUT!!!

2009-08-22T11:02:00.001-07:00

Remaining 2009 Schedule

2009-08-22T06:30:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-21T19:03:00.000-07:00

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
Driver’s name______________ ________________________________
Nick Name______________________________ Car # Requested__________________
Date of Birth____________________ Age__________Social Security #_______________________
Home Phone____________________________Work Phone_________________________________
Mailing Address________________________________ ________________
City______________ ____________State___________Zip code____ _____
Home Town___________________________________________________(If different from mailing)
Emergency contact Relation Phone
Do you have any handicaps or disabilities? Yes No If yes, describe on back of this form & sign.
Date of last physical exam Physical Condition
Do you currently have health insurance? Yes No If yes, fill out information below
Name of Insurance Company/Plan Agent
Agent’s Phone Address
Car Make________________________Model__________________Year_______
ADVERTISING RELEASE: The undersigned consents to the use of his/her name and/or pictures of him/herself and his/her car, for publicity, advertising and endorsement both before and after events and relinquishes any rights to photos taken in connection with events, and consents to the publication or sales of such photos by BRS.
SAFETY RELEASE: I hereby give up all my rights to sue or make any claim against the BEAR RIDGE SPEEDWAY and their organizers, promoters, sponsors and all other persons or organizations conducting or connected with this event for any injury to property or person I may suffer, including crippling injury or death, whether such injury arises while I am preparing for or participating in the event or while I am upon the event premises.
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.
I have read the rules and will accept the decisions of the judges as final, and elect to use the grounds and track in its present condition.
Date Driver Signature
MAIL TO: Bear Ridge Speedway P.O. Box 273 Bradford VT 05033
VISA & MASTERCARD ENTRIES: card # Name on Card: Expiration date: 3 digit code on back:
1. All persons entering must sign a release and waiver form.
2. Officials reserve the right to reject any entry. Decisions of officials and scorers are final.
3. No refunds for entries that do not pass inspection for rules clearly stated on demo rules sheet.
INTERPRETATION OF RULES BY AN OFFICIAL IS FINAL. THE MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY RULE OR RULES IF THEY FEEL IT IS NECESSARY, AND REFUSE ANY PROTEST IF THEY FEEL IT IS UNNECESSARY AND BEING USED FOR HARASSING REASONS. ALL FINES AND/OR SUSPENSIONS WILL BE IN EFFECT AT ALL BEAR RIDGE SPEEDWAY EVENTS.
THE INTERPRETATION AND INVOKING OF THE RULES PUBLISHED HERIN SHALL BE DETERMINED BY BEAR RIDGE SPEEDWAY OFFICIALS ONLY IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL DISCRETION.
BEAR RIDGE SPEEDWAY INC.
OWNED AND OPERATED BY C.V. ELMS III APRIL MAY PRESTONCELL 603/443-0640 FAX 603/787-2490 TRACK PHONE 802/222-4052WWW.BEARRIDGESPEEDWAY.COM

4 cylinder Demo Derby September 26th RULES

2009-08-21T19:01:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-16T14:39:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release contact brsdirt@charter.net
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

2009-08-09T17:59:00.000-07:00

For Immediate Release contact brsdirt@charter.net
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!!

2009-08-05T06:49:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-02T13:16:00.001-07:00

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

2009-07-23T20:14:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-20T10:04:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-12T10:55:00.001-07:00

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.

2009-07-12T10:54:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-07-12T10:53:00.000-07:00

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!!

2009-07-06T13:58:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-06T13:53:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-05T14:57:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-05T14:56:00.000-07:00

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

2009-06-29T10:26:00.000-07:00

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...

2009-06-21T18:45:00.000-07:00

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

2009-06-21T18:44:00.000-07:00

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

Saturday June20th LETS GO RACING!!

2009-06-20T10:14:00.000-07:00

1:15 Saturday June 20th overcast skys BUT NO sign of Rain LETS GO RACING!!!

Saturday June 20th events

2009-06-14T09:52:00.000-07:00

Coming up June 20th it is the 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series makeup features for the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets, Journal Opinion Fast Fours, and the P&C Hornet Queens sponsored by Bond Auto Parts. Then it is a regular full card of racing with KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornet Madness, and a special appearance of the Redneck Lawnmowers, all sponsored by Bradford Mini Mart/Jiffy Mart.

