Upcoming Events
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Friday, June 12, 2015 - Open Mods on the Quarter Mile along with 600 & 270cc Micro Sprints, 4 Cylinder Enduros - racing at 8pm
Saturday, June 13, 2015 - Drive for Dylan 50 special event for Outlaw Stocks plus Big Block Modifieds (full show plus rained out feature from May 16th), Crate/Sportsman & Rookies, racing at 7pm
Friday, June 19, 2015 - No Racing
Saturday, June 20, 2015 - Bike Night - Big Block Modifieds, TSRS Sprint Cars, Crate/Sportsman & Rookies - Racing at 7pm
Sunday, June 21, 2015 - Poker Series Hand #3 on quarter mile - 270 & 600cc Micros, Slingshots, Stage 1 Modifieds and 4 Cylinder Enduros, racing at 5:30
MARTZ, JONES AND PALMAI ARE BIG WINNERS IN BRIDGEPORT ACTION
Kemery Wins for Fifth Time in Rookie Competition
After a lot of effort and sweat and overcoming adversity and being close on previous occasions, Sam Martz, CJ Jones and Steph Palmai picked up feature wins in their respective divisions during Saturday night action on the 5/8 mile Bridgeport Speedway.
It has been a frustrating season for the popular Martz of Whitehouse Station, NJ. Martz and his Izzy Trucking & Rigging #3 have had to overcome weeks of mechanical issues. Then two weeks earlier, Martz was running second and challenging for the lead with just one lap to go in the Big Block Modified feature when he had a right rear tire go. But all that faded as Martz drove to his first win of the season over two time feature winner, Jamie Mills on Saturday night.
Scott Ambruster and Stan Frankenfield, Jr. led the field to the start with Ambruster jumping into the lead. Frankenfield held on to the runner-up spot until Martz made his way into contention from his fifth place start. Martz took over second on lap seven and then got by Ambruster to take the lead on the next circuit.
After starting in fourteenth, Jamie Mills raced his way into the top five, running in third behind Martz and David Hunt throughout the middle of the race. Mills took over second on lap eighteen and began to track down Martz but this race belonged to Sam Martz as he led the way to the checkered flag. Mills, Hunt with his best finish to date, Ryan Anderson and Delaware invader, Jordan Watson trailed Martz at the line. Watson came from deep in the field to collect a top five finish.
After many second place runs, CJ Jones put the Overhead Door #0 in Victory Lane for the Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman feature for the first time since the start of the 2015 track points. This feature event saw three different leaders. Dave Damiano led the first eight laps before Pat Wall took over on lap nine. Wall led through lap twelve before Jones took over on the next circuit. Jones raced to the win followed by Wall, Damiano, last weeks two race winner, Jim Britt and Jeremy Harrington.
With just two races remaining before Rookie graduation, Steve Kemery picked up win number five in the D.A.'s Auto Body & Repair Rookie feature event, winning over Bryan Olsen and Tom Holding.
For the first time in her career, Steph Palmai picked up the win in the Hilborn TSRS Sprint Car Feature event. The win gave Palmai an Ace in the Bethman Auto Center/Bruce's Speed Shop/Thayer Performance Poker Series for the TSRS Sprint car.
Palmai led from the green to the checkered, leading every lap of the twenty lap main event but not without the pressure of multi-time TSRS Champion, Mike Haggenbottom in hot pursuit. Haggenbottom moved up to second on lap six but was unable to challenge Palmai as she drove to her first sprint car victory. Haggenbottom finished second followed by Jeff Geiges, John Barnett and Tim Tanner, Jr.
The Drive for Dylan 50 highlights Bridgeport Speedway action next weekend. The quarter mile racing gets underway on Friday night at 8pm as the 270 and 600 Micros, Open Mods and 4 Cylinder Enduros get the weekend started. On Saturday night, the Drive for Dylan 50 highlights a full night of racing as the Big Block Modifieds will compete in a full racing program plus their make-up feature from May 16th along with the Crate/Sportsman and Rookie divisions.
