MORE DRIVERS ENTER BRIDGEPORT'S JAM IN JERSEY RACE FOR CHANCE AT A $6500 CHECK

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Bridgeport NJ 08014
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NJ Office: 856-467-4408
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MORE DRIVERS ENTER BRIDGEPORT’S JAM IN JERSEY RACE FOR A CHANCE AT A
$6500 CHECK

BRIDGEPORT, NJ (July 11, 2011) - With a chance at the $6500 check,
more Big Block Modified drivers have entered the Jam in Jersey race at
Bridgeport Speedway scheduled for Tuesday, July 19. Ryan Watt, Ron
Roberts, Billy Pauch, Sr., Stan Frankenfield, Neal Williams, Rob
Nixon, Tommy Scheetz and Jesse Hill are among the latest Big Block
Modified entrants. These latest drivers join the likes of Mike Franz,
Gary Hager, Matt Harrell, Duane Howard, Neil Huber, Chad James, Rick
Laubach , Billy Pauch, Jr. and Richie Pratt, Jr.

At the Jam in Jersey race, two thrilling 25-lap Big Block features
will take place including the postponed $3000 to win George Wingate
Classic main event from June 16. The top four non-qualified finishers
in the first 25-lap Big Block race will be added to the field for the
George Wingate Classic contest. If a driver can win both Big Block
Modified events on this night and is pre-entered, he will receive
$6500 that includes a $1000 bonus for winning both Big Block Modified
features. To be eligible for the extra money, Big Block Modified
drivers simply need to contact the promotions department at
mike@bpspeedway.com or 302-875-4196 to pre-enter the race for free by
Sunday, July 17.

Also, the Bridgeport Modifieds will be on the docket with qualifying
events and a 25-lap feature. The winner of the Bridgeport Modified
feature event will take home $1,200 if the number of entries in the
Bridgeport Modified class exceeds thirty. If the car count in the
Bridgeport Modified class is thirty or under, the victor will receive
$1,000. The $2500 to win Bridgeport Modified feature postponed on June
16 will be held on Thursday, August 18 as part of the mid-week special
show to include the Super Late Models.

For this special event, any track stamped American Racer tires that
conform to the current Bridgeport Speedway permitted compounds are
eligible to be used. Unaltered GM 602 engines, 604 engines with a
Bridgeport Speedway supplied restrictor plate and 347JR Ford motors
with a Bridgeport Speedway supplied restrictor plate will be allowed
to compete in the Bridgeport Modified race. A racer can compete in
both divisions by registering a second car for $150. Additional rules
for this race will be available at the track’s official website
located at www.bpspeedway.com.

On Tuesday, July 19, the pit gates open at 4:30 PM and fans can begin
to enter the grandstand area at 5:30 PM. Qualifying events are slated
to begin at 7:30 PM. General admission tickets are $20 for adults.
Kids 12 and under are admitted for free. Pit admission for this event
will be $35. A rain date of Wednesday, July 20 has been scheduled for
this race.

Bridgeport Speedway provides a safe and secure family atmosphere, free
parking, giveaways and fan participation games. Billed ‘The Fastest
Dirt Track in the East’, Bridgeport Speedway is a banked 5/8th mile
dirt oval, featuring a dirt 1/4 mile oval embedded in the center, and
is located in Southern New Jersey -- just minutes from Pennsylvania
and Delaware at exit 14 off of I-295.


Event Facts:

Where: Bridgeport Speedway 83 Floodgate Road Bridgeport, NJ 08014
Office phone: 302-875-4196
Day of race phone: 856-467-4408
What: The Jam in Jersey – Big Block Modifieds and Bridgeport Modifieds
Date: Tuesday, July 19
Rain Date: Wednesday, July 20
Pits open: 4:30 PM
Grandstands open: 5:30 PM
Race time: 7:30 PM
Admission: Adults $20 with children 12 and under admitted for FREE.
Pit Fee: $35 no license required
Additional Information: Contact - Mike Wisniewski - mike@bpspeedway.com