Bond Auto Night Results 6/13/09

2009-06-14T09:51:00.001-07:00

Bear Ridge Speedway almost beat mother nature calling it a night to the rain just 8 laps shy of completing half of the features this past Saturday night for the 99ROCK weekly racing series sponsored by Bond Auto Parts.
The KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets were lined up in the staging area, but will have to wait until next week to see who claims the checkers for their 20 lap Bond Auto Parts sponsored event.
The same holds for the Journal Opinion Fast Fours who will also see double features for them next week, as they will hit the dirt first with their makeup event for the Bond Auto Parts sponsored night, and then come back for their regular scheduled event.
The A Notch Above Limited Late Models were one of the lucky ones hitting the dirt early with #22 Shane Race setting the pace for their main event. Track conditions were perfect for all, but of course the man of the year, Danny Eastman #8 Thetford Center VT, especially liked the conditions as he quickly worked his way to the front to claim the lead, and then sailed on to yet another victory. Joining Eastman in victory lane were Jeremy Hodge #17 who was able to get by #61 Will Hull East Montpelier VT late in the race who was struggling to hold on to a top three spot. Hull would hold on, for third even with the flat tire, which caused his car’s handling to go south.
In the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes the Rookies continue to impress with some great racing excitement and competition for the veteran drivers in this division. #X Bryan King and #7m Mike McGinley brought the field to the green, but ill handling machines would see these two slide to the back as the laps ticked off. Ready to take advantage of any luck given would be #16 Billy Simmons Bradford VT as he took over the lead and watched the laps tick off. Late in the race the rookie would have to earn his keep as #71 Josh Harrington Topsham VT raced him hard and clean for several laps. Braking hard in turn two for Simmons, Harrington would fade just enough to allow Simmons to drive home for his first win. Harrington maintained the second place spot with the final victory lane position going to Melvin Pierson #33 E Corinth VT with his third victory lane appearance this year.
For the BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds it was a full field of cars ready to do battle for the victory on this their division sponsor’s race night. Thirty laps were set for competition with #6 Mike Dunn and #44 Bob Shepard bringing the field to the initial green. Fierce competition ensued from lap one, with mother nature throwing in a bit of a twist offering up some intermittent sprinkles along the way. The veterans of racing would quickly show the fans that sometimes experience helps get you to the front and then luck is thrown in at the last minute which isn’t a bad thing at. #44 Bob Shepard W Topsham VT was able to capitalize on the rookies inexperience to claim the lead by the end of the first lap, and looked impossible to beat as traffic behind him made advancement for some a bit more difficult than usual. #01 Ryan Avery Thornton NH starting mid pack was not to be swayed and bided his time, being where he needed to be to make his way to the front. Avery would set challenge to Shepard with #19 Mike Capra Alstead NH thrown in the mix. On lap 22 the yellow would fly for the final time of the night, for a spin in turn two, and then mother nature picked up her pace to finally claim the race. The lucky dog of the night in the truest sense would be Shepard, who when the caution waved would end up in the pits with a flat tire. BUT because the Ridge always goes back to the last completed lap for all restarts etc, Shepard would be declared the winner as his flat occurred under the caution. Avery would be your second place finisher with Capra coming home in third, still trying to make his way to the checkered spot in victory lane.
Making a special appearance to the Ridge tonight were the Sprint Cars of New England. Thirteen machines were on hand for competition and put on a great show for the fans. A late race caution put the lap cars to the rear which gave the top three a chance to battle it out for the win, and a battle it was with #17 Si Allen and #15 Anthony Cain duking it out for the victory. Cain would succeed coming home the winner, a sweet win as he rolled the car the night before, and his first win in Vermont .Allen held on for second with #58 Clay Dow coming home in third.
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series RESULTS:
Sponsored by Bond Auto Parts
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets:
Heat winners: #19 Karl Sheldon, #19x Steve Sheldon
Feature Top Five: Rained Out make up next week
Journal Opinion Fast Fours:
Heat winners: #5 Mitch Durkee
Feature Top Five: Rained Out make up next week
A Notch Above Limited Late Models:
Heat winners: #8 Dan Eastman
Feature Top Five: #8 Dan Eastman; #17 Jeremy Hodge; #61 Will Hull, #16 Frank Thurston; #22 Shane Race.
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes:
Heat winners: #X Bryan King
Feature Top Five: #16 Billy Simmons; #71 Josh Harrington; #33 Melvin Pierson; #X Bryan King #3 Jason Horniak
BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds:
Heat winners: #44 Bob Shepard, #5 Gary Siemons
Feature Top Five: #44 Bob Shepard; #01 Ryan Avery; ##19 Mike Capra; #00 Jason Gray; #1d Wayne Stearns;
Coming up June 20th it is the 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series makeup features for the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets, Journal Opinion Fast Fours, and the P&C Hornet Queens sponsored by Bond Auto Parts. Then it is a regular full card of racing with KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornet Madness, and a special appearance of the Redneck Lawnmowers, all sponsored by Bradford Mini Mart/Jiffy Mart.
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”.