SPIRIT DODGE BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS (25 LAPS)
1. Sam Martz, 2. Jamie Mills, 3. David Hunt, 4. Ryan Anderson, 5. Jordan Watson, 6. Dominick Buffalino, 7. Rick Laubach, 8. Scott Ambruster, 9. Wade Hendrickson, 10. Joseph Watson, 11. Travis Hill, 12. Tommy Beamer, 13. Stan Frankenfield, 14. Kyle Hieber, 15. Howard O'Neal, 16. Ron Roberts, 17. Richie Pratt, Jr. , 18. Jesse Hill, 19. Matt Hawkins, 20. Bob Sarkisian, 21. Bobby Firth, 22. Mike Franz, 23. Scott Irwin, 24. Ray Drain
STEWART STAINLESS CRATE/SPORTSMAN (20 LAPS)
1. CJ Jones, 2. Pat Wall, 3. Dave Damiano, 4. Jim Britt, 5. Jeremy Harrington, 6. Matthew Peck, 7. Justin Lileck, 8. Chris Jenkins, 9. Jeff Bubori, 10. Gary Hieber, 11. David Crossman, 12. Cory Anderson, 13. Steve Kemery, 14. Scott Hulmes, 15. Chuck Potts, 16. Tom Holding, 17. Brad Roberts, 18. Jeff Sargent, 19. John Micek
D.A.'S AUTO BODY & REPAIR ROOKIES (8 LAPS)
1. Steve Kemery, 2. Bryan Olsen, 3. Tom Holding
HILBORN TSRS SPRINT CARS (FEATURE 20 LAPS)
1. Steph Palmai, 2. Mike Haggenbottom, 3. Jeff Geiges, 4. John Barnett, 5. Tim Tanner, 6. Adam Carberry, 7. Rick Stief, 8. Bob DeVault, Jr., 9. Eddie Wagner, 10. Joe Lord, 11. Tommy Carberry, 12. Jon Haegele, 13. David Bonner, 14. Karl Freyer, 15. Bryant Davis, 16. Zach Burd, 17. Jason Rochelle,
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DRIVE FOR DYLAN HIGHLIGHTS BRIDGEPORT ACTION THIS WEEKEND
The Drive for Dylan 50 headlines this weekend's racing at the Bridgeport Speedway.
The Drive for Dylan 50 is a fifty lap Outlaw Stock race that is being held to celebrate the life of Dylan Henry Doerr. Dylan passed away last November as the result of a tragic accident. Dylan was only sixteen months old. Dylan was the son of Bridgeport competitor, Jeramy Doerr and Shannon.
Dylan touched the lives of many during his short stay on earth. He loved race cars and the sound of the engines would only increase his level of excitement.
His parent have taken his passion for racing and used it to promote the Drive for Dylan 50. They have worked diligently along with Bridgeport Speedway management to honor Dylan with this unique event. The fifty lap race will pay $2,500 to the winner with a total purse that is approaching $12,000. There will be bonuses paid for leading laps and for leading at the half way mark.
There will be special attention paid to the young race fans with this event with plenty of prizes and give-aways for the kids. There will also be special activities planned like face painting on the day of the event.
This race is sure to attract drivers from far and wide. The Outlaw Stocks put on a very competitive feature race on a weekly basis and the added incentives for the Drive for Dylan should only serve to raise the level of competition.
The Spirit Dodge Big Block Modifieds will be featured in a doubleheader as they run their rained out feature from May 16th before the night's action gets under way. The Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman will also compete in a full program of qualifying and feature events. The D.A.'s Auto Body & Repair Rookies will compete in their eight lap feature event, just two weeks before the 2015 Rookie Graduation.
Fans who arrive early will be by several Bridgeport competitors when the grandstand gates open at 5:30. The drivers will be available to pose for pictures and sign autographs before heading back to the pit area to prepare for the night's action.
As always, there is the moon bounce and giant slide for the kids. The track mascot, the Bridgeport Bandit, will be on hand and would welcome you to ride the Bandit Bus that makes frequent trips into the pit area where you can watch the drivers prepare for the night's competition. Or you can listen to the live entertainment in the large pavilion behind the main grandstand.
The Bridgeport Speedway provides concessions for the whole family - from mouth watering meals to some awesome flavors of Italian Ice or a refreshing cup of freshly squeezed lemonade. Our novelty stand offers a full array of Bridgeport Speedway apparel and racing souvenirs as well as our own, Bridgeport Bullet - the official program of the Bridgeport Speedway.
