Bear Ridge Speedway
It was once again a busy, exciting action packed night at Bear Ridge Speedway. The children always look forward to this night as it was Bike Giveaway Night and with well over 50 bikes donated there were lots of happy kids Saturday night. Staunch Security was the nights sponsor and they had a huge display for ”Bully Awareness Night” and gave away close to 500 Shirts proclaiming “Bullies Suck” to promote awareness to the issue. All the 99Rock regular divisions were on hand as well as the Wingless Auto Group.
The Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds saw Mike Dunn break a long dry spell and run to his first victory in a couple of seasons, leading the entire race. Although it was a dominating performance by Dunn, it wasn’t a run away and hide night as he had to endure eight caution flags over the 40 lap event. Tanner Siemons moved to second after a long battle with Jeremy Huntoon and claimed the runner-up spot at the checkers. Kevin Chaffee made a late race charge on the high side and claimed third at the finish. Matt Lashua crossed the line fourth but was disqualified for a carburetor infraction in post race technical inspection. This moved Adam Pierson to fourth and Richie Simmons to fifth.
The Wells River Chevrolet DIRTcar Sportsman Coupes found rookie Kevin Dickinson take the lead early and maintain it in spite of a couple of restarts and constant pressure from veteran Gene Pierson Jr to take his first career win in a Coupe. Gene Pierson Jr. was second with Josh Harrington making a late race pass on Tad Kingsbury to finish third. Kingsbury was fourth with Brian Chaffee completing the top five.
The Laquerre’s Sports USAC Dirt Midgets had a wild Feature with Jeff Horn taking the lead early. Joe Krawiec claimed the lead on lap eight. The race turned wild when on a lap ten restart Justin Phillips flipped wildly in turn one with a few other cars involved, just three laps after the restart from this Alex Rose also flipped down the front stretch with no one else involved. From there the race was much calmer with Joe Krawiec taking the victory over a fast closing Adam Whitney with point’s leader Jason Goff third. Derek O’Hearn and Will Hull rounded out the top five.
Ryan Christian’s dominance continued in the C.A. Miller Co. Limited Late Models winning for the eleventh time in thirteen starts. The competition is getting closer though as Christian had to work hard to take the lead from Walt Hammond on the sixteenth lap of the twenty lap event. Walt Hammond was second with Kelly Miller Sr. third. George Osgood was fourth with Toby Stark fifth.
The Weglarz Property Service Four Cylinder feature was an exciting event as usual with lots of three wide and even four wide racing. Zach Audet led a few laps before Owen Carbee took the top spot and looked to be on his way to the win. A caution on lap fifteen changed that though as after the restart they went three wide in turn three with Owen Carbee high, Kelly Miller Jr in the middle and Jason Porter low. As they exited turn four Miller Jr was the big loser in the deal with Jason Porter taking the lead and Carbee falling to second as Miller Jr fell through the field. As the checkers flew it was Jason Porter with the win. Jesse Durkee made a last lap pass to net second with Owen Carbee third. Danny Doyle was fourth with Buddy Welch fifth.
The Wingless Auto Club saw rookie Nick Comeau lead ten laps before Doug McPhail worked by him on the high side and flew off to the victory. Following McPhail across the line was Jamie Glidden in second with Mark Cole third. Sam Comeau was fourth with Nick Comeau fifth.
Bear Ridge Speedway’s 51st season of dirt car racing continues Saturday, September 15th with the 88Rock NE Dirt Track Championships. Joining our regular 99Rock weekly racing series will be both the Granite State Mini Sprints and the Wingless Auto Club. Admission for the 99Rock Weekly Racing Series is $10 for adults (ages 18-61), $8 for teens and seniors (ages 12-17 & 62 and older) and $2 for children; Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Racing begins at the famous “6:00-ish” start time.
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 at 6:00 pm(ish). Be sure to check the web www.bearridgespeedway.com Questions can be sent to [email protected]
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS – 51st Season of Racing-Dead River Co. Night
99ROCK Weekly Racing Series
Bear Ridge Speedway — Bradford, VT
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Sabil & Sons DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds (40 Laps)
Mike Dunn
Tanner Siemons
Kevin Chaffee
Adam Pierson
Richie Simmons
Terry Williams
Robert Tucker
Jordan Fornwalt
Derek Graham
Todd Buckwold
Stephen Flint
Ryan Christian
Tim Tucker
Jeremy Huntoon
Trevor Randlett
Mike Ryan
Stephen Lary
Ricky Sanville
David Kendall
Matt Lashua-DSQ
Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupe Feature (30 Laps)
Kevin Dickinson
Gene Pierson Jr
Josh Harrington
Tad Kingsbury
Brian Chaffee
Tanner Siemons
Jason Horniak
Matt Ellsworth
Todd Heyward
Melvin Pierson
Chris LaForest
Jason Colbeth
Earl Maxham
Bob Kilburn
Tim Churchill
Dan Johnston
Laquerre’s Sports USAC Dirt Midget Feature (25 Laps)
1. Joe Krawiec
2. Adam Whitney
3. Jason Goff
4. Derek O’Hearn
5. Will Hull
6. Tim Gallant
7. Jeff Horn
8. David Moniz
9. Mike Chaffee
10. Dan Douville
11. Bobby White
12. Brandon Emerson
13. Alex Rose
14. #23
15. Justin Phillips
16. Seth Carlson
C.A. Miller Limited Late Model Feature (20 Laps)
1. Ryan Christian
2. Walt Hammond
3. Kelly Miller Sr
4. George Osgood
5. Toby Stark
6. Todd Dunham
7. Nicholas Longley
8. Donald Otatti
9. John Neddo
Weglarz Property Management 4-Cylinder Feature (20 laps)
1. Jason Porter
2. Jesse Durkee
3. Owen Carbee
4. Danny Doyle
5. Buddy Welch
6. Garrett Brown
7. Dennis Perry
8. Kelly Miller Jr
9. Kevin LaForest
10. Zachary Audet
11. Cody Copeland
12. Bobby Bell
13. Robert Audet
14. Kodi Sabins
15. Charlie Lakin
16. Dick Pearson
17. Ryan French
18. Don Reynolds
19. Daniel Mears
20. Peter Burt
21. Richard Stockwell
22. Richard Longley
23. Chase LaFoe-DNS