Saturday June 6th

2009-06-02T05:37:00.000-07:00

Coming up June 6th it is the 99ROCK Weekly Racing Series full card of racing plus the Granite State Mini Sprints, sponsored by Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank, Plus TIME PERMITING we will try to make up the 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. 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!!

Dragons take to the Dirt!

2009-06-02T05:36:00.000-07:00

In addition to the regular feature for the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, three machines would take to the track for a special competition. Brent Dragon behind the wheel of the #6 CV Elms machine tried to get an unfair advantage over the family running the whole night in the #6, but when the green waved and the pedals hit the metal dad and uncle were more than up to the challenge. The Dragons, Brent, Beaver and Bobby, would run a two segment feature, with the veteran Dragons quickly showing the “Boy” that they still knew how to drive, even if it was something none of them had ever set in before. Harmon “Beaver” Dragon in the #26 driven by Mike Dunn for the night took a bit longer to get used to letting the back end go, but by the end of segment two was seen pushing son Brent out of the way on his quest to claim the checkers. Younger Brother Bobby driving the #5 of Gary Siemons found himself in the right position for segment two, in front, and that was where he would stay for the event. Combined points showed a three way tie, and in segment racing, at the Ridge the final segment finish determines the overall finish. This would mean that all that extra seat time for the “youngin” Dragon would do him no good, as uncle, Bobby Dragon claimed the checkers, with dad Beaver in second, and Brent coming home in the final victory lane spot. Announcing for this historic event was provided by the MRN Turn Two Guy, God Father of Racing Dave Moody, and from the smiles seen on all the faces in victory lane, it is hard to say which of the four had a better time!