Racing action on the quarter mile gets the weekend started on Friday night at 8pm as the Open Modifieds join the 270 & 600 Micro Sprints and 4 Cylinder Enduros . This will be the third Open Modified competition on the quarter mile as the competitors prepare for the $10,000 to win Romp in the Swamp on Saturday, September 26th, sponsored by 811 Dig Safely.
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Nardelli, Reinhardt, Partite and Allen score wins on Bridgeport Quarter Mile
Lee Nardelli recorded his third win of the season in wingless 600cc Micro Sprint competition while 2-time defending 270cc champion, Tyler Reinhardt scored his second win. Richard Partite won the Slingshot feature while Christopher Allen, Jr. recorded the win in the John Gasko & Son Farm and Greenhouses Eight Cylinder Enduro feature.
Lee Nardelli took advantage of an outside front row starting spot and led the entire feature distance to record the win. The first stoppage in action happened on lap 7 when Joey Butts went end over end between the third and fourth turns. Butts was pushed to the pit area and the race was restarted. Nardelli continued to lead but a battle for second was between Rob Vivona and Chris Locuson. Fourth running, Sam Locuson made a sudden exit to the pit area one lap later giving fourth to Jermain Godshall. Nardelli led the field to the checkered flag followed by Vivona, Locuson and Godshall with Jack Conover recording fifth.
Tyler Reinhardt inherited the lead on lap 16 after a stoppage in action and then went on to record his second win of the season. Lee Reinhardt grabbed the lead at the onset and was being chased by Steve Coslop. Lee Reinhardt developed mechanical problems as he exited the fourth turn to complete lap 16. Coslop assumed the lead until the races only stoppage occurred for Brianna Olsen on the backstretch. Coslop was unable to re-fire when the field returned to green flag conditions handing the lead over to Tyler Reinhardt. Current point leader, Sean Huesser finished second followed by Andrew Locuson, Billy Gray and John Blanda.
Richard Partite grabbed the lead for after Louie Partite was scored the leader of the first lap and then pulled away from Dave McCullough to record the win in the 20-lap non-stop feature event for the Slingshots.
Christopher Allen, Jr. grabbed the lead at the start then yielded the lead to his father, Christopher Allen, Sr. only to take the lead away on lap ten. Allen, Jr. then pulled away from the rest of the field to record the win. Matt Guadagno passed Allen, Sr. for second followed by Rob Anderton and Mike “The Animal” Baldwin.
SUMMARY
WINGLESS 600cc MICRO SPRINTS (20 LAPS)
1. Lee Nardelli, 2. Rob Vivona, 3. Chris Locuson, 4. Jermain Godshall, 5. Jack Conover, 6. Sam LaMothe, 7. Jim Tippin, 8. Tony Hodgson, 9. Ernie Miles, III, 10. Bill Thomas, 11. Ed Barber, III, 12. Gary Forsythe, 13. Mike Fillbrunn, 14. Nick Havens, 15. Ernie Miles, Jr., 16. Joshua Medley, 17. Sam Locuson, 18. Joey Butts
270cc MICRO SPRINTS (20 LAPS)
1. Tyler Reinhardt, 2. Sean Huesser, 3. Andrew Locuson, 4. Billy Gray, 5. John Blanda, 6. Luke Fogg, 7. Dave Nelson, 8. Jonathan John, 9. Ryan Wozunk, 10. Rich Keller, 11. Steve Coslop, 12. Lee Reinhardt, 13. Brianna Olsen, 14. Colin Bustard, DNS – Gary Waggel
SLINGSHOTS (20 LAPS)
1. Richard Partite, 2. Dave McCullough, 3. Dave Schenker, 4. Louie Partite, DNS – Dave Morrell
JOHN GASKO & SON FARM & GREENHOUSES CYLINDER ENDUROS (30 LAPS)
1. Chrisopher Allen, Jr., 2. Matt Gladagno, 3. Christopher Allen, Sr., 4. Rob Anderton, 5. Mike “The Animal” Baldwin, 6. Rick Burnham, 7. Vinnie Troia, 8. Lee Allen
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B. Kolby Ramey
Bridgeport Speedway, LLC
Financial Administrator
(443) 859-4552
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