Dad's 4 By Tool & Supply Night

2009-06-02T05:34:00.000-07:00

Bear Ridge Speedway continues to offer the best short track dirt racing in New England to its fans, with some new faces making it to the top in victory lane this past Saturday night for 99ROCK weekly racing series sponsored by Dad’s 4 By Tool & Supply of St Johnsbury and Wells River VT.
In the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets one man has made it clear that he is on a mission to be crowned the king in this division when the final checkers wave at the end of the season, and he is wasting no time setting the bar for the rest of the contenders. Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT will have to do it the hard way from the back each week. Three week averages are now in play, and the better your average finish for the past three weeks, the further back you get to start. Placey came home the winner once again tonight. Following him for his second trip to the lane was Bobby Bell #24 St Johnsbury VT, with third going to Amanda Gray #00 East Thetford VT.
In the Journal Opinion Fast Fours Kevin Harran #57 ST Johnsbury VT has hit the track strong in 2009 and it can go without saying that he is has set his goals high for the season. Harran would lead most of the race and looked to be poised to claim his first victory of the season, but a late race bobble found Mitch Durkee #5 Sharon VT ready in his wake to take the spot. Durkee would cruise on for his first win of the season, with Harran maintaining second, and Andy Johnson #12 Wilder VT coming home in third.
The A Notch Above Limited Late Models have seen car counts grow each week and Danny Eastman #8 Thetford Center VT is ready for the challenge. He too finds himself having to start from the back, and wastes little time moving to the front. The outside groove will get you there faster sometimes, and those brave enough to tempt that ridge will surely capitalize. Eastman would do just that and looked ready to claim his third victory of the season, but others had their own agenda. Will Hull #61 East Montpelier VT would be one of those, and lapped traffic would play into his hands. Hull would manage to get by Eastman late in the race, and hold on for his first win of the season. Eastman crossed the line in second with TC Forward #14 Lyme NH in third.
In the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes the Rookie battle is shaping up to be a fierce one for 2009 with Jason Horniak #3 Bradford VT and Billy Simmons #16. Horniak appears to be learning well from his car owner and mentor Josh Harrington #71 Topsham VT. Harrington driving for Adam Florentine in last year’s champion car is showing the fans that this driver and car combination are just as lethal. Harrington worked his way to the front and would cross the line once again in the top spot making it three for three over Melvin Pierson #33 E Corinth VT and Horniak in third.
The BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds are showing the fans great edge of your seat excitement each week. After only three weeks of competition Mike Capra #19 Alstead VT finds himself in a position, while not a bad one, one where he doesn’t want to be. Capra is a winner, but as yet has been unable to be that on the final lap, and while early in the season, is already prepared to say that the “bridesmaid” spot is not where he really wants to be to Chris Donnelly #17 Orford NH. Donnelly likes the Ridge in whatever machine he is in, and is especially enjoying it this year, coming home your winner once again. Capra was seen crossing the line in second with Wayne Stearns #1d Thetford Ctr VT taking home the third place spot. Special top ten listing: fourth and fifth: Gary Siemons #5 and Ryan Avery #01. Sixth thru tenth: Bobby Shepard #44, Jack Cook #1, Bryan King #X, Jason Gray #00, and Brent Dragon #6.
In addition to the regular feature for the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds, three machines would take to the track for a special competition. Brent Dragon behind the wheel of the #6 CV Elms machine tried to get an unfair advantage over the family running the whole night in the #6, but when the green waved and the pedals hit the metal dad and uncle were more than up to the challenge. The Dragons, Brent, Beaver and Bobby, would run a two segment feature, with the veteran Dragons quickly showing the “Boy” that they still knew how to drive, even if it was something none of them had ever set in before. Harmon “Beaver” Dragon in the #26 driven by Mike Dunn for the night took a bit longer to get used to letting the back end go, but by the end of segment two was seen pushing son Brent out of the way on his quest to claim the checkers. Younger Brother Bobby driving the #5 of Gary Siemons found himself in the right position for segment two, in front, and that was where he would stay for the event. Combined points showed a three way tie, and in segment racing, at the Ridge the final segment finish determines the overall finish. This would mean that all that extra seat time for the “youngin” Dragon would do him no good, as uncle, Bobby Dragon claimed the checkers, with dad Beaver in second, and Brent coming home in the final victory lane spot. Announcing for this historic event was provided by the MRN Turn Two Guy, God Father of Racing Dave Moody, and from the smiles seen on all the faces in victory lane, it is hard to say which of the four had a better time!
The P&C Hornet Queens would be the final division to run and when the checkers waved your top three across the line would be Brenda Atherton #77 Fairlee VT, Misty Bell#19 St Johnsbury VT and Dawn Woodward #85 East Corinth VT.
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series RESULTS:
Sponsored by Dad’s 4 By Tool and Supply St Johnsbury and Wells River VT
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets Top Five: #22 Thomas Placey; #24 Bobby Lee Bell; #00 Amanda Gray; #86 Mike Ryan; #19x Steve Sheldon.
Journal Opinion Fast Fours Top Five: #5 Mitch Durkee; #57 Kevin Harran; #12 Andy Johnson; #10 Steve Bell; #88 Jesse Durkee.
A Notch Above Limited Late Models: #61 Will Hull; #8 Dan Eastman; #14 TC Forward; #16 Frank Thurston; #22 Shane Race; #27 Sean Greene.
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes: #71 Josh Harrington; #33 Melvin Pierson; #3 Jason Horniak; #7m Mike McGinley; #16 Billy Simmons
BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds: #17 Chris Donnelly; #19 Mike Capra; #1d Wayne Stearns; #5 Gary Siemons; #01 Ryan Avery; #44 Bobby Shepard; #1 Jack Cook; #X Bryan King; #00 Jason Gray; #6 Brent Dragon.

This is the weekend!! The Dragons are very excited about hitting the dirt!!

2009-05-27T13:14:00.000-07:00

The Dragons Brent, Bobby & Beaver to hit the dirt in the Sportsman Modifieds Saturday May 30th with announcing of this historic event by none other than the God Father of Racing, MRN Turn 2 Guy Dave Moody!! Don't miss this great event

KDD NAPA of Bradford and Wicked Racing~Snap-on Tool nights results

2009-05-27T13:10:00.000-07:00

Fans who came to see the best short track dirt racing in New England Saturday night at Bear Ridge Speedway did not leave disappointed, as they were afforded the opportunity to see winners made in each of the five 99ROCK weekly racing series divisions not once but twice before the final checkers waved on the action packed night.
Up first were the makeup races from opening nights KDD NAPA sponsored events, in each of the five divisions and the P&C Hornet Queens, along with two make up features for the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds.
In the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets segment two picked right up from where segment one left off with a full field of cars, and edge of your seat racing excitement for the fans. The second segments, for all divisions, took the green with an inverted field from the finish of the first segment, which meant you knew you would be seeing drivers out of the gate wasting no time to “get r dun” on their quest for checkers number one. Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT took home the checkers for both segments making him the overall winner of opening night thunder in this division with Carl Sweet #85 East Corinth VT coming home in second, and third to Bobby Bell #24 St Johnsbury VT.
In the Journal Opinion Fast Fours it would be all Andy Johnson #12 Wilder VT as he too would claim the checkers in both of the segments. Following Johnson to victory lane would be Kevin Harran #57 ST Johnsbury VT and Ryan Dutton #21 Bradford VT.
For the A Notch Above Limited Late Models Danny Eastman #8 Thetford Center VT was not about to let the little guys take home all the glory with double wins, as he too would claim both the segment checkers for this division. The fans would see TC Forward #14 coming home in second with Frank Thurston #16 claiming the final victory lane spot.
In the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes Josh Harrington #71 Topsham VT was heard telling his crew that he had never won opening night or the Memorial day weekend events, and with his win of segment one last week, he knew he was sitting in the spot where he could break that record. Segment two would not be his, but his second place finish would give him the overall points lead to claim the checkers for the combined events. Doug Titus #1 Bradford VT another veteran returning to the Ridge used his memory of the track to get him to second for the overall, with Billy Simmons #16 Bradford VT in his rookie year in the coupes coming home in third.
The BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds had a full plate on their hands for the night with both make up segments needing to be completed, plus the regular night’s events to be run. The big boys would not be daunted by this feat and quickly set the stage for edge of your seat racing that keeps going and going and going. Chris Donnelly #17 Orford NH came home the victor for this overall event with Mike Capra #19 Alstead VT in second and Dan Douville #6 Bridgewater NH making a special trip to the Ridge taking home the third place spot.
The P&C Hornet Queens would be the final division to run for the KDD NAPA of Bradford opening night Thunder and when the checkers waved your top three across the line would be Misty Bell#19 St Johnsbury VT crowned your first winner, with Eileen Hemway #32 Piermont NH in second and Brenda Atherton #77 Fairlee VT in third.
Up next Elvis (impersonated by Barry Seaver) entertained the fans and then it was Fireworks in the sky courtesy of NOISE “R” US Fireworks Newport NH. Car show winners were also recognized in victory lane with plaques presented to the top three in each division. Then it was on to the regular scheduled racing for the night sponsored by Wicked Racing Products and Snap-on Tools, Evan Kingsbury Franchisee.
In the KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets the championship contenders are quickly making their mark as the cars to beat in 2009 with two of the opening night top three finishers making their way back to victory lane. Bobby Lee Bell #24 St Johnsbury VT would be the big victor going from 3rd for week one to feature winner Wicked Racing Snap-on Tools night. Following him in second was Tom Placey #22 Bradford VT, third would be filled by a different driver,Karl Sheldon #19 St Johnsbury VT claiming the honors.
It is beginning to look like the four cylinder divisions are in competition with each other as here too in the Journal Opinion Fast Fours your opening night winner would make it back to victory lane in the same spot, but with two new faces to accompany him. Josh Sunn #11 White River VT made the trek up to play in the dirt and made it all the way to first claiming the checkers, with Andy Johnson #12 Wilder VT coming home in second and Mitch Durkee #4 Sharon VT claiming the third and final victory lane spot.
The A Notch Above Limited Late Models also had a moment of déjà vou as Danny Eastman #8 Thetford Center VT continues to set the bar high for this division claiming his second win of the season. TC Forward #14 will surely be setting his quest as that of concurring not only the Ridge but Eastman as well, as he once again came home the bridesmaid for this event. Taking the final victory lane spot would be Jeremy Hodge #17.
In the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes Josh Harrington #71 Topsham VT will not be able to say he has never won opening night or the Memorial Day weekend events ever again, as tonight he claimed both of those victories with his win in the Wicked Racing Snap-on Tools feature. Billy Simmons #16 Bradford VT continues to impress with his second place finish and third would go to the car Harrington owns driven by another rookie Jason Horniak #3 Bradford VT.
The BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds saw a bit more scrambling for the top spots with only one of the three drivers claiming a place twice in one night. Wayne Stearns #1d Thetford Center VT had the car to beat and would survive several cautions to come home the victor. Following him in second was last year’s track champion Gary Siemons #5 Orford NH and third would go to Chris Donnelly #17 Orford NH the night’s sponsor and make up features overall winner.
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series RESULTS:
Opening night Thunder sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets Top Five: #22 Thomas Placey; #85 Carl Sweet; #24 Bobby Lee Bell; #00 Amanda Gray; #3 Charlie Lakin.
Journal Opinion Fast Fours Top Five: #12 Andy Johnson;#57 Kevin Harran; #21 Ryan Dutton; #10 Steve Bell; #77 Dennis Perry.
A Notch Above Limited Late Models: #8 Dan Eastman; #14 TC Forward; #16 Frank Thurston; #97 Dan Cook; #17 Jeremy Hodge.
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes: #71 Josh Harrington; #1 Doug Titus; #16 Billy Simmons; #3 Jason Horniak; #33 Melvin Pierson
BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds: #17 Chris Donnelly; #19 Mike Capra; #6 Dan Douville; #5 Gary Siemons; #1d Wayne Stearns.
Sponsored by Wicked Racing ~ Snap-on Tools:
KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets Top Five: #24 Bobby Lee Bell; #22 Thomas Placey; #19 Karl Sheldon; #10 JT Descoteaux; #4 Mark Harran.
Journal Opinion Fast Fours Top Five: #11 Josh Sunn; #12 Andy Johnson; #5 Mitch Durkee; #57 Kevin Harran; #10 Steve Bell.
A Notch Above Limited Late Models: #8 Dan Eastman; #14 TC Forward; #17 Jeremy Hodge; #16 Frank Thurston; #22 Shane Race.
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes: #71 Josh Harrington; #16 Billy Simmons; #3 Jason Horniak; #X Bryan King; #1 Doug Titus
BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds: #1d Wayne Stearns; #5 Gary Siemons; #17 Chris Donnelly; #19 Mike Capra; #00 Jason Gray.
Coming up May 30th it is Boy Scout night (all scouts in uniform and one of their parents get in FREE!) with a full card of racing and the P&C Hornet Queens, sponsored by Dad’s 4 By Tool and Supply with KIDS RIDES. PLUS a historic event planned with Brent, Beaver, and Bobby Dragon taking to the dirt for completion in the sportsman modifieds, with announcing of this historic event by the “God Father of Racing” MRN’s turn two guy Dave Moody.
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 ID.

Saturday May 23rd

2009-05-18T10:57:00.000-07:00

Saturday May 23rd Wicked Racing Products and Snap-0n Tools present a Full Card of Racing plus
the make up Features of Opening Night Thunder, Fireworks, and ELVIS!!!
general grand stand ticket stubs from opening night will be honored!!!

Dragons to hit the dirt at the Ridge May 30th!!

2009-05-18T10:55:00.001-07:00

Opening Night Thunder May 16th

2009-05-18T10:53:00.000-07:00

Bear Ridge Speedway opened its doors on the 42nd consecutive racing season with the full card of the 99ROCK weekly racing series on hand to take the green.
Double features and double points (for registered 2009 Bear Ridge Speedway drivers) were the theme of the night, which led for some great racing excitement right out of the gate.
The KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets would be the first to take the green with a full field of cars to go the twenty laps. Craziness erupted in turn four but all straightened out for some great racing excitement during the event. When the checkers waved on segment one it would be Tom Placey taking them home.
In the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes Josh Harrington, behind the wheel of the Adam Florentine machine would be the man to beat for segment one, and he made sure no one would be able to take away the checkers of segment one from him.
The return of the A Notch Above Limited Late Models would see Danny Eastman the dominate machine as he took home the first checkers in style in segment one.
In the Journal Opinion Fast Fours another returning familiar face would be Andy Johnson, who quickly reminded everyone that he still knows his way around the track. When the checkers waved on segment one for the Fast Fours Johnson would be the one to claim them.
With the stands full and a full field of BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds ready to take the green, the anticipation was building to see who would claim the first checkers in this division for 2009. Unfortunately Mother Nature scores her first partial win, as rain set in for the night, and never let up.
The remaining show was called due to weather, and is scheduled to take place this Saturday May 23rd before the Wicked Racing Products/Snap-on Tools night begins.
Up first will be the Modifieds with their first make up session, then the other 5 make up features, and then we will kick of the regular scheduled event for the night. In addition to all this the Queens are scheduled for their first event. Elvis will be returning and Fireworks courtesy of Noise-R-Us fireworks are scheduled for the night.
Last week’s ticket stubs will be honored so be sure to bring them in.Special admission for this overloaded event at the Ridge will be for: adults (ages 17 to 61) $12.00 a person, $10.00 for teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and older, children 11 and under $2.00.

2009-05-11T15:41:00.001-07:00

99 rock will be on hand for a live remote opening night at the Ridge this Saturday May 16!

2009-05-11T14:32:00.001-07:00

Just five more days til racin begins at the Ridge!

2009-05-10T17:35:00.000-07:00

For Immediate Release contact brsdirt@charter.net
Bradford, Vt. May 9, 2009
Bear Ridge Speedway ready to swing open doors on its 42nd consecutive racing season.
Racing is here, and at the Ridge it begins this Saturday May 16th with the 42nd consecutive opening night green flag being waved at 6:00pm on a full card of racing plus the P&C Hornet Queens sponsored by KDD NAPA of Bradford.
The star studded lineup of BOND Auto Parts Sportsman Modifieds, Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupes, A Notch Above Limited Late Models, Journal Opinion Fast Fours, KDD NAPA Ridge Runner Hornets, and the P&C Hornet Queens is sure to put the fans on the edge of their seats, as they shake off the dust from a long long winter.
Who will have the honors of claiming the first checkers of the season? Be sure to get the Ridge to find out for yourself, Saturday May16th!
Opening Night Thunder at the Ridge will offer plenty of the best short track dirt racing for the fans with double features, PLUS great giveaways, Fire Works, and a very special appearance from Barry Seaver, Elvis Presley Impersonator.
Special admission for Opening Night Thunder at the Ridge will be for: adults (ages 17 to 61) $12.00 a person, $10.00 for teens 12 to 16 and seniors 62 and older, children 11 and under $2.00, at the door stop by KDD NAPA of Bradford before this Saturday and get your $2.00 off coupon for your general admission ticket savings. Kids will be able to use their general admission ticket stub to join the 2009 kids club which will then afford them free general admission for the rest of the season!
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 (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

P&C Car Show huge success!!

2009-04-26T13:29:00.000-07:00

If the results of the NEW Location of the Bear Ridge Speedway’s Annual Upper Valley Car Show at P&C Foods in Bradford VT on Lower Plan Road are any indication of what is to be expected for 2009, then hold on to your hats folks, cause this may be the best of seasons seen in a very long time! The day dawned overcast with showers, but by the time the cars and stars, and fans started to arrive the weather was picture perfect for a racing event. If one could hand pick the weather, the number of cars and fans present, this would be exactly what one would choose, and it sure goes a long way to set the tone, mood, and stage for the 2009 99 ROCK wfrd weekly racing series, scheduled to kick into gear Saturday May 9th, with the next car show at Bradford Mini Mart followed by practice at 2:00 pm.
Everyone at the P&C Foods Store had a great day, with plenty of great food prepared by the staff at P&C Foods. The parking lot was overflowing with people, and the cars all looked absolutely stunning. As has been the tradition of this the 8th annual Upper Valley Car show hosted by Bear Ridge Speedway, competitors are invited from tracks that work with and support the Ridge. This year Riverside Speedway’s General Manager Dick Therrien made sure that every division competing at his track was represented, and it was great to see the strong contingent of machines making the trek south to show off their beautiful cars.
P&C Foods went all out for this event, and asked the fans to vote for the best looking machines in each division represented at the show. Gift cards, prizes, and trophies were handed out to a lot of lucky winners. At the end of the show the ballots were counted and the following were voted the best looking in their division: From Riverside Speedway it was the #4 North Country Ford Late Model driven by Paul Schartner III, the #12 Riverbend RV Street Stock driven by Tyler Therrien, the #3 Brothers Used Furniture Angel driven by Lyndsay Christman, and the #99 Kids Only Day Care Youth Racer driven by Erica Beer. From Bear Ridge Speedway it would be the #1D Bond Auto Sportsman Modified driven by Wayne Stearns, the #3 Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Modified driven by Jason Horniak, the #8 A Notch Above Auto Limited Late Model driven by Danny Eastman, the #12 Journal Opinion Fast Four driven by Andy Johnson, and the #3 KDD NAPA of Bradford Ridge Runner Hornet/P&C Foods Hornet Queen driven by Charlie Lakin (as the Ridge Runner Hornet of course!)
Bear Ridge Speedways wishes to send out a HUGE thank you to every competitor, family member, friend, and fan that helped make this event such a great success, and to extend a very big thank you to all the employees at P&C Foods as well.

P&C Car Show Set for this Saturday!

2009-04-22T04:59:00.000-07:00

Don't forget drivers and fans this Saturday at the P&C Foods on Lower Plain Bradford VT it is the 8th annual Upper Valley Car Show hosted by Bear Ridge Speedway at it's NEW location!!!
10:00 to 2:00 food fun and lots of cars on hand.
the weather is expected to be PERFECT so be sure to bring your cars, drivers, and get your chance to win prizes from P&C Foods!
We will be at location at 9:00 am.
we will also be doing safety inspections for those cars there, so if you would like to get checked out and beat the opening day rush bring along your firesuit and helmet as well!
We will see you Saturday April 25th!!

Good Year Tires are available!

2009-04-09T18:14:00.000-07:00

Good Year Tires are available. Call 603/443-0640 or 802/222-4052

Bear Ridge Speedway's Upper Valley Car show at it's NEW Location

2009-03-21T12:11:00.001-07:00

Bear Ridge Speedway's Annual Upper Valley Car show at it's NEW Location is set for Saturday April 25 at the P&C Foods in Bradford VT on Lower Plain Rd.
10:00 am to 2:00 pm food, fun, and prizes to best looking cars.
See your favorite 2009 machines from Bear Ridge Speedway, Riverside Speedway, and More!

2009 Schedule

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25-Apr CAR SHOW P & C Foods Bradford 10-2
9-May Bradford Mini Mart Car show Practice
16-May KDD NAPA Auto Parts Opening Special Queens
ELVIS ~ Fire Works ~ Double Features ~ Fan Giveaways ~ & More!
23-May Wicked Racing Products/Snap on Tools
30-May Dads 4 By Tool & Supply Boy Scouts Kids Rides Queens
6-Jun Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank GSMS
13-Jun Bond Auto Parts SCONE Queens
20-Jun Jiffy Mart ~ Bradford Mini Mart Hornet Madness
27-Jun Wells River Savings Bank Queens
4-Jul Dennis Preston Builder David House Benefit
4th of July Fire Works Courtesy of Noise -R-Us
11-Jul Mekkelsen RV SCONE Queens Midseason Championship
18-Jul Clifford Concrete & Robbins Property Maintenance
Limited Late Model Madness GSMS
25-Jul Perry Oil Service ACOT Kids Bike races Queens
1-Aug Interstate Battery Antique Tractors GSMS
8-Aug Walker Motor Sales Coupe Madness Queens
15-Aug Swenson Insurance Kids Rides Bradford Bull Dogs Benefit
22-Aug Queens
29-Aug Sabil & Sons Old Timers Night GSMS
5-Sep Booth Brothers Dairy Fast Four Madness Queens
12-Sep Upper Valley Stove Championship Night
26 Sep Points race make up night Demo Derby